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AMD Socket AM4
The AMD
Ryzen 5 1600X is a desktop processor with 6 cores, launched in April 2017. It is part of the Ryzen 5 lineup, using the Zen (Summit Ridge) architecture with Socket AM4. Thanks to AMD Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) the core-count is effectively doubled, to 12 threads. Ryzen 5 1600X has 16MB of L3 cache and operates at 3.6 GHz by default, but can boost up to 4 GHz, depending on the workload. AMD is making the Ryzen 5 1600X on a 14 nm production node using 4,800 million transistors. The silicon
die of the chip is not fabricated at AMD, but at the foundry of GlobalFoundries. You may freely adjust the unlocked multiplier on Ryzen 5 1600X, which simplifies overclocking greatly, as you can easily dial in any overclocking frequency.
With a TDP of 95 W, the Ryzen 5 1600X consumes a good deal of power, so decent cooling is needed. AMD's processor supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel interface. The highest officially supported memory speed is 2666 MHz, but with overclocking (and the
right memory modules) you can go even higher. ECC memory is supported, too, which is an important capability for mission-critical systems, to avoid data corruption. For communication with other components in the system, Ryzen 5 1600X uses a PCI-Express Gen 3 connection. This processor does not have integrated graphics, you will need a separate graphics card.
Hardware virtualization is available on the Ryzen 5 1600X, which greatly improves virtual machine performance. Programs using Advanced
Vector Extensions (AVX) can run on this processor, boosting performance for calculation-heavy applications. Besides AVX, AMD is including the newer AVX2 standard, too, but not AVX-512.
Physical
Socket: AMD Socket AM4
Foundry: GlobalFoundries
Process Size: 14 nm
Transistors: 4,800 million
Die Size: 213 mm²
Package: µOPGA-1331
tJMax: 95°C
Performance
Frequency: 3.6 GHz
Turbo Clock: up to 4 GHz
XFR: 4.1 GHz
Base Clock: 100 MHz
Multiplier: 36.0x
Multiplier Unlocked: Yes
TDP: 95 W
Architecture
Market: Desktop
Production Status: Active
Release Date: Apr 11th, 2017
Launch MSRP: $249
Codename: Zen
Generation: Ryzen 5
(Zen (Summit Ridge))
Part#: YD160XBCM6IAE
YD160XBCAEWOF
Memory Support: DDR4-2666 MHz
Dual-channel
ECC Memory: Yes
PCI-Express: Gen 3, 16 Lanes
(CPU only)
Chipsets: AMD 300 Series, AMD 400 Series, AMD 500 Series
Cores
# of Cores: 6
# of Threads: 12
SMP # CPUs: 1
Integrated Graphics: N/A
Cache
Cache L1: 96K (per core)
Cache L2: 512K (per core)
Cache L3: 16MB (shared)
Features
Notes
This processor comes with an unlocked base clock multiplier, allowing users to set the multiplier value higher than shipped value, to facilitate better overclocking.