By Kevin Lee
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X was one of the best value processors you could buy last year, and now the Ryzen 5 2600X aims to continue that streak. With the new 12nm Zen+ architecture and a higher boost clock under its belt, this mid-range chip delivers greatly improved multi-core performance and gaming frame rates on par with Intel’s competing silicon.
Ryzen 2nd Generation‘s answer for a mid-range CPU offers a startling amount of processing power, but it’s not necessarily the solution for everyone. The Ryzen 5 2600X ‘s price is a little high for budget builds, and the high-power draw and temperatures also add to the long-term costs of running this particular chip.
Strict gamers looking for an inexpensive processor will be better served with the Intel Core i5-8400, which performs just as well in games, even if it doesn’t offer the same amount of power.
Pricing and availability
As with other Ryzen 2nd Generation chips, the 2600X is priced at a slightly higher $229 (£209, AU$319) premium compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X that originally retailed for $219 (£249, AU$289). But, as with all of AMD’s latest chips, this CPU comes bundled with a new premium RGB Wraith Prism cooler …read more
Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac
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