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AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180PassMark benchmark result:13138N. of physical cores:6CPU boost clock speed:3.9 GHzCPU socket:AM4TDP (Thermal design power):65 W

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

5.7

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

90%

5.2

Technical score

10%

9.7

User score

â–²Better than 50% of processors
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

60%

4.6

Performance

18%

5.2

Cache & Architecture

10%

6.7

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.1

Power & Thermal

4%

8.6

Platform

1%

4.0

Integrated Graphics

â–¼Worse than 55% of processors
9.7

User score

User score
9.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.6

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 48,019 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 99% of processors
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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components:

60%

4.6

Performance

18%

5.2

Cache & Architecture

10%

6.7

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.1

Power & Thermal

4%

8.6

Platform

1%

4.0

Integrated Graphics

5.2
User score
User score
9.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.6

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 48,019 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.7
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.9% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

60%

5.7

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

6.8
Brand name
AMD
Processor type
desktop
Processor type
desktop
â–² Better than 56% of models
This processor belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
CPU socket
AM4
CPU socket
AM4
â–² Better than 77% of models
This processor uses the AM4 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 76.5% of processors and equal to that of 9.6% of processors.
Chipset
X570, B550, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320
Chipset
X570, B550, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320
â–² Better than 71% of models
This processor supports X570, B550, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 71.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
CPU architecture
x86-64
â–² Better than 2% of models
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
6
N. of physical cores
6
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 6 CPU cores, which is more than 49.9% of processors and equal to 13.4% of processors.
CPU threads
12
CPU threads
12
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 12 CPU threads, which is more than 55% of processors and equal to 14.1% of processors.
Threads per core
2
Threads per core
2
â–² Better than 30% of models
Market range: <0 – >2.5
This processor offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.3% of processors and equal to 69.7% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
3.9 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
3.9 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 3.9 GHz which is lower than that of 64.9% of processors and equal to that of 3.5% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
6x 3.4 GHz
CPU base clock speed
6x 3.4 GHz
â–² Better than 67% of models
This processor has a base clock of 6x3.4 GHz which is higher than that of 66.7% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
12 nm
Semiconductor size
12 nm
â–² Better than 49% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 12 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 49.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.8% of processors.
Foundry
GlobalFoundries 12 nm
Foundry
GlobalFoundries 12 nm
â–² Better than 49% of models
This processor is built on the GlobalFoundries 12 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 49.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
L3 cache
16 MB
L3 cache
16 MB
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 16 MB which is larger than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.7% of processors.
L2 cache
3 MB
L2 cache
3 MB
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 3 MB which is larger than that of 50.5% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
L1 cache
576 KB
L1 cache
576 KB
â–² Better than 74% of models
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 576 KB which is larger than that of 73.7% of processors and equal to that of 0.7% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR4
DDR memory version
DDR4
â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
This processor supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
2,933 MHz
Maximum memory speed
2,933 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 2,933 MHz, which is higher than that of 46.6% of processors and equal to 5.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR4-2933 MHz
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR4-2933 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2933 MHz, which is lower than that of 52.5% of processors and equal to 4.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
?
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
no
Integrated graphics
no
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
This processor does not include integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
N/A
Integrated GPU execution units
N/A
Integrated GPU base frequency
N/A
Integrated media encoders/decoders
N/A
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TDP (Thermal design power)
65 W
TDP (Thermal design power)
65 W
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 65 W which is higher than that of 69.9% of processors and equal to that of 16.3% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
65 W
Base power (PL1)
65 W
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 65 W which is higher than that of 70.1% of processors and equal to that of 16.7% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
no
Configurable TDP
no
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This processor does not support configurable TDP. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600 vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
  • 8 more PCIe lanes
    PCIe lane count
    24
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <10 – >30
    This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    24 vs 16
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    Unlocked multiplier
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This processor has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not. 21.7% of processors have an unlocked multiplier.
  • Includes stock cooler
    Cooler included
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This processor includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not. 25.9% of processors include a stock cooler.
  • 55.8% more L3 per core
    L3 per core
    2.67 MB/core
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <1 MB/core – >3 MB/core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2.7 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    2.67 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • Supports memory overclocking
    Memory overclocking
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This processor supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not. 43.6% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    CPU temperature
    95 °C
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • 4 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    12
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    12 vs 8
  • Broader instruction support
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, AMD-V
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This processor supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 10x more popular
    AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is more popular than the average processor (10 vs 1).
    10 vs 1
