AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 vs Intel Core i3-8100

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 or AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 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 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.
The Intel Core i3-8100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2017 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-8100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
AMD Ryzen 1000 Group Intel Core i 8000
1 Generation 8
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 Name Intel Core i3-8100
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-8100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-8100 is 3.6 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) None
3.1 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-8100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8100 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 192
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 24
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

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 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 DDR4-2400
Yes ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 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 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 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 Intel Core i3-8100 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q4/2017
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
175 $ Release price 117 $
Summit Ridge (Zen) Architecture Coffee Lake S
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1151-2
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
12193
12193
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
10531
10531

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3834
3834
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
3703
3703

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3627
3627
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
3064
3064

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
3134
3134
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
2574
2574

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1444
1444
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1191
1191

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
1265
1265
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1073
1073

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
616
616
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
477
477

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
364
364
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
333
333

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.6 GHz
154
154
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
129
129