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Ryzen 5 2600X
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X — Benchmarks & Specs

6 cores12 threads95W TDP
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Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 5 2600X?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 13,867 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 2600X is a processor from AMD. Key on-paper specs include 6 cores / 12 threads, boost clock of 4.25 GHz, 95W TDP. Data on this page draws on 8 synthetic benchmark results, compiled from CGDirector, CpuTronic, GadgetVersus, PassMark Software; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the Ryzen 5 2600X, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (synthetic benchmark scores).

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 2600X — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 13,867 points PassMark Software 2026-06-05
Cinebench R23 multi 7,523 points CGDirector 2026-07-05
Geekbench 6 multi 5,880 points GadgetVersus 2026-07-05
Geekbench 6 multi 5,250 points CpuTronic 2025-01-01
PassMark Single Thread 2,378 points PassMark Software 2026-06-05
Geekbench 6 single 1,314 points GadgetVersus 2026-07-05
Geekbench 6 single 1,233 points CpuTronic 2025-01-01
Cinebench R23 single 1,094 points CGDirector 2026-07-05

Products Featuring the Ryzen 5 2600X

Full Specifications

pcieGen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only)
cores6
tdp w95
marketDesktop
socketAMD Socket AM4
threads12
codenameZen
generationRyzen 5 (Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge))
memory busDual-channel
process nm12
l3 cache mb16
spec sourceTechPowerUp CPU Database
die size mm2213
launch price$229
memory speed2933 MT/s
release dateApr 19th, 2018
transistors m4800
base clock ghz3.6
memory supportDDR4
boost clock ghz4.25

Ryzen 5 2600X — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 5 2600X best used for?
Ryzen 5 2600X is a 6-core processor. Mainstream desktops and gaming builds are the typical workloads.
When was the Ryzen 5 2600X released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Release year and launch MSRP for Ryzen 5 2600X aren't on file.
Where do the Ryzen 5 2600X 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 2600X have, and how does it benchmark?
Ryzen 5 2600X 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 2600X?
Amazon listings for the Ryzen 5 2600X are linked at the top of this page and in the Products Featuring the Ryzen 5 2600X section. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the buyer.

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