Ryzen 3 1200 vs FX-9370
Ryzen 3 1200
FX-9370
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Ryzen 3 1200 is positioned at rank 366 and the FX-9370 is on rank 61, so the FX-9370 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 1200
Performance Per Dollar FX-9370
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 1200 | FX-9370 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 1200 | FX-9370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+21%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 1200 and FX-9370
Ryzen 3 1200
The Ryzen 3 1200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) 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. Passmark benchmark score: 6,407 points. Launch price was $109.
FX-9370
The FX-9370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 July 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 220 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,374 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 1200 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-9370 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the FX-9370 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 1200 versus 4.7 GHz on the FX-9370 — a 32.1% clock advantage for the FX-9370 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 1200 uses the Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the FX-9370 uses Vishera (2012−2015) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 1200 scores 6,407 against the FX-9370's 6,374 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 3 1200.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 1200 | FX-9370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 4.4 GHz+42% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 8192 kB+1500% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Summit Ridge (Zen) (2017) | Vishera (2012−2015) |
| PassMark | 6,407 | 6,374 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,013 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 1200 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-9370 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 1200 | FX-9370 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 3 1200) / not specified (FX-9370). Primary use case: Ryzen 3 1200 targets Budget.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 1200 | FX-9370 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 1200 launched at $109 MSRP, while the FX-9370 debuted at $42. At current prices ($50 vs $60), the Ryzen 3 1200 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 1200 delivers 128.1 pts/$ vs 106.2 pts/$ for the FX-9370 — making the Ryzen 3 1200 the 18.7% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 1200 | FX-9370 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $109 | $42-61% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-17% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 128.1+21% | 106.2 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2013 |
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