--- product_id: 41204131 title: "AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Processor (YD160XBCAEWOF)" brand: "amd" price: "FREE" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/41204131-amd-ryzen-5-1600x-processor-yd160xbcaewof store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 4.0 GHz Precision Boost 95°C max thermal ceiling 6 cores / 12 threads unlocked AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Processor (YD160XBCAEWOF) **Brand:** amd **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Unlock the power of precision and speed — Ryzen 5 1600X means business. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Processor (YD160XBCAEWOF) by amd - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/41204131-amd-ryzen-5-1600x-processor-yd160xbcaewof) ## Best For - amd enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted amd brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **AM4 Socket Flexibility:** Future-proof your build with broad motherboard compatibility and easy upgrades. - • **DDR4 Memory Compatibility:** Pair with high-speed DDR4 RAM to unlock the processor’s full potential and dominate benchmarks. - • **Thermal Headroom Up to 95°C:** Push your overclocking limits without breaking a sweat—thermal resilience built-in. - • **Blazing 4.0 GHz Precision Boost:** Experience lightning-fast speeds that keep your multitasking and gaming buttery smooth. - • **Unlocked 6-Core / 12-Thread Powerhouse:** Maximize productivity and parallel processing with true multi-threaded performance. ## Overview The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X is a 6-core, 12-thread unlocked desktop processor featuring a 4.0 GHz Precision Boost clock speed and a robust 95°C thermal ceiling. Designed for high-performance multitasking and gaming, it supports DDR4 memory up to 2667 MHz and fits the versatile AM4 socket. Ideal for professionals and gamers seeking a powerful, future-ready CPU that delivers exceptional value and overclocking headroom. ## Description 3 mb - 16 mb cache - 64-bit processing - 4 ghz overclocking speed - 14 nm - 95 w. Frequency: 4.0 ghz precision boost. 6 cores/12 threads unlocked. Review: Pair it with the right ram to unlock it's true potential - Pros: Powerful enough to blow the socks off of my old FX-8350, both in single core and in multitasking. It draws less power, produces less heat, and has a much higher thermal ceiling (95 degrees Celsius) than the old Bulldozer core did. This was not a small incremental upgrade. This was a HUGE upgrade and for the price I can't say enough good things about this processor line. And to think...this is just the first iteration of Zen processors! I wonder what Zen+ / Ryzen 2 is going to be like. My Motherboard automatically overclocked the processor to 3.9 GHz without me having to make any modifications whatsoever. Under heavy loads this processor never goes above 48c. I'll be trying for 4.0 GHz later and believe I will be able to easily achieve it. Cons: Didn't come with a stock cooler. Had to get a new backplate for my old AM3+ AIO Water Cooler. Other notes: If you are making the transition from any other architecture then PLEASE READ this information about RAM compatibility. It will save you a ton of headache and trouble down the road. Ryzen Processors scale very well with RAM speeds, both MHz and timings. However, getting anything to run stable above 2666 MHz has been tricky and near impossible for some people. One type of RAM that works pretty well all the way up to DDR4-3466 speeds and at their rated timings, far more reliably than any other, are RAM chips that have single rank & single-sided Samsung B-die memory chip configurations. There are 31 kits that have this configuration that I know of. Yes, those memory kits generally cost more than those that have other Samsung die or SK Hynix but right now the Hynix memory chips are causing all sorts of compatibility problems once you get into overclocking territory (anything above 2400 MHz). I had a "cheapo" kit of 16 GB Corsair LPX DDR4-3000 that after 3 weeks of tireless testing simply wouldn't go past 2666 MHz and would only go that speed at CAS 16. (We're not talking about an old, outdated BIOS here. We're talking about a June BETA BIOS that contains AGESA 1.0.0.6) However, the G.Skill TridentZ Series 16 GB kit works flawlessly and at rated speeds of 3200 MHz at 14-14-14-34 timings. Both kits were on my MBs QVL. The difference? The G.Skill TridentZ uses single rank, single sided Samsung B-die. The model number is F4-3200C14D-16GTZ. The price is high and it goes out of stock regularly now because Ryzen users are aware of it's superior stability when compared to other ram types. Don't have the money to spend on your ram? I get it. Then my recommendation would be to get a solid 2400 or 2666 kit and stay away from 3000 - 3200 kits for a while until the majority of Motherboards have their Hynix compatibility problems sorted out. I believe the Hynix problems will be sorted eventually and if you can settle for running at lower-than-rated speeds for a while and hope / pray for a fix down the road then have at it. But make no mistake, the benchmark tests are very conclusive that the differences between 2666 @ 16-18-18-38 and 3200 @ 14-14-14-34 are HUGE. Do some google searching on this subject before you buy if you need further convincing. If you go the cheap route on memory you are limiting your processor's ability to amaze you. Review: It works extremely well and handles VR beautifully. I haven't met a game it can't handle. - I've had this 1600X since June 1st, 2017, and it's constantly in use. It works extremely