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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 5 3600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 was released in Q3/2019. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.60 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF was released in Q4/2019. |
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AMD Ryzen 5 | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 |
AMD Ryzen 3000 | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 2000 |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Matisse (Zen 2) | Architecture | Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 5 3600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is 3.60 GHz (4.20 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF is at --. |
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6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.60 GHz | Frequency | 3.20 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.60 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.40 GHz |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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-- | AI hardware | -- |
-- | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | no iGPU |
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GPU (Turbo) | ||
GPU Generation | ||
Technology | ||
Max. displays | ||
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DirectX Version | ||
Hardware codec supportA 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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No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 5 3600 can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 42.7 GB/s. |
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DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
L2 Cache | ||
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is manufactured in 7 nm and has 32.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF is manufactured in 12 nm and has a 32.00 MB cache. |
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7 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2019 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
185 $ | Release price | 210 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF |
One Gaming PC Ryzen 5 3600 Lenono IdeaCentre T540-15AMA G HP Pavilion Gaming TG01-0201ng schwarz (9HP03EA#ABD) |
Asus ROG GL702ZC-GC174T |