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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 65W AM4 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler (YD1600BBAFBOX)

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CPU Manufacturer AMD
CPU Model Ryzen 5 1600
CPU Speed 1600 GHz
CPU Socket Socket AM4

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  • Frequency: 3.6GHz precision boost
  • 6 cores/12 threads unlocked
  • Cache: 3MB/16MB (l2/l3)
  • Socket type: Am4; Max Temps : 95°C; PCI Express Version : PCIe 3.0 x16
  • Thermal solution: Wraith Stealth cooler; Base Clock:3.2GHz
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Processor: Redefines the Entry Point for Serious Gaming, Computing, and Efficiency
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the value, quality and number of cores of the computer processor. For example, they mention it has 6 cores and 12 threads, it's a great upgrade on a budget and it'll even better when it'd be even better. That said, most are happy with the installation and efficiency of the product.

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290 customers mention285 positive5 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the computer processor. They mention that it is a superb product for the price, a great upgrade on a budget, and an awesome budget CPU. The price and performance are amazing, and it is definitely a good buy.

"...literally unbeatable, even to this day this processor is an awesome budget option...." Read more

"...-Really good price/performance ratio (Paid 104.99USD at the time)Cons:..." Read more

"...If you want a place holder, or just a decent Ryzen Plus at an amazingly good price this is a good purchase...." Read more

"...All in all, it's a superb product for the price...." Read more

185 customers mention167 positive18 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the computer processor. They mention that it performs well out of the box, and runs great. It is an effective piece of engineering that is efficient and fun. They also appreciate the HEVC videos that play flawlessly, and the good FPS on any game. The stock cooler works fine, and there are no issues with overclocking.

"...Performance is fantastic out of the box, boosts up to 3.7GHz, and stays there, when ram is set to A-XMP (16gb 2933MHz dual channel CL16 here) and..." Read more

"...This booted no problem with my motherboard...." Read more

"...It works on 300-series boards without the need for a BIOS update, which is very handy given it's effectively a Zen+ architecture CPU in everything..." Read more

"...differences in the CPU but for my quick test I am very pleased with the performance at stock. No difference than my 2700x...." Read more

175 customers mention158 positive17 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the computer processor. They mention that it is a solid processor for casual gaming or e-sports gaming, and highly recommend it for decent gaming performance. It is an all-around great processor and easy to replicate. It's also capable of playing just about anything at medium settings. Customers also mention that this is able to build a budget gaming PC.

"...I also recently built a new computer around this processor and it is solid." Read more

"Excellent CPU when "AMD Reseller" has it in stock. They sell it for $85.PLEASE DO NOT BUY IT FROM A THIRD PARTY SELLLER!..." Read more

"...However, it would undervolt pretty well while running at stock speeds, so I just ran it undervolted for about 5 years...." Read more

"...overclocked with more watts and temps, this does effortlessly stock , cool and quiet...." Read more

54 customers mention40 positive14 negative

Customers like the cooling of the computer processor. They say the cooler is amazing, it never heats up, and the included cooling fan is more than adequate. Some mention that the stock cooler is more then enough for even mild overclocking. That said, most are satisfied with the performance and durability of the product.

"...as beefy as the original AE variant chips, still does a great job keeping this chip cool under load at stock clock speeds...." Read more

"...And it is also noting that this comes with thermal paste reapplied meaning you don't have to go the extra step of buying thermal paste..." Read more

"...Only major con is the OEM CPU cooler, but you can reuse an AM3 clip-style cooler on AM4 motherboards, and that's just what i did!..." Read more

"...Nzxt h510i case.Corsiar 550watt psuStock cooler is actually ok...." Read more

35 customers mention32 positive3 negative

Customers find the installation of the computer processor to be very easy. They mention that the fan included is very easy to install, the cooler was very quick and easy, and the installation process was smooth. Customers also appreciate the easy Bios interface setting and the ability to overclock the processor.

"No problems. Easy Bios interface setting it up." Read more

"...The fan included is very easy to install and is definitely the fan I would recommend you use for this CPU since adding a liquid cooler or a beast of..." Read more

"...Easy to install and with a good quality air cooler included (very quiet even when throttled) you can't go wrong putting this into your first pc." Read more

"...XMP was easy and the ram runs great at 3000mhz. This combination is very fast, I cannot tell the difference from my i5 9600k or this processor...." Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the computer processor's efficiency. They mention that it has good power use, runs cool, and does not draw too much power. The processor is powerful and runs everything that is thrown at it.

