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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler - YD260XBCAFBOX
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Brand | AMD |
CPU Manufacturer | AMD |
CPU Model | Ryzen 5 2600X |
CPU Speed | 4.2 GHz |
CPU Socket | Socket AM4 |
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- 6 Cores/12 Threads unlocked; Max Temps : 95 degree C
- Frequency: 4.2 GHz Max Boost; Includes Wraith Spire Cooler
- 19MB of Combined Cache; Pci express version is pcie 3.0 x16 and cmos 12 nm finfet
- Socket AM4 Motherboard Required. Base Clock 3.6GHz
- Supported technologies are amd storemi technology, amd sensemi technology, amd ryzen master utility and amd ryzen vr ready premium
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Stability | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | 4.1 | 4.4 |
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core count | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
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cpu speed | 4.2 GHz | 4.6 GHz | 4.4 GHz | 4.1 GHz | 4.2 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
cpu family | ryzen 5 2600x | ryzen 5 | ryzen 5 | ryzen 5 | ryzen 5 | amd ryzen 7 |
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AMD StoreMI Technology
Enhancing load times, boot times, file management and system responsiveness.
AMD SenseMI Technology
True machine intelligence and accelerated system performance right at your fingertips.
AMD Ryzen Master Utility
The power to overclock freely, unleashing the true potential of your processor.
AMD Ryzen Socket AM4 Platform
Future-proof mainstream computing platform with the new X470 and B450 chipsets.
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We’ve designed our newest coolers to deliver near-silent operation, bolstered with capable thermal hardware – with no increase in pricing when these coolers are packaged with existing processors – for a tremendous value.
We’ve upped the ante with a whole new premium line of AMD Wraith Coolers for Socket AM4 and the advanced Ryzen™ processor. From the small Wraith Stealth, to the capable Wraith Spire, all the way to the top-of-the-line Wraith Prism.
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Processor with Wraith Spire Cooler. System Memory Specification 2933MHz. Total L1 Cache : 576KB.
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Brand | AMD |
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Series | Ryzen 5 |
Item model number | YD260XBCAFBOX |
Item Weight | 1 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 1.6 x 1.6 x 0.3 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.6 x 1.6 x 0.3 inches |
Processor Brand | AMD |
Number of Processors | 6 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
Voltage | 220 Volts |
Batteries | 1 A batteries required. |
Manufacturer | AMD |
Language | English, English, English, English, English |
ASIN | B07B428V2L |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 13, 2018 |
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Customers like the performance, quality and value of the computer processor. They mention that it works well for their tasks, is stable and a great bang for your buck. Customers also appreciate gaming, and overclocking. That said, opinions are mixed on temperature, ease of installation, and noise.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the computer processor. They mention that it runs great, is really working well for the tasks, and plays games well. Some customers also mention that the setup seems to be working pretty well.
"...Both systems work seamlessly on my PC. Seldom does this ever happen. I didn't mess with a thing, no CPU overclocks, no fan profiles, nothing...." Read more
"...the price there is no better CPU and not only for the price, this thing is great and can run anything without a problem...." Read more
"...Compared to my FX-8320E, this thing is a massive upgrade in overall performance: going from a eight core system thread-wise to well over 12 threads..." Read more
"...its time on the market, it is a very good Processor and it has worked perfectly for me during the more than 3 years that I have been working on it." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the computer processor. They mention that it is a really solid processor, fast, and stable. They appreciate the overclocking ability. Overall, customers are happy with the reliability and performance of the product.
"...This is a great PC! The ASRock X470 is great, too, with that 1 GB ADATA NVMe SSD drive blazing along with W10 pro...." Read more
"...details, the AI is fairly rudimentary but nonetheless its a very cool feature. And it will probably get better overtime...." Read more
"...to well over 12 threads and a higher clock frequency overall, it's a great CPU, however there are some things to note if you are either going from a..." Read more
"...Despite its time on the market, it is a very good Processor and it has worked perfectly for me during the more than 3 years that I have been working..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the computer processor. They mention that it is a great bang for your buck, a steal at its price point, and the perfect balance between power and price.
"...That AMD CPU kicks butt for the price. If you are thinking of a PC, the 2600X allows you to afford the a NVMe drive and/or a faster graphics card...." Read more
"1. Great bang for your $2. Fast and lots of leg room! Upgraded from an i5 3570k....2600X feels butter smooth no matter what i do on it!3...." Read more
"Amazing processor for the money...." Read more
"...AMD has the best price-performance, and it has better future-proofing for its processors...." Read more
Customers find the computer processor amazing for gaming, with more than enough power for casual gaming. They say it's good enough for pretty much any game, and superb for productivity and media creation. Customers also mention that the games play amazingly and can multitask mid game. They also say it’s a great buy for gamers and gets all of the gaming and multitasking done.
