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AMD Ryzen 5 Pinnacle Ridge 2600X BOX (YD260XBCAFBOX)

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AMD YD260XBCAFBOX Ryzen 5 2600X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler

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AMD Ryzen 5 Pinnacle Ridge 2600X BOX
Main
SeriesRyzen 5
Code namePinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
SocketAMD AM4
Lithography12 nm
In boxBOX (fan)
Cores and Threads
Cores6 cores
Threads12 threads
Multithreading
Speed
Clock speed3.6 GHz
TurboBoost / TurboCore4.2 GHz
Cache
L1 cache576 KB
L2 cache3072 KB
L3 cache16 MB
Specs
TDP95 W
InstructionMMX+, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AMD-V, AES, AVX / AVX2, FMA3, SHA /
Multiplier36
Free multiplier
PCI Express3.0
Max. operating temperature95 °С
Passmark CPU Mark test14371 points
Geekbench 4 test23337 points
Cinebench R15 test1387 points
Memory
Max. RAM64 GB
Max. DDR4 speed2933 MHz
Channels2
Added to E-CatalogApril 2018
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YD260XBCAFBOX

12 streams. Compatible with older AM4 chipsets after BIOS update. There is no built-in video core. Comes with AMD Wraith Spire cooler.
Ryzen 1000 , Ryzen 2000 processors are not supported by motherboards with A520, B550 chipset.
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Model overview based on user reviews  
The AMD Ryzen 5 Pinnacle Ridge is highly praised for its excellent price-to-performance ratio, making it a top choice for budget builds. Users appreciate its 6 cores and 12 threads, which provide high performance even without overclocking. The processor is noted for its low temperatures and efficient heat dissipation, especially when paired with a suitable cooler. Many reviews highlight its capability to handle gaming and multitasking efficiently, with some users successfully overclocking it for enhanced performance. While the boxed cooler is adequate for non-overclocked use, an upgraded cooler is recommended for those looking to push the processor further. Overall, the Ryzen 5 Pinnacle Ridge is considered a reliable and powerful option for both gaming and general use, with the added benefit of being future-proof due to its compatibility with the AM4 platform.
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great model, love it
6 August 2021 
Someone writes: 6 cores 6 threads, automatic boost up to 4 GHz??? It needs to be overclocked to 4GHz on a full-fledged ATX motherboard, and there are a total of 12 threads, it holds the frequency of 4.1GHz and 3.9GHz well. At voltage 1.375 thousand volts.
Overclocking to 4.3, low heat dissipation
The only drawback is its price.
use AMD 2600 OEM more than year
On a good motherboard with a B or X chipset in ATX format, you can overclock to 4.2-4.3 GHz.
28 July 2021 
Bought an OEM version in 2020 for 8900, with a Deepcool Gammaxx 400 tower cooler (thermal paste Arctic MX4) the temperature was 34-37 degrees stock, when overclocked to 3.9GHz it reached 45-47 degrees, there can't be any 57-59 degrees under such conditions.
Overclocking capability, heat dissipation of only 65 watts when overclocked to 3.9 GHz, easily reaches this frequency. Tech process 12 nm.
The price is its only drawback.
use AMD 2600 OEM more than year
I recommend for purchase.
30 November 2020 
Price/performance - you won't find better. Consider not only the cost of the processor itself but also the motherboard for such a processor, meaning the whole package - the final price pleasantly surprises if you approach the setup wisely. In games, the processor is not loaded even by 50%, and with streaming, I haven't observed the load exceed 70% on the processor. The processor handles rendering excellently.
Performance, cost.
Didn't even look for it.
Olegwatchuse AMD 2600 OEM few months
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Video reviews

Big brother of the legend

If the Ryzen 5 2600 is an update to the most popular model of recent years — the Ryzen 5 1600, then the 2600X is a twin brother that always does a little better. The model with the X index has the same 6 cores and SMT support, is installed on the AM4 socket, has an unlocked multiplier. Standard frequencies are from 3.6 GHz to 4.2 GHz, but on a good motherboard, you can easily get a stable 4.3 GHz on all cores.

12 nanometers progress

One of the key features of the Zen+ update is the 12nm process, and the Ryzen 5 2600X takes advantage of this very effectively. Despite a noticeable increase in frequency, power consumption has not grown radically, and is on a level with the same number of Core i7-8700K threads in work tasks. The TDP of the overclocked chip from the factory is 95 watts, which is quite a lot. However, the stock Wraith Spire cooler will handle the cooling without any problems — unless you want to overclock the system even more, then our selection of coolers for AM4 will help. In addition, on high-quality cooling with a motherboard based on the X470 chipset, the processor can overclock up to 4.35 GHz on its own, even if only by one core.

Not games alone

Twelve threads, 512 KB L3 cache per core, and DDR4 support up to 2933 MHz make the Ryzen 5 2600X not only a fast processor for games, but also suitable for a workstation if you, say, want to edit videos with your own gameplay, and for streamers are great. In addition, future gaming innovations will be able to use multithreading more efficiently, which means that your purchase will last you much longer. Do not forget that this processor will easily fit on previous generation AM4 motherboards — A320, B350 and X370.