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AMD Ryzen 5 2600H Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95PassMark benchmark result:8002N. of physical cores:4CPU boost clock speed:3.6 GHzCPU socket:FP5TDP (Thermal design power):45 W

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

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
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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.
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5.6

Technical score

10%

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User score

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5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
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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.
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60%

5.5

Performance

18%

4.3

Cache & Architecture

10%

5.5

Memory & PCIe

7%

8.0

Power & Thermal

4%

8.1

Platform

1%

7.6

Integrated Graphics

â–²Better than 50% of processors
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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.
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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 5 2600H

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
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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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60%

5.5

Performance

18%

4.3

Cache & Architecture

10%

5.5

Memory & PCIe

7%

8.0

Power & Thermal

4%

8.1

Platform

1%

7.6

Integrated Graphics

5.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 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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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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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.
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Popularity:
AMD Ryzen 5 2600H has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than that of 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
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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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60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.9
Brand name
AMD
Processor type
mobile
Processor type
mobile
This processor belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
FP5
CPU socket
FP5
This processor uses the FP5 CPU socket, which is older than that of 57.2% of processors and equal to that of 3.3% of processors.
Chipset
X570, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320
Chipset
X570, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320
This processor supports X570, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 69.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
CPU architecture
x86-64
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
4
N. of physical cores
4
This processor has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
8
CPU threads
8
This processor offers 8 CPU threads, which is more than 35.2% of processors and equal to 19.1% of processors.
Threads per core
2
Threads per core
2
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
3.6 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
3.6 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 3.6 GHz which is lower than that of 76.7% of processors and equal to that of 3.6% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
4x 3.2 GHz
CPU base clock speed
4x 3.2 GHz
This processor has a base clock of 4x3.2 GHz which is lower than that of 55.5% of processors and equal to that of 1.2% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
14 nm
Semiconductor size
14 nm
This processor uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.6% of processors and equal to that of 33.9% of processors.
Foundry
GlobalFoundries 14 nm
Foundry
GlobalFoundries 14 nm
This processor is built on the GlobalFoundries 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
L3 cache
4 MB
L3 cache
4 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 4 MB which is smaller than that of 70.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.6% of processors.
L2 cache
2 MB
L2 cache
2 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 51% of processors and equal to that of 11.2% of processors.
L1 cache
384 KB
L1 cache
384 KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 44.9% of processors and equal to that of 15.7% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR4
DDR memory version
DDR4
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
3,200 MHz
Maximum memory speed
3,200 MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 3,200 MHz, which is higher than that of 51.8% of processors and equal to 8.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR4-3200 MHz
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR4-3200 MHz
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-3200 MHz, which is higher than that of 47.6% of processors and equal to 9.2% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
32 GB
Maximum memory capacity
32 GB
This processor supports up to 32 GB of memory, which is less than 71.9% of processors and equal to 19.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
Integrated graphics
yes
This processor includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
Radeon Vega 8
Integrated GPU model
Radeon Vega 8
This processor uses the Radeon Vega 8 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 72.9% of processors and equal to that in 3.4% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
8
Integrated GPU execution units
8
This processor has 8 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 74% of processors and equal to 7.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
1,100 MHz
Integrated GPU base frequency
1,100 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 1,100 MHz which is higher than that of 94.4% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
N/A
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TDP (Thermal design power)
45 W
TDP (Thermal design power)
45 W
This processor has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 40.1% of processors and equal to that of 11.4% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
45 W
Base power (PL1)
45 W
This processor has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.9% of processors and equal to that of 11.5% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
yes
Configurable TDP
yes
This processor supports configurable TDP. 47.3% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 35-54 W
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600H vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    CPU temperature
    95 °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
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    Maximum operating temperature (TJ Max)
    105 °C
    This processor has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    105 °C vs 100 °C
  • Advanced security extensions
    Security extensions
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Processor, SME
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Processor, SME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Processor, SME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • Broader instruction support
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2
    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 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 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 3.14x higher GPU clock speed
    Integrated GPU base frequency
    1,100 MHz
    This processor has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (1100 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
    1,100 MHz vs 350 MHz
  • 1 more supported displays
    Maximum supported displays
    4
    This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    4 vs 3
  • 2.63x cheaper
    AMD Ryzen 5 2600H is cheaper than the average processor (£95 vs £250).
    £95 vs £250
  • 2.63x cheaper
    AMD Ryzen 5 2600H is cheaper than the average processor (£95 vs £250).
    £95 vs £250
  • Broader instruction support
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2
    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 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 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
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Processor, SME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Processor, SME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • 3.14x higher GPU clock speed
    Integrated GPU base frequency
    1,100 MHz
    This processor has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (1100 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
    1,100 MHz vs 350 MHz
  • 1 more supported displays
    Maximum supported displays
    4
    This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    4 vs 3
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    CPU temperature
    95 °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
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    Maximum operating temperature (TJ Max)
    105 °C
    This processor has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    105 °C vs 100 °C
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Raven Ridge
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
    Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake
  • 16.3% lower boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.6 GHz
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    4
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    4 vs 6
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    L3 per core
    1 MB/core
    This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 16.6% weaker single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    2085
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2085 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    2,085 vs 2,500
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Semiconductor size
    14 nm
    This processor has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    14 nm vs 12 nm
  • 24.3% lower PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    8,002
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (8,002 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    8,002 vs 10,572.5
  • 18.6% larger die size
    Die size
    210 mm²
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (210 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    210 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 2 years older release date
    Release date
    2018
    This processor has an older release date than the average processor (2018 vs 2020).
    October 2018
    2018 vs 2020
  • Older TPM support
    TPM type
    fTPM 2.0
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 16.3% lower boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.6 GHz
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    4
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    4 vs 6
  • 16.6% weaker single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    2085
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2085 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    2,085 vs 2,500
  • 24.3% lower PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    8,002
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (8,002 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    8,002 vs 10,572.5
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Raven Ridge
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
    Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    L3 per core
    1 MB/core
    This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Semiconductor size
    14 nm
    This processor has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    14 nm vs 12 nm
  • 18.6% larger die size
    Die size
    210 mm²
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (210 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    210 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 50% smaller L3 cache
    L3 cache
    4 MB
    This processor has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    4 MB vs 8 MB
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    L2 cache
    2 MB
    This processor has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    2 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 50% less memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    32 GB
    This processor has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 66.7% fewer GPU execution units
    Integrated GPU execution units
    8
    This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    8 vs 24