"...might as well go for 2700X or intel i7's, but this is good enough for pretty much any game...." Read more
"This processor is downright amazing when paired with QVL RAM...." Read more
"...While great for gaming, I have been working on my own AI model building structure, and this is really where this baby shines... If you like to..." Read more
"...But it's also great for gaming, paired with a GTX 1070 it will run almost every game on high - ultra settings @ 1440p...." Read more
Customers appreciate the overclocking ability of the computer processor. They say it's easy to overclock, with no trouble. Some customers also mention that the motherboards' QVL listing makes overclock as easy as possible.
"...Seldom does this ever happen. I didn't mess with a thing, no CPU overclocks, no fan profiles, nothing...." Read more
"...like artificial intelligence built into it and automatic overclocking in addition to boost...." Read more
"...a 100% processor load and the core temps topped out at 81C and no throttling occurred...." Read more
"...Over clock was easy in CMOS using (+ or -) keys you can manually boost speed. I set it at 3.8 for life span and voltage purposes...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the temperature of the computer processor. Some mention that it stays super cool while idle or underload with a good cooler, while others say that it gets very high and doesn't get any cool air.
"...I hear the fans spin up in game and then spin down again. The cooling is DYNAMIC as well, so less noise most of the time...." Read more
"...It works well and it's very quiet. I notice the cpu stays fairly cool also even after playing games...." Read more
"...zone" of air right in front of the cooler and thus the processor doesn't get any cool air at all, hence a switch for me to a be quiet cooler that..." Read more
"...Unlike Intel this processor comes with the Spire heatsink and fan which does an excellent job for a stock fan...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of installation. Some mention it's relatively easy to install, with no issues with setup. However, others say that it'll be a pain in the butt to install. They also mention that the fan is hard to put on and the instructions are hard to grasp.
"...This processor was exactly what I was looking for. It was very easy to install and it works very well. I would certainly consider this chip again...." Read more
"The CPU is a plug and play. The AMD Cooler was easily mounted to my Gigabyte B450 Aorus Pro...." Read more
"...The CPU was a little hard to install and the instructions were not clear as it had instructions for several types of CPUS...." Read more
"...This isn't my first build but it was very easy to install to the motherboard apart from those am4 clips. Absolutely recommend." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the noise produced by the computer processor. Some mention it's very quiet, with a barely audible fan. Others say that the stock fan was a little bit noisy for their liking.
"...I don't do a thing, as it is all stock. Even the fans are cool-and-quiet and ramp based on temps. This is a great PC!..." Read more
"...Any time playlists were being created the audio would stutter for a few seconds. It had Win 10 Home, not Pro...." Read more
"...It works well and it's very quiet. I notice the cpu stays fairly cool also even after playing games...." Read more
"...even with the cooler set at 100% RPM there is no noise. Moving and grooving perfectly...." Read more
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I have a pretty good CPU and NOCTUA DH-15S cooler, so it auto dynamic clocks (what AMD calls XFR2) to 4.9 GHz on all cores! I don't do a thing, as it is all stock. Even the fans are cool-and-quiet and ramp based on temps. This is a great PC! The ASRock X470 is great, too, with that 1 GB ADATA NVMe SSD drive blazing along with W10 pro. The memory XMP profiled to the right timings and speed straight away with the Taichi MB...dead stable.
The Heaven 4.0 scores are 15 FPS faster than the i7-870 in the old system with the same 1070ti clocks (see attached). That AMD CPU kicks butt for the price. If you are thinking of a PC, the 2600X allows you to afford the a NVMe drive and/or a faster graphics card. I game at 1440P so the fastest CPU is a waste of money.
Ran Wolfenstein - The New Order all day today and not a single hick-up. The system exceeded my expectations, that's for sure.
AMD SYSTEM
BRAND PRICE
MB ASRock X470 Taichi AM4 AMD $199.99
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 2600X 3.6GHz $209.99
DDR4 MEMORY* G.Skill Flare-X 16GB 2 x 8GB DDR4-3200 - F4-3200C14D-16GFX $224.98
1GB ADATA SX8200 3D NAND NVMe Gen3x4 M.2 SSD $208.99
OS W10 Professsional OEM 64 bit $149.50
GPU EVGA 1070ti hybrid $550.00
I kept my case and PS;
Phantek ENTHOO PRO Glass
Corsair HX-750
Here is the data on XFR2 actual function.
