The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 delivers high performance. The processor offers top performance in gaming and multi-processing. It has six cores and can process up to 12 threads simultaneously thanks to multithreading. The standard clock rate is 3.2 GHz and with the Turbo-Core the CPU can even reach up to 3.6 GHz. The processor is based on AMD's Zen Core architecture and has an open multiplier for easy overclocking. It fits on the AM4 socket and supports DDR4 memory. AMD's multi-threading technology enables even better multitasking, because each processor core can handle two tasks simultaneously. So you can enjoy intelligent multitasking. Your PC reacts faster and the annoying waiting is a thing of the past. Thanks to AMD SenseMI Technology the processor shines with adaptable performance. AMD SenseMI automatically switches the processor to top speed when the PC needs more power for demanding tasks. This means that the power is available to you when you need it. At the same time, the power consumption is kept low during normal operation. With the AMD Ryzen Master Tool, which you can download for free from the AMD site, you can overclock the CPU without any problems thanks to its unlocked multiplier. In AMD Ryzen Master, you are also able to easily keep track of temperature and much more.