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AMD Ryzen 5 1600 vs Intel Core i5 6500

    AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Cpu
    AMD Ryzen 5 1600
      Intel Core i5 6500 Cpu
      Intel Core i5 6500
      Editiorial reviews
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      6 editorial reviews
      Ryzen 5 1600 brings six cores and twelve threads to the lowest price point in the desktop market, an example of the inherent value of its unlocked multipliers.Read more
      At just $219 with six cores and 12 threads, AMD's Ryzen 5 1600 could be a cash-strapped content creator's dream chip. Just don't expect to do serious overclocking without investing in a better cooler.Read more
      AMD's Ryzen 5 1600, a six-core processor with twelve logical cores, turns out to be a cost-effective alternative to the only marginally faster Ryzen 5 1600X. The Ryzen 5 1600 even offers good overclocking potential, going beyond the clock limits of AMD Precision Boost and XFR.Read more
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      3 editorial reviews
      When Intel first launched their Skylake processors, buyers’ choices were essentially limited to a pair of options: the i7 6700K and later the i5 6600K. Both boasted features enthusiasts looked for like unlocked multipliers and fast out-of-box performance but they were also priced accordingly...Read more
      Though limited to four cores/four threads, the Core i5-6600K is a strong pick for price-conscious performance hounds and future-looking gamers seeking a powerful CPU at a reasonable price.Read more
      This review was written before Intel made clear its intentions to lock down on unofficial overclocking on non-K series …Read more
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      User rating
      33
      4.2 out of 5
      33 user ratings
      5 stars
      		39 %
      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      4.3 out of 5
      44 user ratings
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      AMD Ryzen 5 1600AMD Ryzen 5 1600
      Intel Core i5 6500Intel Core i5 6500
      Processor socketAM4LGA 1151
      Component forPCPC
      Operating modes64-bit
      • 32-bit
      • 64-bit

      Processor

      AMD Ryzen 5 1600AMD Ryzen 5 1600
      Intel Core i5 6500Intel Core i5 6500
      Clock speed3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
      Max turbo speed3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
      Number of cores64
      Number of threads124
      Thermal Design Power (TDP)65.0 W35.0 W
      Processor lithography0.0 in0.0 in

      Integrated Graphics

      AMD Ryzen 5 1600AMD Ryzen 5 1600
      Intel Core i5 6500Intel Core i5 6500
      On-board graphics adapternoyes
      TypeNot availableIntel HD Graphics 530

      Memory

      AMD Ryzen 5 1600AMD Ryzen 5 1600
      Intel Core i5 6500Intel Core i5 6500
      Cache16 MB6 MB
      Cache typeL3Smart Cache
      Memory clock speeds supported by processor2667.0 MHz
      • 1333
      • 1600
      • 1866
      • 2133
      Memory types supported by processorDDR4 SDRAM
      • DDR3L SDRAM
      • DDR4 SDRAM
      Memory channelsDualDual

      Thermals

      AMD Ryzen 5 1600AMD Ryzen 5 1600
      Intel Core i5 6500Intel Core i5 6500
      Cooler includedyesyes

      Features

      AMD Ryzen 5 1600AMD Ryzen 5 1600
      Intel Core i5 6500Intel Core i5 6500
      Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0
      • AVX 2.0
      • SSE4.1
      • SSE4.2

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

              Often compared with AMD Ryzen 5 1600

              AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Cpu
              AMD FX 8350
              AMDRyzen 5 1600
              AMDFX 8350
              AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Cpu
              AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
              AMDRyzen 5 1600
              AMDRyzen 5 1600X
              AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Cpu
              AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
              AMDRyzen 5 1600
              AMDRyzen 3 3200G
              AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Cpu
              AMD Ryzen 5 2600
              AMDRyzen 5 1600
              AMDRyzen 5 2600
              AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Cpu
              AMD FX 6300
              AMDRyzen 5 1600
              AMDFX 6300
              AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Cpu
              AMD Ryzen 5 3600
              AMDRyzen 5 1600
              AMDRyzen 5 3600
              AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Cpu
              AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
              AMDRyzen 5 1600
              AMDRyzen 5 3400G
              AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Cpu
              AMD FX 9590
              AMDRyzen 5 1600
              AMDFX 9590

              Often compared with Intel Core i5 6500

              Intel Core i5 6500 Cpu
              Intel Core i3 6100T
              IntelCore i5 6500
              IntelCore i3 6100T
              Intel Core i5 6500 Cpu
              AMD Ryzen 5 3600
              IntelCore i5 6500
              AMDRyzen 5 3600
              Intel Core i5 6500 Cpu
              Intel Core i5 6400
              IntelCore i5 6500
              IntelCore i5 6400
              Intel Core i5 6500 Cpu
              Intel Core i5 7500
              IntelCore i5 6500
              IntelCore i5 7500
              Intel Core i5 6500 Cpu
              AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
              IntelCore i5 6500
              AMDRyzen 3 3200G
              Intel Core i5 6500 Cpu
              Intel Core i7 6700
              IntelCore i5 6500
              IntelCore i7 6700
              Intel Core i5 6500 Cpu
              AMD FX 8350
              IntelCore i5 6500
              AMDFX 8350
              Intel Core i5 6500 Cpu
              Intel Core i5-4590
              IntelCore i5 6500
              IntelCore i5-4590