well and handles VR beautifully in combination with my ROG Strix 6GB GTX 1060 graphics card, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and an SSD. I don't suspect I'll have to upgrade my rig again for at least 2-3 years, and the next upgrade will probably be a simple graphics card swap. The cost of getting a Ryzen CPU for the first time is the cost of getting the CPU itself along with an AM4 motherboard and most likely new DDR4 RAM sticks as well. This is not as simple of an upgrade as a GPU card swap or even switching from Phenom II to FX. This Ryzen CPU requires DDR4 RAM to function correctly. It is a massively expensive upgrade that should not be taken lightly. Consider all your options and learn what you need before you start purchasing anything. Ryzen CPUs are awesome! If, like me, you were gaming on some kind of AMD rig from before the FX series, you may have considered switching to Intel because the FX series CPUs overheated like crazy and didn't have much greater of performance than Phenom II CPUs. Ryzen CPUs are a different story. Ryzen CPUs compete with Intel's best consumer level CPUs. After many months of testing this CPU's limits, I'm very happy with my upgrade. This 1600X CPU is also identical to the 1600 model, especially if you plan to manually overclock it, so you could save some money that way. Not only is the 1600 model cheaper but it comes with a decent-looking CPU cooler you can use until you get something more capable of getting temperatures stable for overclocking. Other than that, I like the 1600X very much and find it incredibly productive. ## Features - Frequency: 4.0 ghz precision boost - 6 cores/12 threads unlocked - Cache: 3 mb/16 mb (l2/l3); Maximum system memory speed: 2667mhz - Socket type: am4; System memory type: DDR4 - Extended frequency range (xfr); Max temperature: 95°c - Requires a thermal solution sold separately ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B06XKWT7GD | | Best Sellers Rank | #883 in Computer CPU Processors | | Brand | AMD | | Built-In Media | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X processor, installation instructions and three-year processor limited warranty information | | CPU Manufacturer | AMD | | CPU Model | Ryzen 5 1600X | | CPU Socket | Socket AM4 | | CPU Speed | 4 GHz | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 16 MB | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,558 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00730143308441, 07301433084418 | | Item Type Name | AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600X Processor | | Item Weight | 1.6 pounds | | Manufacturer | AMD | | Mfr Part Number | YD160XBCAEWOF | | Model Number | YD160XBCAEWOF | | Number of Items | 1 | | Platform | No Operating System | | Processor Brand | AMD | | Processor Core Count | 6 | | Processor Count | 8 | | Processor Number of Concurrent Threads | 12 | | Processor Series | Ryzen 5 1600X | | Processor Socket | Socket AM4 | | Processor Speed | 4 GHz | | Secondary Cache | 3 MB | | Software Update Supported to Date | unknown | | UPC | 730143308441 | | Warranty Description | three-year processor limited warranty | | Wattage | 95 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** AMD - **CPU Manufacturer:** AMD - **CPU Model:** Ryzen 5 1600X - **CPU Socket:** Socket AM4 - **CPU Speed:** 4 GHz ## Images ![AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Processor (YD160XBCAEWOF) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51aCN2BHxjL.jpg) ![AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Processor (YD160XBCAEWOF) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RYaFkk89L.jpg) ![AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Processor (YD160XBCAEWOF) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ctlFMR9GL.jpg) ![AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Processor (YD160XBCAEWOF) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/715VAemlXHL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: I can used my evo212 cpu fan or i need other?** A: In order to use the evo212 CPU fan with ryzen 5 you need to buy an adapter from cooler master **Q: Does the 1600x comes with a wraith spire cooler?** A: I would advise at least an AIO cooler, even the regular R5 1600 can get warm on air cool. **Q: How many pice lanes does this chip have** A: 24 (PCIe 3.0) lanes on the CPU and 8 on the chipset. **Q: Is this compatible with the prime x370 pro motherboard?** A: yes ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pair it with the right ram to unlock it's true potential *by W***N on June 20, 2017* Pros: Powerful enough to blow the socks off of my old FX-8350, both in single core and in multitasking. It draws less power, produces less heat, and has a much higher thermal ceiling (95 degrees Celsius) than the old Bulldozer core did. This was not a small incremental upgrade. This was a HUGE upgrade and for the price I can't say enough good things about this processor line. And to think...this is just the first iteration of Zen processors! I wonder what Zen+ / Ryzen 2 is going to be like. My Motherboard automatically overclocked the processor to 3.9 GHz without me having to make any modifications whatsoever. Under heavy loads this processor never goes above 48c. I'll be trying for 4.0 GHz later and believe I will be able to easily achieve it. Cons: Didn't come with a stock cooler. Had to get a new backplate for my old AM3+ AIO Water Cooler. Other notes: If you are making the transition from any other architecture then PLEASE READ this information about RAM compatibility. It will save you a ton of headache and trouble down