Athlon 3000G vs Athlon 220GE
Athlon 3000G
Athlon 220GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon 3000G
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 220GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 3000G | Athlon 220GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 3000G | Athlon 220GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) | ❌ 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 Athlon 3000G and Athlon 220GE
Athlon 3000G
The Athlon 3000G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 November 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) 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: 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: 4,446 points. Launch price was $49.
Athlon 220GE
The Athlon 220GE 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 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 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: 4,441 points. Launch price was $65.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 3000G and Athlon 220GE share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Athlon 3000G versus 3.4 GHz on the Athlon 220GE — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Athlon 3000G (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Athlon 3000G uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon 220GE uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 3000G scores 4,446 against the Athlon 220GE's 4,441 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon 3000G. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 956 vs 886, a 7.6% lead for the Athlon 3000G that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,970 vs 2,023 (2.7% advantage for the Athlon 220GE). Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon 3000G | Athlon 220GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 4,446 | 4,441 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 1,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 956+8% | 886 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,970 | 2,023+3% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0. Maximum memory speed reaches 2666 on the Athlon 3000G versus DDR4-2667 on the Athlon 220GE — the Athlon 3000G supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 64 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Athlon 3000G) vs 8 (Athlon 220GE) — the Athlon 3000G offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM4 (Athlon 3000G) and A320,B350,X370,B450,X470 (Athlon 220GE).
| Feature | Athlon 3000G | Athlon 220GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2666+66550% | DDR4-2667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 | 64 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Both processors feature an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Athlon 3000G) vs AMD-V (Athlon 220GE). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 3 Graphics (Athlon 3000G) and Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon 220GE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 220GE targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon 3000G rivals Pentium Gold G6400; Athlon 220GE rivals Pentium Gold G5400.
| Feature | Athlon 3000G | Athlon 220GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 Graphics | Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 3000G launched at $49 MSRP, while the Athlon 220GE debuted at $65. At current prices ($60 vs $60), the Athlon 220GE is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 3000G delivers 74.1 pts/$ vs 74.0 pts/$ for the Athlon 220GE — making the Athlon 3000G the 0.1% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 3000G | Athlon 220GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-25% | $65 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.1 | 74.0 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2018 |
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