AMD Ryzen 5 1600X + ASRock X370 Killer SLI
April 2017Type
Processor + MotherboardPrice
$249.99 US + $144.99 USASRock X370 Killer SLI AC Board- Power Consumption / Thermal Temperature Tests
Based on the latest 14nm process and using a brand new architecture design, AMD Ryzen processors offer a big leap in efficiency over Bulldozer. In both power consumption and temperature tests, we see the Ryzen chip putting Intel's 14nm processors to shame. This is seen against both mainstream and HEDT lineups from Intel.
As for temperatures, we used our Cryorig R1 Ultimate with the AM4 retention kit during the overall tests. The results gathered during full load and under idle cases was pretty good. The chip remains cooler than Intel's HEDT parts and even the new Kaby Lake mainstream CPUs which is impressive since they are using a 14nm process.
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AMD has built a disruptive platform with Ryzen and AM4 with the new Ryzen 5 1600X plus ASRock X370 Killer SLI AC showcasing a powerful bond in multi-tasking applications and competitive gaming potential.
- Very Competitive Pricing (Both CPU and Board)
- Very Good Multi-tasking Performance (CPU)
- 14nm Process Allows For Cool and Efficient Operation (CPU)
- Platform Cost Low Compared To Intel's Offerings
- 6 Core, 12 Threads In The Price Bracket of Non-Threaded Intel Quad Cores (CPU)
- ASRock Packs Lots of great features on the board
- Wireless (AC) connectivity under $150 US
- X370 Chipset With Nice VRM Design For Overclocking Ryzen CPUs
- Dual M.2 Slots For Multiple NVMe SSD Support
- Up To 64 GB DDR4 Memory Support
- CrossFire and SLI Capable Motherboard
Pros
- Gaming Performance Not On Par With Competition
- Limited Overclocking Potential on Ryzen Processors
- AM4 Motherboards Not Compatible With High Speed DDR4 DIMMs (yet)
- Not many applications optimized for Ryzen Processors
- No integrated graphics across all Ryzen Processors
Cons
About the author: A Software Engineer by training and a PC enthusiast by passion, Hassan Mujtaba serves as Wccftech's Senior Editor for hardware section. With years of experience in the industry, he specializes in deep-dive technical analysis of next-generation CPU and GPU architectures, motherboards, and cooling solutions. His work involves not only breaking news on upcoming technologies but also extensive hands-on reviews and benchmarking.
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