AMD Phenom II X6 1090T vs AMD Ryzen 3 1200

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T or AMD Phenom II X6 1090T – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Phenom II X6 1090T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X6 1090T, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 1200, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
AMD Phenom II - 1000 Group AMD Ryzen 1000
6 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Name AMD Ryzen 3 1200
AMD Phenom II Family AMD Ryzen 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Phenom II X6 1090T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X6 1090T is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
6 Threads 4
6x Cores 4x
6 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Phenom II X6 1090T does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR4-2666
No ECC Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Phenom II X6 1090T is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2010 Release date Q1/2017
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
45 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 120 $
Thuban (K10) Architecture Summit Ridge (Zen)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
AM3 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T
6C 6T @ 3.2 GHz
9245
9245
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
9145
9145

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
3464
3464
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T
6C 6T @ 3.2 GHz
1883
1883

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
2574
2574
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T
6C 6T @ 3.2 GHz
2003
2003

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T
6C 6T @ 3.2 GHz
1288
1288
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1191
1191

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T
6C 6T @ 3.2 GHz
586
586
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
477
477

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
333
333
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T
6C 6T @ 3.2 GHz
230
230