AMD Ryzen 5 1600
The Ryzen 5 1600 is an exceptional value. On productivity workloads that can take advantage of multiple threads the Ryzen 1600 is great and it holds its own when gaming, too. How can you not love a 6-core/12-thread CPU that can be overclocked to 4 GHz using the stock cooler for under $200.
- As reviewed by TechSpot on Apr 2017
6
Cores
12
Threads
3.2 GHz
Base Clock
3.6 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket AM4
Socket
65 W
TDP
No iGPU
Graphics
$58
Price
| Release date: | Apr 11, 2017 | Price at Launch: | $219 |
| Cores: | 6 | Threads: | 12 |
| Base Clock: | 3.2 GHz | Boost Clock: | 3.6 GHz |
| Type: | Desktop | Multithreading: | Yes |
| L2 Cache: | 3 MB | L3 Cache: | 16 MB |
| Box Cooler: | Yes | TDP: | 65 W |
| Socket: | Socket AM4 | Memory Support: | DDR4-2666 |
| Codename: | Summit Ridge (Zen) | Process Size: | 14nm |
| Integrated Graphics: | No | NPU: | No |
| PCIe Support: | PCIe 3.0, 20 Lanes |
Performance Benchmarks
All benchmark data reflects aggregated results from dozens of tests conducted in TechSpot’s labs and compiled from our full library of CPU reviews. Single-core productivity scores are based primarily on Cinebench and Adobe Photoshop workloads. Multi-core results draw from Cinebench, Blender, Corona Benchmark, 7-Zip, Adobe Premiere Pro, and shader compilation tests. CPU gaming benchmarks are all 1080p runs (explainer) as published on TechSpot.
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Multi-Core Productivity
Gaming Performance
Price History
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 pricing
| Price | Date | |
| Current | $58 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Highest* | $250 | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Lowest* | $58 | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Average | $120 | |
* Prices are based on listings from Newegg and other major retailers over the past 12+ months.
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Intel Core i3-9100F vs. Ryzen 5 1600 AF:
By TechSpot onFor US-based shoppers, the Ryzen 1600 AF effectively eliminates the Core i3-9100F as both come in at about $85. Your mileage will vary in other regions where the 1600 AF may not be as inexpensive or may be entirely unavailable.