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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X specifications and PassMark benchmark data: 2,189 single-core score, 12,983 multicore score, AM4 socket, 6 cores.

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Multicore performance
12,983
Single-core performance
2,189
Estimated price
$195

Last price change 2026-08-07

Processor specifications
Specifications reported by the benchmark source.
Class
Desktop
Socket
AM4
Base clock
3.6 GHz
Turbo clock
4 GHz
Cores
6
Threads
12
Typical TDP
95 W
Release / first seen
Q2 2017
Cache per CPU package
Multipliers show the number of cache blocks reported by the source.
L1 Instruction Cache
6 x 64 KB
L1 Data Cache
6 x 32 KB
L2 Cache
6 x 512 KB
L3 Cache
16 MB

Understanding AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

PassMark single-core and multicore scores describe different workloads. Compare each score with the same benchmark on another processor. A higher multicore score does not mean every application or game will run proportionally faster. Device cooling, memory and power settings also affect performance.

Will AMD Ryzen 5 1600X work with my motherboard?

The source lists AM4 as the socket. Check the exact motherboard model and revision on its manufacturer's CPU support list, including the minimum BIOS version. A socket match alone does not establish compatibility. Include a new motherboard, memory and cooling in your budget when the platform changes.

Other names listed by the benchmark source: AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Six-Core Processor.

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The retrieval date records when Find Me a CPU collected the source data. It is not a benchmark test date. Prices are USD estimates from the source, converted for other currencies, rather than live retailer offers. Release / first seen means the CPU first appeared on PassMark charts, not necessarily its launch date.

Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.

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