AMD has confirmed the launch date and specifications of their new Ryzen 5 series processors. Targeting the mainstream market, these processors will be available on 11th April and will be available in various SKUs.
The AMD Ryzen 5 processors will consist of several 6 and 4 core options with SMT enabled. These chips will range from $169 US based models up to $249 US top 6 core model. The launch of Ryzen 5 CPUs will come a month after AMD unleashed Ryzen 7 enthusiast chips to enthusiasts and high-performance users around the globe.
Ryzen 5 series processors will be aimed at mainstream users and gamers who are building a PC without spending so much on the components. The CPUs will cost less than the Ryzen 7 series but will still deliver good performance at increased efficiency.
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X is the fastest 6 core model. This model will have clocks of 3.6 GHz base and 4.0 GHz boost. The 1600X processor will feature a TDP of 95W. This chip is going to be priced at $249 US which is just under $10 higher than the Core i5 7600K which AMD wants it to compete with.
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
The Ryzen 5 1500X will be the fastest 4 core, 8 thread chip. The clock speeds for the chip will be rated at 3.5 GHz base and 3.7 GHz boost. The Ryzen 5 1600X processor will tackle the Core i5 7600K, the Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 will tackle the Core i5 7600 (non-K) and the Ryzen 5 1500 will tackle the Core i5 7500 (non-K). The AMD Ryzen 5 1400X will compete against the Core i5 7400 (non-K) chip.
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X vs Core i5 7600K AMD’s Official Benchmarks – 69% Better Multi-Thread
Performance numbers for the flagship 6 core are just amazing in the sense that they beat out the similar priced Core i5 7600K from Intel by 69% in multithreaded tests. Kaby Lake foes have an advantage in single-threaded performance thanks to higher clock speeds. But even gaming is now moving on to multithreaded programming tactics. As a long term buy AMD’s future may be brighter. Then there is the price. Intel is asking $242 US for a quad core, non-hyperthreaded chip while AMD is asking $249 US for a hexa core, hyperthreaded chip.
AMD Ryzen 5 Series Processor Lineup
| AMD Ryzen CPU Model | Cores/Threads | Base Clock | Boost Clock | L3 Cache | TDP | Socket | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 5 1600X | 6/12 | 3.6 GHz | 4.0 GHz | 16 MB | 95W | AM4 | $249 US |
| Ryzen 5 1500 | 6/12 | 3.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz | 16 MB | 95W | AM4 | $219 US |
| Ryzen 5 1500X | 4/8 | 3.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz | 16 MB | 65W | AM4 | $189 US |
| Ryzen 5 1400X | 4/8 | 3.5 GHz | 3.9 GHz | 8 MB | 65W | AM4 | $169 US |
| Ryzen 5 1300 | 4/8 | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz | 8 MB | 65W | AM4 | $149 US |
The Ryzen 5 CPU will ship on 11th April. The new processors will be fully geared at the AM4 platforms based on X370, B350 and A320 chipsets.
