AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600
20Single-core23.2
22Multi-core31.6
20.6Gaming40.5
0 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 120014 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 2600
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 wins this desktop processor face-off, 31.3 to 21.1, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+20) and Multi-core (+10). AMD Ryzen 3 1200 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $199
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Stronger Single-core score: 23 vs 20
- Stronger Multi-core score: 32 vs 22
- Stronger gaming score: 41 vs 21
- 200% higher threads: 12 vs 4
- 168% higher PassMark: 13,400 vs 5,000
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm+14% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 12+200% |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.4 GHz+10% |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz+15% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 16 MB+100% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2667 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 920Top 98% | 1,140+24%Top 90% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,400Top 98% | 5,300+121%Top 72% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830Top 98% | 980+18%Top 88% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000Top 98% | 7,400+147%Top 72% |
| PassMark | 5,000Top 97% | 13,400+168%Top 69% |
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