AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs 7th Gen A12-9800 APU: comparison
Comparison of AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 7th Gen A12-9800 APU: key differences and a full specification table.
Key differences
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 has a finer process node (14 nm vs 28 nm).
At the same time, 7th Gen A12-9800 APU has a higher base clock (3.8 GHz vs 3.1 GHz) and a higher maximum clock (4.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz).
Both processors match on: core count (4), TDP (65 W), memory channels (2), PCIe version (3).
These are specification values: they show differences between the models but do not determine a performance winner. For a specific workload, rely on independent benchmarks.
Key specifications
| Parameter | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | 7th Gen A12-9800 APU |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 4 / 4 | 4 |
| Max boost clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | — |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Process | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Integrated graphics | — | Radeon R7 Series |
Full specification table
Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.
| Parameter | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | 7th Gen A12-9800 APU |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Codename | Summit Ridge | Bristol Ridge |
| Segment | Boxed Processor | Boxed Processor |
| Product line | AMD Ryzen 3 Desktop Processors | AMD A12-Series APU for Desktops |
| Product family | AMD Ryzen Processors | AMD A-Series Processors |
| Process | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Launch date | 07/27/2017 | 07/27/2017 |
| Unlocked for overclocking | Yes | Yes |
| Operating system support | Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit | Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit |
| Recommended cooling | Wraith Stealth | — |
| CPU | ||
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | — |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| L1 cache | 384 KB | — |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | — |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Memory | ||
| Memory types | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max memory speed | 2.667 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Graphics | ||
| Integrated graphics | — | Radeon R7 Series |
| Has integrated graphics | No | Yes |
| Graphics max frequency | — | 1.108 GHz |
| Graphics units | — | 8 |
| I/O and interfaces | ||
| PCI Express revision | 3 | 3 |
| Package and thermal | ||
| Sockets supported | AM4 | AM4 |
| TJUNCTION | 95 °C | 90 °C |
| Security and virtualization | ||
| Supported technologies | AMD SenseMI Technology, AMD "Zen" Core Architecture, AMD VR Ready Processors, Enmotus FuzeDrive for AMD Ryzen, AVX2, FMA3, XFR (Extended Frequency Range) | — |
| Identifiers | ||
| Product ID (OEM) | YD1200BBM4KAE | AD9800AUM44AB |
| Product ID (Box) | YD1200BBAEBOX | AD9800AUABBOX |
| Product ID (MPK) | YD1200BBAEMPK | — |
| Bundled cooler | Wraith Stealth | — |