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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 6-core AM4
The 12nm Zen architecture delivers 6 cores and 12 threads with a 65W TDP, providing efficient multi-threaded performance for its era. Its unlocked multiplier on the long-lived AM4 socket, paired with a capable included Wraith cooler, offers strong value for overclocking on a budget. This processor is best for cost-conscious PC builders assembling a home server or entry-level workstation for moderate multitasking and productivity.
Cores 6
Threads 12
Boost Clock 3600 MHz
L3 Cache 16 MB
TDP 65 W
Socket AM4
65 Overall Score
Price CA$207
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong platform (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong feature (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong efficiency (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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62/100Our AI sentiment read▼20
Based on 1 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Brand | AMD |
| Series | Ryzen 5 |
| Model | 1600 |
| Codename | Zen |
| Class | desktop |
| Process | 14 |
Cores & Clocks
| Cores | 6 |
| P-cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3200 |
| Boost Clock | 3600 |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 3 |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
Performance
| PassMark Multi | 12251 |
| PassMark Single | 2065 |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | 2666 |
| Channels | 2 |
| ECC | Yes |
Platform & Power
| Socket | AM4 |
| PCIe | 3 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 |
| TDP | 65 |
| Unlocked | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i5 14600KF | Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 | WowWee Xeon Gold 5120 | be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | DAKboard CPU v4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 14 | 32 | 14 | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 20 | 64 | 28 | 4 | - |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 3600 | 5300 | 3500 | 3200 | 3400 | - |
| L3 Cache Mb | 16 | 24 | 256 | 19.25 | 8 | - |
| Tdp W | 65 | 125 | 200 | 105 | 270 | - |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA 1700 | Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) | LGA 3647 | AM4 | BGA |
| Integrated Graphics | - | None Integrated Graphics | No | - | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Feature | Platform | User Sentiment | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Social Proof | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | 60.8 | 74.5 | 75.2 | 8.5 | 74.5 | 65.3 | 96.6 | 57 |
| Intel Core i5 14600KF Compare | 87.8 | 83.3 | 93.3 | 92.4 | 85.7 | 89.3 | 90.7 | 94.4 |
| Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 Compare | 99.1 | 90.7 | 76.2 | 0 | 97.4 | 99.2 | 1.5 | 89.3 |
| WowWee Xeon Gold 5120 Compare | 73.8 | 20.2 | 17.7 | 0 | 72.8 | 74.4 | 38.3 | 44.4 |
| be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 Compare | 47.9 | 62.3 | 60.7 | 0 | 32.8 | 44.4 | 90.7 | 50.5 |
| DAKboard CPU v4 Compare | 13 | 20.2 | 17.7 | 0 | 12.3 | 17.4 | 59.8 | 20.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$80
Newegg 2 offers From CA$80
Amazon 1 offer From CA$207
Price History
New Open Box / Refurbished
Usage Scores
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