AMD Ryzen 3 1200 4-core AM4
The quad-core, quad-thread design with a 3.4GHz boost clock and unlocked multiplier on the Socket AM4 platform provides a clear upgrade path and entry-level overclocking potential. Its 65W TDP and included Radeon Graphics make it a cost-effective foundation for a basic system without a discrete GPU. This processor is best for budget-conscious home office builders who need a capable chip for web browsing, document editing, and light media consumption.
Cores 4
Threads 4
Boost Clock 3400 MHz
L3 Cache 8 MB
TDP 65 W
Socket AM4
Integrated Graphics Radeon Graphics
41 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong feature (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| Brand | AMD |
| Series | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | 1200 |
| Codename | Zen |
| Class | desktop |
| Process | 14 |
Cores & Clocks
| Cores | 4 |
| P-cores | 4 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3100 |
| Boost Clock | 3400 |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 2 |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB |
Performance
| PassMark Multi | 6266 |
| PassMark Single | 1925 |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | 2666 |
| ECC | Yes |
Platform & Power
| Socket | AM4 |
| PCIe | 3 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 |
| TDP | 65 |
| Unlocked | Yes |
Graphics & AI
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics |
vs Competition
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 | SMC EPYC 9555P | CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 1PC New 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 Communications Processor | HP Xeon P67080-B21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 24 | 32 | 64 | 24 | 16 |
| Threads | 4 | 24 | 64 | 128 | 48 | 32 |
| Boost Clock Mhz | 3400 | 5700 | 3500 | 4400 | 4000 | 3900 |
| L3 Cache Mb | 8 | 36 | 256 | 256 | 128 | 37.5 |
| Tdp W | 65 | 125 | 200 | 360 | 200 | 195 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA 1851 | Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) | AMD Socket SP5 | AMD Socket SP3 | LGA 4677 |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | Intel Graphics | No | - | - | No |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AI | Feature | Platform | Efficiency | Multi Thread | Social Proof | Single Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | 47.6 | 83.3 | 60.5 | 55.8 | 44.1 | 55.9 | 50.2 |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Compare | 96.2 | 99.8 | 95.9 | 97 | 96.6 | 90.7 | 99.8 |
| Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 Compare | 99.1 | 90.7 | 76.2 | 97.3 | 99.2 | 1.5 | 89.3 |
| SMC EPYC 9555P Compare | 99.3 | 76.8 | 96.7 | 90.6 | 99.5 | 1.5 | 88.7 |
| CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 1PC New 6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0 Communications Processor Compare | 94.7 | 76.8 | 84 | 83.7 | 94.4 | 38.3 | 80.1 |
| HP Xeon P67080-B21 Compare | 91.7 | 76.8 | 90.6 | 78 | 90.8 | 1.5 | 80.3 |
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