AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
About processor
The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X is a solid processor for desktop users looking for a balance of performance and affordability. With its Summit Ridge architecture and 14nm technology, it offers a total of 4 cores and 8 threads, making it capable of handling multitasking and demanding applications with ease. The 16MB L3 cache ensures quick access to frequently used data, further enhancing its performance.
One of the key highlights of the Ryzen 5 1500X is its low thermal design power (TDP) of 65W, which means it operates efficiently and is suitable for smaller form factor builds. In terms of real-world performance, the processor delivers impressive results, scoring 1105 in Geekbench 6 Single Core and 3658 in Geekbench 6 Multi Core tests.
Overall, the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X is a reliable and cost-effective option for users who require a capable processor for their day-to-day computing needs, from productivity tasks to light gaming. Its combination of cores, threads, cache size, and power efficiency make it a compelling choice for budget-conscious consumers looking for a well-rounded CPU.
Basic
Label Name
AMD
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
April 2017
Code Name
Summit Ridge
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
4
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
8
Basic Frequency
3.5GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
?
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
Up to 3.7GHz
L1 Cache
384KB
L2 Cache
2MB
L3 Cache
16MB
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
AM4
Technology
?
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
14nm
TDP
65W
Max. Operating Temperature
?
Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
95°C
PCI Express Version
?
PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR4
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Bus Speed
Up to 2667MT/s
GPU Specifications
Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
Discrete Graphics Card Required
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
1105
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
3658
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
860
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
2989
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
2110
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
9092
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core