AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs AMD Athlon X4 845

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 – 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 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.
The AMD Athlon X4 845 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Athlon series.
To use the AMD Athlon X4 845, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2+ socket.
AMD Ryzen 1000 Group AMD Athlon X4 (Carizzo)
1 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Name AMD Athlon X4 845
AMD Ryzen 3 Family AMD Athlon
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The AMD Athlon X4 845 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon X4 845 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
3.1 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon X4 845 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- Generation --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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
Yes AES-NI No
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-2133
Yes ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 34.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
95 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Athlon X4 845 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2016
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization None
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3
14 nm Technology 28 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
120 $ Release price 65 $
Summit Ridge (Zen) Architecture Carizzo
8.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 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)
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AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket FM2+
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
9145
9145
AMD Athlon X4 845
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
8576
8576

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
3464
3464
AMD Athlon X4 845
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2526
2526

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
3064
3064
AMD Athlon X4 845
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1772
1772

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
2574
2574
AMD Athlon X4 845
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1832
1832

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1073
1073
AMD Athlon X4 845
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
695
695

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
800
800
AMD Athlon X4 845
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
603
603

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
477
477
AMD Athlon X4 845
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
316
316