AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
20Single-core74.4
22Multi-core54.7
20.6Gamingspec-based52.1
2 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 120018 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 225F wins this desktop processor face-off, 60 to 21.1, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+54) and multi-core (+33). 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 Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $165
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F
- Stronger single-core score: 74 vs 20
- Stronger multi-core score: 55 vs 22
- 1000% higher L2 cache: 22 MB vs 2 MB
- 520% higher PassMark: 31,008 vs 5,000
- 498% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,361 vs 2,400
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2025 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 121 W+38% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 10+150% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 10+150% |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.3 GHz+6% |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz+44% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 22 MB+1000% |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 20 MB+150% |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2667 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 256 GB+300% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24 | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 920Bottom 3% | 2,848+210%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,400Bottom 3% | 14,361+498%Top 35% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 830Bottom 2% | 1,893+128%Top 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,000Bottom 2% | 16,467+449%Top 38% |
| PassMark | 5,000Bottom 3% | 31,008+520%Top 37% |
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