AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
About processor
The AMD Ryzen 5 2500X is a powerful and efficient processor designed for desktop use. With its Pinnacle Ridge code name and 12nm technology, this CPU offers impressive performance for a variety of tasks. Equipped with 4 cores and 8 threads, it can handle multitasking and demanding applications with ease.
The 8MB L3 cache helps to ensure smooth and responsive performance, while the 65W TDP strikes a good balance between power consumption and performance. In terms of real-world performance, the Ryzen 5 2500X excels in both single-core and multi-core tasks. The Geekbench 6 scores of 1084 for single-core and 3754 for multi-core demonstrate its capability to handle a wide range of applications and workloads.
Overall, the AMD Ryzen 5 2500X is a solid choice for those in need of a reliable and capable desktop processor. Whether you're gaming, streaming, or handling productivity tasks, this CPU delivers the performance and efficiency required for a smooth and responsive computing experience. Its combination of cores, threads, cache, and power efficiency make it a standout option in the desktop processor market.
Basic
Label Name
AMD
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
September 2018
Code Name
Pinnacle Ridge
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
4
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
8
Basic Frequency
3.6GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
?
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
Up to 4.0GHz
L1 Cache
384KB
L2 Cache
2MB
L3 Cache
8MB
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
AM4
Technology
?
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
12nm
TDP
65W
Max. Operating Temperature
?
Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
95°C
PCI Express Version
?
PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
PCIe 3.0
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR4
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Bus Speed
Up to 2933MT/s
GPU Specifications
Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
Discrete Graphics Card Required
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
1084
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
3754
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
964
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
3573
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
2322
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
9521
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core