AMD Ryzen 5 2600
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Released
Q2/2018
AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Processor AMD Ryzen 5 2600, specifications and benchmarks

434 place in the overall ranking CPUs!
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 processor is installed in AM4 socket boards and operates at a frequency of 3.40 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has a total of 6 cores. Release date: Q2/2018. TDP is 65 W. This review will provide all the technical specifications and detailed data about the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 processor. Discover everything to determine whether a game or software will run on AMD Ryzen 5 2600.

Specifications

Technical data
CPU Family and Group

This section provides a comprehensive overview of the processors generation and family, explaining the specific market segment it is designed for. It covers key details such as the CPUs position within its product lineup, its intended use cases (e.g., consumer, server, or workstation), and how its generation compares to previous models.

  • Segment
    Desktop / Server
  • Family
  • Generation
    2
  • CPU group
    AMD Ryzen 2000
  • Predecessor
    --
  • Successor
    AMD Ryzen 5 3600
CPU Technical Specs

AMD Ryzen 5 2600. This section highlights key performance parameters of the processor, including the number of cores, threads, and clock speeds (base and boost frequencies). These metrics directly impact multitasking capabilities and overall system performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications.

  • Frequency
    3.40 GHz
  • CPU Cores
    6
  • Turbo (1 Core)
    3.90 GHz
  • CPU Threads
    12
  • Turbo (6 Cores)
    3.70 GHz
  • Hyperthreading
    Yes
  • Overclocking
    Yes
  • Core architecture
    normal
  • A core
    --
  • B core
    --
  • C core
    --
IGPU

This section provides details on the integrated graphics capabilities of the processor. It covers the architecture, performance characteristics, and supported technologies (e.g., DirectX, OpenGL), which are essential for systems without dedicated GPUs or for mobile devices that require energy-efficient graphics processing.

  • GPU name
    no iGPU
  • GPU frequency
  • GPU (Turbo)
    No turbo
  • Execution units
  • Shader
  • Max. GPU Memory
    --
  • Max. displays
  • Generation
  • DirectX Version
  • Technology
  • Release date
Hardware codec support

This section covers the built-in hardware codec support for video and image processing. The processor’s ability to handle codecs like H.264, HEVC, and VP9 directly influences its performance in tasks such as video playback, editing, and streaming. This hardware acceleration ensures smoother media handling with lower CPU utilization.

  • h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
    No
  • h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
    No
  • h264
    No
  • VP9
    No
  • VP8
    No
  • AV1
    No
  • AVC
    No
  • VC-1
    No
  • JPEG
    No
Memory Specs & PCI

This section breaks down the technical characteristics of the memory supported by the processor, including the types (e.g., DDR4, DDR5), number of memory channels, and maximum supported memory speed. It also covers PCI Express support, which determines the bandwidth available for GPUs, SSDs, and other peripherals, critical for high-performance systems.

  • Memory type
    DDR4-2933
  • Max. Memory
    64 GB
  • ECC
    Yes
  • Memory channels
    2
  • PCIe version
    3.0
  • PCIe lanes
    20
Encryption

This section focuses on the hardware-based security technologies integrated into the processor. These include encryption support features such as AES-NI, Intel SGX, and AMD Secure Memory Encryption, which provide robust protection for sensitive data and help mitigate cybersecurity risks.

  • AES-NI
    Yes
Thermal Management
  • TDP (PL1)
    65 W
  • TDP up
    --
  • TDP (PL2)
    --
  • TDP down
    --
  • Tjunction max.
    95 °C
* see below
Technologies and Extensions

This section explains the underlying technologies that enable the processor to deliver high performance. It includes details about the manufacturing process (e.g., 7nm, 10nm), supported instruction sets (e.g., AVX, SSE), and virtual machine extensions that enhance compatibility and efficiency across various workloads.

  • Instruction set (ISA)
    x86-64 (64 bit)
  • Virtualization
    AMD-V, SVM
  • ISA extensions
    SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
  • L2-Cache
    --
  • L3-Cache
    16.00 MB
  • Architecture
    Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
  • Technology
    12 nm
  • Socket
    AM4
  • Release date
    Q2/2018
  • Part Number
    --
Positions in all rankings

Common positions AMD Ryzen 5 2600 CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
    294 place
  • Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
    219 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
    365 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
    226 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
    310 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
    243 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    562 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    499 place
  • Monero Hashrate kH/s
    84 place
  • Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
    115 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
    87 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    155 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    113 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    129 place
  • Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
    410 place

Benchmarks

Performance tests CPU

Compare the benchmark scores of AMD Ryzen 5 2600 with other processors to gauge its real-world performance across various tasks..

These tests encompass tasks such as mathematical calculations, 3D rendering, cryptocurrency mining, and performance evaluations in both single-core and multi-core modes.

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
Maxon's Cinebench R23 SC is a cross-platform test suite for macOs and Windows uses one CPU core, with no hypetrading
Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
Maxon's Cinebench R23 MC is a cross-platform test suite for macOs and Windows using a multi-core and hyperthreading
7314
7301
7301
7220
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R20 SC is a high load CPU test for long tasks on a desktop or notebook PC, uses one CPU core, with no hypetrading
Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R20 MC is a high load CPU test for long tasks on a desktop or notebook PC, using a multi-core and hyperthreading
2809
2768
2764
2736
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
The Cinebench R15 SC stresses the computing modules of a desktop or laptop computer to their limits and accurately determines the key performance parameters of the hardware
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
The Cinebench R15 MC stresses the computing modules of a desktop or laptop computer to their limits and accurately determines the key performance parameters of the hardware
1341
1327
1324
1310
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 SC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 MC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
5465
5441
5365
5351
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Monero Hashrate kH/s
Monero hashrate is an estimated numerical value that determines how many hashes are generated by miners, benefiting from the number of cores CPU and memory speed
4.75
4.75
4.75
4.5
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Blender 2.81 (bmw27)
Blender is Open Source Software, creating predefined 3D scenes and measuring the time to execute them
279.7
288.4
290.2
292.5
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 3 SC for one CPU core, includes stress tests simulating real 3D scenarios for Windows, Mac, Linux, Ansroid, iOS
4301
4295
4295
4280
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 3 MC using a multi-core and hyperthreading, includes stress tests simulating real 3D scenarios for Windows, Mac, Linux, Ansroid, iOS
22600
22052
21988
21714
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
The PC CPU and GPU test involves rendering a specific 3D scene in single-core mode, based on CINEMA 4D
1.97
1.97
1.96
1.96
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
The PC CPU and GPU test involves rendering a specific 3D scene in multi-core mode and hyperthreading, based on CINEMA 4D
14.11
14.08
14
13.92
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
PassMark is a test suite that performs complex mathematical calculations to determine CPU performance on file compression, encryption and physics-related tasks
13540
13540
13513
13511
AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Synonyms

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*

PL1 - The power limit (in watts) generated by the processor (or GPU) during sustained, standard operation. It represents the typical thermal output during normal workloads.

PL2 - Represents the maximum power limit under heavy load or overclocking conditions. It indicates the thermal output during peak performance.

These values are essential for determining the optimal cooling system and power supply required to maintain stable performance.

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