  • 21.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    AMD Ryzen 5 2600
    the average processor
    AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has a higher user score than the average processor (9.72 vs 8.000).
    9.72 vs 8
  • Broader instruction support
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, AMD-V
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This processor supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • Advanced security extensions
    Security extensions
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Processor, SME, SKINIT
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Processor, SME, SKINIT vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Processor, SME, SKINIT vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • Modern CPU socket
    CPU socket
    AM4
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP4).
    AM4 vs FP4
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    Unlocked multiplier
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This processor has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not. 21.7% of processors have an unlocked multiplier.
  • 4 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    12
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (12 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    12 vs 8
  • Higher base clock
    CPU base clock speed
    6 x 3.4 GHz
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (6x3.4 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    6x3.4 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • 24.3% higher PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    13,138
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (13,138 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    13,138 vs 10,572.5
  • 55.8% more L3 per core
    L3 per core
    2.67 MB/core
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <1 MB/core – >3 MB/core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2.7 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    2.67 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    L3 cache
    16 MB
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
    This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    16 MB vs 8 MB
  • 50% larger L1 cache
    L1 cache
    576 KB
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
    This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (576 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    576 KB vs 384 KB
  • More advanced foundry
    Foundry
    GlobalFoundries 12 nm
    â–² Better than 49% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 12 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    GlobalFoundries 12 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 8 more PCIe lanes
    PCIe lane count
    24
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <10 – >30
    This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    24 vs 16
  • Supports memory overclocking
    Memory overclocking
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This processor supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not. 43.6% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • Supports ECC memory
    ECC memory support
    yes
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This processor supports ECC memory, the average processor does not. 32.5% of processors support ECC memory.
  • Includes stock cooler
    Cooler included
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This processor includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not. 25.9% of processors include a stock cooler.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    CPU temperature
    95 °C
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Pinnacle Ridge
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Pinnacle Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
    Pinnacle Ridge vs Kaby Lake
  • No configurable TDP
    Configurable TDP
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 23.5% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Cinebench R20 single-core benchmark score
    374
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <282 – >775
    This processor has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (374 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    374 vs 489
  • 21.8% lower single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,150
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,150 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,150 vs 1,471
  • 9.3% lower boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.9 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    3.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 44.4% higher base power
    Base power (PL1)
    65 W
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    65 W vs 45 W
  • 10.6% weaker single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    2,236
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,236 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    2,236 vs 2,500
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    Maximum operating temperature (TJ Max)
    95 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • 2 years older release date
    Release date
    2018
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This processor has an older release date than the average processor (2018 vs 2020).
    April 2018
    2018 vs 2020
  • Older TPM support
    TPM type
    fTPM 2.0
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 23.5% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Cinebench R20 single-core benchmark score
    374
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <282 – >775
    This processor has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (374 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    374 vs 489
  • 21.8% lower single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,150
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,150 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,150 vs 1,471
  • 9.3% lower boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.9 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    3.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 10.6% weaker single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    2,236
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,236 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    2,236 vs 2,500
  • 23.9% slower Blender rendering
    Blender (bmw27) benchmark result
    295.1
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <97 – >1.3k
    This processor has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (295.1 vs 387.66). The average processor needs 387.66 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    295.1 vs 387.66
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Pinnacle Ridge
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Pinnacle Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
    Pinnacle Ridge vs Kaby Lake
  • 20.3% larger die size
    Die size
    213 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <99 mm² – >257 mm²
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (213 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    213 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • No integrated graphics
    Integrated graphics
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This processor does not include integrated graphics, the average processor does. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
  • No configurable TDP
    Configurable TDP
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 44.4% higher base power
    Base power (PL1)
    65 W
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    65 W vs 45 W
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    Maximum operating temperature (TJ Max)
    95 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • 44.4% higher TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    65 W
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    65 W vs 45 W

