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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 2600 outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 1600X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 1600X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 2600 is 373 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 5 1600X.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Performs up to 0% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Ryzen 5 1600X - 307 vs 306 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 1600X - 65 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- Up to 11% cheaper than Ryzen 5 2600 - $125.0 vs $140.0
- Up to 11% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Ryzen 5 2600 - $0.41 vs $0.46 per FPS
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX
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Ryzen 5 1600X
Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017
FPS
306
99%
Value, $/FPS
$0.41/FPS
100%
Price, $
$125
100%
Value Winner
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Processor (YD160XBCAEWOF)
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In Stock
Updated 165 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Ryzen 5 2600
Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018
Ryzen 5 1600X
Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | vs | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X |
|---|---|---|
Apr 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Apr 11th, 2017 |
| Ryzen 5 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
| Pinnacle Ridge | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
12 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Ryzen 5 2600 or Ryzen 5 1600X
Forza Horizon 4, 1920 x 1080, Max
153 FPS
$5.88/FPS
GeForce GTX 1660
Ryzen 5 2600
8 GB, N/A Storage
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$899.99
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162 FPS
$6.17/FPS
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Ryzen 5 2600
8 GB, N/A Storage
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$999.99
In Stock
153 FPS
$5.88/FPS
GeForce GTX 1660
Ryzen 5 2600
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$899.99
In Stock
135 FPS
$6.67/FPS
GeForce GTX 1650
Ryzen 5 2600
8 GB, N/A Storage
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$899.99
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159 FPS
$5.21/FPS
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
Ryzen 5 2600
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$829
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