AMD Ryzen 3 2300U
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
Select video card 1
Select video card 2

AMD Ryzen 3 2300U vs AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200. Specifications, performance, tests

Overall score
star star star star star
Released
Q1/2018
AMD Ryzen 3 2300U
AMD Ryzen 3 2300U
Released
Q3/2017
Overall score
star star star star star
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200

Compare AMD Ryzen 3 2300U VS AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200. Which processor delivers superior performance?

In this detailed comparison, we evaluate the specifications and benchmarks of both processors to determine the best choice for your needs. We analyze their core counts, maximum frequencies, and power consumption.

AMD Ryzen 3 2300U boasts a maximum frequency of 2.00 GHz GHz. 4 cores that enhance multitasking capabilities.With a power consumption of 15 W W, it ensures efficient performance.Released in Q1/2018, it incorporates the latest technology for optimal efficiency.

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 features a maximum frequency of 3.10 GHz GHz. 4 cores designed for high-performance tasks.Its power consumption is 65 W W, providing a balance of power and efficiency.Launched in Q3/2017, it is built to handle demanding applications.

Differences

AMD Ryzen 3 2300U Reasons to consider
AMD Ryzen 3 2300U
Report a bug
  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    919 left arrow score
  • Performance per watt

    times less performance per watt

    15 W left arrow 65 W

Positions in all rankings

Common positions AMD Ryzen 3 2300U CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
    430 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
    402 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
    598 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
    573 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    890 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    912 place
  • iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
    361 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
    230 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    339 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    104 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    347 place
  • Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
    747 place
  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    861 left arrow score
  • Higher clock speed

    Around 35% better clock speed

    3.10 GHz left arrow 2.00 GHz

Positions in all rankings

Common positions AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
    425 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
    385 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
    645 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
    574 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    762 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    878 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
    263 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    377 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    82 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    297 place
  • Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
    699 place
  • Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    215 place

Specifications

Technical data
AMD Ryzen 3 2300U AMD Ryzen 3 2300U
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
CPU family and group

Comprehensive background on the processors being compared, detailing their series, generation, and targeted market segment.

  • Segment
    Mobile left arrow Desktop / Server
  • Family
    AMD Ryzen left arrow AMD Ryzen
  • Generation
    1 left arrow 1
  • CPU group
    AMD Ryzen 2000U left arrow AMD Ryzen 1000
CPU Technical specs

Essential parameters including the number of cores, threads, base and turbo frequencies, and cache size. These metrics provide insight into the processor’s speed—higher values generally indicate better performance.

  • Frequency
    2.00 GHz left arrow 3.10 GHz
  • CPU Cores
    4 left arrow 4
  • Turbo (1 Core)
    3.40 GHz left arrow 3.40 GHz
  • CPU Threads
    4 left arrow 4
  • Turbo (4 Cores)
    2.00 GHz left arrow 3.30 GHz
  • Hyperthreading
    No left arrow No
  • Overclocking
    No left arrow Yes
  • Core architecture
    normal left arrow normal
IGPU

The integrated graphics (iGPU) do not influence the CPU performance significantly; they serve as a substitute for a dedicated graphics card in the absence of one or are utilized in mobile devices.

  • GPU name
    AMD Radeon Vega 6 Graphics left arrow no iGPU
  • GPU frequency
    1.10 GHz left arrow
  • GPU (Turbo)
    No turbo left arrow No turbo
  • Execution units
    6 left arrow
  • Shader
    384 left arrow
  • Max. GPU Memory
    2 GB left arrow --
  • Max. displays
    3 left arrow
  • Generation
    8 left arrow
  • DirectX Version
    12 left arrow
  • Technology
    14 nm left arrow
  • Release date
    Q1/2018 left arrow
Hardware codec support

This section details the built-in codecs used for encoding and decoding media content, which significantly enhance processing speed and efficiency.

  • h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
    Decode / Encode left arrow No
  • h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
    Decode / Encode left arrow No
  • h264
    Decode / Encode left arrow No
  • VP9
    Decode / Encode left arrow No
  • VP8
    Decode / Encode left arrow No
  • AV1
    No left arrow No
  • AVC
    Decode / Encode left arrow No
  • VC-1
    Decode left arrow No
  • JPEG
    Decode / Encode left arrow No
Memory specs & PCI

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 and AMD Ryzen 3 2300U. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

  • Memory type
    DDR4-2400 left arrow DDR4-2666
  • ECC
    Yes left arrow Yes
  • Memory channels
    2 left arrow 2
  • PCIe version
    3.0 left arrow 3.0
  • PCIe lanes
    12 left arrow 20
Encryption
  • AES-NI
    Yes left arrow Yes
Thermal Management

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of AMD Ryzen 3 2300U and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

  • TDP (PL1)
    15 W left arrow 65 W
  • TDP up
    25 W left arrow --
  • TDP down
    12 W left arrow --
  • Tjunction max.
    95 °C left arrow 95 °C
Technologies and extensions

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by AMD Ryzen 3 2300U and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

  • Instruction set (ISA)
    x86-64 (64 bit) left arrow x86-64 (64 bit)
  • Virtualization
    AMD-V, SVM left arrow AMD-V, SVM
  • ISA extensions
    SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 left arrow SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
  • L3-Cache
    4.00 MB left arrow 8.00 MB
  • Architecture
    Raven Ridge (Zen) left arrow Summit Ridge (Zen)
  • Technology
    14 nm left arrow 14 nm
  • Socket
    FP5 left arrow AM4
  • Release date
    Q1/2018 left arrow Q3/2017

Benchmarks

Performance tests CPUs

By analyzing the results from various benchmarks, you can gain a clearer understanding of the performance differences between AMD Ryzen 3 2300U and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200.

Compare the synthetic benchmark scores and make an informed decision on the best processor for your needs!

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R20 SC is a high load CPU test for long tasks on a desktop or notebook PC, uses one CPU core, with no hypetrading
328
AMD Ryzen 3 2300U
333
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R20 MC is a high load CPU test for long tasks on a desktop or notebook PC, using a multi-core and hyperthreading
1008
AMD Ryzen 3 2300U
1191
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
The Cinebench R15 SC stresses the computing modules of a desktop or laptop computer to their limits and accurately determines the key performance parameters of the hardware
134
AMD Ryzen 3 2300U
129
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
The Cinebench R15 MC stresses the computing modules of a desktop or laptop computer to their limits and accurately determines the key performance parameters of the hardware
480
AMD Ryzen 3 2300U
477
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 SC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
727
AMD Ryzen 3 2300U
800
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 MC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
2255
AMD Ryzen 3 2300U
2574
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 3 SC for one CPU core, includes stress tests simulating real 3D scenarios for Windows, Mac, Linux, Ansroid, iOS
3812
AMD Ryzen 3 2300U
3703
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 3 MC using a multi-core and hyperthreading, includes stress tests simulating real 3D scenarios for Windows, Mac, Linux, Ansroid, iOS
11475
AMD Ryzen 3 2300U
10531
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
The PC CPU and GPU test involves rendering a specific 3D scene in single-core mode, based on CINEMA 4D
1.5
AMD Ryzen 3 2300U
1.71
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
The PC CPU and GPU test involves rendering a specific 3D scene in multi-core mode and hyperthreading, based on CINEMA 4D
5.5
AMD Ryzen 3 2300U
6.13
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
PassMark is a test suite that performs complex mathematical calculations to determine CPU performance on file compression, encryption and physics-related tasks
6255
AMD Ryzen 3 2300U
7379
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200

Latest comparisons