Ryzen 3 1200 could have a re

The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 was the first Ryzen chip to receive an upgrade to a 12nm node, and it looks like it won't be the only one. According to VideoCardz sources, the Ryzen 3 1200 may also have a re-release with an improved processing node.

Ryzen 3 1200 AF would make the leap towards 12nm, similar to Ryzen 5 1600 AF

Similar to the case of the Ryzen 5 1600, the revamped Ryzen 3 1200 is marked with the suffix "AF". This change should also be reflected in the OPN (Ordering Part Number) of the processor. The original Ryzen 3 1200 is marked with the OPN tray number YD1200BBM4KAE, while the AF version we see now bears the identifier YD1200BBM4KAF.

Gigabyte's CPU support list shows that the Ryzen 3 1200 has B1 stepping, and the AF model uses B2 stepping. The AF variant also does not require a firmware update to be recognized on any AM4 motherboard.

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The Ryzen 3 1200 (codename Summit Ridge) is a quad-core Zen processor that debuted with a 14nm process node from GlobalFoundries in late 2017. The AF revision (codename Pinnacle Ridge) is moving, as reports to Zen + and the 12nm process node.

The theory is that AMD is recycling Ryzen's 2000 series dies for AF parts. In the case of the Ryzen 3 1200 AF, the chip could be using imperfect matrices that don't meet the standards of a Ryzen 3 2300X, for example, which used to be an exclusive OEM processor.

The Ryzen 3 1200 AF would retain the same specifications as the regular variant. On paper, the quad-core chip still works with a 3.1 GHz base clock and 3.4 GHz boost clock. It also retains 2 MB of L2 cache and 8 MB of L3 cache. This means that the change could be reflected in power consumption and in an improved manual overclocking margin. We will keep you informed.

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