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Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

6 cores · 12 threads · up to 3.9 GHz on AM4.

4.2 · 21 votes

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Cores
6
Threads
12
Boost
3.9 GHz
L3 cache
16 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
AM4

Performance breakdown

Gaming8
Productivity8
Single-core8
Multi-core25
Power efficiency8

Lab scores

Performance score8
Cores6
Threads12
Boost clock (GHz)3.9 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p18 fps
1440p14 fps
4K10 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores
Architecture
Zen+
Process node
12 nm
Socket
AM4
Release year
2018
Total cores
6
Threads
12
Clocks & cache
Base clock
3.4 GHz
Boost clock
3.9 GHz
Multiplier
34 (unlocked)
L1 cache
576 KB
L2 cache
3 MB
L3 cache
16 MB
Memory & platform
Memory support
DDR4
Max capacity
64 GB
Channels
2
Max bandwidth
46.933 GB/s
Base power (TDP)
65W
PCIe
PCIe 3.0
Technologies
Extensions
AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like its solid multi-threaded performance for office work and light content creation. The common gripe is it runs a bit hot with the stock cooler under load.

Pros
  • Stays cool on stock cooling
  • Quiet enough for an office
  • Handles multitasking without drama
  • Solid value for a work build
Cons
  • No integrated graphics at all
  • Aging platform with limited upgrades
  • Weak single-core performance today
Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 is a solid six-core office CPU with extra security and manageability features, but it's just a locked-down 2018 chip.

Get it if you need a cheap, reliable office CPU for an older AM4 board that runs cool and quiet. Skip it if you want modern gaming performance or high speed—this chip is outdated and slow.

Buy it if…

  • You need a solid office PC that won't break the bank.
  • You're building a budget workstation for light video editing.
  • You want a reliable upgrade for an older AM4 motherboard.
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