AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
20Single-core93
22Multi-core99
20.6Gaming85.2
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 120018 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 93.7 to 21.1, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+77) and Single-core (+73). 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
- 62% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 170 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $649
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
- Stronger Single-core score: 93 vs 20
- Stronger Multi-core score: 99 vs 22
- Stronger gaming score: 85 vs 21
- 1300% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 42,000 vs 3,000
- 1230% higher PassMark: 66,500 vs 5,000
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM5 |
| Process | 14 nm | 4 nm+71% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+62% | 170 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 230 W+161% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 16+300% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 16+300% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 32+700% |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz | 4.3 GHz+39% |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHz | 5.7 GHz+68% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 16 MB+700% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 64 MB+700% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 28+17% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 920Top 98% | 3,400+270%Top 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,400Top 98% | 23,000+858%Top 2% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830Top 98% | 2,280+175%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000Top 98% | 42,000+1300%Top 2% |
| PassMark | 5,000Top 97% | 66,500+1230%Top 2% |
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