1700X vs 1600x: AMD Ryzen 5 1600X vs 7 1700X

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X vs AMD Ryzen 7 1700x: What is the difference?

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AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

56points

AMD Ryzen 7 1700x

Comparison winner

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63 facts in comparison

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

AMD Ryzen 7 1700x

Why is AMD Ryzen 5 1600X better than AMD Ryzen 7 1700x?

• 0.2GHz higher turbo clock speed?
  4GHzvs3.8GHz
• 64GB larger maximum memory amount?
  128GBvs64GB
• 0.6MB/core more L3 cache per core?
  2.6MB/corevs2MB/core

Why is AMD Ryzen 7 1700x better than AMD Ryzen 5 1600X?

• 25.93% faster CPU speed?
  8 x 3.4GHzvs6 x 3.6GHz
• 267MHz higher ram speed?
  2667MHzvs2400MHz
• 4 more CPU threads?
  16vs12
• 1MB bigger L2 cache?
  4MBvs3MB
• 640KB bigger L1 cache?
  768KBvs128KB

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Price comparison

User reviews

Overall Rating

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

0 User reviews

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

0. 0/10

0 User reviews

AMD Ryzen 7 1700x

1 User reviews

AMD Ryzen 7 1700x

8.0/10

1 User reviews

Features

Value for money

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9.0/10

1 votes

Gaming

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7.0/10

1 votes

Performance

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10.0/10

1 votes

Reliability

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10.0/10

1 votes

Energy efficiency

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8.0/10

1 votes

Performance

CPU speed

6 x 3.6GHz

8 x 3.4GHz

The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.

CPU threads

More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.

turbo clock speed

3.8GHz

When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.

Has an unlocked multiplier

✔AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

✔AMD Ryzen 7 1700x

Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier which makes them easy to overclock, allowing you to gain increased performance in games and other apps.

L2 cache

A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.

L3 cache

A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.

L1 cache

A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.

L2 core

0.5MB/core

0.5MB/core

More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU.

L3 core

2. 6MB/core

2MB/core

More data can be stored in the L3 cache for access by each core of the CPU.

Benchmarks

PassMark result

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This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.

PassMark result (single)

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This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.

Geekbench 5 result (multi)

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Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2022)

Cinebench R20 (multi) result

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Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.

Cinebench R20 (single) result

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Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.

Geekbench 5 result (single)

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Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2022)

Blender (bmw27) result

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD Ryzen 5 1600X)

246.7seconds

The Blender (bmw27) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.

Blender (classroom) result

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743.5seconds

The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.

performance per watt

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This means the CPU is more efficient, giving a greater amount of performance for each watt of power used.

Integrated graphics

GPU clock speed

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Not applicable

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The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.

GPU turbo

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Not applicable

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When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.

GPU execution units

∅

Not applicable

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A graphics processing unit (GPU) with a greater number of execution units can deliver better graphics.

supported displays

∅

Not applicable

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Using multiple displays you can create a larger workspace, making it easier to work across multiple apps.

DirectX version

∅

Not applicable

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DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.

OpenGL version

∅

Not applicable

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OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.

OpenCL version

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Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.

texture mapping units (TMUs)

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Not applicable

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TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.

render output units (ROPs)

∅

Not applicable

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The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.

Memory

RAM speed

2400MHz

2667MHz

It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.

maximum memory bandwidth

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This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.

DDR memory version

DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.

memory channels

More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.

maximum memory amount

The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.

bus transfer rate

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The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.

Supports ECC memory

✖AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

✖AMD Ryzen 7 1700x

Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.

eMMC version

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A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device. For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.

bus speed

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The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.

Features

uses multithreading

✔AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

✔AMD Ryzen 7 1700x

Multithreading technology (such as Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor’s physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads. This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.

Has AES

✔AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

✔AMD Ryzen 7 1700x

AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.

Has AVX

✔AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

✔AMD Ryzen 7 1700x

AVX is used to help speed up calculations in multimedia, scientific and financial apps, as well as improving Linux RAID software performance.

SSE version

SSE is used to speed up multimedia tasks such as editing an image or adjusting audio volume. Each new version contains new instructions and improvements.

Has F16C

✔AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

✔AMD Ryzen 7 1700x

F16C is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting the contrast of an image or adjusting volume.

bits executed at a time

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NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.

Has MMX

✔AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

✔AMD Ryzen 7 1700x

MMX is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting the contrast of an image or adjusting volume.

Has TrustZone

✖AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

✖AMD Ryzen 7 1700x

A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).

front-end width

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The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better

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Which are the best CPUs?

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X vs Ryzen 5 1600X: performance comparison

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AMD Ryzen 7 1700X

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

We compared two desktop CPUs: the 3.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 1700X with 8-cores against the 3.6 GHz Ryzen 5 1600X with 6-cores. On this page, you’ll find out which processor has better performance in benchmarks, games and other useful information.

1. Review
2. Differences
3. Performance
4. Specs
5. Comments

Review

General overview and comparison of the processors

Single-Core Performance

Performance in single-threaded apps and benchmarks

Ryzen 7 1700X

44

Ryzen 5 1600X

44

Performance

Measure performance when all cores are involved

Ryzen 7 1700X

34

Ryzen 5 1600X

28

Power Efficiency

The efficiency score of electricity consumption

Ryzen 7 1700X

41

Ryzen 5 1600X

41

NanoReview Final Score

Generic CPU rating

Ryzen 7 1700X

41

Ryzen 5 1600X

38

Key Differences

What are the key differences between 1600X and 1700X

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 7 1700X

• Has 2 more physical cores

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

• 5% higher Turbo Boost frequency (4 GHz vs 3. 8 GHz)

Benchmarks

Comparing the performance of CPUs in benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Ryzen 7 1700X
+5%

980

Ryzen 5 1600X

934

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Ryzen 7 1700X
+36%

8742

Ryzen 5 1600X

6413

Passmark CPU (Single-Core)

Ryzen 7 1700X

2087

Ryzen 5 1600X
+4%

2178

Passmark CPU (Multi-Core)

Ryzen 7 1700X
+21%

15636

Ryzen 5 1600X

12944

Geekbench 5 (Single-Core)

Ryzen 7 1700X

937

Ryzen 5 1600X
+6%

990

Geekbench 5 (Multi-Core)

Ryzen 7 1700X
+8%

6332

Ryzen 5 1600X

5874

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Specifications

Full technical specification of AMD Ryzen 7 1700X and Ryzen 5 1600X

General

Vendor	AMD	AMD
Released	March 2, 2017	April 11, 2017
Type	Desktop	Desktop
instruction set	x86-64	x86-64
Codename	Zen	Zen
Socket	AM4	AM4
Integrated GPU	No	No

Performance

Cores	8	6
Threads	16	12
Base Frequency	3. 4 GHz	3.6 GHz
Turbo Boost Frequency	3.8 GHz	4 GHz
Bus frequency	100 MHz	100 MHz
Multiplier	34x	36x
L1 Cache	96K (per core)	96K (per core)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512K (per core)
L3 Cache	16MB (shared)	16MB (shared)
Unlocked Multiplier	Yes	Yes

Transistors	4.8 billions	4.8 billions
Fabrication process	14 nm	14 nm
TDP	95 W	95 W
Max. temperature	95°C	95°C

Memory support

Memory types	DDR4-2666	DDR4-2666
Memory Size	64 GB	64 GB
Max.