AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (14nm)
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 6C / 12T
Clock: 3.2 - 3.6 GHz
Socket: AM4
TDP: 65W
Price: $173.20 from Amazon
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (14nm)
Cores
6C / 12T
Clock
3.2 - 3.6 GHz
Socket
AM4
TDP
65W
Best price from Amazon
$173.20
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Overview
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 offers 6 cores and 12 threads. Clocks run from 3.2GHz base to 3.6GHz boost. 16MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the AM4 socket with a 65W TDP — about 10.8W per core.
Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip. Expect to pay around $173.20, which lands it among mid-range options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to keep a running tally of the cost. Support and warranty service run through AMD, with terms that vary by region.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 6 |
| Socket | AM4 |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Zen |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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