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AMD Athlon 641 vs AMD Ryzen 3 1200: Comparison
Athlon 641 vs Ryzen 3 1200: the p-core base clock difference
They are built to different briefs, and p-core base clock shows it, Athlon 641 2.8 GHz against Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz. L2 cache runs the same way, 4 MB on the Athlon 641 versus 2 MB on the Ryzen 3 1200, another win for Athlon 641. They differ on tdp too, 100 W on the Athlon 641 versus 65 W on the Ryzen 3 1200. Socket is not the same on both, FM1 on the Athlon 641 versus AM4 on the Ryzen 3 1200. Product line is not the same on both, Other on the Athlon 641 versus Ryzen 3 on the Ryzen 3 1200. There is a split on form factor as well, Desktop on the Athlon 641 versus Desktops, Boxed Processor on the Ryzen 3 1200. There is a split on unlocked multiplier as well, No on the Athlon 641 versus Yes on the Ryzen 3 1200. They differ on base power too, 100 W on the Athlon 641 versus 65 W on the Ryzen 3 1200. Memory type is not the same on both, Not Listed on the Athlon 641 versus DDR4 on the Ryzen 3 1200.
Athlon 641 vs Ryzen 3 1200: which one fits your build
The Athlon 641 suits Athlon platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is the wrong buy for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds. The Ryzen 3 1200 is the one to take for mainstream desktop builds and everyday productivity, though it is not the pick for extreme overclocking (unless K/X-series) and workstation-class multi-threaded workloads.
What Athlon 641 and Ryzen 3 1200 have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and integrated graphics are identical here. They match on 4 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Athlon 641 and Ryzen 3 1200 differ on retail availability?
Yes. Retail Availability reads Boxed Retail on the Athlon 641 versus Retail on the Ryzen 3 1200.
Is the Socket Status the same on the Athlon 641 and Ryzen 3 1200?
It is. Both are listed at End of Life, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Product Line
- AMD Athlon 641
- Other
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Ryzen 3
Form Factor
- AMD Athlon 641
- Desktop
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Desktops, Boxed Processor
Codename
- AMD Athlon 641
- Athlon Legacy
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Summit Ridge
TDP
- AMD Athlon 641
- 100 W
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 65 W
iGPU
- AMD Athlon 641
- None
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- None
Market Segment
- AMD Athlon 641
- Desktop
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Desktop
Socket
- AMD Athlon 641
- FM1
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- AM4
Socket Status
- AMD Athlon 641
- End of Life
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- End of Life
Process Node
- AMD Athlon 641
- 32nm
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 14 nm
Total Cores
- AMD Athlon 641
- 4
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 4
Performance Cores
- AMD Athlon 641
- 4
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 4
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Athlon 641
- 0
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD Athlon 641
- 4
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 4
SMT Enabled
- AMD Athlon 641
- No
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Athlon 641
- 2.8 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 3.1 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- AMD Athlon 641
- No
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Yes
L2 Cache
- AMD Athlon 641
- 4 MBBest
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 2 MB-50%
Base Power
- AMD Athlon 641
- 100 W
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 65 W
Memory Type
- AMD Athlon 641
- Not Listed
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Athlon 641
- No
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- No
Retail Availability
- AMD Athlon 641
- Boxed Retail
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Retail
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD Athlon 641 if you want the higher L2 cache (4 MB vs 2 MB).
Choose AMD Ryzen 3 1200 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | AMD Athlon 641 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $109.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.