Performance comparison: which is faster?
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T (AMD, 2010) and Ryzen 3 1200 (AMD, 2017) are compared here. Compare not only scores, but also whether the motherboard can be reused and which GPU class is balanced with each CPU.
Overall performance: nearly equal
The sockets differ (AM3 / AM4), so switching requires a motherboard replacement. For games, performance balance with the GPU (guideline CPU:GPU = 0.9:1) matters more than CPU speed alone.
Relative performance score (higher is faster). Actual speed varies by workload, cooling, and memory configuration.
| Item | Phenom II X6 1100T | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 6,500 | 6,500 |
| Generation | Phenom II | Ryzen 1000 |
| Socket | AM3 | AM4 |
| Release Year | 2010 | 2017 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Compatible GPU Example | GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce GTX 1650 |
| If You Want To... | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Prioritize maximum speed for heavy work or a high-end GPU | Phenom II X6 1100T |
| Upgrade while reusing the current motherboard | Choose the CPU matching your motherboard socket |
| Prioritize value and adequate performance | Phenom II X6 1100T (the lower model is often sufficient) |
Their scores are nearly identical (Phenom II X6 1100T: 6500 points / Ryzen 3 1200: 6500 points). Choose the less expensive option or the one that fits your current motherboard.
Phenom II X6 1100T is Phenom II, while Ryzen 3 1200 is Ryzen 1000.The sockets differ (AM3 / AM4), so switching requires a motherboard replacement.
Using our CPU:GPU = 0.9:1 guideline, GeForce GTX 1650 pairs well with Phenom II X6 1100T and GeForce GTX 1650 pairs well with Ryzen 3 1200. If either GPU is too strong or too weak, one part holds the other back.
