Posted on Thursday, March 16 2017 @ 13:04 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck
Here we have the specifications:
| PRODUCT LINE | MODEL |
CORES |
THREADS |
BASE CLOCK (GHZ) | BOOST CLOCK (GHZ) | INCLUDED COOLER | TDP (WATTS) | SUGGESTED PRICE, SEP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD RYZEN 5 | 1600X | 6 | 12 | 3.6 | 4.0 | N/A | 95 | $249 |
| AMD RYZEN 5 | 1600 | 6 | 12 | 3.2 | 3.6 | Wraith Spire | 65 | $219 |
| AMD RYZEN 5 | 1500X | 4 | 8 | 3.5 | 3.7 | Wraith Spire | 65 | $189 |
| AMD RYZEN 5 | 1400 | 4 | 8 | 3.2 | 3.4 | Wraith Stealth | 65 | $169 |
The video below contains some extra details and shows AMD benching the Ryzen 5 1600X versus the Intel Core i5 7600K.
During an event today in Beijing, China for press, customers, and partners, AMD outlined the AMD Ryzen 5 desktop processor lineup. AMD specifically designed these processors for performance desktop users, AAA-title and streaming gamers, and the new AM4 desktop platform. Featuring AMD SenseMI technology and impressive multi-tasking capabilities, the groundbreaking AMD Ryzen 5 adapts to consumers' needs with incredible responsiveness and performance. Previously, AMD demonstrated the Ryzen 5 1600X beating the Intel Core i5 7600K by 69 percent2 in CPU performance testing using Cinebench R15 nT.
Ryzen 5 Processor and Platform Availability
Availability for all four Ryzen 5 models begins April 11 at etailers around the world. All Ryzen processors support the new AM4 infrastructure, with motherboard designs being produced from top ODMs. Announced at CES 2017, AMD and its motherboard partners already debuted a wide array of new motherboards from ASRock, Asus, Biostar, Gigabyte, and MSI, all built upon the following desktop chipsets for AMD Ryzen processors – the X370, B350 and the A320, the latter intended for mainstream PCs at new, consumer-friendly price points.
New Coolers
The AMD Ryzen 5 lineup also includes new Wraith coolers, including the Wraith Spire and the Wraith Stealth, available with select AMD Ryzen processors. These new AMD thermal solutions are designed to provide near-silent operation, with unique styling and superb cooling.
