Testseek.com have collected 327 expert reviews of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.9GHz Socket AM4 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.9GHz Socket AM4.
May 2018
(84%)
327 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(97%)
184 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
840100327
The editors liked
Strong Performance
Easily Overclockable
Competitive Pricing
Big step forward in performance compared to Ryzen 5 1600
Backward compatibility with previous-gen motherboards
Indium solder between die and heat spreader improves thermal transfer
Bundled cooler improves value proposition
Gaming performance matches Ryzen 7 1800X
Restores AMD's competitiveness in sub-$200 market
Good energy-efficiency
Outstanding performance in multi-threaded apps
Unlocked CPU multiplier
Supports existing AM4 motherboards
CPU cooler included
Soldered
Spectacular gaming performance
Otherworldly value
Capable included cooler
6 cores & 12 threads
Excellent XFR Scaling
The editors didn't like
Single Thread Perf Still Trails Intel
Performance deficit compared to stock Ryzen 7 2700
Requires a higher-end thermal solution for serious overclocking
Only $20 cheaper than 95W Ryzen 5 2600X
Gaming performance lower than competing Intel Core i5 chips
Abstract: It's the age-old question that has spurred endless debate: AMD or Intel? Today, that rivalry has reached new heights with AMD's Ryzen 2000 Series, often referred to by users (but not AMD) as "Ryzen 2," competing against Intel's 8th Gen "Coffee Lake" for d...
Published: 2018-05-16, Author: Andrew , review by: techteamgb.co.uk
Abstract: Is there any reason to buy an Intel CPU now that the AMD Ryzen 2700 and 2600 are out? Or even reason to get the X variants (2700X & 2600X)? Lets benchmark them and find out! Want one? Amazon 2700: prourls.co/5u0q Amazon 2600: prourls.co/0gwh Products show...
Published: 2018-05-16, Author: Dave , review by: pcgamesn.com
Abstract: The AMD Ryzen 2 processor range launched with a pair of new X-series CPUs, offering the highest clock speeds and best performance. But wherever the 2700X and 2600X go so will follow the non-X variants. and so we have the impressive Ryzen 5 2600, the per...
Even without using fast memory, the Ryzen 5 2600 is quicker than the Ryzen 5 1600X in many tests and matches or betters the Core i5-8600K in multi-threaded tests too. The fact that it also beat the latter in the photo editing test and wasn't far behind in...
Published: 2018-05-06, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
For the desktop PC gamer, the higher TDP X models are still the go-to for gaming and general performance though. They're a little faster, and a little more expensive, but you get what you pay for. However, if heat and power are a big concern to you, and t...
Published: 2018-05-06, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
I can see the Ryzen 5 2600 and the 2600X fast becoming the most popular chips of the second generation Ryzen launch. They're fast, they're affordable, and they're easy to keep cool and overclock. I mean, if you're just doing a massive amount of rendering...
Abstract: AMD moved the Ryzen Hype Train along a few stations with the release of second-generation models last month. We reviewed the Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 2600X and found them to be solid performers, particularly with respect to multi-threaded performance and...
AMD's latest desktop flagship certainly has all the bells and whistles that they promised. For most folks who've been sceptical of moving to a new platform, a revision or an optimised iteration is what they're looking out for. One which improves upon the...
What do you want to do with your PC?AMD's made decent progress in the space of a year, working on its weakness in single-threaded performance and 1080p gaming while continuing to push its advantage in multi-threaded performance.To recap, here's a look at...
What do you want to do with your PC?AMD's made decent progress in the space of a year, working on its weakness in single-threaded performance and 1080p gaming while continuing to push its advantage in multi-threaded performance.To recap, here's a look at...
