AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs Intel Core i5-11400
20Single-core38.6
22Multi-core36.5
20.6Gamingspec-based36.7
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 120015 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-11400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 37.2 to 21.1, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+19) and multi-core (+15). 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
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- 19% higher Base clock: 3.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $182
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11400
- Stronger single-core score: 39 vs 20
- Stronger multi-core score: 37 vs 22
- 240% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 10,200 vs 3,000
- 240% higher PassMark: 17,000 vs 5,000
- 200% higher threads: 12 vs 4
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2021 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 154 W+75% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 12+200% |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz+19% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz+29% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,300 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2667 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 4+33% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-11400 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 920Bottom 3% | 1,560+70%Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,400Bottom 3% | 6,300+163%Bottom 29% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830Bottom 2% | 1,330+60%Bottom 36% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000Bottom 2% | 10,200+240%Bottom 37% |
| PassMark | 5,000Bottom 3% | 17,000+240%Bottom 29% |
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