AMD Ryzen 5 2600
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a AMD processor released in 2018 in the Zen+ generation. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, running at 3400 MHz (up to 3900 MHz). It is built on a 12 nm process. Rated power draw is 65 W. Launch price was around $199.
Atlas performance index195 estimate
Ranks #49 of 70 hand-rated CPUs. Fastest CPU we rate: 960. See the CPU hierarchy.
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| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Family | Zen+ |
| Released | 2018 |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 |
| Base clock | 3400 MHz |
| Boost clock | 3900 MHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Process | 12 nm |
| Launch price | $199 |
| Atlas performance index | 195 estimate |
Source: editorial seed. See data quality.