AMD · Ryzen

Ryzen 3 1200

Released July 2017

A 4-core Zen desktop processor for AM4, with an included Wraith Stealth cooler and an unlocked multiplier.

Cores: 4/4
Boost: 3.4 GHz
L3: 8 MB
Power: 65 W
Socket: AM4

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What reviewers say

Reviewers found useful budget quad-core performance and a quiet bundled cooler. The lower stock clocks limited single-thread performance, while overclocking could improve value. TechSpot preferred the cheaper 1200 for overclockers, whereas Gadgets 360 favoured the 1300X's small price premium; both saw more headroom for demanding work in Ryzen 5.

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Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base clock: 3.1 GHz
Boost clock: 3.4 GHz
L3 cache: 8 MB
Cores: Original 2017 Summit Ridge model; Zen architecture; boxed product ID YD1200BBAEBOX. The later AF revision is a different version and is not represented by these original-model specifications or reviews.
Clocks: Precision Boost and XFR supported
Cache: L1 384 KB; L2 2 MB

Graphics and AI

Built-in graphics: No
Graphics: A separate graphics card is required

Platform

Socket: AM4
Base power: 65 W
Unlocked: Yes
Cooler in the box: Yes
Memory support: DDR4; two channels; up to 2667 MT/s
PCIe: PCIe 3.0 x16
Process: 14 nm
Cooler: AMD Wraith Stealth included with boxed and multipack versions; maximum operating temperature 95°C

Pros and cons

Pros

Wraith Stealth cooler included
Unlocked for overclocking

Cons

Requires a separate graphics card
Four threads without simultaneous multithreading
PCIe 3.0 rather than PCIe 4.0

Closest rivals

Model	Cores	Boost	L3	Power	Socket	Released
IntelCore i5-7600K	4/4	4.2 GHz	6 MB	91 W	LGA1151	Jan 2017
IntelCore i7-7700K	4/8	4.5 GHz	8 MB	91 W	LGA1151	Jan 2017
AMDRyzen 3 1300X	4/4	3.7 GHz	8 MB	65 W	AM4	Jul 2017

Sources

Photo: Original AE model listing from Inet (YD1200BBAEBOX); generic Ryzen 3 retail box artwork without a visible 1200 model label. Original white background retained.

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