AMD Ryzen 5 3500X vs AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X or AMD Ryzen 5 3500X – 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 3500X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X, 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.
3 Generation 2
AMD Ryzen 5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group AMD Ryzen 2000
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X Name AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 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.
6 CPU Cores 6
6 Threads 12
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
6x Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading Yes
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF does not have integrated graphics.
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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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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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes AES-NI Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
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Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 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.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q4/2019 Release date Q4/2019
Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
32.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
7 nm Technology 12 nm
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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130 $ Release price 210 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
13245
13245
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
12524
12524

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
5311
5311
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
5241
5241

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
2684
2684
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
2652
2652

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1221
1221
AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
1129
1129

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500X
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
1169
1169
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
941
941