Designed for smooth gaming and advanced multi-processing performance, the Ryzen 5 1600X 3.6 GHz Six-Core AM4 Processor from AMD has a base clock speed of 3.6 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 4.0 GHz. Additionally, this processor features six cores with twelve threads in an AM4 socket with 3MB of L2 cache memory and 16MB of L3 cache memory. Having six cores allows the processor to run multiple programs simultaneously without slowing down the system, while the twelve threads allow a basic ordered sequence of instructions to be passed through or processed by a single CPU core. This processor also has a TDP of 95W. Note: No Processor Cooler IncludedThe YD160XBCAEWOF processor from AMD works on the AM4 platform. This 64-bit CPU has 6 cores operating at 3.6GHz with a Max Turbo Frequency of 4GHz. Advanced features of the 14 nm chip include 6 x 64KB Instruction L1 Cache, 6 x 512KB L2 cache, and 2 x 8MB L3 cache with simultaneous multithreading support. This processor does NOT come with a heatsink/cooler. You must purchase one separately that works with AM4 and can support a TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 95 Watts.