AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Review

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The processor, also known as the CPU, is the most important component on any gaming PC motherboard. It works alongside the graphics card to power your PC games. This AMD CPU has 4 cores, 8 threads and runs at a clock speed of 3.5 GHz.

PCGameBenchmark rates processors by how many of the top 1,000 PC games the chip can run.This AMD CPU can run 919 of the top 1000 games - so we give it a 91% rating.

Games that this CPU can run include Fortnite, Apex Legends, Minecraft, PUBG, GTA V, League of Legends, Overwatch and Rainbow Six Siege.

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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
PCGameBenchmark Rating: 78%


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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Specs

CPU

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X

Weight

0.1 lb (45.36 g)

Dimensions (L x W x H)

4.06 cm x 4.06 cm x 0.76 cm
1.6 in x 1.6 in x 0.3 in

Brand

AMD

Model Number

YD150XBBAEBOX

Cores

4 Cores

Threads

8 Threads

Clock Speed (Frequency)

3.5 GHz

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AMD Ryzen 5 1500X PC Gaming Performance

This processor will run 786 of the top PC games. Use PCGameBenchmark's Rate My PC service to test your current set up and set how it compares.

Can It Run GTA 5?

This AMD processor doesn't meet the recommended system requirements for GTA 5 but it can play the game with lowered settings.

Can It Run Fortnite?

This AMD processor doesn't meet the recommended system requirements for Fortnite but it can play the game with lowered settings.

Can It Run Apex Legends?

This AMD processor doesn't meet the recommended system requirements for Apex Legends but it can play the game with lowered settings.

AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Features

  • Frequency: 3.7 GHz precision boost
  • 4 Cores/8 threads Unlocked. Thermal solution: Wraith spire cooler
  • Cache: 2 MB / 16 MB (L2/L3). Maximum temperature: 95°C
  • Socket Type: AM4,PCI Express Version : PCIe 3.0, Default TDP / TDP - 65W
  • Operating system supported operating system is windows 10 64 bit edition, rhel x86 64 bit and ubuntu x86 64 bit. Operating system support will vary by manufacturer

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