"...My PC just feels snappy, it runs everything I throw at it. I can't believe that I have 6 cores and 12 threads in a BUDGET gaming PC!..." Read more

"...It meets all the criteria:1. Low Power (since it will be on 24/7) and requires only a small power supply2...." Read more

"...it ran all 6 cores at 3.7 ghz turbo which is pretty fast and sipped current for 12nm...." Read more

"...65w part saves on power... Runs cool...." Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the number of cores in the computer processor. They mention it has 6 cores and 12 threads.

"...Mvme 512 gb hard drive.Its pretty peppy. 6 cores, can do 4gz...." Read more

"...For a $109 this CPU is an absolute beast!6 cores, 12 threads and overclocks like crazy...." Read more

"...This is an awesome CPU with 6 cores and 12 threads.This processor actually out performed I5 8th gen an I7 7th gen cpu's...." Read more

"...New, with a decent cooler, 6 cores, 12 threads, and good power use. With DDR4 3200 ram, this thing flys thru anything I throw at it with ease...." Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers find the computer processor versatile. They mention it's perfect for their needs, great for almost all tasks, and powerful enough for work or gaming. Some say it'll make a good home Plex Server and is ideal for home office use.

"...or under, short of the recently announced Ryzen 3100 and 3300X. It's a great part, and pretty much a killer value esp if you factor in the included..." Read more

"The 1600 AF is ideal for home office use. Even at $115 I am totally happy...." Read more

"It does everything I need and has great temps. I'm not sure why the price is so high now?..." Read more

"its a great cpu for work or gaming. I am using it for both and its really powerful...." Read more

It's truly a 2nd gen Zen+ 12nm part. Code named "Pinnacle Ridge" under CPUz.
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It's truly a 2nd gen Zen+ 12nm part. Code named "Pinnacle Ridge" under CPUz.
July 2021 - At $150 they are far less valuable. I would just go for a sub $200 3600 if you can get one. This is a great chip (for $85 a piece what I paid in 2020) and I have four systems in the house paired with these but in 2021 for $150 I would shop at least Zen2 3000 series. If these drop down to $100 or less then yes I would recommend. Even on Intel they have a the 10400F which is a great buy.Update Feb 14th : I just bought two more of these and pairing them with Amazon Warehouse Tomahawk B450 boards($76 a piece). I decided to sell my old Sandybridge cpu/board/ram and would even upgrade my kids hand me down PC's to these as the price isn't that much considering I get about $80-100 for each of my old hardware setups. What those systems do overclocked with more watts and temps, this does effortlessly stock , cool and quiet. I am a bang for the buck shopper with 7 PC's around the house , so these 1600AF can someday replace my Intel Dual core setups.I recently upgraded my Sandybridge 8yr old 4.7ghz i7 with a 2700x for $136 after cash back from Amazon card(Thanks Tech Deals youtube channel). I liked the upgrade so much that I also wanted a similar feel for 1 of my MediaPC's that I run a GTX970 in. Figured this 1600AF would likely be a great value for a budget HD/4k TV gaming setup. I just finished installing it and I ran a benchmark on my 2700x and then dropped in the 1600AF all stock settings with 3200mhz C16. Without changing a thing except CPU, both runs showed my GTX1070 is 99% GPU bound under "The Shadow of the Tomb Raider" benchmark. I know lower detail would help show performance differences in the CPU but for my quick test I am very pleased with the performance at stock. No difference than my 2700x. Max temp is 34c with a Noctua 14 cooler. I will soon move this 1600AF CPU/MB/RAM over to the Media PC case with Prism RGB cooler from my 2700x purchase.(update it's running great as the MediaPC, cool,quiet and smooth) Loving this value. Check out my attached screenshots of afterburner CPU utilization and benchmark results. Hope this helps someone!
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5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute steal for a budget gamer.
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TLDR: This chip is the perfect upgrade for anyone who built a sub-$400 budget gaming PC with an AM4-based AMD Athlon processor - the performance difference is night-and-day.

This version of the R5 1600 offers performance similar to the 2600 for $40 less. If you followed one of those "$300-400 budget rig" build guides on Youtube from a couple years ago that used the AM4 Athlon chips, this is an absolute no-brainer. It works on 300-series boards without the need for a BIOS update, which is very handy given it's effectively a Zen+ architecture CPU in everything but name.

The included cooler, while not as beefy as the original AE variant chips, still does a great job keeping this chip cool under load at stock clock speeds. Paired with a GTX 1650 Super, this particular SKU of the 1600 outperformed the Athlon X4 950 by up to 3x the framerate in most games. The difference in synthetic benchmarks were also very impressive for a now sub-$100 chip. (See images)

I know I've already stated this multiple times, but it really does need to be said; If you're still using an Athlon X4 9xx or 200GE, now is the time to upgrade, and this is the chip you should be upgrading to.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bueno
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5.0 out of 5 stars Läuft super mit Mainboard MSI B450 A Pro
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