AMD Ryzen 5 1500X vs AMD Ryzen 3 1200: comparison
Comparison of AMD Ryzen 5 1500X and AMD Ryzen 3 1200: key differences and a full specification table.
Key differences
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X has more threads (8 vs 4), a higher base clock (3.5 GHz vs 3.1 GHz), a higher maximum clock (3.7 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), process node (14 nm), 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 5 1500X | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Max boost clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 8 MB |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Integrated graphics | Discrete Graphics Card Required | — |
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 5 1500X | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Codename | Summit Ridge | Summit Ridge |
| Segment | Boxed Processor | Boxed Processor |
| Product line | AMD Ryzen 5 Desktop Processors | AMD Ryzen 3 Desktop Processors |
| Product family | AMD Ryzen Processors | AMD Ryzen Processors |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Launch date | 04/11/2017 | 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 Spire | Wraith Stealth |
| CPU | ||
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| L1 cache | 384 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 | 2 |
| Max memory speed | 2.667 GHz | 2.667 GHz |
| Graphics | ||
| Integrated graphics | Discrete Graphics Card Required | — |
| Has integrated graphics | No | No |
| I/O and interfaces | ||
| PCI Express revision | 3 | 3 |
| Package and thermal | ||
| Sockets supported | AM4 | AM4 |
| TJUNCTION | 95 °C | 95 °C |
| Security and virtualization | ||
| Supported technologies | AMD SenseMI Technology, AMD "Zen" Core Architecture, AMD Ryzen Master Utility, Virtualization, Enmotus FuzeDrive for AMD Ryzen, AES, AVX2, FMA3, XFR (Extended Frequency Range) | 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) | YD150XBBM4GAE | YD1200BBM4KAE |
| Product ID (Box) | YD150XBBAEBOX | YD1200BBAEBOX |
| Product ID (MPK) | YD150XBBAEMPK | YD1200BBAEMPK |
| Bundled cooler | Wraith Spire (No LED) | Wraith Stealth |