The Core i7-9700 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 3 1200, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's €211.75 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-9700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Ryzen 3 1200 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Ryzen 3 1200
- Up to 62% cheaper – €127.25 vs €339.00
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i7-9700 vs Ryzen 3 1200 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9700
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
189
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, €
€339
37%
Value, €/FPS
€1.79/FPS
40%
Ryzen 3 1200
Jul 27th, 2017
Average FPS
178
94%
Min 1% FPS
118
94%
Price, €
€127.25
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.71/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700 vs Ryzen 3 1200 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-9700 vs Ryzen 3 1200 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9700 vs Ryzen 3 1200 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9700
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Ryzen 3 1200
Jul 27th, 2017
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
72%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Jul 27th, 2017 |
| $333.00 | MSRP | $109.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
