AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 vs Intel Core i5-4670 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data shows a clear and consistent pattern across every recorded test: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 wins all six head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Core i5-4670 does not secure a single victory in any Cinebench workload, whether single-core or multi-core. This is not a case of one chip dominating in certain scenarios while the other takes other categories; the Ryzen part is uniformly ahead.

The margins are narrow but persistent. In multi-core workloads, the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 leads by roughly 2.2% to 2.3% depending on the Cinebench version. In single-core tests, the lead ranges from 1.5% to 2.5%. The largest recorded advantage for the AMD processor appears in Cinebench R20 single-core, where it outperforms the Intel part by 2.5%. The smallest gap is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the difference is just 1.5%.

For workloads that depend heavily on per-thread performance, such as lightly threaded applications or tasks with serial dependencies, the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 holds a slight edge. For heavily threaded rendering workloads, the multi-core results again favor AMD, though the advantage remains modest. The Intel i5-4670 does not win in either category, so there is no benchmark-derived use case where the older Haswell part comes out ahead.

The average benchmark scores in the database reinforce this picture. The Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 records an average score of 1379, while the Core i5-4670 sits at 1347. That is a difference of 32 points, or roughly 2.4% in favor of AMD. Both processors occupy the same percentile position among all CPUs in the database, at the 36th percentile, indicating that they are close overall despite the AMD part consistently finishing higher in each individual test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher base clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i5-4670 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 has a base clock of 3.10 GHz.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i5-4670 boosts to 3.80 GHz, whereas the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 boosts to 3.40 GHz.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 supports ECC memory. The Core i5-4670 does not list ECC support in the database.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i5-4670 includes Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 does not include integrated graphics.

Q: What is the largest performance margin between the two in any benchmark?

A: The largest margin is in Cinebench R20 single-core, where the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 leads by 2.5% (282 versus 275).

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core i5-4670 does not.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are uniform across all six Cinebench tests. The Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 wins every comparison, but the margins are small enough that the two chips should be considered close competitors in practice.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD part scores 480 against Intel's 469, a delta of 2.3%. The single-core R15 result is closer: 67 versus 66, a 1.5% advantage for AMD. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core gap widens slightly to 2.2% (2002 versus 1957), while single-core shows the largest relative difference in the entire set at 2.5% (282 versus 275). Cinebench R23 repeats the pattern: multi-core 4767 versus 4660 for a 2.2% lead, and single-core 673 versus 657 for a 2.4% lead.

The consistency of these deltas is notable. Every test lands between 1.5% and 2.5%, with most sitting near 2.2% to 2.4%. This suggests the performance difference is structural rather than workload-specific. The Ryzen part is not exploiting a particular weakness in the Intel design; it is simply slightly faster across the board.

The average benchmark scores from the database tell a similar story. The Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 averages 1379, placing it alongside the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U and AMD Opteron 6366 HE, both also at 1379. The Intel Core i5-4670 averages 1347, putting it within 0.1% of the Core i5-7400T (1348) and 0.2% of the Xeon W-2104 (1350). The nearest rival deltas for the Intel part range from 0.5% ahead of the Core i5-4590T to 0.7% behind the Xeon E3-1226 v3, while the Ryzen part's nearest rivals are essentially tied with it, showing deltas of 0.1% or less in either direction.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several fundamental specifications. The Intel Core i5-4670 uses the Intel Socket 1150, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 uses AMD Socket AM4. This means they are not interchangeable in any motherboard.

Clock speeds favor Intel on paper. The i5-4670 has a 3.40 GHz base clock and a 3.80 GHz boost clock. The Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 has a 3.10 GHz base and 3.40 GHz boost. Despite the lower clocks, the AMD part still wins every benchmark, indicating that architectural efficiency offsets the clock deficit.

Thermal design power differs as well. The Intel part is rated at 84 W, while the AMD part is rated at 65 W. The Ryzen processor draws less power in its design envelope while delivering higher performance in the recorded tests.

Memory support is another differentiator. The i5-4670 supports DDR3 memory, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 supports DDR4. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The database records a memory bandwidth figure of 4256 MB/s for the AMD part; no equivalent figure is listed for the Intel part. ECC memory support is present only on the AMD side.

The multiplier situation also differs. The Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking. The Core i5-4670 has a locked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide here is generational and structural. The Intel Core i5-4670 is built on the Haswell architecture, fabricated on a 22 nm process at Intel. It contains 1,400 million transistors on a 177 mm² die. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 uses the Zen architecture (Summit Ridge), fabricated on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with 4,800 million transistors on a 213 mm² die.

Cache configurations differ per core and in total. The Intel part has 64 KB of L1 per core and 256 KB of L2 per core, with 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has 96 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of shared L3. The AMD processor has more cache at every level, which likely contributes to its benchmark advantage despite lower clock speeds.

Both processors have 4 cores and 4 threads, so thread counts are identical. The Intel part includes integrated graphics in the form of Intel HD 4600; the AMD part has no integrated graphics, which is typical for the Ryzen 3 PRO desktop lineup.

PCIe support is Gen 3 for both, though the AMD listing specifies 16 lanes from the CPU only. The Intel listing does not state a lane count.

The release dates are far apart. The Intel Core i5-4670 was released in June 2013, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 arrived in June 2017. The production status for the AMD part is listed as active, while the Intel part has no production status recorded.

The Verdict

The database points to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 as the faster processor in every measured scenario. Across six Cinebench tests, it wins all of them, with margins between 1.5% and 2.5%. Its average benchmark score of 1379 exceeds the Intel part's 1347 by roughly 2.4%. For users prioritizing raw Cinebench performance, the data clearly favors AMD.

The Intel Core i5-4670 does retain some advantages that are not performance-related. It includes integrated graphics, which the AMD part lacks, making it a more self-contained option for systems without a discrete GPU. It also has higher clock speeds, which may appeal in scenarios not captured by these specific benchmarks, though the recorded tests do not show any benefit from those clocks.

The Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 offers several structural benefits beyond benchmark scores. It supports ECC memory, has an unlocked multiplier, uses DDR4 memory, and carries a lower TDP of 65 W compared to Intel's 84 W. Its larger cache allocation at every level and more modern 14 nm process node also differentiate it favorably.

For a build where integrated graphics are essential, the Core i5-4670 is the only option between these two. For almost everything else, the benchmark data supports choosing the Ryzen 3 PRO 1200. The performance gap is not dramatic, but it is consistent, and the AMD part pairs that consistency with lower power draw, ECC support, and an unlocked multiplier. The i5-4670 does not win a single recorded benchmark, so there is no measured workload where it comes out ahead.