FPSVersusRyzen 3 1200 vs Ryzen 5 3500U
Performance score
By our estimate, Ryzen 5 3500U beats Ryzen 3 1200 by 6%.
The score is our own estimate from the specs (cores, threads, clocks, architecture generation), not a benchmark run. 100 = the fastest CPU in our database.
Real tests
What the test measures
Blender is a popular free 3D graphics program. The test makes the device render three ready-made 3D scenes (light, shadows, reflections) and counts how many render passes it finishes per minute. The higher the number, the faster the device handles heavy work: 3D, video editing, photo processing. On a CPU the test loads all cores at once, so it shows the chip's full power; on a graphics card it shows its compute strength.
CPU rendering (Blender)
Median of real test runs on users' computers. It does not show FPS in games. Data updated: 31.10.2026.
Overview
| Ryzen 3 1200 | Ryzen 5 3500U | |
|---|---|---|
| Score (0–100) | 13.14 | 13.99 |
| Ranking position | 491 | 484 |
| Power efficiency (0–100) | 10.56 | no data |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | Zen (Summit Ridge) | Zen+ (Pinnacle Ridge) |
| Release date | 2017-07-27 | Q1 2019 |
Specifications
| Ryzen 3 1200 | Ryzen 5 3500U | |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.1 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | no data |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 4 MB |
| Process node | 14 nm | no data |
| Unlocked multiplier | yes | no |
| Integrated graphics | no | Radeon Vega 8 |
| NPU (AI accelerator) | no | no |
Compatibility
| Ryzen 3 1200 | Ryzen 5 3500U | |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | no data |
| TDP | 65 W | no data |
Memory and PCI Express
| Ryzen 3 1200 | Ryzen 5 3500U | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR4-2667 | no data |
| Memory channels | 2 | no data |
| PCI Express version | 3.0 | no data |
Pros and cons
Ryzen 3 1200
- bigger L3 cache: 8 MB vs 4 MB
- unlocked multiplier (can be overclocked)
Ryzen 5 3500U
- 6% higher overall score
- 15% faster single core
- more threads: 8 vs 4
- newer: released in 2019
- has integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8)
Other comparisons
Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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