The Ryzen 5 2500X model:family_text, developed by AMD engineers, expanded the range of desktop solutions :year_text. Thanks to the use of the 12 nm process node, the manufacturer achieved an excellent balance of performance. The chip is installed in the compatible motherboards socket. The die configuration includes 4 computing cores with support for 8 threads. The base clock speed is 3.6 GHz. Automatic overclocking algorithms allow the chip to accelerate up to 4 GHz when the system demands it. The presence of an unlocked multiplier makes this model ideal for manual overclocking enthusiasts. Thanks to 8 MB of L3 cache, latency when accessing RAM is reduced. The processor's base thermal design power (TDP) is stated at 65 W. In entry-level or mid-range gaming builds, this processor will perform confidently, providing acceptable frame rates when using an appropriate graphics accelerator.