AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (14nm)
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: AMD
Cores: 6C / 12T
Clock: 3.2 - 3.6 GHz
Socket: AM4
TDP: 65W
Price: $89.99 from Amazon
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (14nm)
Cores
6C / 12T
Clock
3.2 - 3.6 GHz
Socket
AM4
TDP
65W
Best price from Amazon
$89.99
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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 $89.99, which lands it among budget options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. 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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