Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 3 1200 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-2600S on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 3 1200 is 2391 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-2600S.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Performs up to 4% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-2600S - 237 vs 227 FPS
- Up to 54% cheaper than Core i7-2600S - €34.94 vs €75.84
- Up to 55% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-2600S - €0.15 vs €0.33 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600S
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than AMD Ryzen 3 1200 - 8 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 3 1200 doesn't have integrated graphics
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jul 27th, 2017
FPS
237
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.15/FPS
100%
Price, €
€34.94
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for €34.94 on Amazon
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Buy for €75.84 on Amazon
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jul 27th, 2017
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | vs | Intel Core i7-2600S |
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Jul 27th, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Ryzen 3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Summit Ridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
AMD Socket AM4 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
3.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |