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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 — Benchmarks & Specs

6 cores12 threads65W TDP
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Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 5 1600?

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 12,253 points, per PassMark Software. Across all its cores it scores 6,216–6,476 points in Cinebench R23 multi, across three published results (GadgetVersus CPU benchmark listing, MakeUseOf, Electronic Clinic).

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The Ryzen 5 1600 is a processor from AMD. Key on-paper specs include 6 cores / 12 threads, boost clock of 3.6 GHz, 65W TDP. Data on this page draws on 16 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 1 measured game frame-rate result, compiled from GadgetVersus, PassMark Software, MakeUseOf, CpuTronic, Electronic Clinic, Geekbench Browser; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the Ryzen 5 1600, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K or synthetic benchmark scores).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the Ryzen 5 1600 by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. A CPU’s frame rate depends on the graphics card it was tested with, named in the Test GPU column when the source records it. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Test GPU Source
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 43 fps — Not recorded MakeUseOf 2022-12-12

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Ryzen 5 1600 — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from. A benchmark listed more than once is separate published results, shown as published rather than averaged.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 12,253 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-06-04
Cinebench R23 multi 6,476 points GadgetVersus retrieved 2026-06-04
Cinebench R23 multi 6,468 points MakeUseOf 2022-12-12Same result reported by NotebookCheck
Cinebench R23 multi 6,216 points Electronic Clinic 2022-05-14
Geekbench 6 multi 5,374 points Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-09-03
Geekbench 6 multi 5,162 points GadgetVersus retrieved 2026-06-04
Geekbench 6 multi 4,567 points CpuTronic retrieved 2026-08-05
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 2,064 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-08-27
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 2,063 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-10-02
Geekbench 6 single 1,171 points GadgetVersus retrieved 2026-06-04

Full Specifications

PCIeGen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only)
Cores6
TDP65 W
MarketDesktop
SocketAMD Socket AM4
Threads12
CodenameSummit Ridge
GenerationRyzen 5 (Zen)
Memory busDual-channel
Process14 nm
L3 cache16 MB
Spec sourceTechPowerUp CPU Database
Die size213 mm²
Launch price$219
Memory speed2666 MT/s
Release dateApr 11th, 2017
Transistors4800 million
Base clock3.2 GHz
Memory supportDDR4
Boost clock3.6 GHz

Ryzen 5 1600 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 5 1600 best used for?
Ryzen 5 1600 is a 6-core processor. Mainstream desktops and gaming builds are the typical workloads.
Where do the Ryzen 5 1600 benchmark numbers come from?
Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.
How many cores does the Ryzen 5 1600 have, and how does it benchmark?
Ryzen 5 1600 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.
Where can I buy the Ryzen 5 1600?
SpecPicks has no verified listing of the Ryzen 5 1600 on file yet; the Amazon search link at the top of this page shows its current offers. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases.

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