Athlon PRO 200GE vs Core i3-8145U
Athlon PRO 200GE
Core i3-8145U
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 200GE
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8145U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon PRO 200GE | Core i3-8145U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($81) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon PRO 200GE | Core i3-8145U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i3-8145U
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 i3-8145U
The Core i3-8145U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,781 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The Athlon PRO 200GE packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-8145U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Athlon PRO 200GE versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-8145U — a 19.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-8145U (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Athlon PRO 200GE uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-8145U uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon PRO 200GE scores 3,816 against the Core i3-8145U's 3,781 — a 0.9% lead for the Athlon PRO 200GE. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 200GE | Core i3-8145U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.9 GHz+22% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+52% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,816 | 3,781 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon PRO 200GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-8145U 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 i3-8145U) — the Core i3-8145U offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 200GE | Core i3-8145U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1528 |
| 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
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon PRO 200GE) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-8145U). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon PRO 200GE) and UHD Graphics 620 (Core i3-8145U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8145U targets Mobile.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 200GE | Core i3-8145U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | UHD Graphics 620 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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