The AMD Ryzen is, no doubt, the most anticipated CPU to be introduced in 2017. It is the processor that AMD fans have always wanted, but AMD did not quite deliver… until now. The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X literally blew away the competition, with its 8 cores, large 16 MB cache and highly competitive price.
Even so, not everyone can afford it. That’s where the AMD Ryzen 5 family comes in. It offers a more affordable selection of AMD Ryzen processors with 4 to 6 cores. In this article, we will share with you our first look at the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X – the top-of-the-line 6-core processor in the AMD Ryzen 5 family.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
The AMD Ryzen 5 family is divided into two main lines – the lower-end quad-core processors and the higher-end hexa-core processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X is the top-of-the-line quad-core Ryzen 5 model. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a 3.6 GHz base clock and a 4.0 GHz boost clock.
How does it compare against the other Ryzen 5 processors? Find out in this specification comparison of the current AMD Ryzen 5 processors.
Specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
AMD Ryzen 5 1600
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
AMD Ryzen 5 1400
TDP
95 W
65 W
65 W
65 W
Socket
AM4
AM4
AM4
AM4
Process Technology
14 nm FinFET
14 nm FinFET
14 nm FinFET
14 nm FinFET
Processor Cores
6
6
4
4
Number of Simultaneous Threads
12
12
8
8
L2 Cache Size
3 MB
3 MB
2 MB
2 MB
L3 Cache Size
16 MB
16 MB
16 MB
8 MB
Base Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.2 GHz
3.5 GHz
3.2 GHz
Boost Clock Speed
4.0 GHz
3.6 GHz
3.7 GHz
3.4 GHz
Bundled CPU Cooler
None
AMD Wraith Spire
AMD Wraith Spire
AMD Wraith Stealth
Launch Price (2017-03-02)
US$ 249
US$ 219
US$ 189
US$ 169
Unboxing The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X does not come with a bundled CPU cooler, so you will need a Ryzen 7-compatible cooler. It comes in a rather large but light cardboard box. Let’s take a look inside!
A Closer Look At The AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Let’s take a closer look at the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X CPU.
More AMD Ryzen Information
For more information on AMD Ryzen 5 (codenamed Summit Ridge), please take a look at our other AMD Ryzen articles :
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The AMD Ryzen is, no doubt, the most anticipated CPU to be introduced in 2017. It is the processor that AMD fans have always wanted, but AMD did not quite deliver… until now. The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X literally blew away the competition, with its 8 cores, large 16 MB cache and highly competitive price.
Even so, not everyone can afford it. That’s where the AMD Ryzen 5 family comes in. It offers a more affordable selection of AMD Ryzen processors with 4 to 6 cores. In this article, we will share with you our first look at the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X – the top-of-the-line quad-core processor in the AMD Ryzen 5 family.
The AMD Ryzen 5 family is divided into two main lines – the lower-end quad-core processors and the higher-end hexa-core processors. The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X is the top-of-the-line quad-core Ryzen 5 model. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a 3.5 GHz base clock and a 3.7 GHz boost clock.
How does it compare against the other Ryzen 5 processors? Find out in this specification comparison of the current AMD Ryzen 5 processors.
Specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
AMD Ryzen 5 1600
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
AMD Ryzen 5 1400
TDP
95 W
65 W
65 W
65 W
Socket
AM4
AM4
AM4
AM4
Process Technology
14 nm FinFET
14 nm FinFET
14 nm FinFET
14 nm FinFET
Processor Cores
6
6
4
4
Number of Simultaneous Threads
12
12
8
8
L2 Cache Size
3 MB
3 MB
2 MB
2 MB
L3 Cache Size
16 MB
16 MB
16 MB
8 MB
Base Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.2 GHz
3.5 GHz
3.2 GHz
Boost Clock Speed
4.0 GHz
3.6 GHz
3.7 GHz
3.4 GHz
Bundled CPU Cooler
None
AMD Wraith Spire
AMD Wraith Spire
AMD Wraith Stealth
Launch Price (2017-03-02)
US$ 249
US$ 219
US$ 189
US$ 169
Unboxing The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
The AMD Ryzen 5 1500X comes with a bundled CPU cooler – the AMD Wraith Spire. Hence it comes in a much larger box. Let’s take a look inside!
A Closer Look At The Ryzen 5 1500X & Wraith Spire Cooler
Let’s take a closer look at the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X CPU and the bundled Wraith Spire cooler.
We will have more coverage on the AMD Ryzen 5 processors, so be sure to keep checking back! 😀
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The AMD Ryzen 7 is, no doubt, the most anticipated processor to be introduced in 2017. This is the 8-core processor that AMD fans always wanted, but AMD did not quite deliver… until now. That changes with the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X processor.
Based on current benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen 7 processors give even the latest 7th Generation Intel Core i7 processors a run for their money. And with AMD pricing them so competitively, they will make you wonder – why opt for a quad-core processor when I can have an 8-core processor?
