AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

Details and Benchmarks for AMD AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.


Overall Score

Overall score for AMD Ryzen 5 1600X based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,838 Rank: 309
Rank Name Score Visual
305 Ryzen 7 7435HS 5,853
+0.3%
306 Xeon E-2186G 5,846
+0.1%
307 Xeon E-2134 5,844
+0.1%
308 Core i7-7820X 5,843
+0.1%
309 AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 5,838
310 Xeon Gold 6210U 5,835
-0.1%
311 Xeon Gold 6212U 5,826
-0.2%
312 Ryzen 5 5500 5,823
-0.3%
313 Core i7-10700F 5,821
-0.3%
314 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U 5,821
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for AMD Ryzen 5 1600X based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,748 Rank: 302
Rank Name Score Visual
298 AMD Ryzen 5 1600 5,751
+0.1%
299 Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS 5,751
+0.1%
300 Xeon W-1290E 5,749
+0%
301 Xeon W-2150B 5,748
+0%
302 AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 5,748
303 Ryzen 7 3800XT 5,743
-0.1%
304 Ryzen 5 5600GT 5,741
-0.1%
305 Xeon E5-2689 v4 5,736
-0.2%
306 Core i9-9900KF 5,732
-0.3%
307 Core i7-8086K 5,731
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for AMD Ryzen 5 1600X based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,898 Rank: 309
Rank Name Score Visual
305 Core i7-9700 5,906
+0.1%
306 Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 5,900
+0%
307 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX 5,900
+0%
308 Core i5-10400H 5,899
+0%
309 AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 5,898
310 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 5,898
+0%
311 Core i3-10320 5,897
+-0%
312 Xeon E3-1245 v6 5,895
-0.1%
313 Pentium Gold G5600 5,894
-0.1%
314 FX-9370 5,888
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.


Number Crunching

Aggregated score for AMD Ryzen 5 1600X based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for AMD Ryzen 5 1600X based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for AMD Ryzen 5 1600X based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Details

The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X stands out as a high-performance desktop processor from AMD, built on the Zen microarchitecture and manufactured on a 14 nm process. Released in 2017, it represents an earlier generation of Ryzen CPUs but remains relevant for users seeking strong multi-threaded performance without the need for the latest silicon. The chip features six cores and twelve threads, enabled by Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), and operates at a base clock of 3.6 GHz with a turbo frequency reaching up to 4.0 GHz on a single core. This makes it particularly capable in workloads that benefit from high clock speeds and thread density, such as content creation and gaming. It supports DDR4-2666 memory across two channels and is designed for the Socket AM4 platform, offering a 95 W TDP and a maximum memory capacity of 64 GB.

Cache hierarchy plays a significant role in the Ryzen 5 1600X’s performance, with 0.188 MiB of L1 data cache, 0.375 MiB of L1 instruction cache, 3 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 16 MiB of L3 cache shared among all cores. This large L3 cache helps reduce latency in data-intensive applications, contributing to its strong performance in both single-core and multi-core tasks. The processor also supports a wide range of modern instruction sets, including AVX2, AES-NI, and BMI2, enabling efficient performance in encryption, multimedia, and scientific computing. It includes advanced features such as AMD-V for virtualization and SenseMI technology for adaptive power and performance tuning.

In benchmark testing, the Ryzen 5 1600X achieves an overall score of 5838, placing it at #309 among 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 5898 and a multicore score of 5748. While it trails behind modern flagship processors like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Core Ultra 9 285K, it competes strongly against mid-tier CPUs such as the Core i9-14900KF and Ryzen 5 5600GT. Its single-core performance is particularly competitive, ranking just behind the Core i5-10400H and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX, while its multicore score positions it slightly behind the Ryzen 5 1600 and Ryzen 7 3800XT. This indicates that the 1600X is most effective in scenarios where single-threaded performance is critical, though it still offers solid multi-threaded throughput.

As of March 2026, the Ryzen 5 1600X remains a viable option for budget-conscious users or those upgrading from older platforms who prioritize value and efficiency. Its combination of six cores, high clock speeds, and support for modern technologies make it suitable for general productivity, streaming, and gaming. However, its age and limited memory bandwidth (39.74 GiB/s) may restrict its appeal in the latest high-end workloads. Despite being surpassed by newer generations, it continues to deliver reliable performance for mainstream desktop use.
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AMD AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Family: Ryzen
Series: Ryzen
Model Number: 1600X
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 3600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 4000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3700 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 36x (unlocked)
Microarchitecture: Zen
Core Name: Summit
Core Family: 23
Core Model: 1
Socket: Socket
Package: µOPGA-1331
Chipset: Promontory
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 95 W
Release Price: $249.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 576.512 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 384 KiB (4-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 192.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 3 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 16 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2666
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 39.74 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 213 mm²
Transistor Count: 4.80 billion
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V SenseMI XFR SMT

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