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Ryzen 3 PRO 1200

4 cores · 4 threads · up to 3.1 GHz on AM4.

3.8 · 9 votes

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Cores
4
Threads
4
Boost
3.1 GHz
L3 cache
8 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
AM4

Performance breakdown

Gaming3
Productivity3
Single-core3
Multi-core17
Power efficiency3

Lab scores

Performance score3
Cores4
Threads4
Boost clock (GHz)3.1 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p7 fps
1440p5 fps
4K4 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores
Architecture
Zen
Process node
14 nm
Socket
AM4
Release year
2017
Total cores
4
Threads
4
Clocks & cache
Base clock
3.1 GHz
Boost clock
3.1 GHz
Multiplier
31
L1 cache
384 KB
L2 cache
2 MB
L3 cache
8 MB
Memory & platform
Memory support
DDR4
Max capacity
64 GB
Channels
2
Max bandwidth
42.671 GB/s
Base power (TDP)
65W
PCIe
PCIe 3.0
Technologies
Extensions
AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V
Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like its solid, budget-friendly performance for everyday tasks. The usual gripe is that it feels sluggish in modern games and heavier workloads.

Pros
  • Stays cool on stock cooling
  • Handles everyday multitasking fine
  • Sips power for low electric bills
  • Solid entry-level gaming performance
Cons
  • Four threads can bottleneck modern games
  • Stock cooler runs loud under load
  • No integrated graphics for troubleshooting
Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200

A solid, low-power quad-core work CPU for basic office tasks, but its lack of multithreading hurts in anything beyond that.

Get it if you need a cheap, basic office PC or home server and already have an AM4 motherboard. Skip it if you want to game or multitask—even a budget modern chip will run circles around this old quad-core.

Buy it if…

  • You need a dirt-cheap office PC for spreadsheets and web browsing.
  • You're building a basic home server that sips power and runs cool.
  • You want an ultra-budget AM4 build to upgrade to a faster Ryzen later.
3.8

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