AMD Ryzen 5 2500X vs AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF

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AMD Ryzen 5 2500X or AMD Ryzen 5 2500X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2500X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 2500X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
AMD Ryzen 5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 2000 Group AMD Ryzen 2000
2 Generation 2
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X Name AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 2500X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 2500X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
8 Threads 12
4 CPU Cores 6
4x Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 2500X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Direct X --
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GPU name
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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-- JPEG --
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 2500X is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
-- Release price 210 $
12 nm Technology 12 nm
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
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16.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) Architecture Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Q2/2018 Release date Q4/2019