Introducing The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
The AMD Ryzen 7 family has some common features – 8 cores that can handle 16 threads simultaneously, a 4 MB L2 cache and a large 16 MB L3 cache. The 1800X is the top-of-the-line model, with a base clock speed of 3.6 GHz, with a boost clock of 4.0 GHz. Here is a specification comparison of the three AMD Ryzen 7 processors :
Specifications
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
AMD Ryzen 7 1700
TDP
95 W
95 W
65 W
Socket
AM4
AM4
AM4
Process Technology
14 nm FinFET
14 nm FinFET
14 nm FinFET
Processor Cores
8
8
8
Number of Simultaneous Threads
16
16
16
L2 Cache Size
4 MB
4 MB
4 MB
L3 Cache Size
16 MB
16 MB
16 MB
Base Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.4 GHz
3.0 GHz
Boost Clock Speed
4.0 GHz
3.8 GHz
3.7 GHz
Bundled CPU Cooler
None
None
AMD Wraith Spire
Launch Price (2017-03-02)
US$ 499
US$ 399
US$ 349
Unboxing The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X processor does not come with a bundled CPU cooler, so you will need a Ryzen 7-compatible cooler. It comes in a rather large but light cardboard box. Let’s unbox it!
A Closer Look At The Ryzen 7 1800X
Let’s take a closer look at the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X processor. After all, AMD took the effort to laser-etch the RYZEN logo into the heatspreader! 😀
More AMD Ryzen Information
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HP invited us to literally “take a spin” with their newly-refreshed 13.3″ HP Spectre x360 (Amazon | Lazada) 2-in-1 laptop. The racing outfit Grassroots Automotive (GRA) took us for a couple of laps around a racetrack while we literally tried to use the HP Spectre x360. No joke. It left some participants queasy, but not the Spectre x360… which was probably the point of the whole exercise.
But let’s leave the race for a moment and focus on our subject matter – the newly-refreshed HP Spectre x360 (Amazon | Lazada). Don’t worry – we will get back to the race in a minute. 😀
The HP Spectre x360 Hands-On Preview
Before the ride, we had the opportunity to try out the HP Spectre x360 (Amazon | Lazada), which has been refreshed with the new 7th Generation Intel Core i7 processors (codenamed Kaby Lake). We had enough time to do a short hands-on preview video of the experience. Check it out!
While the new 15.6″ Spectre x360 sports an NVIDIA GeForce 940MX mobile GPU, the 13.3″ Spectre x360 models (Amazon | Lazada) do not. They are powered by the Intel HD Graphics 620 processor graphics. However, they boast the same front-facing Bang & Olufsen speakers. Its other features include:
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The new dual fan design optimizes thermals to ensure the device runs cool during demanding activities
7th Generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processors
Options with up to a 256GB PCIe SSD for fast performance and plenty of space to store high resolution videos and photos
HP TrueVision FHD Webcam with 12% wider field of view, great for web chats
A FHD IR camera supports Windows Hello Facial Log-In for secure, easy log in without typing a password.
HP Fast Charge to recharge the batteries to 90 percent capacity in just 90 minutes
The HP Spectre x360 Specifications
Specifications
HP Spectre x360 13-w006TU
HP Spectre x360 13-w007TU
Part Number
Z4H97PA#UUF
Z4H98PA#UUF
Display Size
13.3" full HD display
13.3" full HD display
Display Resolution
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Processor
Intel Core i5-7200U
- 2.5 GHz, boost up to 3.1 GHz
- 3 MB L2 cache, 2 cores
Intel Core i7-7500U
- 2.7 GHz, boost up to 3.5 GHz
- 4 MB L2 cache, 2 cores
Memory
8 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM (1866 MHz)
8 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM (1866 MHz)
Storage
256 GB PCIe M.2 SSD
256 GB PCIe M.2 SSD
Graphics Processor
Intel HD Graphics 620
Intel HD Graphics 620
Optical Drive
None
None
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)
Ports
2 x USB 3.1 Type C Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3
1 x USB 3.1 Type A Gen 1
1 x headphone / microphone combo port
2 x USB 3.1 Type C Gen 2 / Thunderbolt 3
1 x USB 3.1 Type A Gen 1
1 x headphone / microphone combo port
Thickness
13.79 mm
13.79 mm
Weight
1.295 kg
1.295 kg
Battery
3-cell
3-cell
Power Adaptor
65 W
65 W
Connectivity
Intel 802.11b/g/n/ac (1x1) WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2 combo
Intel 802.11b/g/n/ac (1x1) WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2 combo
Warranty
2 Years local on-site warranty, inclusive of 1 Year limited international warranty (part / labour / carry-in only)
2 Years local on-site warranty, inclusive of 1 Year limited international warranty (part / labour / carry-in only)
Launch Price (+6% GST)
RM 5,199 / ~USD 1,159
RM 5,999 / ~USD 1,333
The HP Spectre x360 Racing Challenge
Now that we are done checking out the new HP Spectre x360 (Amazon | Lazada), let’s go for a spin with Grassroots Automotive (GRA)! 😀
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We hope you enjoyed our extensive coverage of the new Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (Amazon), from the preview, our first opportunity to try it out with the Gear VR and the smashing launch with Korean superstar, Lee Kwang-soo. But nothing beats having the real thing at hand, and today, we will share with you the unboxing of the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, and our first impressions!
