Testseek.com have collected 382 expert reviews of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 4.2GHz Socket AM4 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 4.2GHz Socket AM4.
April 2018
(87%)
382 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(98%)
19 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Strong Performance
Easily Overclockable
Competitive Pricing
6-core
12-thread part
Totally unlocked
Comes with included cooler
X470 and B450 boards are solid
Solid value
More Overclockable
More Refined Features
Big boost over previous-gen Ryzen
Bundled cooler
Improved memory and cache performance
Backward compatibility with 300-series chipsets
Solid performance improvements
Scales well with multi-threaded apps
More cores and threads than competing Intel parts
Unlocked CPU multiplier
Supports existing AM4 motherboards
CPU cooler included
Soldered IHS
Good multi
Great productivity and allaround performance. Stock and OC'ed 2700X are mostly faster than the 8700K. Power
The editors didn't like
Can't be overclocked and lacks HyperThreading
Conclusion
Single Thread Perf Still Trails Intel
Runs a little hot (in our testing)
Higher Peak Power Than Predecessors
Max Overclocked Frequencies Still Much Lower Than Intel
No value-oriented 400-series motherboards
Single-threaded performance still lower than Intel's
Limited overclocking potential
Memory still a bit more problematic than on Intel
Lacks integrated graphics
Slower at games than i58400 (with a fast GPU
Limited overclocking
Especially with Wraith Spire
Stability problems on the 300series boards. Overclocked and generational gains are limited for gamers. The R7 2700X's Wraith Prism cooler struggles during heavy OCs
Published: 2018-04-19, Author: Tom , review by: overclock3d.net
Abstract: Research and development costs are far and away the biggest drainer of a companies resources. It is an extremely expensive process which largely explains why a lot of manufacturers do their utmost to extract the maximum possible value from their investm...
Published: 2018-04-19, Author: Marco , review by: hothardware.com
Strong Performance, More Overclockable, More Refined Features, Competitive Pricing
Higher Peak Power Than Predecessors, Max Overclocked Frequencies Still Much Lower Than Intel
AMD Second Generation Ryzen 2000 Series Processors -- Find Them At AmazonAMD and its board partners have done an excellent job with the launch of these 2nd Generation Ryzen processors and their X470-based motherboard companions. To be clear, these are not...
Published: 2018-04-19, Author: Dr. , review by: techarp.com
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X (Price Check) is not only faster than its predecessor, the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X (Price Check), it is also cheaper and offers more value.Priced at just US$ 229 / RM 899, the Ryzen 5 2600X is $20 cheaper, and now comes with an AMD Wraith...
I admit that despite all of the testing I've been involved with the past few weeks, it feels like I rushed through Ryzen second-gen testing, and honestly, I'm surprised to be making the embargo lift. Beyond this point, I'm thinking I'll probably wait for...
The Ryzen 5 2600X offers a nice little extra bump in performance when compared to the 1600X. It's not massive and as extensive as what the 2700X is to the 2700X, but it is a step forward with what pretty much is a bit of a die-shrink and tweaking. Ryzen h...
Solid performance improvements, Scales well with multi-threaded apps, More cores and threads than competing Intel parts, Unlocked CPU multiplier, Supports existing AM4 motherboards, CPU cooler included, Soldered IHS
Single-threaded performance still lower than Intel's, Limited overclocking potential, Memory still a bit more problematic than on Intel, Lacks integrated graphics
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X retails for $229. Solid performance improvements Scales well with multi-threaded apps More cores and threads than competing Intel parts Unlocked CPU multiplier Supports existing AM4 motherboards CPU cooler included Soldered IHS Singl...
Published: 2018-04-19, Author: Ian , review by: anandtech.com
Abstract: With 2017 finished, and Ryzen being very successful for AMD, the inevitable question was due: what happens next? Early in 2018, the plans were laid bare: a second generation Ryzen processor was set to come in mid-year, followed by a second generation Thr...
Published: 2018-04-13, Author: Michael , review by: phoronix.com
Abstract: You may have heard that next week is the AMD 2000 series Ryzen CPU launch. That's indeed accurate while today is just a meet and greet with these new Ryzen processors.AMD's embargo expired today on the "unboxing content" for these second-generation Ryzen...
Published: 2018-04-13, Author: Jeff , review by: Techreport.com
Abstract: The leaks have been flying hard and fast for weeks, but this morning, AMD is officially taking the wraps off its second-generation Ryzen CPUs. Four new chips have been waiting in the wings, and they'll be available for pre-order around the world starting...
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Published: 2018-04-13, Author: Mark , review by: overclock3d.net
Abstract: It is undeniable that the introduction of Ryzen has changed the x86 CPU market for the better, making higher core counts mainstream with lower pricing than ever before. This impact has set some high expectations for AMD Ryzen 2nd Generation processors...
