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Ryzen 5 3600X vs Ryzen 5 2600

Ryzen 5 3600X vs Ryzen 5 2600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

3.8 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for CA$460.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44025 minutes ago

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600

3.4 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 CPU Used 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor 3.4 GHz 16M 65W Socket AM4

Buy for CA$142.72 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44025 minutes ago

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

3.8 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for CA$460.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44025 minutes ago

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600

3.4 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 CPU Used 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor 3.4 GHz 16M 65W Socket AM4

Buy for CA$142.72 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44025 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 3600X outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 2600 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 2600 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 3600X is 444 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 5 2600.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

  • Performs up to 12% better in Far Cry 3 than Ryzen 5 2600 - 151 vs 135 FPS

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2600

  • Up to 69% cheaper than Ryzen 5 3600X - CA$142.72 vs CA$460.57
  • Up to 65% better value when playing Far Cry 3 than Ryzen 5 3600X - CA$1.06 vs CA$3.05 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 3600X - 65 vs 95 Watts
This is a free version of Far Cry 3.
Far Cry 3

Far Cry 3

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
Ryzen 5 3600X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


FPS

151

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$3.05/FPS

34.754098360655746%

Price, CA$

CA$460.57

30%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

Buy for CA$460.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44025 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
Ryzen 5 2600

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


FPS

135

89.40397350993378%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.06/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$142.72

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 CPU Used 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor 3.4 GHz 16M 65W Socket AM4

Buy for CA$142.72 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44025 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
Ryzen 5 3600X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
Ryzen 5 2600

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo
Ryzen 5 3600X

Desktop • Jul 7th, 2019


Single-Core

1642

100%

Multi-Core

7000

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
Ryzen 5 2600

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1152

70.15834348355664%

Multi-Core

4841

69.15714285714286%

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Jul 7th, 2019
Release DateApr 19th, 2018
Ryzen 5CollectionRyzen 5
MatisseCodenamePinnacle Ridge
AMD Socket AM4SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
4.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.9 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
7 nm
Process Size12 nm
38.0x
Multiplier34.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Ryzen 5 3600X or Ryzen 5 2600

Far Cry 3, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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