AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Benchmarks & Specs

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 6,476 points in Cinebench R23 multi, per GadgetVersus.

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 17 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 1 measured game frame-rate result, compiled from PassMark Software, GadgetVersus, MakeUseOf, CpuTronic, Electronic Clinic, Geekbench Browser, Notebookcheck; 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.
Benchmark	Score	Source
PassMark CPU Mark	12,253 points	PassMark Software 2026-06-04
Cinebench R23 multi	6,476 points	GadgetVersus 2024-01-01
Cinebench R23 multi	6,468 points	Notebookcheck 2021-06-01
Cinebench R23 multi	6,468 points	MakeUseOf 2022-12-12
Cinebench R23 multi	6,216 points	Electronic Clinic 2022-05-14
Geekbench 6 multi	5,374 points	Geekbench Browser 2023-06-01
Geekbench 6 multi	5,162 points	GadgetVersus 2023-06-01
Geekbench 6 multi	4,567 points	CpuTronic 2024-06-01
PassMark Single Thread Rating	2,064 points	PassMark Software 2026-08-25
PassMark Single Thread	2,063 points	PassMark Software 2026-10-02

Full Specifications

PCIe	Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only)
Cores	6
TDP	65 W
Market	Desktop
Socket	AMD Socket AM4
Threads	12
Codename	Summit Ridge
Generation	Ryzen 5 (Zen)
Memory bus	Dual-channel
Process	14 nm
L3 cache	16 MB
Spec source	TechPowerUp CPU Database
Die size	213 mm²
Launch price	$219
Memory speed	2666 MT/s
Release date	Apr 11th, 2017
Transistors	4800 million
Base clock	3.2 GHz
Memory support	DDR4
Boost clock	3.6 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?

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