Ultra 7 256V vs Ryzen 3 1200

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 3 1200
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
4.03
Core Ultra 7 256V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.57
+212%

Core Ultra 7 256V outperforms Ryzen 3 1200 by a whopping 212% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 3 1200 and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1419618
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.15no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 3no data
Power efficiency5.8769.98
Architecture codenameSummit Ridge (Zen) (2017)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date27 July 2017 (7 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$109no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 3 1200 and Core Ultra 7 256V basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s37 MHz
Multiplier31no data
L1 cache96K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Die size192 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature95 °C100 °C
Number of transistors4,800 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 3 1200 and Core Ultra 7 256V compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketAM4Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 3 1200 and Core Ultra 7 256V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHAno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

Ryzen 3 1200 and Core Ultra 7 256V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 3 1200 and Core Ultra 7 256V are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 3 1200 and Core Ultra 7 256V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Arc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 3 1200 and Core Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes204

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ryzen 3 1200 4.03
Ultra 7 256V 12.57
+212%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ryzen 3 1200 6407
Ultra 7 256V 19971
+212%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen 3 1200 2882
Ultra 7 256V 9460
+228%

Blender(-)

Ryzen 3 1200 1002
+209%
Ultra 7 256V 324

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen 3 1200 834
Ultra 7 256V 1972
+136%

7-Zip Single

Ryzen 3 1200 3391
Ultra 7 256V 5672
+67.3%

7-Zip

Ryzen 3 1200 11980
Ultra 7 256V 35964
+200%

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen 3 1200 151
Ultra 7 256V 306
+103%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.03 12.57
Recency 27 July 2017 24 September 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 7 256V has a 211.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 282.4% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 256V is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 3 1200 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 3 1200 is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 256V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 3 1200 and Core Ultra 7 256V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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