AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor for the AM4 socket, running at a 3.2 GHz base clock and boosting up to 3.6 GHz, with 16 MB of L3 cache and a 65 W TDP. It is unlocked for overclocking and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory.
It suits budget gaming PCs, home and office desktops, and AM4 upgrades where you want six real cores for gaming, streaming and multitasking. It has no integrated graphics, so plan for a graphics card. Browse more AMD Ryzen processors if you are comparing options.
Highlights
- 6 cores / 12 threads
- 3.2 GHz base clock, up to 3.6 GHz boost
- 16 MB L3 cache and 3 MB L2 cache
- AM4 socket, 65 W default TDP
- Unlocked for overclocking
- Dual-channel DDR4 memory, PCIe 3.0 x16; discrete graphics card required
Best for
- Budget gaming PCs paired with a dedicated graphics card
- Upgrading an existing AM4 system to six cores
- Home, office and study desktops that multitask
- First-time builders learning to overclock on an unlocked CPU
Specifications
| Name | AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600 |
|---|---|
| Family | Ryzen |
| Form Factor | Desktops, Boxed Processor |
| Former Codename | Pinnacle Ridge |
| # of CPU Cores | 6 |
| # of Threads | 12 |
| Max. Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Default TDP | 65 |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB |
| Processor Technology for CPU Cores | 14nm |
| Unlocked for Overclocking | Yes |
| CPU Socket | AM4 |
| Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax) | 95 |
| Launch Date | 4/11/2017 |
| PCI Express® Version | PCIe® 3.0 x16 |
| System Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| System Memory Specification | 2667 |
| Graphics Model | Discrete Graphics Card Required |
| Product ID Boxed | YD1600BBAEBOX |
| Product ID Tray | YD1600BBM6IAE |
| Product ID MPK | YD1600BBAEMPK |
Compatibility and related parts
The Ryzen 5 1600 AF needs an AM4 board, so pick from our motherboards and confirm the board's BIOS supports this chip. Pair it with dual-channel DDR4 from our memory (RAM) range, a suitable cooler from our CPU coolers, and a graphics card, since it has no integrated graphics. The PC builder checks compatibility for you, and parts bought as part of a PC build get free assembly and testing.
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