Ryzen 5 PRO 1600

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600

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

5,544 Rank: 453
Rank Name Score Visual
449 Ryzen 5 4600G 5,547
+0.1%
450 Core i5-8500 5,545
+0%
451 Core i3-10320 5,545
+0%
452 Core i7-8700B 5,544
+0%
453 Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 5,544
454 Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U 5,541
-0.1%
455 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G 5,540
-0.1%
456 Ryzen 7 2700 5,536
-0.1%
457 Xeon E3-1270 v6 5,530
-0.3%
458 Core i5-10600 5,529
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

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

5,427 Rank: 421
Rank Name Score Visual
417 Core i7-9700KF 5,445
+0.3%
418 Xeon E5-2686 v4 5,440
+0.2%
419 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE 5,432
+0.1%
420 Xeon Gold 5115 5,428
+0%
421 Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 5,427
422 Core i7-5960X 5,427
+0%
423 Core Ultra 5 134U 5,427
+0%
424 Ryzen 5 3600 5,421
-0.1%
425 Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE 5,419
-0.1%
426 Xeon E5-2630 v4 5,419
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

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

5,622 Rank: 476
Rank Name Score Visual
472 Core i7-8850H 5,626
+0.1%
473 Core i7-4790T 5,624
+0%
474 Xeon E5-2696 v3 5,624
+0%
475 Xeon Gold 6254 5,622
+0%
476 Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 5,622
477 Xeon E3-1276 v3 5,616
-0.1%
478 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE 5,614
-0.1%
479 Core i5-7440EQ 5,611
-0.2%
480 Xeon W-3223 5,606
-0.3%
481 Core i7-6850K 5,605
-0.3%

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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 Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,804 Rank: 529
Rank Name Score Visual
525 Core i5-9600KF 4,806
+0%
526 Core i5-9600K 4,806
+0%
527 Core i7-4960X 4,806
+0%
528 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U 4,806
+0%
529 Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 4,804
530 Xeon E-2324G 4,804
+0%
531 Core i7-9750H 4,803
+-0%
532 Core i7-8700T 4,803
+-0%
533 Core i7-1185G7 4,802
+-0%
534 Core i9-8950HK 4,799
-0.1%

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Data Processing

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

4,983 Rank: 429
Rank Name Score Visual
425 Xeon E5-2650 v4 4,989
+0.1%
426 Core i7-10875H 4,987
+0.1%
427 Core i7-10870H 4,986
+0.1%
428 Core 5 120U 4,985
+0%
429 Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 4,983
430 Core i9-10885H 4,979
-0.1%
431 Xeon E5-1680 v4 4,978
-0.1%
432 Core i5-10600K 4,978
-0.1%
433 Xeon E-2276G 4,976
-0.1%
434 Core i9-9980HK 4,975
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,751 Rank: 647
Rank Name Score Visual
643 Core i5-1135G7 4,757
+0.1%
644 Xeon E-2314 4,756
+0.1%
645 Xeon D-1537 4,752
+0%
646 Xeon E5-2623 v4 4,751
+0%
647 Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 4,751
648 Core i5-1145G7E 4,751
+0%
649 Xeon E5-1630 v4 4,750
+-0%
650 Core i7-8705G 4,748
-0.1%
651 Core i7-7820HK 4,748
-0.1%
652 Core i3-9100F 4,747
-0.1%

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Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 Details

As of March 2026, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 remains a capable mid-range desktop processor, particularly for users who value multithreaded performance and integrated virtualization support. Launched in 2017 as part of AMD's initial Ryzen 5 lineup, the processor is built on the Zen microarchitecture at a 14 nm process node, manufactured by GlobalFoundries. Despite its age, it continues to hold relevance in systems where power efficiency and core density are prioritized over cutting-edge single-threaded performance.

The Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 features six cores and twelve threads thanks to Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), allowing it to handle multitasking and content creation workloads effectively. With a base clock of 3.2 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 3.6 GHz, it delivers solid performance across a range of applications. The chip is equipped with 16 MB of L3 cache, 3 MB of L2 cache, and 0.563 MiB of L1 cache, ensuring efficient data access for both single and multithreaded tasks.

It operates at a 65 W TDP and is compatible with Socket AM4, making it a cost-effective upgrade option for older motherboards. The processor supports DDR4-2666 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a maximum memory capacity of 65 GB and a peak bandwidth of 39.74 GiB/s. It lacks integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required, and it does not support AVX-512, limiting its use in certain high-performance computing scenarios.

In benchmark testing, the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 achieves an Overall Score of 5544, placing it at #452 among 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score of 5622 ranks it at #475, while its Multicore Score of 5427 positions it at #421. This indicates that the processor excels in multithreaded environments, outperforming many modern CPUs in the same category, such as the Ryzen 5 3600 and Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE. However, it trails behind higher-end models like the Core i7-9700KF and Xeon E5-2686 v4 in both single- and multicore performance.

Notable features include support for AMD-V virtualization, advanced vector extensions (AVX and AVX2), and a range of security and performance-enhancing technologies such as Precision Boost, SenseMI, and Secure Memory Encryption. The unlocked multiplier allows for straightforward overclocking, giving enthusiasts additional headroom for tuning.

In conclusion, the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is best suited for business desktops, entry-level workstations, and general productivity systems where a balance of performance, power efficiency, and virtualization support is essential. While it is no longer competitive with the latest high-end processors, its strong multicore performance and long-standing reliability make it a practical choice for cost-sensitive builds and legacy system upgrades.
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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
Family: Ryzen
Series: Ryzen
Model Number: PRO
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 3200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 32x (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: 65 W

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 SMEP SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V TSME SenseMI SMT Boost
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