AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Review

AMD CPU review. Latest product shots, rating, price and Ryzen 5 2600 specs. Gaming CPU benchmarked against the biggest PC games like Fortnite, Minecraft and PUBG Should you buy this AMD CPU?

The processor, also known as the CPU, is the most important component on any gaming PC motherboard. It works alongside the graphics card to power your PC games. This AMD CPU has 6 cores, 12 threads and runs at a clock speed of 3.4 GHz.

PCGameBenchmark rates processors by how many of the top 1,000 PC games the chip can run.This AMD CPU can run 993 of the top 1000 games - so we give it a 99% rating.

Games that this CPU can run include Fortnite, Apex Legends, Minecraft, PUBG, GTA V, League of Legends, Overwatch and Rainbow Six Siege.

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
PCGameBenchmark Rating: 93%

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Specs

CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Weight	1 lb (453.59 g)
Dimensions (L x W x H)	4.06 cm x 4.06 cm x 0.76 cm 1.6 in x 1.6 in x 0.3 in
Brand	AMD
Model Number	YD2600BBAFBOX
Cores	6 Cores
Threads	12 Threads
Clock Speed (Frequency)	3.4 GHz

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600 PC Gaming Performance

This processor will run 937 of the top PC games. Use PCGameBenchmark's Rate My PC service to test your current set up and set how it compares.

Can It Run GTA 5?

This AMD processor can run GTA 5. It beats the system requirement for processor speed.

Can It Run Fortnite?

This AMD processor can run Fortnite. It beats the system requirement for processor speed.

Can It Run Apex Legends?

This AMD processor can run Apex Legends. It beats the system requirement for processor speed.

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Features

6 Cores/12 Threads UNLOCKED
Frequency: 3.9 GHz Max Boost. Includes Wraith Stealth Cooler
19MB of Combined Cache. Maximum temperature: 95 degree C; CMOS: 12nm FinFET
Compatibility : Windows 10 64 Bit Edition , RHEL x86 64 Bit , Ubuntu x86 64 Bit
Supported technologies are amd storemi technology, amd sensemi technology, amd ryzen master utility and amd ryzen vr ready premium