Where do the Ryzen 5 2600 benchmark numbers come from?

Synthetic benchmarks are aggregated from TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, and Cinebench leaderboards. AI inference tokens-per-second results come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation; click through to verify the original number.

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

Ryzen 5 2600 has 6 cores and 12 threads. 9 synthetic benchmark results on file — PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, and Geekbench scores in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.

Ryzen 5 2600 Benchmarks — Gaming + AI

Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 5 2600?

At 1080p (Medium), the Ryzen 5 2600 averages 88 fps in Cyberpunk 2077, per Gamers Nexus. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 13,133 points, per PassMark Software.

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.

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 Amazon listings. Data on this page draws on 9 synthetic benchmark results, 3 measured game frame-rate results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. 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, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

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. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game	Resolution	Settings	Avg FPS	1% low	Source
Cyberpunk 2077	1080p	Medium	88 fps	—	Gamers Nexus 2024-01-03
Starfield	1080p	Low	53 fps	—	Gamers Nexus 2024-01-03
Baldur's Gate 3	1080p	Medium	51 fps	—	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.
Benchmark	Score	Source
PassMark CPU Mark	13,133 points	PassMark Software 2026-06-03
Cinebench R23 multi	7,523 points	CGDirector 2026-06-03
Cinebench R23 multi	7,089 points	cpu-monkey 2021-01-01
Geekbench 6 multi	5,239 points	Geekbench Browser 2023-09-01
PassMark Single Thread Rating	2,234 points	PassMark Software 2026-09-04
Geekbench 6 single	1,162 points	Geekbench Browser 2023-09-01
Cinebench R23 single	1,094 points	CGDirector 2026-06-03
Cinebench R23 single	1,012 points	cpu-monkey 2021-01-01
Y-cruncher 1B	109.93 seconds	numberworld.org 2019-06-01

Products Featuring the Ryzen 5 2600

AMD

Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX

$265.00

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Full Specifications

pcie	Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only)
cores	6
tdp w	65
socket	AMD Socket AM4
threads	12
codename	Zen
process nm	12
l3 cache mb	16
base clock ghz	3.4
memory support	DDR4
boost clock ghz	3.9
integrated graphics	false

Ryzen 5 2600 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 5 2600 best used for?

Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core processor. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.

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 diverge from launch pricing over a product's lifetime — check the linked Amazon listings on this page for current availability.

Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?

Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.

How does the Ryzen 5 2600 compare to its predecessor?

Compare Ryzen 5 2600 side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.

Where can I buy the Ryzen 5 2600?

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