AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 6-core AMD Socket AM4
AMD
62 Overall Score
vs
Intel 5120
Intel
50 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 6-core AMD Socket 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
Intel 5120
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Budget
Efficiency
Gaming
Ai Llm
Server
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | Intel 5120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 5 | Xeon Gold |
| Model | 1600X | 5120 |
| Codename | Summit Ridge | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 14★ |
| P-cores | 6★ | — |
| Threads | 12 | 28★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 3 | 14★ |
| L3 Cache | 16 | 19.25★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | LGA 3647 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16★ | — |
| TDP | 95★ | 105 |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 6-core AMD Socket AM4
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Strong platform (75th percentile)
- Strong multi thread (67th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (65th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Intel 5120
- Strong multi thread (74th percentile)
- Strong ai (74th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (73rd percentile)
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 6-core AMD Socket AM40.002score per dollar
vs
Intel 51200.001score per dollar
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 6-core AMD Socket AM4 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Scores 62 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 24 specs.