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AMD Ryzen 5 2600 — Benchmarks & Specs

6 cores12 threads65W TDP$199 MSRP2018

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Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 5 2600?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 13,133 points, per PassMark Software. Across all its cores it scores 7,089–7,523 points in Cinebench R23 multi, across two published results (CGDirector, CPU-Monkey CPU benchmark listing).

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

Amazon listing: $265.00

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The Ryzen 5 2600 is a processor released in 2018 from AMD. Key on-paper specs include 6 cores / 12 threads, boost clock of 3.9 GHz, 65W TDP. It launched with a $199 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current listings. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 3 measured game frame-rate results, compiled from Gamers Nexus, PassMark Software, CGDirector, CPU-Monkey, Geekbench Browser, numberworld.org; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the Ryzen 5 2600, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K or synthetic benchmark scores).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the Ryzen 5 2600 by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. A CPU’s frame rate depends on the graphics card it was tested with, named in the Test GPU column when the source records it. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game	Resolution	Settings	Avg FPS	1% low	Test GPU	Source
Cyberpunk 2077	1080p	Medium	88 fps	—	Not recorded	Gamers Nexus 2024-01-03
Starfield	1080p	Low	53 fps	—	Not recorded	Gamers Nexus 2024-01-03
Baldur's Gate 3	1080p	Medium	51 fps	—	Not recorded	Gamers Nexus 2024-01-03

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Ryzen 5 2600 — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from. A benchmark listed more than once is separate published results, shown as published rather than averaged.
Benchmark	Score	Source
PassMark CPU Mark	13,133 points	PassMark Software retrieved 2026-06-03
Cinebench R23 multi	7,523 points	CGDirector 2026-06-03
Cinebench R23 multi	7,089 points	CPU-Monkey retrieved 2026-07-03
Geekbench 6 multi	5,239 points	Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-08-05
PassMark CPU Mark single thread	2,413 points	PassMark Software retrieved 2026-10-13
PassMark CPU Mark single thread	2,234 points	PassMark Software retrieved 2026-09-04
Geekbench 6 single	1,162 points	Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-08-05
Cinebench R23 single	1,094 points	CGDirector 2026-06-03
Cinebench R23 single	1,012 points	CPU-Monkey retrieved 2026-07-03
Y-cruncher 1B	109.93 seconds	numberworld.org 2019-06

Products Featuring the Ryzen 5 2600

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Full Specifications

PCIe	Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only)
Cores	6
TDP	65 W
Socket	AMD Socket AM4
Threads	12
Codename	Zen
Process	12 nm
L3 cache	16 MB
Base clock	3.4 GHz
Memory support	DDR4
Boost clock	3.9 GHz
Integrated graphics	No

Ryzen 5 2600 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 5 2600 best used for?

Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core processor. Mainstream desktops and gaming builds are the typical workloads.

When was the Ryzen 5 2600 released, and what was its launch MSRP?

Ryzen 5 2600 launched in 2018 at a $199 MSRP. Street prices drift from launch pricing over a product's life, so check the current listing before buying.

Where do the Ryzen 5 2600 benchmark numbers come from?

Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.

How many cores does the Ryzen 5 2600 have, and how does it benchmark?

Ryzen 5 2600 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.

Where can I buy the Ryzen 5 2600?

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