Look at the dynamic OC difference! ~4.3 GHz on one and ~4.9 GHz on the other! VCPU core adjust from less than a volt to 1.48 volts.
Remember that the numbers are "max" at any time, not at one point in time. So ALL cores aren't likely ever at those frequencies at the same time, just the ones that are needing the boost. Unlike a manual over clock, you aren't stuck revving the CPU engine in neutral wasting power on cores that don't have work, and, generating HEAT that slows down the thread you DO want to be running hardest!
This is why the AMD set-up is so compelling now, It allows every last bit of performance to be reached with minimal HEAT generation as ONLY the cores / clocks that NEED the boost get it. Eventually, they all seem to see a set peak GHz value (I don't think my 2600X can run 4.93 GHz on all cores simultaneously) running randomly at full tilt.
If you look at the CPU and GPU utilization scores you'll see dramatic differences between games. One runs the CPU hard, the other the GPU.
The CPU processor adjust to fit the requirements. And, it adjusts a LOT more than I ever though it would. With fixed over clock you really match ONE type of game and spin your wheels on the other. XFR2 senses the wheel spin on the CPU and backs it off if it can't drive performance forward on everything you do. And yes, it backs off the CPU voltage on that core, you can watch it dynamically change on each core. This lowers overall heats to the minimum at any point in time for the work being done.
I sound like an add for AMD's XFR2, but I'm just the opposite, I was real nervous about the expense on a seemingly too good to be true dynamic OC program. But, it really does work and the data supports it 100% using real games and actual use situations. This CPU is 3.6 GHz base clock, but dynamically OC to near 5 GHz! And, this was gaming for 12 hours straight on Wolfenstein with ZERO crashes. Someone has to do this test, may as well be me. This PC is dead stable hitting those numbers. If you don't believe the AMD propaganda, it is true this time around.
Let's add the second important variable, cooling. The AMD Cool and Quiet was panned in the beginning. Now, it supercharges the XFR2 capability as it cools ONLY when needed. The old way was top blow the house down 24/7. Now? I hear the fans spin up in game and then spin down again. The cooling is DYNAMIC as well, so less noise most of the time. The X470 Taichi MB chip set tested my fans min speeds at initialization so it knows their limits and away it went after that. Both systems work seamlessly on my PC. Seldom does this ever happen. I didn't mess with a thing, no CPU overclocks, no fan profiles, nothing. I see completely reasonable heats, too.
The 2600X is definitely the little engine that could, and DOES! Or should I say, AMD DOES!
HEAVEN WOLFENSTEIN
CPU LOWER HIGHER
GPU 100% 40%
CPU TEMP 57 C 67 C
GPU TEMP 56 C 40 C
CPU CLOCK 4.3 GHz 4.9 GHz
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2018
I have a pretty good CPU and NOCTUA DH-15S cooler, so it auto dynamic clocks (what AMD calls XFR2) to 4.9 GHz on all cores! I don't do a thing, as it is all stock. Even the fans are cool-and-quiet and ramp based on temps. This is a great PC! The ASRock X470 is great, too, with that 1 GB ADATA NVMe SSD drive blazing along with W10 pro. The memory XMP profiled to the right timings and speed straight away with the Taichi MB...dead stable.
The Heaven 4.0 scores are 15 FPS faster than the i7-870 in the old system with the same 1070ti clocks (see attached). That AMD CPU kicks butt for the price. If you are thinking of a PC, the 2600X allows you to afford the a NVMe drive and/or a faster graphics card. I game at 1440P so the fastest CPU is a waste of money.
Ran Wolfenstein - The New Order all day today and not a single hick-up. The system exceeded my expectations, that's for sure.
AMD SYSTEM
BRAND PRICE
MB ASRock X470 Taichi AM4 AMD $199.99
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 2600X 3.6GHz $209.99
DDR4 MEMORY* G.Skill Flare-X 16GB 2 x 8GB DDR4-3200 - F4-3200C14D-16GFX $224.98
1GB ADATA SX8200 3D NAND NVMe Gen3x4 M.2 SSD $208.99
OS W10 Professsional OEM 64 bit $149.50
GPU EVGA 1070ti hybrid $550.00
I kept my case and PS;
Phantek ENTHOO PRO Glass
Corsair HX-750
Here is the data on XFR2 actual function.