The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (Amazon) comes in a very classy black cardboard box, with the storage capacity and colour printed on a gold-coloured label on the upper right corner. In this video, we open up the Galaxy S7 edge box and take a look inside.
Inside, you will find the following items :
One Samsung Galaxy S7 edge smartphone
One Samsung 15 W adaptive fast charging travel charger
One micro-USB to USB 2.0 cable
One USB OTG adaptor
One pair of Samsung earphones with spare set of earbuds
One SIM card slot extractor
One Quick Start Guide (in English and Mandarin)
One set of Warranty Cards & Regional Lock Guide
One OTG adaptor manual (in English and Mandarin)
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Specification Comparison
The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (Amazon) comes in two variants – one powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad-core processor, and another variant powered by the Samsung Exynos 8890 octa-core processor. Let’s compare their specifications with their predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge.
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (Qualcomm Variant)
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (Exynos Variant)
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge
Display
5.5" Super AMOLED dual-edge display
- 1440 x 2560 pixels (534 ppi)
5.1" Super AMOLED dual-edge display
- 1440 x 2560 pixels (577 ppi)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (front & back panels)
Operating System (At Launch)
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Android 5.0 Lollipop
System Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996)
- 2.15 GHz ARM Kyro x 2
- 1.59 GHz ARM Kyro x 2
- Qualcomm Adreno 530 GPU
Samsung Exynos 8890 Octa
- 2.3 GHz Samsung Mongoose x 4
- 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 x 4
- ARM Mali T880 GPU
Samsung Exynos 7420
- 2.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A57 x 4
- 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 x 4
- ARM Mali T760 GPU
Memory
4 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM
3 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM
Storage Options
32 GB / 64 GB internal flash storage
One microSD slot (shared with SIM 2) - supports up to 200 GB
Network : LTE Cat. 12/13 (600 / 150 Mbps)
WiFi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz), MIMO (2 x 2)
Bluetooth : Version 4.1 LE, ANT+
Others : USB 2.0, NFC, GPS
Network : LTE Cat. 8 (450 / 50 Mbps)
WiFi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz), MIMO (2 x 2)
Bluetooth : Version 4.2 LE, ANT+
Others : USB 2.0, NFC, GPS
Network : LTE Cat. 6 (300 / 50 Mbps)
WiFi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz), MIMO (2 x 2)
Bluetooth : Version 4.1 LE, ANT+
Others : USB 2.0, NFC, IR Remote, GPS
3,600 mAh lithium-ion battery (non-removable)
- fast charging capability (wired & wireless)
- wireless charging (Qi and PMA)
2,600 mAh lithium-ion battery (non-removable)
- fast charging capability (wired only)
- wireless charging (Qi and PMA)
Dimensions
150.9 mm tall
72.6 mm wide
7.7 mm thick
142.1 mm tall
70.1 mm wide
7.0 mm thick
Weight
157 g
132 g
Colour Options
Black Onyx, Silver Titanium, Gold Platinum
White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Green Emerald
The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge model we have is the South East Asian model, that is powered by the Samsung Exynos 8890 and has a hybrid dual SIM slot. Now, let’s take a closer look!
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Close Look At The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge
Superficially, the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (Amazon) looks very similar to the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge. The Galaxy S7 edge is taller and slightly wider, and has double-curved edges. Just like its predecessor, it has the Volume buttons on the left, a Power button on the right and a Home button which doubles as a fingerprint sensor.
The SIM and microSD card slot is located at the top. This is a hybrid slot, in which SIM 2 doubles as a microSD card slot. You can choose to either use a second SIM card, or a microSD card; but not both at the same time. The earphone port is located at the bottom, near the USB 2.0 and microphone ports.
Samsung improved the front camera slightly, giving it a faster f/1.7 lens, giving it better low-light performance. The rear camera also comes with f/1.7 lens, but drops the 16 MP sensor for a 12 MP sensor with Dual Pixel autofocus technology. This allows for faster and more accurate focusing by using every effective pixel on the sensor for phase-detection autofocus.
This video gives you a quick tour of the various aspects of the new Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (Amazon) smartphone. Take a look :
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Initial Setup
When you power up the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (Amazon) for the first time, it will take about 23 seconds to boot up. If you set it up as a fresh device, it will take no more than 5 minutes to complete the initial setup. Check out our video on the initial setup process, and a quick look at some of its software features.
We are working on the full review of the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (Amazon), which will be out shortly. In the meantime, enjoy some pictures we took of the Galaxy S7 edge powered up!
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