AMD Ryzen 5 1600X vs AMD FX-8350

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The AMD FX-8350 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8350, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Name AMD FX-8350
AMD Ryzen 5 Family AMD FX
1 Generation 2
AMD Ryzen 1000 Group AMD FX-8000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD FX-8350 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8350 is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
12 Threads 8
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
6 CPU Cores 8
6x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-8350 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2666 Memory type
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
95 °C Tjunction max --
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD FX-8350 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q4/2012
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
Summit Ridge (Zen) Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
14 nm Technology 32 nm
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
245 $ Release price 170 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
21366
21366
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
11164
11164

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
13207
13207
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
5992
5992

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
6470
6470
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
3803
3803

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
5220
5220
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2777
2777

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
5089
5089
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2361
2361

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
4029
4029
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2144
2144

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
3367
3367
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1543
1543

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
2764
2764
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1298
1298

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1167
1167
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
576
576

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1126
1126
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
665
665

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
950
950
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
573
573

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
942
942
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
579
579

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
691.3
691.3
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
323.8
323.8

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
415
415
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
241
241

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
389
389
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
209
209

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
12.5
12.5
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
6.9
6.9

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1.9
1.9
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1.1
1.1