the road. Ryzen Processors scale very well with RAM speeds, both MHz and timings. However, getting anything to run stable above 2666 MHz has been tricky and near impossible for some people. One type of RAM that works pretty well all the way up to DDR4-3466 speeds and at their rated timings, far more reliably than any other, are RAM chips that have single rank & single-sided Samsung B-die memory chip configurations. There are 31 kits that have this configuration that I know of. Yes, those memory kits generally cost more than those that have other Samsung die or SK Hynix but right now the Hynix memory chips are causing all sorts of compatibility problems once you get into overclocking territory (anything above 2400 MHz). I had a "cheapo" kit of 16 GB Corsair LPX DDR4-3000 that after 3 weeks of tireless testing simply wouldn't go past 2666 MHz and would only go that speed at CAS 16. (We're not talking about an old, outdated BIOS here. We're talking about a June BETA BIOS that contains AGESA 1.0.0.6) However, the G.Skill TridentZ Series 16 GB kit works flawlessly and at rated speeds of 3200 MHz at 14-14-14-34 timings. Both kits were on my MBs QVL. The difference? The G.Skill TridentZ uses single rank, single sided Samsung B-die. The model number is F4-3200C14D-16GTZ. The price is high and it goes out of stock regularly now because Ryzen users are aware of it's superior stability when compared to other ram types. Don't have the money to spend on your ram? I get it. Then my recommendation would be to get a solid 2400 or 2666 kit and stay away from 3000 - 3200 kits for a while until the majority of Motherboards have their Hynix compatibility problems sorted out. I believe the Hynix problems will be sorted eventually and if you can settle for running at lower-than-rated speeds for a while and hope / pray for a fix down the road then have at it. But make no mistake, the benchmark tests are very conclusive that the differences between 2666 @ 16-18-18-38 and 3200 @ 14-14-14-34 are HUGE. Do some google searching on this subject before you buy if you need further convincing. If you go the cheap route on memory you are limiting your processor's ability to amaze you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It works extremely well and handles VR beautifully. I haven't met a game it can't handle. *by S***H on October 7, 2017* I've had this 1600X since June 1st, 2017, and it's constantly in use. It works extremely well and handles VR beautifully in combination with my ROG Strix 6GB GTX 1060 graphics card, 16GB DDR4 RAM, and an SSD. I don't suspect I'll have to upgrade my rig again for at least 2-3 years, and the next upgrade will probably be a simple graphics card swap. The cost of getting a Ryzen CPU for the first time is the cost of getting the CPU itself along with an AM4 motherboard and most likely new DDR4 RAM sticks as well. This is not as simple of an upgrade as a GPU card swap or even switching from Phenom II to FX. This Ryzen CPU requires DDR4 RAM to function correctly. It is a massively expensive upgrade that should not be taken lightly. Consider all your options and learn what you need before you start purchasing anything. Ryzen CPUs are awesome! If, like me, you were gaming on some kind of AMD rig from before the FX series, you may have considered switching to Intel because the FX series CPUs overheated like crazy and didn't have much greater of performance than Phenom II CPUs. Ryzen CPUs are a different story. Ryzen CPUs compete with Intel's best consumer level CPUs. After many months of testing this CPU's limits, I'm very happy with my upgrade. This 1600X CPU is also identical to the 1600 model, especially if you plan to manually overclock it, so you could save some money that way. Not only is the 1600 model cheaper but it comes with a decent-looking CPU cooler you can use until you get something more capable of getting temperatures stable for overclocking. Other than that, I like the 1600X very much and find it incredibly productive. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for gaming, editing, school, server hosting while staying in budget. *by M***W on June 20, 2019* This was a replacement for a Ryzen 5 1500X that took a dump, it is paired with a Asrock B450M Pro4, 32GB of G.Skill FalreX DDR4 RAM, NVIDIA 1060 6GB and Intel M.2 drive and a 2GB HDD. Nothing is overclocked except for the graphics card. Can't sweat it, even with running three full games such as Rust, Fortnite and Ark at the same time while running two different Minecraft servers, Twitch, youtube and ten million other open tabs all at stock speeds. Great value, worked out of the box, really fast, max FPS on a G-Sync monitor on all games. I also have rigs with Ryzen 7 1700 and a 1700X; there is a considerable difference in speed and stability between the 1500X and 1600X, but no discernible difference between the 1600X and 1700 or 1700X. I think I'll get another one for a micro-ATX mini-gaming build as the price is considerably less than a 1700 in price and better performance than the 1500X. It's the perfect "just right" processor right now. ## Frequently Bought Together - AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Processor (YD160XBCAEWOF) - CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 RAM 16GB (2x8GB) 3200MHz CL16-18-18-36 1.35V Intel AMD Desktop Computer Memory - Black (CMW16GX4M2C3200C16) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/41204131-amd-ryzen-5-1600x-processor-yd160xbcaewof](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/41204131-amd-ryzen-5-1600x-processor-yd160xbcaewof) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-10-23*