AMD Ryzen 5 1600 vs AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (AF): comparison
Comparison of AMD Ryzen 5 1600 and AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (AF): key differences and a full specification table.
Key differences
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (AF) has a finer process node (12 nm vs 14 nm).
Both processors match on: core count (6), thread count (12), base clock (3.2 GHz), maximum clock (3.6 GHz), L3 cache (16 MB), TDP (65 W), memory channels (2), PCIe version (3).
These are specification values: they show differences between the models but do not determine a performance winner. For a specific workload, rely on independent benchmarks.
Key specifications
| Parameter | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (AF) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 12 |
| Max boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Integrated graphics | Discrete Graphics Card Required | Discrete Graphics Card Required |
Full specification table
Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.
| Parameter | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (AF) |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Codename | Summit Ridge | Summit Ridge |
| Segment | Boxed Processor | Boxed Processor |
| Product line | AMD Ryzen 5 Desktop Processors | AMD Ryzen 5 Desktop Processors |
| Product family | AMD Ryzen Processors | AMD Ryzen Processors |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Launch date | 04/11/2017 | — |
| Unlocked for overclocking | Yes | Yes |
| Operating system support | Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit | Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit |
| Recommended cooling | Wraith Spire | — |
| CPU | ||
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| L1 cache | 576 KB | 576 KB |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Memory | ||
| Memory types | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max memory speed | 2.667 GHz | 2.667 GHz |
| Graphics | ||
| Integrated graphics | Discrete Graphics Card Required | Discrete Graphics Card Required |
| Has integrated graphics | No | No |
| I/O and interfaces | ||
| PCI Express revision | 3 | 3 |
| Package and thermal | ||
| Sockets supported | AM4 | AM4 |
| TJUNCTION | 95 °C | 95 °C |
| Security and virtualization | ||
| Supported technologies | AMD SenseMI Technology, AMD "Zen" Core Architecture, AMD Ryzen Master Utility, Virtualization, Enmotus FuzeDrive for AMD Ryzen, AES, AVX2, FMA3, XFR (Extended Frequency Range) | AMD SenseMI Technology, AMD "Zen" Core Architecture, AMD Ryzen Master Utility, Virtualization, Enmotus FuzeDrive for AMD Ryzen, AES, AVX2, FMA3, XFR (Extended Frequency Range) |
| Identifiers | ||
| Product ID (OEM) | YD1600BBM6IAE | — |
| Product ID (Box) | YD1600BBAEBOX | YD1600BBAFBOX |
| Product ID (MPK) | YD1600BBAEMPK | — |
| Bundled cooler | Wraith Spire (No LED) | Wraith Stealth |