CPUDesktopReleased Apr 11, 2017

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

6C/12T · 4.0 GHz · 95 W

The Ryzen 5 1600X is the fastest six-core processor of AMD's first Ryzen generation, launched on April 11, 2017. It enables three cores in each of the die's two core complexes while keeping the full 16 MB of L3 cache, matches the Ryzen 7 1800X's clock speeds, and uses XFR to reach up to 4.1 GHz with sufficient cooling, which made it a popular choice for gaming builds on the AM4 platform.

General

Manufacturer: AMD
Model: AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Segment: Desktop
Generation: Ryzen 1000
Codename: Summit Ridge
Architecture: x86_64
Microarchitecture: Zen
Release date: Apr 11, 2017
Price: $249Search on Amazon

Cores & clocks

Cores / threads: 6 cores / 12 threads
Base clock: 3.60 GHz
Boost clock: 4.00 GHz
TDP (design W): 95 W
Unlocked: ✓ Yes
L2 cache: 3 MB
L3 cache: 16 MB
Technology (nm): 14 nm
GF 14 nm (14LPP)

Platform

Socket: AM4
2-CPU (multi-socket): ✕ No
Integrated GPU: None
Memory type: DDR4-2666
2-channel
Memory size: —
ECC memory: —
PCIe: PCIe 3.0

Instructions & AI

Instruction extensions: SSE4.1SSE4.2SSE4AAVXAVX2FMA3AESSHAAMD-V
NPU: None

OS support

Windows: Windows 10
ChromeOS: ChromeOS
Linux: UbuntuFedoraArch Linux
Notes: First-generation Ryzen is absent from every Microsoft Windows 11 supported-processor list (24H2, 25H2 and 26H2), so Windows 10 is the newest officially supported Windows release. Mainstream Linux distributions run on it, and ChromeOS Flex installs on generic 64-bit x86 hardware.