AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

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.

Series	AMD Ryzen 5
Codename	Zen+
Series: Ryzen 5 Zen+	» AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 - 4.2 GHz 6 / 12 16 MB AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 - 3.9 GHz 6 / 12 16 MB
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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