AMD Ryzen 5 2500X

AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
Benchmarks & Specs

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The AMD Ryzen 5 2500X processor, based on the Pinnacle Ridge architecture, provides a solid foundation for many computer applications. It was manufactured using the 12 nm process and was a good choice for the mainstream sector at the time. Its ability to reliably handle everyday tasks is particularly noteworthy.

This ranges from office applications and web browsing to lighter creative work. With its generous 16 MB Level 3 Cache, the processor can process data efficiently. This contributes to a smooth user experience. Support for PCIe 3.0 also ensures broad compatibility with graphics cards and other expansion cards.

A maximum memory bandwidth of 47 GB/s supported fast data access. We found that this processor ran many common programs very well. It offers reliable performance for users who do not have extremely demanding workloads. The AMD Ryzen 5 2500X remains a viable option for systems seeking a balanced ratio of cost and capabilities.

It is ideal for a second PC or as an upgrade for older platforms.
  • Reliable performance for everyday tasks
  • Generous 16 MB Level 3 Cache
  • Broad compatibility (PCIe 3.0)
  • Decent memory bandwidth

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 240 / 337
In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank ? / ?
In segment Desktop
Cinebench R23 Single-Core

Cinebench R23 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Xeon Platinum 8280L
28C / 56T · 4.00 GHz
1,037 pts
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C / 32T · 4.00 GHz
1,035 pts
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
1,028 pts
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
1,021 pts
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
1,021 pts
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Sony Playstation 5
8C / 16T · 3.50 GHz
992
Intel Core i5-10500TE
6C / 12T · 3.70 GHz
990
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
988
Intel Core i5-5675C
4C / 4T · 3.60 GHz
986
Intel Xeon Silver 4215
8C / 16T · 3.50 GHz
986
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i7-990X
6C / 12T · 3.46 GHz
3,765
Intel Xeon E5-2623 v3
4C / 8T · 3.20 GHz
3,765
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
3,755
Intel Xeon E3-1230 v3
4C / 8T · 3.70 GHz
3,754
Intel Core i7-4790
4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
3,732

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyAMD Ryzen 5 (100)
CPU groupAMD Ryzen 2000 (9)
ArchitecturePinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
Technology12 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketAM4 (PGA 1331)
Generation2
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads4 / 8
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 4x
Frequency: 3.60 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 4.00 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): 3.80 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache16.00 MB
OverclockingYes

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR4-2933
46.9 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory64 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe3.0 x 20
PCIe Bandwidth19.7 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP95 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.95 °C

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designChiplet
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
Release dateQ2/2018
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
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