Six-Core Design
Six CPU cores provide the Ryzen 5 2600X's core processing configuration.
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Ryzen 5 2600X
Six-core Zen+ gaming CPU with a long-standing enthusiast following.
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- Brand
- AMD
- Name
- Ryzen 5 2600X
- Category
- Computer Processors
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$69.99Last updated: 11/6/2026
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Zen+ Architecture
The processor is built on AMD's Zen+ architecture and uses the Pinnacle Ridge design.
Enthusiast Following
This gaming CPU has maintained a long-standing following among enthusiasts.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X is a six-core gaming CPU based on the Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge) architecture, with a long-standing enthusiast following.
Media Reviews
Independent perspectives and scores from published reviews.
Tom's Hardware
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Review: Spectre Patches Weigh In
The 2600X is faster than prior Ryzen models, with improved gaming, productivity, memory, and cache performance; it offers solid value, though budget gamers may prefer the cheaper Core i5-8400.
Paul Alcorn · Apr 27, 2018
TechRadar
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X review
Excellent multi-core, single-core, and gaming performance versus Intel rivals, but less affordable; best for demanding multitasking and productivity rather than budget gaming.
Kevin Lee · Apr 19, 2018
PC Gamer88/100
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X review
An attractive mainstream CPU with strong multitasking, overclocking, and value; it trails the i5-8400 in gaming and has limited overclocking headroom.
Jarred Walton · May 29, 2018
TweakTown94/100
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 2600X Review
The Ryzen 5 2600X and 2700X substantially improve performance and value over prior-generation Ryzen CPUs.
Steven Bassiri · Apr 19, 2018
TechPowerUp
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz Review
The six-core 2600X targets the price-performance sweet spot, with Zen+ improvements in clocks, cache, memory, and Precision Boost/XFR performance.
W1zzard · Apr 20, 2018
Video Analysis
Product walkthroughs, comparisons, and long-form video reviews.
11:21
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X vs Ryzen 7 2700X - Why Pay More?!
AMD's second generation Ryzen CPUs continue to impress and now we're about to take a look at the less expensive
308,957 views · 8 years ago
Hardware Canucks · youtube
23:53
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X & 1600 AF 2023 Revisit vs. 5800X3D, 7800X3D, & More CPU Benchmarks
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215,598 views · 2 years ago
Gamers Nexus · youtube
18:09
Ryzen 5 2600 Review, Best Value $200 CPU?
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213,921 views · 8 years ago
Hardware Unboxed · youtube
4:52
Ryzen 5 2600 vs Ryzen 5 2600X vs i5 12400F
In this video, I'm benchmarking the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 vs the AMD
21,357 views · 2 years ago
Hardware Tested · youtube
7:53
AMD Ryzen 5 2600x tested in 8 Games | Worth it now?
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4,580 views · 1 year ago
Benchmarked Hardware · youtube
9:36
The Ryzen 5 2600X in 2024 - a budget gaming CPU?
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Attributes
Detailed specifications and product characteristics.
ArchitectureZen+ (Pinnacle Ridge)
Base Clock Speed(GHz)3.6 GHz
Cache Size(MB)16 MB
Core Count(cores)6 cores
Cpu SocketAM4
Included CoolerYes
Integrated GraphicsNo
Launch Date2018
Manufacturing Process12 nm
Max Boost Clock Speed(GHz)4.2 GHz
Memory SupportDDR4-2933
Overclocking SupportYes
Pci Express VersionPCIe 3.0
Price(USD)69.99 USD
Thermal Design Power(W)95 W
Thread Count(threads)12 threads
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$69.99Last updated: 11/6/2026
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