FX-8150 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 1200

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
3.87
+16.9%
FX-8150
2011
8 cores / 8 threads, 125 Watt
3.31

Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 outperforms FX-8150 by a moderate 17% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 and FX-8150 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14591588
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 3no data
Power efficiency5.632.50
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date29 June 2017 (7 years ago)12 October 2011 (13 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 and FX-8150 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 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier31no data
L1 cache96K (per core)384 KB
L2 cache512K (per core)8192 KB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8192 KB
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size192 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data61 °C
Number of transistors4,800 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.0125 V - Max: 1.4125 V

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 and FX-8150 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
SocketAM4AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 and FX-8150. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 and FX-8150 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 and FX-8150. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelDDR3
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 and FX-8150.

PCIe version3.0n/a
PCI Express lanes20no data

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 PRO 1200 3.87
+16.9%
FX-8150 3.31

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 PRO 1200 6143
+16.7%
FX-8150 5263

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 811
+84.3%
FX-8150 440

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 2493
+43.5%
FX-8150 1737

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.87 3.31
Recency 29 June 2017 12 October 2011
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 125 Watt

Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 has a 16.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 92.3% lower power consumption.

FX-8150, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8150 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 is a server/workstation processor while FX-8150 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 and FX-8150, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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