Look at the dynamic OC difference! ~4.3 GHz on one and ~4.9 GHz on the other! VCPU core adjust from less than a volt to 1.48 volts.
Remember that the numbers are "max" at any time, not at one point in time. So ALL cores aren't likely ever at those frequencies at the same time, just the ones that are needing the boost. Unlike a manual over clock, you aren't stuck revving the CPU engine in neutral wasting power on cores that don't have work, and, generating HEAT that slows down the thread you DO want to be running hardest!
This is why the AMD set-up is so compelling now, It allows every last bit of performance to be reached with minimal HEAT generation as ONLY the cores / clocks that NEED the boost get it. Eventually, they all seem to see a set peak GHz value (I don't think my 2600X can run 4.93 GHz on all cores simultaneously) running randomly at full tilt.
If you look at the CPU and GPU utilization scores you'll see dramatic differences between games. One runs the CPU hard, the other the GPU.
The CPU processor adjust to fit the requirements. And, it adjusts a LOT more than I ever though it would. With fixed over clock you really match ONE type of game and spin your wheels on the other. XFR2 senses the wheel spin on the CPU and backs it off if it can't drive performance forward on everything you do. And yes, it backs off the CPU voltage on that core, you can watch it dynamically change on each core. This lowers overall heats to the minimum at any point in time for the work being done.
I sound like an add for AMD's XFR2, but I'm just the opposite, I was real nervous about the expense on a seemingly too good to be true dynamic OC program. But, it really does work and the data supports it 100% using real games and actual use situations. This CPU is 3.6 GHz base clock, but dynamically OC to near 5 GHz! And, this was gaming for 12 hours straight on Wolfenstein with ZERO crashes. Someone has to do this test, may as well be me. This PC is dead stable hitting those numbers. If you don't believe the AMD propaganda, it is true this time around.
Let's add the second important variable, cooling. The AMD Cool and Quiet was panned in the beginning. Now, it supercharges the XFR2 capability as it cools ONLY when needed. The old way was top blow the house down 24/7. Now? I hear the fans spin up in game and then spin down again. The cooling is DYNAMIC as well, so less noise most of the time. The X470 Taichi MB chip set tested my fans min speeds at initialization so it knows their limits and away it went after that. Both systems work seamlessly on my PC. Seldom does this ever happen. I didn't mess with a thing, no CPU overclocks, no fan profiles, nothing. I see completely reasonable heats, too.
The 2600X is definitely the little engine that could, and DOES! Or should I say, AMD DOES!
HEAVEN WOLFENSTEIN
CPU LOWER HIGHER
GPU 100% 40%
CPU TEMP 57 C 67 C
GPU TEMP 56 C 40 C
CPU CLOCK 4.3 GHz 4.9 GHz
Ryzen uses an all new architecture and requires an AM4 motherboard. It has things like artificial intelligence built into it and automatic overclocking in addition to boost. Reading about it versus using it, you would expect a far more advance CPU. When you go into further details, the AI is fairly rudimentary but nonetheless its a very cool feature. And it will probably get better overtime. I haven't tried it yet but amd also offers a software called StoreMI that automatically manage your hard drive and SSD, basically combining them together.
The CPU was a little hard to install and the instructions were not clear as it had instructions for several types of CPUS. You literally have to screw the CPU fan onto the motherboard, it was pretty annoying. I was tempted to give it less stars because of this. Supposedly AMD coolers are much better now so you don't need an afterstock, based on this I didn't buy an afterstock. It works well and it's very quiet. I notice the cpu stays fairly cool also even after playing games. The heatsink/fan has sticky thermal paste on the bottom but if you have to re-attach which is not unlikely given how hard it is to install you should probably buy thermal paste. Thermal paste will also keep the cpu cooler by a few degrees.
On the older version of windows 10, the CPU was blazing fast. But unfortunately I had to update windows for my graphics drivers so its a little slower. Although that's not the fault of AMD. Also probably because of Microsoft you can't use windows 7 with Ryzen out of the box. You have to pre-install special usb drivers in your windows 7 installation disk or usb. Windows 10 is the latest but all the other hardware I bought still supports windows 7 and you should be able to easily use both. So that's something to keep in mind.
