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Review: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X processor
For a hundred bucks less, priced at 229 USD, you could also be interested in the six-core / twelve threads Ryzen 5 2600X. The hexa-core flagship comes with an increased base and turbo frequency running upwards to 4.2 GHz, this might be the new CPU for many to get their overall desktop and PC Gaming freak on going.
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#5539018 Posted on: 04/19/2018 03:54 PM
Thanks HH, another great Review.
Thanks HH, another great Review.
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#5539023 Posted on: 04/19/2018 04:08 PM
Interesting to see 6C/12T Ryzen 2600X @ 3.6 - 4.2 GHz matching 6C/12T i7-8700 @ 3.7 - 4.7 GHz in multithreaded workloads.
Interesting to see 6C/12T Ryzen 2600X @ 3.6 - 4.2 GHz matching 6C/12T i7-8700 @ 3.7 - 4.7 GHz in multithreaded workloads.
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#5539026 Posted on: 04/19/2018 04:13 PM
I've got a really bad OCing 1600X I wonder how good the 2600X will run in an X370 board. Great review as always HH.
I've got a really bad OCing 1600X I wonder how good the 2600X will run in an X370 board. Great review as always HH.
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#5539047 Posted on: 04/19/2018 04:47 PM
FPS wise - the same
(sry, dont wanna link outside)
I've got a really bad OCing 1600X I wonder how good the 2600X will run in an X370 board. Great review as always HH.
FPS wise - the same
(sry, dont wanna link outside)
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#5539054 Posted on: 04/19/2018 04:53 PM
Maybe this is the better deal, already has enough cores, threads and new chipset for a decent price, will keep my eyes peeled.
Maybe this is the better deal, already has enough cores, threads and new chipset for a decent price, will keep my eyes peeled.
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#5539056 Posted on: 04/19/2018 04:57 PM
For someone who's upgrading just CPU on X370, that's good price point.
If new system is in question, then 2700X benefit is 30% up, yet price bump between 2600X vs. 2700X is tiny.
Maybe this is the better deal, already has enough cores, threads and new chipset for a decent price, will keep my eyes peeled.
For someone who's upgrading just CPU on X370, that's good price point.
If new system is in question, then 2700X benefit is 30% up, yet price bump between 2600X vs. 2700X is tiny.
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#5539059 Posted on: 04/19/2018 05:02 PM
For someone who's upgrading just CPU on X370, that's good price point.
If new system is in question, then 2700X benefit is 30% up, yet price bump between 2600X vs. 2700X is tiny.
I'm not denying the benefits or improvements over the 1st generation, but my 7600K 5GHz is still kicking and I'm not in a hurry, but it would be sweet to get a few extra threads for my daily tasks and workloads, but I won't buy one (as previously mentioned) until the prices has dropped (call it "cheap" or "greedy") but the high taxes in my country makes everything more expensive than they really are.
For someone who's upgrading just CPU on X370, that's good price point.
If new system is in question, then 2700X benefit is 30% up, yet price bump between 2600X vs. 2700X is tiny.
I'm not denying the benefits or improvements over the 1st generation, but my 7600K 5GHz is still kicking and I'm not in a hurry, but it would be sweet to get a few extra threads for my daily tasks and workloads, but I won't buy one (as previously mentioned) until the prices has dropped (call it "cheap" or "greedy") but the high taxes in my country makes everything more expensive than they really are.
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#5539061 Posted on: 04/19/2018 05:04 PM
Thanks for the review double H.
Thanks for the review double H.
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#5539105 Posted on: 04/19/2018 07:00 PM
Great review.
A comparison with b350 plates would be nice.
Great review.
A comparison with b350 plates would be nice.
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#5539148 Posted on: 04/19/2018 08:43 PM
Great review HH , thank you.
Kind regards: Chispy
Great review HH , thank you.
Kind regards: Chispy
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#5539149 Posted on: 04/19/2018 08:43 PM
I already have a set of unopened corsair vengance lpx cl15. Is it really worth selling them and getting the g.skill?
I already have a set of unopened corsair vengance lpx cl15. Is it really worth selling them and getting the g.skill?
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#5539154 Posted on: 04/19/2018 09:11 PM
What's your definition of bad?
Anyway, if you're going to upgrade, I'd say get a Ryzen 7. The 2600X ought to OC just fine on your board, but the performance difference isn't significant enough IMO.
Unless you intend to upgrade your RAM, to my understanding, there's not really any significant advantage of the 400 series vs 300 series for overclockers.
I've got a really bad OCing 1600X I wonder how good the 2600X will run in an X370 board. Great review as always HH.
What's your definition of bad?
Anyway, if you're going to upgrade, I'd say get a Ryzen 7. The 2600X ought to OC just fine on your board, but the performance difference isn't significant enough IMO.
Unless you intend to upgrade your RAM, to my understanding, there's not really any significant advantage of the 400 series vs 300 series for overclockers.
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#5539182 Posted on: 04/19/2018 10:51 PM
All i need is for prices to come down a tad more on DDR and ill be pulling the trigger on one of these or a 2600 depending on that review. This one seems to be a nice bump up from the 1600x in most benchmarks and equalled or bested the i5-8600k in most departments apart from gaming, interestingly it performed quite poorly in the Chrome - Mozilla Kraken test though.
Also, on the conclusion page it reads 'It's not massive and as extensive as what the 2700X is to the 2700X'
All i need is for prices to come down a tad more on DDR and ill be pulling the trigger on one of these or a 2600 depending on that review. This one seems to be a nice bump up from the 1600x in most benchmarks and equalled or bested the i5-8600k in most departments apart from gaming, interestingly it performed quite poorly in the Chrome - Mozilla Kraken test though.
Also, on the conclusion page it reads 'It's not massive and as extensive as what the 2700X is to the 2700X'
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#5539210 Posted on: 04/20/2018 12:40 AM
What's your definition of bad?
Anyway, if you're going to upgrade, I'd say get a Ryzen 7. The 2600X ought to OC just fine on your board, but the performance difference isn't significant enough IMO.
Unless you intend to upgrade your RAM, to my understanding, there's not really any significant advantage of the 400 series vs 300 series for overclockers.
I can’t get 3.8 out of it(anymore) I with blew it out when I updated my bios to the 1.0.0.1 AGESA (terrible terrible bios) or I did something to it somehow but it’s been awful ever since I rollled back. Also it’s never tan my CL16 3200 G.Skill past 2933 reliably. So I was hoping the stronger IMC and a better top end would do the trick.
What's your definition of bad?
Anyway, if you're going to upgrade, I'd say get a Ryzen 7. The 2600X ought to OC just fine on your board, but the performance difference isn't significant enough IMO.
Unless you intend to upgrade your RAM, to my understanding, there's not really any significant advantage of the 400 series vs 300 series for overclockers.
I can’t get 3.8 out of it(anymore) I with blew it out when I updated my bios to the 1.0.0.1 AGESA (terrible terrible bios) or I did something to it somehow but it’s been awful ever since I rollled back. Also it’s never tan my CL16 3200 G.Skill past 2933 reliably. So I was hoping the stronger IMC and a better top end would do the trick.
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HH, great review. I love the 720p resolution to measure engine limitations but I think this is the best bang for the buck processor right now! Its within blinking distance to the mighty 8700K at 1080p + resolutions with a good GPU and a good deal cheaper.
Can almost get a 1080Ti with the savings which is a win win!