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Ryzen 5 1600X vs Ryzen 5 2600

Ryzen 5 1600X vs Ryzen 5 2600: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X CPU Used 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor 3.6 GHz 16M 95W Socket AM4

Buy for CA$141.17 on Amazon

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Updated 18463 minutes ago

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600

3.4 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX

Buy for CA$290 on Amazon

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Updated 18463 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

3.6 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X CPU Used 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor 3.6 GHz 16M 95W Socket AM4

Buy for CA$141.17 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18463 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 2600

3.4 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX

Buy for CA$290 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18463 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 5 2600 outperforms the cheaper Ryzen 5 1600X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Ryzen 5 1600X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 5 2600 is 373 days newer than the cheaper Ryzen 5 1600X.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

  • Up to 51% cheaper than Ryzen 5 2600 - CA$141.17 vs CA$290.0
  • Up to 51% better value when playing Far Cry 5 than Ryzen 5 2600 - CA$0.7 vs CA$1.44 per FPS

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 2600

  • Performs up to 0% better in Far Cry 5 than Ryzen 5 1600X - 202 vs 201 FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than AMD Ryzen 5 1600X - 65 vs 95 Watts
This is a free version of Far Cry 5.
Far Cry 5

Far Cry 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Logo
Ryzen 5 1600X

Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017


FPS

201

99%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.7/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$141.17

100%

Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X CPU Used 6-Core 12-Thread Desktop Processor 3.6 GHz 16M 95W Socket AM4

Buy for CA$141.17 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18463 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
Ryzen 5 2600

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


FPS

202

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.44/FPS

48%

Price, CA$

CA$290

48%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler - YD2600BBAFBOX

Buy for CA$290 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18463 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Logo
Ryzen 5 1600X

Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
Ryzen 5 2600

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Logo
Ryzen 5 1600X

Desktop • Apr 11th, 2017


Single-Core

1123

97%

Multi-Core

4766

98%

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo
Ryzen 5 2600

Desktop • Apr 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1152

100%

Multi-Core

4841

100%

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 1600X

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Logo

AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Apr 11th, 2017Release Date
Apr 19th, 2018
Ryzen 5CollectionRyzen 5
Summit RidgeCodenamePinnacle Ridge
AMD Socket AM4SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
4.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.9 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size
12 nm
36.0x
Multiplier34.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Ryzen 5 1600X or Ryzen 5 2600

Far Cry 5, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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