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AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 5 3500X | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 5 2600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3500X - 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 Ryzen 5 3500X has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X was released in Q4/2019. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 |
AMD Ryzen 2000 | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 3000 |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) | Architecture | Matisse (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe 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 Ryzen 5 3500X has 6 CPU cores and 6 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X is at --. |
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6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 6 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.40 GHz | Frequency | 3.60 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.10 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe 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 Ryzen 5 3500X supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to --. |
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DDR4-2933 | Memory | |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
46.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
L2 Cache | ||
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
19.7 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is manufactured in 12 nm and has 16.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 32.00 MB cache. |
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12 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2018 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
195 $ | Release price | 130 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 4.00 GHz |
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