Weekly CPU #1
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
Here are some things about it:
- Cores/Threads: 6/12
- Base/Boost clock: 3.20GHz/3.60GHz
- Cache: 16MB
- TDP: 65W
- Manufacturing process: 12nm
- Year: 2019
- MSRP: $85
- Socket: AM4
- Targeted market: Desktop
- PassMark score: 12256
My rating of it: 8/10
Andres rating: 8.493/10
Actually the Ryzen 2600, but with lower clock-speeds. A good CPU for budget builds.
Some more info: You can tell this CPU and the 1600 apart by the end of the part number. The original one ends in ..AE and this one ends in ..AF.
Date posted: May 1, 2026
Comment: First CPU after ending Daily CPU. Back at it after 4 months!