Athlon 200GE vs Core i3-7300T
Athlon 200GE
Core i3-7300T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon 200GE
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-7300T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 200GE | Core i3-7300T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($40) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($128) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 200GE | Core i3-7300T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+217%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($40) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($128) |
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 Athlon 200GE and Core i3-7300T
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.
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 | — |
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. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. 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 | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
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 |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 200GE launched at $55 MSRP, while the Core i3-7300T debuted at $138. At current prices ($40 vs $128), the Athlon 200GE is $88 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 200GE delivers 102.6 pts/$ vs 32.4 pts/$ for the Core i3-7300T — making the Athlon 200GE the 104.1% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 200GE | Core i3-7300T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $55-60% | $138 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-69% | $128 |
| Performance per Dollar | 102.6+217% | 32.4 |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2017 |
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