Ryzen 5 2600

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 5 2600

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Ryzen 5 2600 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,527 Rank: 460
Rank Name Score Visual
456 Ryzen 7 2700 5,536
+0.2%
457 Xeon E3-1270 v6 5,530
+0.1%
458 Core i5-10600 5,529
+0%
459 Xeon E5-2697 v4 5,527
+0%
460 Ryzen 5 2600 5,527
461 Xeon Silver 4310T 5,527
+0%
462 Core i7-8700T 5,526
+-0%
463 Xeon Gold 6152 5,524
-0.1%
464 Core i7-7700 5,524
-0.1%
465 Ryzen 3 5425U 5,524
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen 5 2600 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,290 Rank: 475
Rank Name Score Visual
471 Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G 5,294
+0.1%
472 Core i7-5820K 5,293
+0.1%
473 Core i7-7700K 5,291
+0%
474 Xeon Gold 6128 5,290
+0%
475 Ryzen 5 2600 5,290
476 Xeon E5-4655 v4 5,288
+-0%
477 Core i3-6167U 5,288
+-0%
478 Core i7-6800K 5,288
+-0%
479 Core i7-5930K 5,285
-0.1%
480 Xeon E5-1650 v4 5,283
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen 5 2600 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,685 Rank: 431
Rank Name Score Visual
427 Xeon Gold 6144 5,692
+0.1%
428 Xeon E3-1230 v6 5,689
+0.1%
429 Pentium Gold G5500 5,688
+0.1%
430 Core i5-9500 5,687
+0%
431 Ryzen 5 2600 5,685
432 Xeon E3-1585 v5 5,684
+-0%
433 Core i5-10600T 5,684
+-0%
434 Xeon E5-1650 0 5,683
+-0%
435 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G 5,682
-0.1%
436 Xeon W-3345 5,681
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 2600 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,840 Rank: 489
Rank Name Score Visual
485 Core i7-6800K 4,843
+0.1%
486 Core i7-10850H 4,843
+0.1%
487 Xeon E-2276M 4,841
+0%
488 Core i5-10400F 4,841
+0%
489 Ryzen 5 2600 4,840
490 Xeon E5-2660 v2 4,840
+0%
491 Core i5-10400 4,838
+-0%
492 Xeon Silver 4208 4,837
-0.1%
493 Core i7-10750H 4,836
-0.1%
494 Ryzen 5 1600X 4,835
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 2600 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

5,039 Rank: 405
Rank Name Score Visual
401 Xeon Silver 4116T 5,045
+0.1%
402 Ryzen 5 4600HS 5,044
+0.1%
403 Xeon Gold 6134 5,043
+0.1%
404 Xeon E5-2690 v2 5,043
+0.1%
405 Ryzen 5 2600 5,039
406 Xeon E5-2670 v3 5,036
-0.1%
407 Ryzen 5 1600X 5,036
-0.1%
408 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U 5,036
-0.1%
409 Xeon Gold 5115 5,034
-0.1%
410 Core Ultra 5 226V 5,030
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen 5 2600 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,787 Rank: 595
Rank Name Score Visual
591 Xeon E3-1245 v6 4,789
+0%
592 Xeon D-1540 4,789
+0%
593 Core i5-8500T 4,789
+0%
594 Core i5-8400T 4,788
+0%
595 Ryzen 5 2600 4,787
596 Core i7-10710U 4,787
+0%
597 Core i7-8809G 4,786
+-0%
598 Core i7-3970X 4,786
+-0%
599 Xeon E5-2670 4,786
+-0%
600 Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 4,785
+-0%

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Ryzen 5 2600 Details

Ranked #459 of 2060 in overall performance, the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 offers a compelling balance of efficiency and multi-threaded capability for its time. Launched in April 2018, this processor is built on AMD's Zen+ microarchitecture at a 12 nm process node, fabricated by GlobalFoundries. With a 65 W TDP and Socket AM4 compatibility, the Ryzen 5 2600 remains relevant in mainstream desktop builds, particularly for users seeking strong single-threaded performance without the need for a discrete GPU. It features six cores and twelve threads thanks to Simultaneous Multithreading, operating at a base frequency of 3.4 GHz and boosting up to 3.9 GHz under load. The chip includes 16 MiB of L3 cache and supports DDR4-2933 memory across a dual-channel interface, with a maximum capacity of 64 GB.

In single-core performance, the Ryzen 5 2600 achieves a score of 5685, placing it at #431 among 2060 processors. This reflects its strong efficiency and clock performance, making it competitive with modern mid-tier CPUs in tasks like gaming and general productivity. The multicore score of 5290 ranks it at #474, indicating solid scalability across multiple threads, though it trails behind newer high-core-count processors. The overall score of 5527 places it just ahead of several Intel Core i7 and Xeon models, highlighting its value proposition in the mid-range segment. While it does not support AVX-512, it includes AVX2 and other advanced instruction sets like AES-NI, BMI1, and FMA3, enhancing performance in media encoding and cryptographic operations.

The Ryzen 5 2600 lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for visual output, but it supports hardware virtualization through AMD-V and includes technologies like Precision Boost 2 and Extended Frequency Range 2 for dynamic clock adjustments. It also features a locked multiplier, which limits overclocking potential compared to enthusiast-oriented models. Despite being over six years old as of early 2026, the processor remains a viable option for budget and mid-tier builds, especially when paired with efficient cooling and modern memory. Its combination of strong single-core performance and efficient power usage makes it suitable for everyday computing, light content creation, and even entry-level gaming with a dedicated graphics card.

Compared to top-tier processors, the Ryzen 5 2600 operates in a completely different performance tier—nowhere near the high-end Ryzen Threadripper or Intel Core Ultra series—but it holds its own against many mainstream and older-generation CPUs. It ranks ahead of several Intel Core i7 and Xeon models from the late 2010s, underscoring its enduring relevance. While not the fastest in raw benchmarks, its price-to-performance ratio at launch was exceptional, and it continues to offer solid value in used or second-hand markets. For users prioritizing cost-effective performance over cutting-edge capabilities, the Ryzen 5 2600 remains a practical choice for desktop computing as of March 2026.
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen 5 2600
Family: Ryzen
Series: 2000
Model Number: 2600
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 3400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 34x (unlocked)
Microarchitecture: Zen+
Core Name: Pinnacle
Core Family: 23
Core Model: 8
Socket: Socket
Package: µOPGA-1331
Chipset: Promontory
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W
Release Price: $199.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 576.512 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 384 KiB (4-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 192.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 3 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 16 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2933
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 43.71 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

Physical Specifications

Process: 12 nm
Die Area: 213 mm²
Transistor Count: 4.80 billion
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX SMEP SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V SenseMI Boost 2 SMT XFR 2
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