Core i7-3720QM vs Ryzen 3 PRO 1200

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3720QM

4 / 8

5,591

0.0%

5,609

+0.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-3720QM is positioned at rank 50 and the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 is on rank 255, so the Core i7-3720QM offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3720QM

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

95%

#38

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

210%

#39

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

207%

#40

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

190%

#41

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

189%

#42

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

187%

#44

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

181%

#45

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

173%

#46

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

173%

#47

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

168%

#50

Core i7-3720QM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#51

Celeron N2807

MSRP: $107|Avg: $60

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 1200

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

4039%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

763%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

677%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

523%

#218

Xeon Gold 5512U

MSRP: $1230|Avg: N/A

98%

#219

Xeon D-1733NT

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#220

Xeon 6520P

MSRP: $1295|Avg: $1295

96%

#255

Ryzen 3 PRO 1200

MSRP: $109|Avg: $80

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-3720QM	Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3720QM (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-3720QM	Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-3720QM Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3720QM and Ryzen 3 PRO 1200

Core i7-3720QM

The Core i7-3720QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,591 points. Launch price was $378.

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. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-3720QM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-3720QM versus 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-3720QM (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i7-3720QM uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3720QM scores 5,591 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200's 5,609 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-3720QM vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200.

Feature	Core i7-3720QM	Ryzen 3 PRO 1200
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+6%	3.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.1 GHz+19%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	5,591	5,609

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3720QM uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.