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AMD Phenom II X4 960T BE

vs

AMD Ryzen 3 1200

CPU Comparison Result

Below are the results of a comparison of AMD Phenom II X4 960T BE and AMD Ryzen 3 1200 processors based on key performance characteristics, as well as power consumption and much more.

Advantages

AMD Ryzen 3 1200

Larger L3 Cache: 8MB (6 MB shared vs 8MB)
Higher Technology: 14nm (45 nm vs 14nm)
Higher Memory Type: DDR4 (DDR2, DDR3-1333 vs DDR4)
Newer Launch Date: July 2017 (June 2010 vs July 2017)

Basic

AMD

Label Name

AMD

June 2010

Launch Date

July 2017

Desktop

Platform

Desktop

Phenom II X4 960T BE

Model Name

The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.

Zosma

Code Name

Summit Ridge

GlobalFoundries

Foundry

Phenom II X4 (Zosma)

Generation

CPU Specifications

Total Cores

Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).

Total Threads

Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.

Basic Frequency

3.1GHz

Max Turbo Frequency

Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.

Up to 3.4GHz

3 GHz

Performance-core Base Frequency

3.4 GHz

Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency

Maximum P-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.

128 KB per core

L1 Cache

384KB

512 KB per core

L2 Cache

2MB

6 MB shared

L3 Cache

8MB

Yes

Unlocked Multiplier

15.0

Multiplier

200 MHz

Bus Frequency

Unlocked for Overclocking

AMD`s product warranty does not cover damages caused by overclocking, even when overclocking is enabled via AMD hardware and/or software. GD-26.

Yes

AMD Socket AM3

CPU Socket

The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.

AM4

45 nm

Technology

Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.

14nm

95 W

TDP

65W

Max. Operating Temperature

Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.

95°C

PCI Express Version

PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.

PCIe 3.0 x16

PCIe Version

PCI Express is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard used for connecting high-speed components, replacing older standards such as AGP, PCI, and PCI-X. It has gone through multiple revisions and improvements since its initial release. PCIe 1.0 was first introduced in 2002, and in order to meet the growing demand for higher bandwidth, subsequent versions have been released over time.

0.904 billions

Transistor Count

Memory Specifications

DDR2, DDR3-1333

Memory Type

Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.

DDR4

Memory Channels

The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.

Bus Speed

Up to 2667MT/s

ECC Memory Support

GPU Specifications

On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Integrated Graphics Model

An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.

Discrete Graphics Card Required