AMD Ryzen 5 2600X vs AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X – 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 2600X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 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 2600X, 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 2000 Group AMD Ryzen 2000
2 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Name AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
AMD Ryzen 5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
12 Threads 12
6x Cores 6x
6 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

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.
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
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-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

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 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 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.
Q2/2018 Release date Q4/2019
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
12 nm Technology 12 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
220 $ Release price 210 $
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) Architecture Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
13982
13982
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
12524
12524

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
7514
7514
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
6822
6822

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
6020
6020
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
5768
5768

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
5782
5782
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
5241
5241

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
3048
3048
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
2684
2684

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1380
1380
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1221
1221

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1074
1074
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
931
931

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1052
1052
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
941
941

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
372.4
372.4
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
278.4
278.4

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
176
176
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
148
148