SeekerAMD Ryzen 5 2600
AMD's Ryzen 5 2600 provides excellent performance in productivity applications and competitive frame rates in games. It's also an attractive choice for anyone building a PC in a compact case, given a 65W TDP. But if you're more interested in raw performance or overclocking, Ryzen 5 2600X is a better option for just $20 more.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Product details
- System ram type: DDR4_sdram
PROS
+ Big step forward in performance compared to Ryzen 5 1600
+ Backward compatibility with previous-gen motherboards
+ Indium solder between die and heat spreader improves thermal transfer
+ Bundled cooler improves value proposition
CONS
- Performance deficit compared to stock Ryzen 7 2700
- Requires a higher-end thermal solution for serious overclocking
- Only $20 cheaper than 95W Ryzen 5 2600X
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Tom's Hardware on May 29, 2018
AMD's Ryzen 5 2600 provides excellent performance in productivity applications and competitive frame rates in games. It's also an attractive choice for anyone building a PC in a compact case, given a 65W TDP. But if you're more interested in raw performance or overclocking, Ryzen 5 2600X is a better option for just $20 more.
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