FPSVersusRyzen 5 1600 vs Ryzen 5 2500X
Performance score
By our estimate, Ryzen 5 1600 beats Ryzen 5 2500X by 5%.
Both CPUs use the same socket (AM4), so you can swap one for the other on the same board (check BIOS support).
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Ryzen 5 1600 | Ryzen 5 2500X | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 18.81 | 17.97 |
| Ranking position | 439 | 447 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 15.12 | 14.45 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | Zen (Summit Ridge) | Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge) |
| Release date | 2017-04-11 | 2018-09-10 |
Specifications
| Ryzen 5 1600 | Ryzen 5 2500X | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHz | 4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 8 MB |
| Process node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Unlocked multiplier | yes | yes |
| Integrated graphics | no | no |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Ryzen 5 1600 | Ryzen 5 2500X | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
Memory and PCI Express
| Ryzen 5 1600 | Ryzen 5 2500X | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4-2667 | DDR4-2933 |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| PCI Express version | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Pros and cons
Ryzen 5 1600
- 5% higher overall score
- more cores: 6 vs 4
- more threads: 12 vs 8
- bigger L3 cache: 16 MB vs 8 MB
Ryzen 5 2500X
- 17% faster single core
- newer: released in 2018
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