A10-7890K vs Ryzen 3 2200U
A10-7890K
Ryzen 3 2200U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A10-7890K is positioned at rank 364 and the Ryzen 3 2200U is on rank 154, so the Ryzen 3 2200U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-7890K
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 2200U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-7890K | Ryzen 3 2200U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-7890K | Ryzen 3 2200U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A10-7890K and Ryzen 3 2200U
A10-7890K
The A10-7890K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,537 points. Launch price was $150.
Ryzen 3 2200U
The Ryzen 3 2200U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,583 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A10-7890K packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen 3 2200U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A10-7890K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the A10-7890K versus 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2200U — a 23.4% clock advantage for the A10-7890K (base: 4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The A10-7890K uses the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture (28 nm), while the Ryzen 3 2200U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A10-7890K scores 3,537 against the Ryzen 3 2200U's 3,583 — a 1.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 2200U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A10-7890K vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 2200U.
| Feature | A10-7890K | Ryzen 3 2200U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+26% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+60% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+700% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Godaveri (2014−2016) | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,537 | 3,583+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 600 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A10-7890K uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 2200U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A10-7890K | Ryzen 3 2200U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A10-7890K) / not specified (Ryzen 3 2200U). The A10-7890K includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7), while the Ryzen 3 2200U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-7890K targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-7890K rivals Core i3-6100.
| Feature | A10-7890K | Ryzen 3 2200U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R7 | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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