Athlon 200GE vs Core i3-7300T

CPU

GPU

Athlon 200GE

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2018

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Core i3-7300T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2017

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Athlon 200GE vs Core i3-7300T Performance Spectrum

Athlon 200GE

2 / 4

4,105

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i3-7300T

2 / 4

4,145

+1.0%

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.

Athlon 200GE vs Core i3-7300T FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Athlon 200GE vs Core i3-7300T: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Athlon 200GE

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $83 less on MSRP ($55 MSRP vs $138 MSRP).
✅Delivers 148.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 74.6 vs 30.0 PassMark/$ ($55 MSRP vs $138 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (878 vs 1,100).
❌Lower PassMark (4,105 vs 4,145).

Core i3-7300T

2017

Why buy it

✅+25.3% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅100% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 30.0 vs 74.6 PassMark/$ ($138 MSRP vs $55 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-7300T better than Athlon 200GE?

Yes. Core i3-7300T is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 0.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1% better PassMark, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i3-7300T is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 0.6% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-7300T is the stronger fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i3-7300T is still the better call for a fresh build. Core i3-7300T comes in 150.9% more expensive on MSRP at $138 MSRP versus $55 MSRP, and it still gives you a 0.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Athlon 200GE only looks stronger on raw value math because it is so cheap, but its absolute performance tier is too low to be the better recommendation now. At roughly 4,105 PassMark with 2 cores and 4 threads, it only really makes sense as a bare-minimum stopgap or a very constrained existing-platform upgrade.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Athlon 200GE makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2018 vs 2017). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

Athlon 200GE vs Core i3-7300T Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Athlon 200GE

The Athlon 200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,105 points. Launch price was $55.

Core i3-7300T

The Core i3-7300T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,145 points. Launch price was $147.

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Processing Power

Both the Athlon 200GE and Core i3-7300T share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Athlon 200GE versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i3-7300T — a 9% clock advantage for the Core i3-7300T (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Athlon 200GE uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-7300T uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 200GE scores 4,105 against the Core i3-7300T's 4,145 — a 1% lead for the Core i3-7300T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 878 vs 1,100, a 22.4% lead for the Core i3-7300T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Athlon 200GE	Core i3-7300T
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.5 GHz+9%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz	3.5 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	4,105	4,145
Cinebench R23 Multi	302	—
Geekbench 6 Single	878	1,100+25%
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,838	—

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon 200GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-7300T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Athlon 200GE versus DDR4-2400 on the Core i3-7300T — the Athlon 200GE supports 11.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon 200GE) vs 16 (Core i3-7300T) — the Core i3-7300T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM4 (Athlon 200GE) and B250,H270,Z270,Q250,Q270 (Core i3-7300T).

Feature	Athlon 200GE	Core i3-7300T
Socket	AM4	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666+11%	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	8	16+100%

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Advanced Features

Only the Athlon 200GE has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon 200GE) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-7300T). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon 200GE) and HD Graphics 630 (Core i3-7300T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 200GE targets Budget, Core i3-7300T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon 200GE rivals Pentium Gold G5400; Core i3-7300T rivals Ryzen 3 2200GE.

Feature	Athlon 200GE	Core i3-7300T
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Radeon Vega 3	HD Graphics 630
Unlocked	Yes	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Budget	Low Power Desktop

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Athlon 200GE was priced at $55, while the Core i3-7300T came in at $138. On launch pricing ($55 vs $138), Athlon 200GE was $83 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 200GE delivers 74.6 pts/$ vs 30.0 pts/$ for the Core i3-7300T — making the Athlon 200GE the 85.2% better value option.

Feature	Athlon 200GE	Core i3-7300T
MSRP	$55-60%	$138
Performance per Dollar	74.6+149%	30.0
Release Date	2018	2017

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