Building on the original award-winning 2017 “Zen” architecture, the 2nd Gen Ryzen processors combine the improved “Zen+” core with other major performance, feature, and platform advancements.
Performance Advances
The new “Zen+” core increases IPC and reduces both cache and memory latencies compared to 1st Gen Ryzen processors. AMD’s SenseMI technology is updated with Precision Boost 2, which enables 2nd Gen Ryzen processors to intelligently analyze the workload and computing environment and contributes to delivering the highest multiprocessing performance in their classes.
Higher effective clock speeds on all 2nd Gen Ryzen processor cores can improve the performance of Ryzen processors in popular real-world applications like games, creativity and productivity applications. Gaming experiences are beautifully smooth across popular resolutions from 1080p Ultra to 1440p High to 4K. And, select 2nd Gen Ryzen processors offer up to 20 percent faster content creation than the competition.
With XFR 2 technology on all AM4 platforms with 2nd Gen Ryzen processors, enthusiast PC builders will enjoy an even higher performance in the presence of premium cooling.
Feature Advances
Designed with enthusiasts and high performance in mind, 2nd Gen Ryzen processors feature soldered integrated heat spreaders for superlative thermal transfer and unlocked multipliers for simple, powerful overclocking control. Performance tuning, enabled by the new Ryzen Master 1.3 software, is easier than ever before, and now offers per-core overclocking5 with automatic identification of the potentially fastest cores.
Compatible with all current AM4 processors, the new X470 motherboards augment the existing 300-series motherboards, which are also compatible with the new 2nd Gen Ryzen processors with a firmware (BIOS) update. Many in-market motherboards already come with the updated BIOS, indicated by a “Ryzen Desktop 2000 Ready” label on the package.
2nd Generation AMD Ryzen™ Processor
| Model | Cores | Threads | Clock speed: Max boost / base (GHz) | Cache | TDP | Cooler | SEP (INR) |
| Ryzen 7 2700X | 8 | 16 | 4.3 / 3.7 | 16MB | 105W | Wraith Prism (LED) | 24490 |
| Ryzen 7 2700 | 8 | 16 | 4.1 / 3.2 | 16MB | 65W | Wraith Spire (LED) | 20490 |
| Ryzen 5 2600X | 6 | 12 | 4.2 / 3.6 | 16MB | 95W | Wraith Spire | 15990 |
| Ryzen 5 2600 | 6 | 12 | 3.9 / 3.4 | 16MB | 65W | Wraith Stealth | 12990 |