AMD Ryzen 5 1600 CPU

AMD Ryzen 5 1600

Brand
AMD
Model
AMD Ryzen 5 1600
$165–$182estimated range · from catalog price Oct 19, 2026

Ryzen 5 1600 (Zen) launched Apr 11, 2017: 6c/12t, 3.2/3.6 GHz AM4 CPU, unlocked; a mainstream pick for 1080p gaming, light editing, streaming, and budget builds.

Compute rankTop 75% of CPUs
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ReleasedApr 2017
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Cores6
Threads12
SocketAM4
MemoryDDR4
Base clock3.20 GHz
Boost clock3.60 GHz
TDP65 W
Cache16 MB
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Product overview

Released on April 11, 2017, the Ryzen 5 1600 is a first‑generation Ryzen desktop CPU built on the Zen “Summit Ridge” die for the AM4 platform. It provides 6 cores/12 threads with 3.2 GHz base and 3.6 GHz boost clocks, and it originally shipped with AMD’s Wraith Spire cooler. It’s supported on X370, B350, and A320 chipsets.

Positioned as a mainstream Ryzen 5, it exists to bring affordable 6‑core throughput to gaming and creator builds, with an unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking. It’s a solid fit for 1080p gaming, entry streaming, light video editing, and everyday productivity on DDR4‑based AM4 systems.

Best for
  • 1080p gaming
  • streaming
  • video editing
  • office/productivity
  • budget builds
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Specifications

At a glance iEach dot represents a catalog model. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the CPUs catalog
Current modelCatalog models
Cores6
Higher than 37% of CPUs
Threads12
Higher than 40% of CPUs
Boost clock3.6 GHZ
Higher than 1% of CPUs
RAM speed2667 MHz
Higher than 34% of CPUs
Cores
6
Threads
12
Base clock
3.2 GHZ
Boost clock
3.6 GHZ
TDP
65 W
Cache
16 MB
Max Memory Size
64 GB
ECC Support
Yes
Hyper Threading
Yes
Turbo Boost
Yes
Socket
AM4
Memory
DDR4
Ram Speed
2667 MHz
Processor Generation
1000