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  • Avg. price: ~£35
  • PassMark benchmark result: 5257
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.4 GHz

AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.5

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.5

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Poor
4.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

3.6

Performance

18.0%

4.5

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

6.7

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.4

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.5

Platform

1.0%

3.4

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 4.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.1

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    2.8

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    2.1

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.7
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.6

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    2.1

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 is an entry-level desktop processor based on the 14nm 'Zen' architecture, featuring 4 physical cores and 4 threads with a base clock of 3.1 GHz and a max boost of 3.4 GHz. Key specifications include 8MB of L3 cache, a 65W TDP, and support for dual-channel DDR4-2667 memory and ECC for enhanced data reliability. Its main pros include high energy efficiency, low thermal output, and the inclusion of enterprise-grade 'Pro' security features, making it a cost-effective solution for basic office productivity and light gaming. However, its primary cons are the lack of simultaneous multithreading (SMT), the absence of integrated graphics requiring a dedicated GPU, and limited performance in modern, highly-threaded applications.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

?

Performance

18.0%

?

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

?

Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

4.5
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a technical score of 4.47 points, which is lower than that of 66.8% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.5

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.1
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.1 points, which is lower than 61% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

desktop
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

AM4
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 uses the AM4 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 76.3% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

X470, B450, X370, B350, A320
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 supports X470, B450, X370, B350, A320 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 66.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.7% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

4
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

4
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

1
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

3.4 GHz
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 reaches a boost clock of 3.4 GHz which is lower than that of 83.7% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 3.1 GHz
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a base clock of 4x3.1 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

GlobalFoundries 14 nm
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 is built on the GlobalFoundries 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

8 MB
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has an L3 cache of 8 MB which is larger than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.8% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

2 MB
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 51.3% of processors and equal to that of 11.1% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

384 KB
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 45% of processors and equal to that of 15.8% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,666 MHz
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 supports memory speeds up to 2666 MHz, which is lower than that of 55% of processors and equal to 8.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

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Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

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Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

no
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 does not include integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

N/A
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

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Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

N/A
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

65 W
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a TDP of 65 W which is higher than that of 70% of processors and equal to that of 16.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

65 W
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a base power of 65 W which is higher than that of 70.3% of processors and equal to that of 16.4% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 vs the average processor

  • Unlocked for overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Has an unlocked CPU multiplier, which makes manual CPU overclocking much easier on supported platforms.
    When it matters: When you plan to push clock speeds beyond stock settings instead of leaving the processor completely at default behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
  • 8 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
    When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=20

    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.24 vs 16
  • Includes stock cooler
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
    What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
    When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Allows memory speeds beyond official stock settings through manual tuning or profile-based overclocking.
    When it matters: When you want to push RAM performance higher than stock support allows, especially in enthusiast or gaming builds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    What it is: The reported operating temperature of the processor.
    When it matters: When you monitor thermals, cooling, or system stability.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <100 °C

    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.95 °C vs 100 °C
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Can work with ECC memory, which helps detect and correct certain memory errors on supported platforms.
    When it matters: When long-term stability, uptime, or data integrity matter more than a basic consumer-style setup.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).
    What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).AM4 vs FP2
  • 7.14x cheaper
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 is cheaper than the average processor (£35 vs £250).
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 is cheaper than the average processor (£35 vs £250).£35 vs £250
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 8 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • Includes stock cooler
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.

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Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • 3 year/s older release date
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has an older release date than the average processor (2,017 vs 2,020).
    June 2017
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 34.1% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,636 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 20.9% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 55.4% lower multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,139 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • No multithreading support
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 50.1% lower PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5,257 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 23.1% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (2,139 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Summit Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
  • 16.7% larger process node
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 19.7% larger die size
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a higher die size than the average processor (213 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 9.1% lower memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,666 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • No integrated graphics
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 does not include integrated graphics, the average processor does.
  • 44.4% higher base power
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 44.4% higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 34.1% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,636 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,636 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,636 vs 2,483
  • 20.9% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
  • 55.4% lower multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,139 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,139 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.2,139 vs 4,793
  • No multithreading support
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
    What it is: Lets each physical core run more than one thread at the same time, such as with Hyper-Threading or SMT.
    When it matters: When multitasking, rendering, compiling, virtualization, or other thread-heavy work benefits from more total processing threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 50.1% lower PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5,257 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5,257 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.5,257 vs 10,532.5
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Summit Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Summit Ridge vs Kaby Lake).Summit Ridge vs Kaby Lake
  • 16.7% larger process node
    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200 has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
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What customers like about AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200?

