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Ryzen 5 1600
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Ryzen 5 1600 — Benchmarks & Specs

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

At 1080p (Ultra), the Ryzen 5 1600 averages 43 fps in Cyberpunk 2077, per MakeUseOf. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 12,253 points, per PassMark Software.

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 10 synthetic benchmark results, 1 measured game frame-rate result, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. 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, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

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. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Ultra 43 fps — 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 Relative 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 MakeUseOf 2022-12-12
Cinebench R23 multi 6,468 points NotebookCheck 2021-06-01
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
Geekbench 6 single 1,171 points GadgetVersus 2023-06-01

Products Featuring the Ryzen 5 1600

Full Specifications

pcieGen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only)
cores6
tdp w65
marketDesktop
socketAMD Socket AM4
threads12
codenameSummit Ridge
generationRyzen 5 (Zen)
memory busDual-channel
process nm14
l3 cache mb16
spec sourceTechPowerUp CPU Database
die size mm2213
launch price$219
memory speed2666 MT/s
release dateApr 11th, 2017
transistors m4800
base clock ghz3.2
memory supportDDR4
boost clock ghz3.6

Ryzen 5 1600 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 5 1600 best used for?
Ryzen 5 1600 is a 6-core processor. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the Ryzen 5 1600 released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Release year and launch MSRP aren't on file for Ryzen 5 1600. Current pricing is visible on the linked Amazon product cards below.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the Ryzen 5 1600 compare to its predecessor?
Compare Ryzen 5 1600 side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the Ryzen 5 1600?
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