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AMD

AMD Ryzen 5 1600 desktop processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler

SKU CH-H3BP-CVP3M

Six-core desktop processor with twelve threads, 3.2 GHz base clock, 3.6 GHz max turbo and a 65 W thermal design, bundled with a Wraith Stealth cooler

  • Product nameRyzen 5 1600
  • CPU cores6-Core
  • CPU socketSocket AM4
  • Maximum turbo clockUp to 3.6 GHz
  • TDP rating65 W
  • Processor classDesktop
  • 6 cores and 12 threads handle heavy multitasking smoothly
  • 65 W TDP keeps system power draw and heat low
  • 16 MB L3 cache speeds up repeated data access
  • 6 GHz max turbo frequency lifts single-thread performance
  • Included Wraith Stealth cooler provides adequate cooling out of the box

Ryzen 5 1600 six-core desktop processor

The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 is a 65 W desktop CPU built on 12 nm process technology. It provides six cores and twelve threads for gaming and multi-threaded workloads. The processor fits the AM4 socket and includes a Wraith Stealth cooler in the box.

Sustained load behaviour with 65 W TDP

With a 65 W thermal design power the chip maintains its 3.2 GHz base frequency under continuous load. The 16 MB L3 cache and 3 MB L2 cache reduce memory latency during extended sessions. Maximum turbo reaches 3.6 GHz when thermal headroom allows.

AM4 installation and common issues

The processor drops into any AM4 motherboard without a separate bracket. Apply a pea-sized amount of thermal paste if the pre-applied pad is damaged. Bent pins on the PGA package are the most frequent cause of a no-post condition.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop Processors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $21.99
Cheaper than about 96% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).
CPU cores 6-Core
Lower than about 80% of the 271 comparable items (median 8).
Maximum turbo clock Up to 3.6 GHz
Lower than about 91% of the 246 comparable items (median 4.7 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAMD
Product lineRyzen 5
Model nameYD1600BBAFBOX
Product nameRyzen 5 1600
Performance
Working frequency3.2 GHz
Processor
CPU cores6-Core
CPU socketSocket AM4
Maximum turbo clockUp to 3.6 GHz
TDP rating65 W
Processor classDesktop
CPU threads12-Threads
L1 cache size576 KB
Level 2 cache3 MB
Level 3 cache16 MB
Process node12 nm
CPU instruction set64-Bit
Virtualization supportYes
Max PCIe lanes16
Memory
Channel configuration2
Ports & slots
PCIe generation3.0
In the box
Included coolerNot included - Processor Only

Questions about this item

How much heat does the 65W TDP generate during long sessions?

The processor has a 65W thermal design power, and the included Wraith Stealth cooler is built to handle that load continuously.

What motherboard socket is required for the AM4 package?

You need a motherboard with a Socket AM4 to install this CPU.

Will the PCIe 3.0 lanes limit an older graphics card?

The chip provides 16 lanes of PCI Express 3.0, so older GPUs that use PCIe 3.0 or earlier will run at their native speed.

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