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Square green ceramic chip with gold contacts and silver heat spreader engraved Ryzen 5 2600

AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 YD2600BBAFBOX desktop processor

SKU CH-1A2A-CEZ9A

Six-core, twelve-thread desktop CPU with a 3.4 GHz base clock and 3.9 GHz boost, 19 MB total cache, 65 W TDP and AM4 socket

  • Product nameRyzen 5 2600
  • CPU cores6-Core
  • CPU socketSocket AM4
  • Maximum turbo clock3.9 GHz
  • TDP rating65 W
  • Processor classDesktop
  • 6 cores and 12 threads handle multi-tasking workloads smoothly
  • 4 GHz base clock with 3.9 GHz max boost lifts single-thread speed
  • 19 MB combined cache reduces memory latency for games
  • Unlocked multiplier enables straightforward overclocking on AM4 boards
  • 65 W TDP keeps power draw modest for compact builds

Six-core AM4 processor

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is a desktop CPU with six cores and twelve threads for multi-tasking workloads. It fits the Socket AM4 platform and operates at a 65 W thermal design power. The processor ships without a cooler in the box.

3.4 GHz base with 3.9 GHz boost

Under sustained load the chip runs at its 3.4 GHz operating frequency within the 65 W envelope. Max Boost Frequency of 3.9 GHz is available for shorter bursts when thermal headroom allows. The 12 nm Zen+ core architecture maintains efficiency during extended sessions.

DDR4 dual-channel and PCIe 3.0

Memory support is limited to DDR4 running in two channels. The CPU provides sixteen PCI Express 3.0 lanes for graphics and storage devices. Total cache reaches 19 MB across L1, L2 and L3 levels.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $54.99
Cheaper than about 84% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).
CPU cores 6-Core
Lower than about 80% of the 271 comparable items (median 8).
Maximum turbo clock 3.9 GHz
Lower than about 90% of the 246 comparable items (median 4.7 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAMD
Product lineRyzen 5 2nd Gen
Model nameYD2600BBAFBOX
Product nameRyzen 5 2600
Performance
Working frequency3.4 GHz
Processor
CPU cores6-Core
CPU socketSocket AM4
Maximum turbo clock3.9 GHz
TDP rating65 W
Processor classDesktop
Processor codenamePinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
CPU threads12-Threads
L1 cache size576 KB
Level 2 cache3 MB
Level 3 cache16 MB
Process node12 nm
CPU instruction set64-Bit
Hyper-ThreadingYes
Max PCIe lanes16
Memory
Supported memoryDDR4
Channel configuration2
Ports & slots
PCIe generation3.0
In the box
Included coolerNot included - Processor Only

Questions about this item

How much heat does the 65W TDP produce during sustained all-day workloads?

The 65W thermal design power means typical sustained loads stay within that envelope, allowing many mid-range air coolers to keep temperatures manageable during extended sessions.

Which cooler must I supply since the box contains only the processor?

No cooling device is included, so you need any Socket AM4 compatible air or liquid cooler rated for at least 65W TDP.

Will my existing DDR4 memory work with the dual-channel controller?

The memory controller supports DDR4 in dual-channel mode, so any standard DDR4 DIMMs you already own will operate at their rated speeds.

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