AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 6-core AM4
AMD
61 Overall Score
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be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
be quiet!
40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 6-core AM4
72 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X is praised for its strong multi-core performance and value, especially for video editing, but users note it lacks a cooler and integrated graphics. Overclocking potential is good, but it runs hot and requires a quality AM4 cooler. Overall, it's a solid choice for budget builds, though the non-X 1600 offers better value for most.
Pros
- Strong multi-core performance
- Great value for money
- Good overclocking potential
- Better than i7-6700 for editing
Cons
- No cooler included
- No integrated graphics
- Runs hot
- Requires quality AM4 cooler
Performance 4
Value for money 3
Cooling requirements 4
Overclocking 3
Included accessories 3
Integrated graphics 2
be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
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Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | 1600X | 1200 |
| Codename | Summit Ridge | Zen |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6★ | 4 |
| P-cores | 6★ | 4 |
| Threads | 12★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 3★ | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 16★ | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| TDP | 95★ | 270 |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 6-core AM4
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong platform (75th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong affordability (76th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (31st percentile)
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 6-core AM4
be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Scores 61 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 24 specs.
