AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200

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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 Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Name AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
AMD Ryzen 3 Family AMD Ryzen 3 PRO
1 Generation 1
AMD Ryzen 1000 Group AMD Ryzen 1000
 
 

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 Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 is 3.1 GHz
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.1 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
4 Threads 4
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.3 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 does not have integrated graphics.
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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.
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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.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

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.
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

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 Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2017 Release date Q3/2017
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2.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Summit Ridge (Zen) Architecture Summit Ridge (Zen)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
120 $ Release price 175 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
10531
10531
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
9145
9145

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
3703
3703
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
3464
3464

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
3064
3064
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
3064
3064

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
2574
2574
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
2574
2574

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1191
1191
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1191
1191

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1073
1073
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1073
1073

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
477
477
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
477
477

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
333
333
AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
333
333