Coming one year after the launch of the first generation AMD Ryzen processors, the 2nd generation AMD Ryzen CPUs are here to offer improved performance and advanced features for a faster and smoother computing experience. They are described by AMD as the ultimate desktop processor designed for high-performance computing and gaming. The 2nd generation AMD Ryzen CPU processor lineup of four CPUs, namely AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, AMD Ryzen 7 2700, AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, and AMD Ryzen 5 2600. All four require discrete graphics cards and include advanced AMD SenseMI technology. While the AMD Ryzen 7 series boasts 8 cores and 16 threads, the AMD Ryzen 5 series features 6 cores and 12 threads.