The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X was a very impressive processor when it first launched. Now, AMD has just introduced its successor – the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X. How fast is it? What exactly does it offer over its predecessor? Find out in our review of this new 2nd Gen Ryzen processor!

 

AMD Pinnacle Ridge

Codenamed Pinnacle Ridge, the 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen processors are based on an improved Zen microarchitecture, what AMD calls the AMD Zen+ microarchitecture. In addition, they’re fabricated on the 12 nm LP process technology.

AMD categorise them as part of the AMD Ryzen 2000 Series. This may be a little confusing since the AMD Raven Ridge APUs are also in the same series, even though they are based on the first-generation Ryzen processors, and fabricated on the original 14 nm process.

 

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Specifications Compared

Specifications	Ryzen 7 2700X	Ryzen 7 2700	Ryzen 5 2600X	Ryzen 5 2600	Ryzen 5 2400G	Ryzen 3 2200G
Code Name	Pinnacle Ridge	Pinnacle Ridge	Pinnacle Ridge	Pinnacle Ridge	Raven Ridge	Raven Ridge
Socket	AM4	AM4	AM4	AM4	AM4	AM4
Process Technology	12 nm FinFET	12 nm FinFET	12 nm FinFET	12 nm FinFET	14 nm FinFET	14 nm FinFET
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16	6 / 12	6 / 12	4 / 8	4 / 4
Base Clock	3.7 GHz	3.2 GHz	3.6 GHz	3.4 GHz	3.60 GHz	3.50 GHz
Boost Clock	4.3 GHz	4.1 GHz	4.2 GHz	3.9 GHz	3.90 GHz	3.70 GHz
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB	3 MB	3 MB	2 MB	2 MB
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB	16 MB	16 MB	4 MB	4 MB
Integrated GPU	None	None	None	None	Radeon RX Vega 11	Radeon Vega 8
PCIe Lanes	16	16	16	16	8	8
Max. DDR4 Speed	DDR4-2933	DDR4-2933	DDR4-2933	DDR4-2933	DDR4-2933	DDR4-2933
TDP	105 W	65 W	95 W	65 W	65 W	65 W
Bundled Cooler	Wraith Prism	Wraith Spire (LED)	Wraith Spire	Wraith Stealth	Wraith Stealth	Wraith Stealth
Launch Price	US$ 329	US$ 299	US$ 229	US$ 199	US$ 169	US$ 99

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Unboxing The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X (Price Check) comes bundled with an AMD Wraith Spire cooler, albeit without an LED ring. Let’s unbox it, and see what we find inside!

Here is what you will find inside the box :

• The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X CPU and case badge
• The AMD Wraith Spire cooler
• An AMD CPU installation guide, and certificate of authenticity

Next Page > AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Key Features, Price + Availability

 

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