Ryzen 5 1600 vs Ryzen 7 1700
These two are practically equal for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: practically equal (30 vs 30).
- Cores: Ryzen 7 1700 has 8 vs 6.
- Power (TDP): Ryzen 5 1600 65 W, Ryzen 7 1700 65 W.
- Platform: both use socket AM4.
Specs
| Spec | Ryzen 5 1600 | Ryzen 7 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 30 | 30 |
| Brand / series | AMD Ryzen 1000 | AMD Ryzen 1000 |
| Released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 65 W | 65 W |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |