Ryzen 2) AMD managed to improve the only thing lagging them behind Intel: individual core performance

More specifically, AMD has committed to supporting the AM4 socket through 2021 meaning that a gen1 Ryzen board will support processors that come out through the next few generations as opposed to having to upgrade motherboards even if the difference in generations is minute at best (Looking at you, coffee lake)

There are a lot of online complaints about high temperatures, make sure to use AMD Master utility to check the temp (or look from your BIOS

Love it, and glad AMD is back in the game and giving Intel a run for their money.

I would recommend Ryzen over Intel for any budget build

Key to Ryzen performing well is to get a decent board and 3000MHz RAM or higher with good timings.

There is a noteworthy difference between the previous version and this Gen 2 processor!As much as I considered a Ryzen 7, much like the

Ryzen 2) AMD managed to improve the only thing lagging them behind Intel: individual core performance

Make sure to get at least 3000mhz RAM, Ryzen can really take advantage of faster RAM and the difference is VERY noticable running at stock 1600mhz (which I was stuck on until I got compatible RAM with my motherboard) and 3000mhz.

I love that this chip provides dynamic "boost" overclocking when I need it, and that I don't have to do anything special to enable or control it

overall an incredible chip, if you're going for a new gaming build, go with Ryzen!

Cant go wrong with ryzen, so far pleased good gaming great pc performance 1080p gaming and settings

Pros: Cheap CPU, high cpu cores counts, nice wraith cpu cooler, run super fast gaming or work

And does very well gaming

This system is working well so far and nice to break away from Intel

Seemed like the best value and performance next to the i5 8600k.

This CPU has great value for its performance on gaming builds

Air cooled

Yes, I oriented the cooler to shoot straight up as this seems best to send hot air UP out the top of the case and not into the GPU radiator

so no hot air in the case

The thermal compound pre-applied on the cooler works fine, but if you plan to OC this, I highly recommend a liquid cooler as it gets really hot.

Amazing CPU have not of a clogged but paired with a GTX 1088 games smoothly at 4K

This system is working well so far and nice to break away from Intel

While great for gaming, I have been working on my own AI model building structure, and this is really where this baby shines...

But, it really does work and the data supports it 100% using real games and actual use situations

Insanely good chip here, for an unbelievable price

This thing is amazing, what a great price and even better performance

Definitely worth the price for the daily streamer or beginner

The 2600X came up at such a great price I had to get it

Make sure to get at least 3000mhz RAM, Ryzen can really take advantage of faster RAM and the difference is VERY noticable running at stock 1600mhz (which I was stuck on until I got compatible RAM with my motherboard) and 3000mhz.

I found out later it was not on the approved RAM list from the manufacturer, so that error is mostly on my shoulders.

RAM and system stress tests are good

To get the most out of your Ryzen5 chip, don't forget to 'boost' your ram in bios; most mb will default to 'half' the marketed speed and Ryzen chips like low latency, fast ram

This thing runs incredibly well, but just remember that it uses a lot of power so the stock cooler and paste is going to struggle

It gets to 4.35Ghz on all cores without any tweaking and using the stock cooler, a monster for the price!

It works as it should and the stock cooler certainly gets the job done.

This thing runs incredibly well, but just remember that it uses a lot of power so the stock cooler and paste is going to struggle

Amazing CPU have not of a clogged but paired with a GTX 1088 games smoothly at 4K

Runs exceptionally well on my new Ryzen build, and fit my budget while giving amazing performance over

Cant go wrong with ryzen, so far pleased good gaming great pc performance 1080p gaming and settings

This thing is amazing, what a great price and even better performance

Ryzen 2) AMD managed to improve the only thing lagging them behind Intel: individual core performance

Don’t spend double on Intel, Ryzen has ridiculous performance and best bang for your buck!