Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 vs Core i5-6500

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Performance Comparison

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Passmark Score

5609

Passmark Score

5600

Performance Difference

Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 is 0.2% faster than Core i5-6500

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 performs 0.2% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 and Core i5-6500.

Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 and Core i5-6500

AMD

Ryzen 3 PRO 1200

The Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,609 points.

General Information

Type:server
Series:AMD Ryzen 3
Designer:AMD
Manufacturer:GlobalFoundries
Release Date:29 June 2017 (8 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Zen (2017−2020)
Performance Ranking Position:1778

Technical Specifications

Cores:4
Threads:4
Die Size:192 mm2
L1 Cache:96K (per core)
L2 Cache:512K (per core)
L3 Cache:8 MB (total)
Max Frequency:3.4 GHz
Multiplicador:31
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:3.1 GHz
Transistor Count:4,800 million
Process Technology:14 nm
Velocidade Dos Pneus:4 × 8 GT/s
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:-

Compatibility

Socket:AM4
Power Consumption (TDP):65 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1 (Uniprocessor)

Memory

RAM Types:DDR4 Dual-channel
Memory Channels:2
Memory Bandwidth:42.671 GB/s
ECC Memory Support:+
Max Memory Capacity:64 GB
Intel

Core i5-6500

The Core i5-6500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 July 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,600 points. Launch price was $192.

General Information

Type:desktop
Series:Intel Core i5 (Desktop)
Designer:Intel
Launch Price:$192
Manufacturer:Intel
Release Date:2 July 2015 (10 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Skylake (2015−2016)
Performance Ranking Position:1780

Technical Specifications

Cores:4
Threads:4
Die Size:177 mm2
L1 Cache:64K (per core)
L2 Cache:256K (per core)
L3 Cache:6 MB (total)
Max Frequency:3.6 GHz
Multiplicador:32
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:3.2 GHz
Type De Autocarro:DMI 3.0
Process Technology:14 nm
Velocidade Dos Pneus:4 × 8 GT/s
Max Case Temperature (TCase):72 °C
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:-

Compatibility

Socket:LGA1151
Power Consumption (TDP):65 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1 (Uniprocessor)

Memory

RAM Types:DDR3, DDR4
Memory Channels:2
Memory Bandwidth:34.134 GB/s
Max Memory Capacity:64 GB

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