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

5.0
ZTT Extras
≈ estimated
19/09/2025
Benchmark run · game tests on a budget gaming PC
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 offers weaker FPS per dollar than hoped, so this build disappoints overall.
6.0
Older Tech Today
≈ estimated
25/04/2025
Gaming performance tests · CPU benchmarks and SMT rendering test
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 offers fair value for the money, but is unremarkable, especially for single-core gaming performance.
7.0
eTeknix
≈ estimated
06/01/2024
Revisit review · 42-game benchmark at three resolutions
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 still performs well in older games and runs cool, but it is losing ground in newer titles while staying decent value at its current price.
9.0
Hardware Numb3rs
≈ estimated
17/09/2018
Overclock test · stability and temperatures at 4.2 GHz
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 runs a stable 4.2 GHz daily overclock with good temperatures, matching the 2600X's boost performance.
9.0
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
23/04/2018
Hands-on review · gaming, temperatures and overclocking tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is still the more cost-effective choice against the Core i5 8400, despite a small performance gap.
9.0
TheFullSetup
≈ estimated
22/04/2018
Hands-on review · high refresh rate gaming tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 gives strong gaming performance at half the price of a flagship, though many triple-A games still miss 144 fps.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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guru3d.com
01/05/2018
Summary of the review
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 review - Guru 3d
tomshardware.com
29/05/2018
Benchmark review · Six-core desktop chip
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a strong productivity chip for compact builds with its 65W rating, but it trails the 2600X on clock speed and overclocking.
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techspot.com
23/04/2018
Summary of the review
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Review > Temperatures & What to Buy - TechSpot
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bit-tech.net
11/05/2018
Summary of the review
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Review | bit-tech.net
windowscentral.com
05/07/2018
Hands-on test · Overclocking and gaming
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a six-core, 12-thread chip that suits gaming and heavy multitasking, and it overclocks well with a good cooler.
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forbes.com
03/05/2018
Summary of the review
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Review: The Best Ever PC Processor?
B
bit-tech.net
11/05/2018
Summary of the review
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Review | bit-tech.net
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rockpapershotgun.com
03/05/2018
Summary of the review
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 / 2600X review: The Intel Core-i5 killers
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eteknix.com
06/05/2018
Summary of the review
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor Review - eTeknix
chip.de
18/06/2018
Benchmark review · Upgrade check
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 suits gaming and work PCs well, but owners of a Ryzen 5 1600 gain too little to justify upgrading.
pcwelt.de
28/07/2018
Lab test · Power efficiency
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 offers strong multi-core speed on a low 65W rating, a solid step up from the Ryzen 5 1600, but Intel still edges ahead in games.
gamestar.de
22/05/2018
Review · Generation comparison
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a six-core, 12-thread chip with faster memory support and higher clocks than the Ryzen 5 1600, though its boost peaks below the 2600X.
hardwareinside.de
14/07/2018
Benchmark review · Gaming and power
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 offers 12 threads and the lowest power draw in testing, while the Intel Core i7-8700K still leads in several games.
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computerbase.de
19/04/2018
Summary of the review
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, 2700, 5 2600X & 2600 Review
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lesnumeriques.com
13/08/2018
Review · Rendering and video encoding
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a capable six-core chip that performs strongly at 3D rendering and video encoding, staying close enough to Intel in games that the gap hardly matters.
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comptoir-hardware.com
19/04/2018
Summary of the review
Review: AMD X470 & Ryzen 5 2600/2600X / Ryzen 7 2700/2700X
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tomshardware.fr
17/04/2018
Summary of the review
Ryzen 5 2600 : premiers tests gaming face à Intel
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geeknetic.es
13/06/2018
Hands-on review · Compact-PC efficiency
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a low-power six-core chip with 12 threads that suits compact PCs, though overclocking headroom is limited and the stock cooler runs hot.
profesionalreview.com
12/06/2018
Hands-on test · Cooling and overclocking
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a six-core, 12-thread chip with good temperatures and very tight power use, but its stock cooler is weak.
tomshw.it
29/05/2018
Benchmark review · Compact-case builds
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 delivers strong productivity results and solid gaming frame rates in compact PCs thanks to its 65W rating, but it overclocks less well than the 2600X.
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tech.everyeye.it
07/06/2018
Summary of the review
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Review: Solid gaming performance with reduced TDP
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Third-party reviews

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What we like about AMD Ryzen 5 2600

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio for a 6-core/12-thread processor
  • Strong multi-threaded performance, making it great for productivity and streaming
  • High energy efficiency with a low 65W TDP
  • Includes a capable and quiet stock cooler (Wraith Stealth) for non-overclocked use
  • Backward compatibility with older 300-series AM4 motherboards
  • Fully unlocked for manual overclocking to match or exceed 'X' model performance

What we don't like about AMD Ryzen 5 2600

  • Lower out-of-the-box clock speeds compared to the Ryzen 5 2600X
  • Stock cooler (Wraith Stealth) is less effective than the 2600X's Wraith Spire for heavy overclocking
  • Lags behind similar Intel CPUs in single-core performance and some game titles
  • Memory controller can be picky with certain high-speed RAM kits (e.g., above 3400MHz)
  • Requires manual tweaking or overclocking to reach its full performance potential compared to 'X' versions

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a Zen+ 'Pinnacle Ridge' 12nm desktop processor featuring 6 cores and 12 threads with a 3.4 GHz base clock and a 3.9 GHz boost frequency. Designed for the AM4 socket, it includes 16MB of L3 cache, supports dual-channel DDR4-2933 RAM, and maintains a power-efficient 65W TDP. Main pros include its exceptional multi-threaded performance for its value, an unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking, and the inclusion of a capable Wraith Stealth stock cooler. However, it lacks integrated graphics, requiring a dedicated GPU, and has lower single-core performance and lower stock clock speeds compared to its sibling, the Ryzen 5 2600X.

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