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio for entry-level and ultra-budget builds.
  • Features four physical cores, outperforming similarly priced dual-core competitors in multi-threaded tasks.
  • Highly capable of being overclocked, often reaching 3.8–4.0 GHz to match or exceed the more expensive Ryzen 3 1300X.
  • Strong thermal performance with low operating temperatures, even under load.
  • Utilises the long-lived AM4 socket, providing a clear and affordable future upgrade path to Ryzen 5 or 7 CPUs.
  • Competent performance in casual and older esports titles like 'League of Legends' and 'CS:GO'.

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 1200?

  • Lacks Simultaneous Multi-Threading (SMT), limiting its effectiveness in modern, highly threaded applications.
  • Relatively weak single-core performance compared to Intel's budget offerings from the same era.
  • Struggles significantly with modern AAA games (e.g., 'The Division 2', 'Hell Divers 2'), often causing stuttering or 100% CPU usage.
  • Does not include integrated graphics, requiring the additional purchase of a dedicated GPU.
  • Sensitive to RAM speeds; performance can be hindered by slower memory or single-channel configurations.
  • The 2+2 core complex (CCX) configuration in original models can introduce latency issues in specific workloads.

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cpubenchmark.net
01/07/2026
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 is a 2017 Summit Ridge 14nm budget quad-core processor (4C/4T) operating at 3.1 GHz with a 65W TDP, designed for basic office tasks and light, older gaming. Pros include strong energy efficiency and thermal management with low operating temperatures, alongside the longevity of the AM4 platform for potential upgrades. However, the chip suffers from a lack of...Read more

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chip.de
02/08/2017
Comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X - CHIP

The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X, featured in the review, enter the budget market with four physical cores, targeting Intel's dual-core i3 lineup. Based on the 14nm Zen architecture, the 1300X delivers roughly 10-11% better performance out-of-the-box compared to the 1200 due to higher clock speeds. The review highlights excellent multi-threaded performance in tasks like rendering and...Read more

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tech.everyeye.it
29/08/2017
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Review: An Affordable and Powerful Quad-Core CPU

The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 review from Everyeye.it characterizes the 14nm "Zen" processor as a budget-oriented quad-core CPU featuring a 3.1 GHz base and 3.4 GHz boost clock. It was positioned as a "budget king" to compete with Intel’s Core i3-7100, offering four physical cores at a low price point. Pros include an unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking and efficient, cool operation...Read more

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multiplayer.it
27/07/2017
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X - The Review

The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X are 14nm quad-core, four-thread processors aimed at the budget market, featuring unlocked multipliers for easy overclocking. While the 1300X offers higher clock speeds and XFR technology, both chips deliver solid multi-threaded performance, though they require fast DDR4 memory to avoid bottlenecks. Pros include an excellent price-to-performance ratio...Read more

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hwupgrade.it
27/07/2017
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200: The family is now complete

The HWUpgrade review details that the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200, featuring 3.5/3.7GHz and 3.1/3.4GHz clocks respectively, effectively complete the Ryzen family as competitive, true four-core entry-level solutions, both bundled with the efficient Wraith Stealth cooler. Performance-wise, they excel in multi-threaded productivity tasks, outperforming Intel's dual-core i3-7000 series,...Read more

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hardware.info
27/07/2017
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X review: new budget CPUs

The Hardware.info review identifies the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X as strong, budget-friendly competitors, bringing four-core Zen architecture to the entry-level market with 14nm processing, 65W TDP, and unlocked overclocking capabilities. While the 1300X offers faster stock speeds for better multi-threaded performance, both chips, often paired with the capable Wraith Stealth...Read more

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tweakers.net
27/07/2017
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X Review - Tweakers

The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X bring quad-core "Zen" architecture to the budget market, directly challenging Intel’s dual-core Core i3 lineup by offering four physical cores without SMT. Both processors feature the capable Wraith Stealth cooler and unlocked multipliers, with the 1300X operating at higher clock speeds (3.5--3.7 GHz) compared to the 1200 (3.1--3.4 GHz). Performance...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
11/11/2017
Quick Review: Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X for Desktop PCs

The Notebookcheck review of the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X highlights these quad-core processors as strong contenders in the budget market, offering a significant multi-threaded performance advantage over Intel's dual-core i3 series despite lacking SMT. While the 1300X delivers higher clocks for better performance, the Ryzen 1200 provides a lower-cost option, both featuring a 65W...Read more

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