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AMD Ryzen 5 3500 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 5 3500 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 - 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 3500 has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.10 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3500 was released in Q4/2019. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 was released in Q2/2018. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 |
AMD Ryzen 3000 | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 2000 |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Matisse (Zen 2) | Architecture | Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 5 3500 is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.60 GHz (4.10 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of --. |
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6 | Cores | 6 |
6 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.60 GHz | Frequency | 3.40 GHz |
4.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.90 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.70 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 5 3500 supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 can connect up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 46.9 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
L2 Cache | ||
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen 5 3500 has a TDP of 65 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is 65 W. |
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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 3500 has a 32.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 cache has a total of 16.00 MB. |
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7 nm | Technology | 12 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 |
Q4/2019 | Release date | Q2/2018 |
125 $ | Release price | 195 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500
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 3500
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500
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 3500
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500
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 3500
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500
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 3500
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 3500
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 3500
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 3500
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 3500
6C 6T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500
6C 6T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500
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 3500 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
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