AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT

Processor comparisons   31-01-2023
   For example you can't decide which processor to buy, you can make a choice after reading the full tests AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT and see which is better for games or simple use for rendering, streaming, programming, video editing, machine learning. Here is all information from real video editing and streaming tests or different benchmarks. A step-by-step analysis of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is made by the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests such as Furmark, VeraCrypt, Dolphin Emulator, 7zip, RealBench, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), WPrime, 3DMark, Gears 5, Prime95, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, PassMark, Handbrake, PCMark 10, AIDA64, UserBenchmark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Blender, Blender, GeekBench 6, 5.2, MATLAB, SuperPi.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

Watch Dogs Legion
Fortnite
Halo Infinite
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Cyberpunk 2077
Apex Legends
Red Dead Redemption 2
Borderlands 3
Rainbow Six Siege
DOOM: Eternal
Valorant
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Overwatch
Fallout 76
Death Stranding
Grand Theft Auto V
Valheim
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Last Man Standing

After looking at the data of all benchmarks and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which processor is better to buy for gaming AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT or AMD Ryzen 3 1200.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Ryzen 3 1200

51%

Ryzen 5 3600XT

55%

This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Ryzen 5 3600XT is 7% better than Ryzen 3 1200. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Ryzen 3 1200

52%

Ryzen 5 3600XT

54%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor at the moment. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a low game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of other games in which processors were compared: Hitman 3, Battlefield V, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Ghostrunner, Control, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), NBA 2K20, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Forza Horizon 4, Horizon Zero Dawn, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Metro Exodus, Monster Hunter World, League of Legends (LOL), DOTA 2A, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Half-Life: Alyx.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	91.9	96.6
Valorant	104.4	109.7
Cyberpunk 2077	58.5	61.4
Apex Legends	98.2	103.1
Call of Duty Warzone	78.3	82.3
Overwatch	84.6	88.9
Red Dead Redemption 2	72.1	75.7
DOOM Eternal	52.2	54.9
Warzone	81.5	85.6
Assassin's Creed	87.7	92.2
Valheim	86.7	91.1

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers participating in the comparing not only were the equipped with different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 4K, 2K or FullHD. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Ryzen 3 1200

55%

Ryzen 5 3600XT

48%

To make a final decision on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Ryzen 3 1200 is more energy efficient than the Ryzen 5 3600XT since it has less power consumption: 65W vs. 95W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

Let's say you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for video rendering or video editing, machine learning, programming, streaming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU includes all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to reach maximum efficiency. You will learn this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to make sure that the program that you are going to use on your computer can work in multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that can use only one core to run, and all the advantages of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	AMD Ryzen 3 1200	AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
Cinbench 15 Single-core	129	207
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	477	1671
Cinbench 20 Single-core	333	519
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	1191	3855
Cinbench 23 Single-core	885	1330
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	3368	9945

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen 3 1200	AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
Single-Core	1894	2831
Multi-Core	6325	18815

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	AMD Ryzen 3 1200	AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
Single-Core	1083	1386
Multi-Core	3839	8390

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most useful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in new games. The economy are obvious! Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	AMD Ryzen 3 1200	AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
Announcement date	July 27, 2017	July 23, 2020
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Socket	AM4	AM4
Core name	Summit Ridge	Matisse
Architecture	Zen	Zen 2
Generation	1	3
Turbo Frequency	3.4 MHz	4.5 MHz
Frequency	3.1 MHz	3.8 MHz
Cores	4	6
Threads	4	12
Bus rate
Bit	64	64
Lithography		7 nm
Transistors count	3600 millions	4200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	65 W	95 W
Memory type	DDR4	DDR4
Max. Memory
Memory Frequency	2667	3200
Memory bandwidth
L1 cache
L2 cache		3MB
L3 cache		32MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	YD1200BBM4KAE	100-100000281BOX

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Ryzen 5 3600XT is 18% better than Ryzen 3 1200 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Ryzen 5 3600XT has 2 more core than Ryzen 3 1200. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 3 1200 is better: 2
The number of parameters for which AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT is better: 31
Although it should be understood that all the data in the article above do not mean that taking them into account you should totally trust a simple comparison of these numbers. Be sure to watch the video tests and read the opinion of of people who bought AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT before making a decision which CPU to buy for gaming and which not.

AMD Ryzen 3 1200 - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• AMD Ryzen 3 1200 specs and review.

• AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT specs and review.