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AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD FX-8300 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 5 2600 or AMD FX-8300 ? In this comparison, we check which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 was released in Q2/2018. The AMD FX-8300 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. The AMD FX-8300 was released in Q2/2013. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 | Family | AMD FX |
AMD Ryzen 2000 | CPU group | AMD FX-8000 |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) | Architecture | Vishera (Bulldozer) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Successor | -- |
CPU Cores and Base FrequencyIn addition to the number of CPU cores and threads, you can see here whether the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or AMD FX-8300 can be overclocked. You will also find the clock frequencies of the processor (single-core and multi-core) here. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor. |
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6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.40 GHz | Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or AMD FX-8300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. A processor with integrated graphics is also called APU (Accelerated Processing Unit). |
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no iGPU | GPU | no iGPU |
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GPU (Turbo) | ||
GPU Generation | ||
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DirectX Version | ||
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe memory type as well as the amount of memory can greatly affect the speed of the processor. The memory bandwidth depends on several factors and is given in gigabytes per second. |
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DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
46.9 GB/s | Bandwidth | -- |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
L2 Cache | ||
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | |
20 | PCIe lanes | |
Thermal ManagementThe Thermal Design Power (TDP for short) specifies the necessary cooling solution to cool the processor sufficiently. The TDP usually only gives a rough idea of the real consumption of a CPU. |
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65 W | TDP (PL1) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsHere you will find information on the size of the level 2 and level 3 cache of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or AMD FX-8300 as well as a list of the processors ISA extensions. We have documented the architecture and the manufacturing technology for you as well as the release date. |
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12 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
AM4 (LGA 1331) | Socket | AM3+ |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2018 | Release date | Q2/2013 |
195 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD FX-8300
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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