AMD Ryzen 5 2600H socket: FP5
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600H uses the FP5 package on soldered performance laptops. The quad core 45 W chip cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- FP5
- Launched
- September 2018
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Default TDP
- 45 W
- Codename
- Raven Ridge
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- AMD Ryzen 5
- Clocks
- 3.2 / 3.6 GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 2600H specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Zen (Raven Ridge) cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 3.2 GHz base, up to 3.6 GHz |
| Cache | 4 MB L3, 2 MB L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 45 W (35 to 54 W configurable) |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-3200, two channels, up to 32 GB |
| PCI Express | 12 lanes from the APU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (8 CU, up to 1.1 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FP5 (BGA, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD Ryzen 5 2600H needs a motherboard with a FP5 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the FP5 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
FP5 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,140 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 35 × 25 mm |
| Introduced | January 2018 |
| Memory | DDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, two channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Ryzen 5 2600H is
The Ryzen 5 2600H brings Raven Ridge to performance laptops with a higher power budget. It launched in September 2018 with a 3.2 GHz base and up to 3.6 GHz boost at 45 W. AMD positions it for gaming laptops that need Vega without discrete cards.
Four megabytes of L3 with 2 MB of L2 feed gaming threads. The strong base clock for a 45 W mobile part sustains frame rates. Eight threads cover streaming helpers beside play.
Radeon RX Vega 8 graphics with 8 units up to 1100 MHz handle 1080p gaming on the go. The process is 14 nm. DDR4-3200 in two channels feeds both CPU and graphics.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 2600H solders to FP5 permanently. Makers tune the 45 W envelope with dual fan cooling and a 35 to 54 W configurable range. There is no socketed path.
Memory is DDR4-3200 in two channels up to 32 GB with ECC where boards wire it. Dual channel mode is critical for Vega performance. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows where specs list FP5.
Thin BGA packages with lower power cannot take this 45 W chip. Replacement means a new laptop.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-3200 in two channels up to 32 GB suits gaming laptops with fast SSDs. Matched pairs give dual channel bandwidth for Vega. Start with 16 GB for current titles.
PCIe 3.0 with 12 lanes from the APU feeds NVMe plus board devices. Most gaming laptops prioritize storage speed while Vega handles display. Splits follow the vendor layout.
Dual fan cooling covers 45 W with shared pipes. Sustained loads settle near base clocks in thin bodies. No retail pattern exists.
Upgrade paths
Soldered BGA blocks upgrades. Larger SSDs and memory where slots allow extend gaming life. Cooling service helps after years of dust.
Within FP5, the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H steps to Vega 11 graphics at the same 45 W for stronger play. Desktop AMD Ryzen 5 2400G gives similar cores with Vega 11 on AM4 for towers.
Past FP5 newer mobile Ryzen generations need other sockets. The 2600H covers performance laptops where Vega 8 must travel.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Ryzen 5 2600H use?
It uses FP5 soldered to the performance laptop board.
How many cores does the 2600H have?
Four cores with multithreading give eight threads. Base is 3.2 GHz with boost to 3.6 GHz.
Which graphics does the 2600H include?
Radeon RX Vega 8 with 8 units up to 1100 MHz.
What memory does the 2600H support?
DDR4-3200 in two channels up to 32 GB.
When did the 2600H launch?
September 2018 with Raven Ridge mobile.
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