CPU Architecture: Zen+.
Core Count: 6.
Thread Count: 12.
TDP: 95W.
Socket Type: AM4.
Memory Support: DDR4.
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For complex technical specifications about the CPU, please refer to TechPowerUp's website link.
The build that is using this part is Cooler Master AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Work Station.
The Ryzen 5 2600X is a 6-core, 12-thread CPU designed for the AM4 platform. It uses AMD's Ryzen architecture, which excels at splitting large tasks into smaller tasks using its cores. It's optimized for desktop use, including browsing, gaming, and light productivity. With a TDP of 95 watts, it maintains high boost clocks and stable performance. Compared to the previous version, Zen+ improves multicore performance but doesn't enhance single-core speeds. At launch, AMD's competitor Intel offered better CPUs for gaming and productivity, making the 2600X a secondary option. Despite this, the 2600X was reasonably priced and came with a capable cooler, although it could be noisy under heavy use.
I give the Ryzen 5 2600X a 3/5.
