AMD Ryzen 5 1600X vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

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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 Ryzen 5 2600X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
AMD Ryzen 1000 Group AMD Ryzen 2000
1 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Name AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
AMD Ryzen 5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
 
 

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 Ryzen 5 2600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
12 Threads 12
6x Cores 6x
6 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

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.
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
 
 

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.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

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 Ryzen 5 2600X is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
Q1/2017 Release date Q2/2018
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
14 nm Technology 12 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
245 $ Release price 220 $
Summit Ridge (Zen) Architecture Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
22745
22745
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
21366
21366

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
13982
13982
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
13207
13207

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
7514
7514
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
6470
6470

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
6020
6020
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
5844
5844

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
5782
5782
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
5220
5220

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
5598
5598
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
5089
5089

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
4823
4823
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
4029
4029

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
3593
3593
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
3367
3367

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
3048
3048
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
2764
2764

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1380
1380
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1126
1126

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1287
1287
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1167
1167

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1074
1074
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
942
942

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1052
1052
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
950
950

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
446
446
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
415
415

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
421
421
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
389
389

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
323.8
323.8
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
278.4
278.4

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

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
14.4
14.4
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
12.5
12.5