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AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Boost/Base Clock:: 3.9 GHz / 3.4 GHz
Core/Thread Count:: 6 Core / 12 Thread
Cache:: 16MB L3 + 3MB L2 + 576KB L1
TDP:: 65 W
CPU Process Node:: 12 Nanometers
CPU Socket:: AM4
CPU Series:: Zen+, Ryzen 2000 Series
Memory Support:: DDR4-2933
Form Factor:: Desktop

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Manufacturer: AMD Last updated: September 9, 2026

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Review

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor built on Zen+, running a 3.4 GHz base clock that boosts to 3.9 GHz within an efficient 65 Watt TDP on the AM4 socket, and ships with a bundled cooler.

As the non-X variant of the 2600X, this chip offered the same genuine 6-core, 12-thread Zen+ layout at a lower price and TDP, a popular budget-value pick at launch.

Integrated Graphics

This chip ships without a functional integrated GPU; a discrete graphics card is required for display output.

How Is the Ryzen 5 2600 in Terms of Performance

The 6-core, 12-thread layout at an efficient 65W TDP gives this chip genuinely solid gaming and productivity performance, trading a modest amount of clock speed against the pricier 2600X for a lower cost and bundled cooler.

Benchmarks

Cinebench R20 single-core scores of 375 sit modestly behind the 2600X's 420 score, directly reflecting this chip's lower stock clock speeds within the same Zen+ 6-core architecture.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

Budget-conscious gaming and productivity desktop builds wanting genuine 6-core Zen+ performance with a bundled cooler

Not for

Buyers wanting maximum clock speed at this core count, the 2600X offers a modest step up

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	AMD
Product Line	Ryzen 5
Model Number	2600
Codename	Pinnacle Ridge
Release Year	2018

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Desktop
Microarchitecture	Zen+, Ryzen 2000 Series
Socket	AM4
Socket Status	End of Life
Process Node	12 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	6
Performance Cores	6
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	12
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	3.4 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	3.9 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier	Yes

Cache

L2 Cache	3 MB
L3 Cache	16 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	65 W
Max Turbo Power	88 W
Bundled Cooler	AMD Wraith Stealth

Memory

Memory Type	DDR4
Max Memory Speed	2933 MT/s
Memory Channels	2
Max Memory Capacity	64 GB
ECC Support	No

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	No
Copilot Plus Certified	No

Expansion

PCIe Generation	3.0
PCIe Lanes	20

Commercial

Launch MSRP	199 USD
Retail Availability	Retail

Form Factor	Desktop
TDP	65 W
iGPU	None

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600?

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has 6 cores and 12 threads, a 3.4 GHz base and 3.9 GHz boost clock, 16 MB of L3 cache and a 65 W TDP. It has no integrated graphics, so it needs a graphics card. Socket: AM4.

Will the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 work with my current setup?

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 lists CPU Socket is AM4. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 best suited to?

Best suited to: Budget-conscious gaming and productivity desktop builds wanting genuine 6-core Zen+ performance with a bundled cooler.

What are the drawbacks of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600?

Not the best fit for: Buyers wanting maximum clock speed at this core count, the 2600X offers a modest step up.