Where do the Ryzen 5 2600X 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 2600X have, and how does it benchmark?

Ryzen 5 2600X has 6 cores and 12 threads. 10 synthetic benchmark results on file — PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, and Geekbench scores in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.

Ryzen 5 2600X Benchmarks — Gaming + AI

Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 5 2600X?

At 1080p (Medium), the Ryzen 5 2600X averages 91 fps in Cyberpunk 2077, per Gamers Nexus. 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 10 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 2600X, 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 2600X 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	91 fps	—	Gamers Nexus 2024-01-03
Starfield	1080p	Low	54 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 2600X — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark	Score	Source
PassMark CPU Mark	13,867 points	PassMark Software 2026-06-05
Cinebench R23 multi	7,523 points	CGDirector 2026-07-05
Cinebench R23 multi	7,523 points	CG Director 2024-01-09
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
Cinebench R23 single	1,094 points	CG Director 2024-01-09

Products Featuring the Ryzen 5 2600X

AMD

Ryzen 5 2600X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler - YD260XBCAFBOX

$69.99

🛒 Check Price on Amazon Details

AMD

Ryzen 5 2600X Pinnacle Ridge 3.6GHz 16MB Cache AM4 CPU Desktop Processor Boxed

$115.00

🛒 Check Price on Amazon Details

Full Specifications

pcie	Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only)
cores	6
tdp w	95
market	Desktop
socket	AMD Socket AM4
threads	12
codename	Zen
generation	Ryzen 5 (Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge))
memory bus	Dual-channel
process nm	12
l3 cache mb	16
spec source	TechPowerUp CPU Database
die size mm2	213
launch price	$229
memory speed	2933 MT/s
release date	Apr 19th, 2018
transistors m	4800
base clock ghz	3.6
memory support	DDR4
boost clock ghz	4.25

Ryzen 5 2600X — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 5 2600X best used for?

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

Release year and launch MSRP aren't on file for Ryzen 5 2600X. Current pricing is visible on the linked Amazon product cards below.

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 2600X compare to its predecessor?

Compare Ryzen 5 2600X 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 2600X?

Amazon listings are linked at the top of this page (in the hero CTA) and in the "Products Featuring this Hardware" section below. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases.

Buying guides that rank the Ryzen 5 2600X's class

This page is the raw performance data. The guides below turn it into a ranked pick for a specific build.

Related CPUs

Editorial guides covering the Ryzen 5 2600X

In-depth SpecPicks reviews, build guides, and head-to-heads referencing this processor.

More guides & deep dives from the SpecPicks archive

Browse all articles & guides →

More reviews from the SpecPicks archive

Browse all reviews →

More buying guides from SpecPicks

Browse all buying guides →

Ryzen 5 2600X — Benchmarks & Specs