AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D
20Single-core43.5
22Multi-core40.9
20.6Gamingspec-based86.9
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 120014 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.2 to 21.1, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+24) and multi-core (+19). 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
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $229
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D
- Stronger single-core score: 44 vs 20
- Stronger multi-core score: 41 vs 22
- 1100% higher L3 cache: 96 MB vs 8 MB
- 338% higher PassMark: 21,888 vs 5,000
- 266% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 10,978 vs 3,000
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm+50% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | — |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 12+200% |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.3 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz+29% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 96 MB+1100% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5600X3D |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 4+33% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 920Bottom 3% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,400Bottom 3% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830Bottom 2% | 1,397+68%Bottom 42% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000Bottom 2% | 10,978+266%Bottom 42% |
| PassMark | 5,000Bottom 3% | 21,888+338%Bottom 40% |
Related comparisons
AMD Ryzen 3 1200vs Intel Core i5-3470VSAMD Ryzen 3 1200vs Intel Core i3-3220VSAMD Ryzen 3 1200vs Intel Core i3-2120VSAMD Ryzen 3 1200vs Intel Core i5-4590VSAMD Ryzen 5 5600X3Dvs Intel Core i5-13400VSAMD Ryzen 5 5600X3Dvs Intel Core i5-13400FVSAMD Ryzen 5 5600X3Dvs Intel Core i5-14400FVSAMD Ryzen 5 5600X3Dvs AMD Ryzen 7 5800XVS