AMD Ryzen 5 2600 vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
23.2Single-core88.3
31.6Multi-core100
40.5Gamingspec-based94.4
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 260014 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition wins this desktop processor face-off, 95.1 to 31.3, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+68) and single-core (+65). AMD Ryzen 5 2600 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- 67% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 200 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $899
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition
- Stronger single-core score: 88 vs 23
- Stronger multi-core score: 100 vs 32
- 1100% higher L3 cache: 192 MB vs 16 MB
- 475% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,555 vs 7,400
- 437% higher PassMark: 71,939 vs 13,400
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2026 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 12 nm | 4 nm+67% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+67% | 200 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 16+167% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 12 | 32+167% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.3 GHz+26% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHz | 5.6 GHz+44% |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 16 MB+433% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 192 MB+1100% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR5 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | — |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,140Bottom 10% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,300Bottom 25% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 980Bottom 9% | 2,248+129%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 7,400Bottom 24% | 42,555+475%Top 2% |
| PassMark | 13,400Bottom 22% | 71,939+437%Top 1% |
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