Ryzen 5 1600X vs Ryzen 7 1700
The Ryzen 5 1600X is about 3% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Ryzen 5 1600X is 3% faster (31 vs 30).
- Cores: Ryzen 7 1700 has 8 vs 6.
- Power (TDP): Ryzen 5 1600X 95 W, Ryzen 7 1700 65 W; the Ryzen 7 1700 delivers 41% more performance per watt.
- Platform: both use socket AM4.
Specs
| Spec | Ryzen 5 1600X | Ryzen 7 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 31 | 30 |
| Brand / series | AMD Ryzen 1000 | AMD Ryzen 1000 |
| Released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Cores | 6 | 8 |
| Threads | 12 | 16 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 95 W | 65 W |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |