AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs AMD Ryzen 3 1200: comparison

Comparison of AMD Ryzen 3 3100 and AMD Ryzen 3 1200: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

AMD Ryzen 3 3100 has more threads (8 vs 4), a higher base clock (3.6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz), a higher maximum clock (3.9 GHz vs 3.4 GHz) and a larger L3 cache (16 MB vs 8 MB).

Both processors match on: core count (4), TDP (65 W).

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

ParameterAMD Ryzen 3 3100AMD Ryzen 3 1200
Cores / threads 4 / 8 4 / 4
Max boost clock 3.9 GHz 3.4 GHz
L3 cache 16 MB 8 MB
TDP 65 W 65 W
Process 7 nm 14 nm

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 3100 AMD Ryzen 3 1200
General
Codename Matisse Summit Ridge
Segment Boxed Processor Boxed Processor
Product line AMD Ryzen 3 Desktop Processors AMD Ryzen 3 Desktop Processors
Product family AMD Ryzen Processors AMD Ryzen Processors
Process 7 nm 14 nm
Launch date 05/2020 07/27/2017
Unlocked for overclocking Yes Yes
Operating system support Windows 11 - 64-Bit Edition, 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 8 4
Base clock 3.6 GHz 3.1 GHz
Max boost clock 3.9 GHz 3.4 GHz
L1 cache 256 KB 384 KB
L2 cache 2 MB 2 MB
L3 cache 16 MB 8 MB
TDP 65 W 65 W
Memory
Memory types DDR4 DDR4
Memory channels — 2
Max memory speed 3.2 GHz 2.667 GHz
Graphics
Has integrated graphics No No
I/O and interfaces
PCI Express revision 4 3
Package and thermal
Sockets supported AM4 AM4
TJUNCTION — 95 °C
Security and virtualization
Supported technologies AMD "Zen" Core Architecture, AMD Ryzen Master Utility, AMD Ryzen VR-Ready Premium 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) 100-000000284 YD1200BBM4KAE
Product ID (Box) 100-100000284BOX YD1200BBAEBOX
Product ID (MPK) 100-100000284MPK YD1200BBAEMPK
Bundled cooler Wraith Stealth Wraith Stealth

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