AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
20Single-core85.6
22Multi-core62.4
20.6Gaming67.2
1 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 120017 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 70.6 to 21.1, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+66) and gaming (+47). 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
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $359
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
- Stronger Single-core score: 86 vs 20
- Stronger Multi-core score: 62 vs 22
- Stronger gaming score: 67 vs 21
- 670% higher PassMark: 38,500 vs 5,000
- 588% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,500 vs 2,400
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm+71% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 88 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 16+300% |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.8 GHz+23% |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHz | 5.5 GHz+62% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 8 MB+300% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 32 MB+300% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2667 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 192 GB+200% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 920Top 98% | 3,150+242%Top 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,400Top 98% | 16,500+588%Top 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830Top 98% | 2,150+159%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000Top 98% | 19,500+550%Top 21% |
| PassMark | 5,000Top 97% | 38,500+670%Top 18% |
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