AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs AMD FX-6300

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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 FX-6300 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-6300, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
AMD Ryzen 1000 Group AMD FX-6300
1 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Name AMD FX-6300
AMD Ryzen 3 Family AMD FX
 
 

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 FX-6300 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-6300 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 6
4x Cores 6x
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
3.1 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD FX-6300 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

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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 Yes
DDR4-2666 Memory type
Yes ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
95 °C Tjunction max 71 °C
 
 

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 FX-6300 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q1/2017 Release date Q4/2012
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
120 $ Release price 95 $
Summit Ridge (Zen) Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
8.0 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 --
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket AM3+
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 FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
8142
8142

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
6315
6315
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
4182
4182

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
3464
3464
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
2073
2073

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
3064
3064
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1586
1586

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
2574
2574
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1916
1916

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1407.7
1407.7

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1372
1372
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1003
1003

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1191
1191
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
854
854

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1073
1073
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
534
534

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
800
800
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
529
529

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
477
477
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
456
456

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
375
375
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
221
221

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
333
333
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
195
195

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
5.3
5.3
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
4.9
4.9

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1.6
1.6
AMD FX-6300
6C 6T @ 3.5 GHz
1.1
1.1