AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
20Single-core47
22Multi-core39.9
20.6Gamingspec-based43.6
0 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 120015 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.9 to 21.1, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+27) and multi-core (+18). 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 $259
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
- Stronger single-core score: 47 vs 20
- Stronger multi-core score: 40 vs 22
- 298% higher PassMark: 19,900 vs 5,000
- 260% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 10,800 vs 3,000
- 246% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,300 vs 2,400
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm+50% |
| 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 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 12+200% |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.9 GHz+26% |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz+29% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 16 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (7 CU Vega) |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2667 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 920Bottom 3% | 1,850+101%Bottom 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,400Bottom 3% | 8,300+246%Bottom 41% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830Bottom 2% | 1,470+77%Bottom 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000Bottom 2% | 10,800+260%Bottom 40% |
| PassMark | 5,000Bottom 3% | 19,900+298%Bottom 37% |
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