Athlon PRO 200GE vs Core i3-10110U
Athlon PRO 200GE
Core i3-10110U
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 200GE
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10110U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon PRO 200GE | Core i3-10110U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($81) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon PRO 200GE | Core i3-10110U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($81) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 PRO 200GE and Core i3-10110U
Athlon PRO 200GE
The Athlon PRO 200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 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: 3,816 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i3-10110U
The Core i3-10110U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,839 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon PRO 200GE packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-10110U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Athlon PRO 200GE versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i3-10110U — a 24.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-10110U (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Athlon PRO 200GE uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-10110U uses Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon PRO 200GE scores 3,816 against the Core i3-10110U's 3,839 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-10110U. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 200GE | Core i3-10110U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4.1 GHz+28% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+52% | 2.1 GHz |
| 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) | Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 3,816 | 3,839 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 2,327 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,270 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,353 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon PRO 200GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-10110U uses FCBGA1528 (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 PRO 200GE) vs 16 (Core i3-10110U) — the Core i3-10110U offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM4 (Athlon PRO 200GE) and SoC (Core i3-10110U).
| Feature | Athlon PRO 200GE | Core i3-10110U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon PRO 200GE) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-10110U). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon PRO 200GE) and UHD Graphics for 10th Gen (Core i3-10110U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-10110U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i3-10110U rivals Ryzen 3 3200U.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 200GE | Core i3-10110U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | UHD Graphics for 10th Gen |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Productivity |
Top Performing CPUs
The most powerful cpus ranked by PassMark CPU Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar CPU comparisons based on Athlon PRO 200GE and Core i3-10110U
