AMD Ryzen 5 2600
The current AMD Ryzen 5 2600 price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.
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Retailer photo of AMD Ryzen 5 2600 OEM/Tray. View this offer in Where to buy
Trade-offs: you want strong value with Balanced priorities specifically
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What does it cost today, and is that a good price?
Market confidence: MediumAt $143 the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is priced 36% below its $223 representative market level. Only one retailer currently backs that price, so the level is a single data point rather than a market.
Limited market: only one retailer currently has a verified offer, so treat this price as a single data point.
Prices & availability
AMD Ryzen 5 2600: current price and offers
Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.
2 tracked offers · 1 retailers
| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 5 2600 OEM/Tray | Newegg | New | $143 | 28 | 2026-11-08 | View offer → |
| AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Newegg | New | $303 | 16 | 2026-11-08 | View offer → |
| AMD Ryzen 5 2600Multiple variants available | Amazon Affiliate | Varies | Find on Amazon | Not tracked | No price snapshot | Find on Amazon → |
Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.
Performance and where it ranks
Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.
Performance Balanced
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#192 of 270 graded processors
- #189 IntelIntel Xeon E5-2650 v4 8
- #190 IntelIntel Core i7-9700 8
- #191 IntelIntel Core i7-9700F 8
- #192 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 2600 8
- #193 IntelIntel Core i7-7800X 8
- #194 IntelIntel Xeon E5 2660 V3 8
- #195 IntelIntel Core i5-10500 8
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#182 of 270 currently priced processors
- #179 IntelIntel Core i3-10300 29
- #180 IntelIntel Core i9-9900KF 29
- #181 AMDAMD EPYC 4464P 29
- #182 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 2600 28
- #183 IntelIntel Core i7-8086K 28
- #184 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 28
- #185 IntelIntel Core i9-9940X 27
Performance Gaming
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#170 of 270 graded processors
- #167 IntelIntel Core i7-8700K 56
- #168 IntelIntel Core i5-10600 56
- #169 IntelIntel Core i5-9600K 56
- #170 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 2600 55
- #171 IntelIntel Core i9-7940X 55
- #172 IntelIntel Xeon E 2236 55
- #173 IntelIntel Core i7-9700F 55
Value Gaming
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#219 of 270 currently priced processors
- #216 AMDAMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X 22
- #217 AMDAMD Ryzen 3 1200 22
- #218 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 2700 22
- #219 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 2600 22
- #220 AMDAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9965WX 21
- #221 IntelIntel Xeon E5-2650 v4 21
- #222 AMDAMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 20
Performance Productivity
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#192 of 270 graded processors
- #189 IntelIntel Xeon E5-2650 v4 8
- #190 IntelIntel Core i7-9700 8
- #191 IntelIntel Core i7-9700F 8
- #192 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 2600 8
- #193 IntelIntel Core i7-7800X 8
- #194 IntelIntel Xeon E5 2660 V3 8
- #195 IntelIntel Core i5-10500 8
Value Productivity
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#225 of 270 currently priced processors
- #222 AMDAMD Ryzen 3 2200G 19
- #223 IntelIntel Core i5-7500 19
- #224 IntelIntel Core i7-7820X 19
- #225 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 2600 18
- #226 IntelIntel Core i5-9500 18
- #227 IntelIntel Core i7-7700K 18
- #228 IntelIntel Core i7-4790K 18
Performance Performance per Watt
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#129 of 270 graded processors
- #126 IntelIntel Core i5-12400 29
- #127 IntelIntel Core i3-13100 29
- #128 IntelIntel Core i9-9900K 28
- #129 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 2600 27
- #130 IntelIntel Core i9-11900 27
- #131 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 3600XT 27
- #132 IntelIntel Core i9-11900F 26
Value Performance per Watt
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#136 of 270 currently priced processors
- #133 IntelIntel Core i7-12700KF 26
- #134 IntelIntel Core i5-7640X 26
- #135 IntelIntel Core Ultra 7 265KF 26
- #136 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 2600 26
- #137 IntelIntel Core i7-10700 26
- #138 IntelIntel Core i5-10600K 25
- #139 IntelIntel Core i7-11700K 25
These ladders follow the preset scenario shown above. Your own weights re-score this product, not the whole field.
