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AMD Ryzen 5 2600 vs AMD FX-8350

Last updated: 2025-05-14

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600		AMD FX-8350
CPU comparison AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or AMD FX-8350 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze 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 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 was released in Q2/2018. The AMD FX-8350 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 memory channels. The AMD FX-8350 was released in Q4/2012.

AMD Ryzen 5 (93)	Family	AMD FX (30)
AMD Ryzen 2000 (9)	CPU group	AMD FX-8000 (11)
2	Generation	2
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+)	Architecture	Vishera (Bulldozer)
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
--	Predecessor	--
AMD Ryzen 5 3600	Successor	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is 3.40 GHz (3.90 GHz) while the AMD FX-8350 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8350 is at 4.00 GHz (4.20 GHz).
AMD Ryzen 5 2600	Characteristic	AMD FX-8350
6	Cores	8
12	Threads	8
normal	Core architecture	normal
Yes	Hyperthreading	No
Yes	Overclocking ?	Yes
3.40 GHz	Frequency	4.00 GHz
3.90 GHz	Turbo Frequency (1 Core)	4.20 GHz
3.70 GHz	Turbo Frequency (All Cores)	4.10 GHz


NPU AI performance The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
AMD Ryzen 5 2600	Characteristic	AMD FX-8350
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--
--	NPU + CPU + iGPU	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU) The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or AMD FX-8350 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.
no iGPU	GPU	no iGPU
	GPU frequency	--
--	GPU (Turbo)	--
--	GPU Generation	--
	Technology
	Max. displays
--	Compute units	--
--	Shader	--
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
--	Max. GPU Memory	--
--	DirectX Version	--

Hardware codec support A 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.
no iGPU	GPU	no iGPU
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 & PCIe The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 can use up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 46.9 GB/s. The AMD FX-8350 supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 29.9 GB/s.
AMD Ryzen 5 2600	Characteristic	AMD FX-8350
DDR4-2933	Memory	DDR3-1866
64 GB	Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel)	Memory channels	2 (Dual Channel)
46.9 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	29.9 GB/s
Yes	ECC	Yes
--	L2 Cache	--
16.00 MB	L3 Cache	8.00 MB
3.0	PCIe version	--
20	PCIe lanes	--
19.7 GB/s	PCIe Bandwidth	--
Thermal Management The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is 65 W, while the AMD FX-8350 has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.
AMD Ryzen 5 2600	Characteristic	AMD FX-8350
65 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	125 W
--	TDP (PL2)	--
--	TDP up	--
--	TDP down	--
95 °C	Tjunction max.	--
Technical details The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is manufactured in 12 nm and has 16.00 MB cache. The AMD FX-8350 is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache.

AMD Ryzen 5 2600	Characteristic	AMD FX-8350
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 (PGA 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	Q4/2012
195 $	Release price	170 $

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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 6 CPU benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (100%)

AMD FX-8350 (56%)

⌀ Multi core performance in 9 CPU benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (94%)

AMD FX-8350 (53%)

Price-performance ratio

Geekbench 6 multi-core score divided by the processor's release price. Higher is better.


	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Geekbench 6 MT: 5,387 / 195 $	27.63
	AMD FX-8350 Geekbench 6 MT: 2,361 / 170 $	13.89

Cinebench R23 Single-Core

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz	1040 (100%)
	AMD FX-8350 8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	579 (56%)

Cinebench R23 Multi-Core

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz	7555 (100%)
	AMD FX-8350 8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz	3803 (50%)

Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz	1233 (100%)
	AMD FX-8350 8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	576 (47%)

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz	5387 (100%)
	AMD FX-8350 8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz	2361 (44%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz	977 (100%)
	AMD FX-8350 8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	573 (59%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz	5351 (100%)
	AMD FX-8350 8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz	2777 (52%)

Cinebench R20 Single-Core

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz	374 (100%)
	AMD FX-8350 8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	209 (56%)

Cinebench R20 Multi-Core

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz	2736 (100%)
	AMD FX-8350 8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz	1298 (47%)

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

In the Blender Benchmark 3.1, the scenes "monster", "junkshop" and "classroom" are rendered and the time required by the system is measured. In our benchmark we test the CPU and not the graphics card. Blender 3.1 was presented as a standalone version in March 2022.


	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz	104 (100%)
	AMD FX-8350 8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz	45 (43%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz	13230 (100%)
	AMD FX-8350 8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz	5992 (45%)

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender is a free 3D graphics software for rendering (creating) 3D bodies, which can also be textured and animated in the software. The Blender benchmark creates predefined scenes and measures the time (s) required for the entire scene. The shorter the time required, the better. We selected bmw27 as the benchmark scene.


	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz	292.5 (42%)
	AMD FX-8350 8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz	691.3 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Single-Core

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz	424 (100%)
	AMD FX-8350 8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	241 (57%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz	3340 (100%)
	AMD FX-8350 8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	1543 (46%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz	158 (100%)
	AMD FX-8350 8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	96 (61%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD Ryzen 5 2600 6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz	1305 (100%)
	AMD FX-8350 8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz	665 (51%)

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