I've played a few newer games and everything works fine. The cpu is very smooth, its fast and I can run a bunch of things at the same time, even play intensive games and have stuff running in the background. I did tests with passmark and this CPU ranks in the 92 percentile of all Cpus. It also surpasses the I7 -6700k which is 150 dollars more. On math test and encryption test, 2600x ranks near the top 99 percentile. I included pictures.
I would say for the price there is no better CPU and not only for the price, this thing is great and can run anything without a problem. I anticipate it will stay relevant for some time and be able to run the latest software and games for several years. This is the second gen or 'zen plus' line, there is slightly faster equivalent of zen 3, ryzen 3600x. But that's nearly 100 dollars more and only for 5-10 percent improve. Your better off going with this and now they've made some improvements and worked out the kinks over ryzen generation 1.
So I give it a rare 5 out of 5 stars.
Ryzen uses an all new architecture and requires an AM4 motherboard. It has things like artificial intelligence built into it and automatic overclocking in addition to boost. Reading about it versus using it, you would expect a far more advance CPU. When you go into further details, the AI is fairly rudimentary but nonetheless its a very cool feature. And it will probably get better overtime. I haven't tried it yet but amd also offers a software called StoreMI that automatically manage your hard drive and SSD, basically combining them together.
The CPU was a little hard to install and the instructions were not clear as it had instructions for several types of CPUS. You literally have to screw the CPU fan onto the motherboard, it was pretty annoying. I was tempted to give it less stars because of this. Supposedly AMD coolers are much better now so you don't need an afterstock, based on this I didn't buy an afterstock. It works well and it's very quiet. I notice the cpu stays fairly cool also even after playing games. The heatsink/fan has sticky thermal paste on the bottom but if you have to re-attach which is not unlikely given how hard it is to install you should probably buy thermal paste. Thermal paste will also keep the cpu cooler by a few degrees.
On the older version of windows 10, the CPU was blazing fast. But unfortunately I had to update windows for my graphics drivers so its a little slower. Although that's not the fault of AMD. Also probably because of Microsoft you can't use windows 7 with Ryzen out of the box. You have to pre-install special usb drivers in your windows 7 installation disk or usb. Windows 10 is the latest but all the other hardware I bought still supports windows 7 and you should be able to easily use both. So that's something to keep in mind.
I've played a few newer games and everything works fine. The cpu is very smooth, its fast and I can run a bunch of things at the same time, even play intensive games and have stuff running in the background. I did tests with passmark and this CPU ranks in the 92 percentile of all Cpus. It also surpasses the I7 -6700k which is 150 dollars more. On math test and encryption test, 2600x ranks near the top 99 percentile. I included pictures.
I would say for the price there is no better CPU and not only for the price, this thing is great and can run anything without a problem. I anticipate it will stay relevant for some time and be able to run the latest software and games for several years. This is the second gen or 'zen plus' line, there is slightly faster equivalent of zen 3, ryzen 3600x. But that's nearly 100 dollars more and only for 5-10 percent improve. Your better off going with this and now they've made some improvements and worked out the kinks over ryzen generation 1.
So I give it a rare 5 out of 5 stars.
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Es una excelente opción para gama media con gran desempeño.
Si bien en precio está cerca de su hermano el 2700 y el 2700x, dependería del uso que se le quiera dar para decidir cuál comprar.
En este caso, el 2600x tiene mayor opción para el OC, y en rendimiento se asemeja mucho a sus hermanos mayores. La diferencia es que sus hermanos mayores son para un mayor número de procesos simultaneos.
Por lo que si no realizarás streaming, este es una excelente opción para juegos y edición.
Ecco: nonostante ormai siano ben più pesanti rispetto a diversi anni fa, zavorrati da miriadi di funzioni, girano più o meno degnamente su un qualsiasi processore multicore più o meno recente.
Diverso il discorso per i creatori di contenuti o i videogiocatori. In quel caso, potremmo semplificare, dicendo che la potenza non basta mai; in realtà, per quanto mi riguarda, penso risulti fondamentale il rapporto prezzo-prestazioni. Ovviamente, niente ci vieta di investire somme anche importanti per i nostri computer. Quasi niente: i soldi, uno, se non ce l'ha, mica se li può dare.
A oggi, fine marzo 2019, AMD offre processori dal rapporto prezzo-prestazioni particolaremente favorevole e voglio occuparmi, in particolare, del Ryzen 5 2600, nelle versioni "liscia" e X, la versione che possiedo.