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What we like about AMD Ryzen 5 2600H

  • Efficient multi-threaded performance for its class, featuring 4 cores and 8 threads
  • Significant improvement in base clock speeds (3.2 GHz) compared to earlier 15W U-series models
  • Better performance in sustained, long-duration workloads due to a higher 45W TDP
  • Integrated Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics provide decent entry-level multimedia and light gaming capabilities
  • Consistent performance across varying real-world conditions

What we don't like about AMD Ryzen 5 2600H

  • Higher power consumption (45W TDP) makes it unsuitable for thin-and-light laptops
  • Lower single-core performance compared to contemporary Intel mobile alternatives
  • Lacks the 'unlocked multiplier' found in desktop Ryzen 2600 models, limiting manual overclocking
  • Smaller L3 cache (4MB) compared to its desktop counterparts, which can bottleneck some gaming tasks
  • Limited availability, as it was primarily featured in specific mid-sized laptops and All-in-One PCs

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600H is a 14nm mobile SoC from the Raven Ridge generation, specifically designed for high-performance laptops with 4 cores, 8 threads, and a base clock of 3.2 GHz that boosts up to 3.6 GHz. Key characteristics include a configurable TDP of 35W to 54W (standard 45W) and an integrated Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics processor with 8 compute units. Its main advantages are its strong multitasking capabilities for its class and support for dual-channel DDR4-3200 memory, which significantly enhances integrated GPU performance compared to earlier U-series models. However, its primary drawbacks include a higher power consumption that requires more robust cooling solutions in larger laptops and the lack of an unlocked multiplier, which prevents manual overclocking.

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