AMD Ryzen 5 1500x vs 1600
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Isokolon
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Not really a good comparison for OP as the 1600x is clocked higher than the 1600
I reckon the 1500X will be faster in games that don't use the additional cores.
But in heavily multi-threaded games the extra cores of the 1600 will really be beneficial
I reckon the 1500X will be faster in games that don't use the additional cores.
But in heavily multi-threaded games the extra cores of the 1600 will really be beneficial
Seanie280672
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go for the 1600, reading that review which manigma posted, they are using the same silicon as the R7, so the 1600 R5 will be like the 1700 R7, it'll overclock easily to the 1600X speeds.
As for cores, make yourself future proof, games and apps arnt going to hang about on quad cores for much longer when theres so many multicore CPU's about now at reasonable prices, I recon by the end of the year we will see games taking advantage of more cores.
As for cores, make yourself future proof, games and apps arnt going to hang about on quad cores for much longer when theres so many multicore CPU's about now at reasonable prices, I recon by the end of the year we will see games taking advantage of more cores.
EasyListening
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1600X has a boost clock of 4GHz, so actually more like a 1800X with 2 cores disabled (though 1600X base clock is lower than 1800X, but one would probably OC either to at least 4GHz with decent cooling, imo)
http://www.amd.com/en-us/press-releases/Pages/amd-ryzen-5-cpus-2017mar15.aspx
https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-ryzen-7-1800x
For gaming only, I suggest getting a 1500X, it's cheaper than a i5-7500 and will work fine on a $100 B350 mobo. Spend the savings on faster RAM because Ryzen loves fast ram. And it comes with a cooler. I think it's a real bargain. Wait and see how the results turn out when people get them in hand because I don't really buy the argument that the R5 is exactly the same as an R7 with cores disabled. There's more that goes into tuning a CPU than just disabling or enabling cores.
For general computing, 1600 overclocked to 4GHz will be a budget build champ. I'd pair that with a AIO liquid cooling solution and you'll be cruising through games as well as other apps.
CountMike
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Good cooling along with good MB are main prerequisites for OC and also for normal use. I'll be using my CM Nepton 140XL, does admirable job with this FX 6350 at 4..8 GHz. R5 is a mid range AMD and if they keep same policy as with FX it pays to get a top processor in that range.
Fort instance. FX 6350 and FX 6300 are same processor and given same circumstances can OC to same value but 6350 is much easier and with less risk to OC.
Same thing may be with "X" Ryzen models, they must have already been binned higher and that may also mean slightly better OC possibility discounting "Silicone lottery" of course.
One thing I'm not sure of, FX processors were all made on same die with some cores turned off to make 8, 6 and 4 models but cores are still energized and take some power. Hope that Ryzen has "extra" cores completely disconnected.
Except for some Phenom II x2 models like 555 most disconnected cores were because they didn't meet standards for voltage at same frequency.
I know that Intel does same thing but they also limit overclocking and unlocking of parts that are not making the grade.
Fort instance. FX 6350 and FX 6300 are same processor and given same circumstances can OC to same value but 6350 is much easier and with less risk to OC.
Same thing may be with "X" Ryzen models, they must have already been binned higher and that may also mean slightly better OC possibility discounting "Silicone lottery" of course.
One thing I'm not sure of, FX processors were all made on same die with some cores turned off to make 8, 6 and 4 models but cores are still energized and take some power. Hope that Ryzen has "extra" cores completely disconnected.
Except for some Phenom II x2 models like 555 most disconnected cores were because they didn't meet standards for voltage at same frequency.
I know that Intel does same thing but they also limit overclocking and unlocking of parts that are not making the grade.
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