What it is good for
| Scenario | this productCapability grade · Value at current price | Higher capability | Higher Value with current priorities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round view | GradeNo grade Value28 | Higher capability Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF 79 +228% capability · +12% price | Higher Value with current priorities AMD Ryzen 5 7500F 94 +69% capability · -26% price |
| GamingScenario capability | GradeB Value22 | Higher capability Ryzen 5 9600X A 89 +31% capability · +19% price | Higher Value with current priorities AMD Ryzen 5 7500F A 100 +25% capability · -26% price |
| ProductivityScenario capability | GradeF Value18 | Higher capability Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF A 90 +228% capability · +12% price | Higher Value with current priorities Intel Core Ultra 5 225F B 79 +136% capability |
| Performance per WattScenario capability | GradeD Value26 | Higher capability Ryzen 5 9600X A 70 +129% capability · +19% price | Higher Value with current priorities AMD Ryzen 5 5500 C 100 +48% capability |
Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.
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Trade-offs
Works well if
- Gaming is your main prioritygraded B for Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value with Balanced priorities specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value with Balanced priorities — the calculation only gets there near $51, against a cheapest tracked $143
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelAMD Ryzen 5 7500F holds Relative Value 94 against its 28 with Balanced priorities, at $106
- Not the pick if Productivity is your main useit grades only F there
Works well if
- Gaming is your main prioritygraded B for Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value for Gaming specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Gaming per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelAMD Ryzen 5 7500F holds Relative Value 100 against its 22 for Gaming, at $106
- Not the pick if Productivity is your main useit grades only F there
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Productivity is not actually your main job — Gaming isit grades F for Productivity, but B for Gaming
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Productivity is your main useit grades F there; Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF grades A at $160
- You want strong value for Productivity specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Productivity per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelIntel Core Ultra 5 225F holds Relative Value 79 against its 18 for Productivity. Check on Amazon.
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Performance per Watt is not actually your main job — Gaming isit grades D for Performance per Watt, but B for Gaming
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Performance per Watt is your main useit grades D there; Ryzen 5 9600X grades A at $171
- You want strong value for Performance per Watt specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value for Performance per Watt — the calculation only gets there near $47, against a cheapest tracked $143
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelAMD Ryzen 5 5500 holds Relative Value 100 against its 26 for Performance per Watt. Check on Amazon.
Models that suit Performance per Watt better, at this budget
Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.
Similar options to the AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Chosen for Balanced
Chosen for Gaming
Chosen for Productivity
Chosen for Performance per Watt
Alternatives stay near this product’s price range. Step-up options may exceed the standard budget envelope when the capability gain is meaningful.
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Specifications and compatibility
What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.
Core / Performance
- Cores
- 6
- Threads
- 12
- Performance cores
- 6
- Efficiency cores
- 0
- Base clock
- 3400 MHz
- Boost clock
- 3900 MHz
Power / Interface
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Core / Performance
- L2 cache
- 3 MB
- L3 cache
- 99 MB
- Unlocked multiplier
- Yes
Warranty & release
- Warranty
- 2 years
- Release year
- 2014
- Manufacturer part number
- YD2600BBM6IAF
Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.
Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-11-02–2026-11-09
What to check in your build
AM4 required
Your motherboard must use socket AM4. A different socket does not fit — this is a physical constraint, not a preference.
Board BIOS must list this model
A matching socket is necessary but not sufficient — check the vendor CPU support list.
DDR4 memory
This processor takes DDR4. Memory of another generation does not fit the slots, even on a board with the right socket.
Cooler rated for 88 W or more
No cooler is included. Your cooler must be rated for at least 88 W on socket AM4.
Discrete GPU required
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Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.
Summary
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #192 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 370. AMD Ryzen 5 7500F currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 offers B-grade capability for Gaming. It ranks #170 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 370. AMD Ryzen 5 7500F currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 offers F-grade capability for Productivity. It ranks #192 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 370. The F grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 offers D-grade capability for Performance per Watt. It ranks #129 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 370. The D grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
FAQ
Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?
Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.
Why can Amazon appear without a tracked price?
Amazon listing snapshots can participate in Value while fresh. We show Check on Amazon instead of its price; confirm the current price and availability at the store. When no current listing snapshot exists, Amazon is a search link only.
Useful links & sources
offer frame 2026-11-02–2026-11-09 · formula cpu-value-v6.1 · facts facts-2026-11-09 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.