CPU
GPU
Ryzen 5 1600
Ryzen 3 PRO 210
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Ryzen 5 1600 is positioned at rank #378 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 1600
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 1600 | Ryzen 3 PRO 210 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($144) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen 2 (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 1600 | Ryzen 3 PRO 210 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+376%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($144) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 1600 and Ryzen 3 PRO 210
Ryzen 5 1600
The Ryzen 5 1600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,261 points. Launch price was $219.
Ryzen 3 PRO 210
The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB + 8 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 12,155 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 1600 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 5 1600 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1600 versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 — a 26.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 5 1600 uses the Zen 2 (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 uses Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 1600 scores 12,261 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 210's 12,155 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 1600. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1600 vs 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 210.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1600 | Ryzen 3 PRO 210 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 4.7 GHz+31% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+7% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+100% | 8 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 4 MB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm-71% |
| Architecture | Zen 2 (2017−2020) | Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 12,261 | 12,155 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 1600 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 uses FP7/FP7r2 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1600 | Ryzen 3 PRO 210 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FP7/FP7r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 1600 launched at $219 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 debuted at $0. At current prices ($144 vs $30), the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 is $114 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 1600 delivers 85.1 pts/$ vs 405.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 the 130.5% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1600 | Ryzen 3 PRO 210 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $219 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $144 | $30-79% |
| Performance per Dollar | 85.1 | 405.2+376% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2025 |
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