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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 vs AMD Ryzen 5 1600X: Comparison
What is the difference between Ryzen 5 1600 and Ryzen 5 1600X?
The first real difference is p-core boost clock: Ryzen 5 1600 Up to 3.6 GHz against Ryzen 5 1600X 4 GHz. There is a split on p-core base clock as well, 3.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1600 versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1600X. They differ on tdp too, 65 W on the Ryzen 5 1600 versus 95 W on the Ryzen 5 1600X. Form factor is not the same on both, Desktops, Boxed Processor on the Ryzen 5 1600 versus Desktop on the Ryzen 5 1600X. There is a split on release year as well, 2019 on the Ryzen 5 1600 versus 2017 on the Ryzen 5 1600X. They differ on igpu too, Discrete Graphics Card Required on the Ryzen 5 1600 versus None on the Ryzen 5 1600X. Base power is not the same on both, 65 W on the Ryzen 5 1600 versus 95 W on the Ryzen 5 1600X. There is a split on max turbo power as well, 65 W on the Ryzen 5 1600 versus 95 W on the Ryzen 5 1600X. There is a split on memory type as well, DDR4, 2-Channel, Up to 2667 MT/s on the Ryzen 5 1600 versus DDR4-2666 on the Ryzen 5 1600X.
Who each one is for
Buy the Ryzen 5 1600 for mainstream desktop builds and everyday productivity, though it is not built for extreme overclocking (unless K/X-series) and workstation-class multi-threaded workloads. The Ryzen 5 1600X suits buyers specifically wanting genuine first-generation Zen 6-core capability. It is the wrong buy for buyers prioritizing per-core performance, later Zen generations offer meaningfully better single-threaded results.
What Ryzen 5 1600 and Ryzen 5 1600X have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and l3 cache included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 12 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Ryzen 5 1600 and Ryzen 5 1600X differ on max memory speed?
Yes. Max Memory Speed reads 2667 MT/s on the Ryzen 5 1600 versus 2666 MT/s on the Ryzen 5 1600X.
Is the Integrated Graphics the same on the Ryzen 5 1600 and Ryzen 5 1600X?
It is. Both are listed at No, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Product Line
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Ryzen 5
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- Ryzen 5
Form Factor
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Desktops, Boxed Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- Desktop
Codename
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Pinnacle Ridge
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- Summit Ridge
Release Year
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- 2019
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- 2017
TDP
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- 65 W
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- 95 W
iGPU
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Discrete Graphics Card Required
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- None
Market Segment
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Desktop
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- Desktop
Socket
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- AM4
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- AM4
Socket Status
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- End of Life
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- End of Life
Process Node
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- 12 nm
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- 14 nm
Total Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- 6
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- 6
Performance Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- 6
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- 6
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- 0
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- 12
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- 12
SMT Enabled
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Yes
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- 3.2 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- 3.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Up to 3.6 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- 4 GHz
L2 Cache
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- 3 MB
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- 3 MB
L3 Cache
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- 16 MB
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- 16 MB
Base Power
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- 65 W
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- 95 W
Max Turbo Power
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- 65 W
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- 95 W
Memory Type
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- DDR4, 2-Channel, Up to 2667 MT/s
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- DDR4-2666
Max Memory Speed
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- 2667 MT/sBest
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- 2666 MT/s
Memory Channels
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- 2
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- 2
ECC Support
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- No
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- No
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- No
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- No
Copilot Plus Certified
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- No
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- No
PCIe Generation
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- PCIe 3.0 x16
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- 3.0
PCIe Lanes
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- 20
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- 20
Retail Availability
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Retail
- AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- Retail
Which one should you pick?
Choose 1600 if you want the higher L2 cache (3 MB vs 3 MB), the higher L3 cache (16 MB vs 16 MB) and the higher memory channels (2 vs 2).
Choose 1600X if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $249.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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