Intanto, perché AMD e non Intel? Da non esperto, penso che Intel, in questo momento storico, stia navigando a vista, cercando di spremere un'architettura ormai concettualmente vecchia e caratterizzata da diverse vulnerabilità. Un numero di core più limitato ma dalla frequenza più elevata, retaggio della corsa ai GHz di diversi anni fa. Uno scenario "ottimale", se vogliamo, per i videogiocatori più esigenti: i motori che muovono i videogiochi odierni preferiscono le frequenze alte alla parallelizzazione spinta.
In linea di massima, quindi, se usate il pc solo per giocare, probabilmente vorrete orientarvi su Intel. Spendendo (anche molto) di più, per via dei costi maggiori di processore, scheda madre e ventolad a comprare separatamente, sarete premiati da un frame rate più alto del 5/10% su determinati giochi e da benchmark parimenti superiori in determinate applicazioni.
Ne vale la pena? No, credo.
I processori Ryzen 5 2600 e Ryzen 5 2600X offrono 6 core e 12 thread senza grafica integrata e sono raffreddati, rispettivamente, dalle ventole incluse nel packaging nei modelli Wraith Stealth e Wraith Spire. Sono ventole di buona fattura e pure discretamente silenzione, che vi permetteranno anche di azzardare un piccolo overclock.
Sì, perchè ci troviamo davanti a due processori "sbloccati", ovvero la cui frequenza può essere modificata da bios, a patto di possedere una scheda madre col chipset adeguato. Personalmente, ho ripiegato su una MSI B450M Pro-VDH V2, sulla quale ho montato un kit di ram 2x8 HyperX Predator, 3200 MHz CL16, modello pienamente compatibile con la scheda madre: è bastato attivare il protocollo XMP dal bios per vederle funzionare alla velocità nominale.
Ricordate che i processori Ryzen delle generazioni 1 e 2 risentono particolarmente della velocità della ram, quindi propenderei per dei moduli da 3000/3200 MHz. Oltre, il rapporto prezzo-prestazioni inizia a precipitare.
Quindi, in cosa si differenzia la versione liscia dalla X, oltre che per la ventola?
Il TDP è più basso, 65W, quindi peserà marginalmente meno su alimentatore e bolletta; la velocità di base per i 6 core è 3.4 GHz, che sale a 3.9 in modalità boost.
Per quanto riguarda la versione più spinta, ci troviamo di fronte a un TDP di 95W, che permette una velocità di base di 3.6 GHz, in grado di salire fino a 4.2.
La versione X è, potremmo dire, overcloccata di fabbrica: se non avete voglia di smanettare con settaggi, frequenze e ventole, è quella che fa per voi; diversamente, se cercate un sistema relativamente meno esoso e non siete dei videogiocatori, la versione base sarà ben più che sufficiente.
A chi sono rivolti questi processori con molti thread e un clock non estremo? Non particolarmente ai videogiocatori, come dicevo, nonostante le prestazioni siano di tutto rispetto e, praticamente, sono processori che non faranno assolutamente da collo di bottiglia fino a determinate risoluzioni e accoppiati a determinate schede video di fascia molto alta.
Sono processori a tutto tondo, in grado di fornire prestazioni molto elevate con più applicativi attivi contemporaneamente, in tutti gli ambiti di utilizzo medio/avanzato: programmi di grafica 2d e 3d, editing video, compressione di file e filmati, oltre ovviamente a utilizzi più generici e basilari, quali suite office e navigazione. Validissimi anche per il gaming, specialmente se accoppiato allo streaming: l'elevato numero di thread non potrà che rendere più agevoli entrambe le operazioni.
Spedizione velocissima, come da tradizione Amazon.
Le ventirad CPU est le AMD Wraith Spire, que je trouve silencieux suite aux premiers démarrages.
L'installation est simple : le ventirad est déjà enduit de pâte thermique, il n'y qu'à le poser sur le CPU puis visser sur la backplate fournie avec la carte mère. Le ventirad ayant des ressorts, il vous faudra appuyer un peu pour visser (éviter de faire glisser le ventirad sur le CPU pour la pâte). De plus, de légers craquements peuvent se faire entendre lors du vissage, pas de panique ! Ceci provient des ressorts qui tournent sur eux-mêmes (ça le fait aussi vide, essayez).
CPU monté sur une belle carte mère MSI B450 GAMING PRO CARBON AC. CPU non détecté au départ. Après plusieurs tests (autre alim, autre carte mère), j'ai demandé un échange auprès d'Amazon qui m'a envoyé un nouveau CPU et tout fonctionne maintenant, service client au top.
Bon montage !