The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X is a high-end desktop processor with 6 cores (12 threads) that was announced early 2018. It is based on the revised Zen+ cores and at launch the second fastest Ryzen CPU behind the Ryzen 7 2700X. The CPU cores clock at 3.6 GHz base and using Precision Boost 2 up to 4.2 GHz. All 6 cores and 12 threads can clock up to 3.9 GHz. The 6 cores are divided in two cluster (3 cores each with own L3 cache) connected via Infinity Fabric.
Compared to the older first Ryzen generation (e.g., Ryzen 5 1600X), the second generation is manufactured in an improved process (12nm called), offers and improved Precision Boost 2 (especially in partial load of the cores) and faster cache and memory speeds.
See our second generation Ryzen review for detailed benchmarks and information.
| Codename | Zen+ |
| Series | AMD Ryzen 5 |
| Clock Rate | 3600 - 4200 MHz |
| Level 2 Cache | 4 MB |
| Level 3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Number of Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 |
| Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power) | 95 Watt |
| Transistor Count | 4940 Million |
| Manufacturing Technology | 12 nm |
| Die Size | 209.78 mm2 |
| Socket | AM4 (1331) |
| Features | SSE4.2, SSE4A, AMD-V, AES, AVX2, FMA3, SHA |
| 64 Bit | 64 Bit support |
| Architecture | x86 |
| Starting Price | $229 U.S. |
| Announcement Date | 04/12/2018 |
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