Athlon PRO 300U vs Athlon 200GE
Athlon PRO 300U
Athlon 200GE
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. The Athlon PRO 300U is positioned at rank #1006 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 300U
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 200GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon PRO 300U | Athlon 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge 2 (2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon PRO 300U | Athlon 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) |
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 300U and Athlon 200GE
Athlon PRO 300U
The Athlon PRO 300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Raven Ridge 2 (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,080 points. Launch price was $149.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon PRO 300U and Athlon 200GE share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Athlon PRO 300U versus 3.2 GHz on the Athlon 200GE — a 3.1% clock advantage for the Athlon PRO 300U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Athlon PRO 300U uses the Raven Ridge 2 (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon 200GE uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon PRO 300U scores 4,080 against the Athlon 200GE's 4,105 — a 0.6% lead for the Athlon 200GE. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300U | Athlon 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+3% | 3.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge 2 (2019) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 4,080 | 4,105 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 302 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 878 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,838 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon PRO 300U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 200GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2400 memory speed. The Athlon 200GE supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 8 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: AMD FP5 (Athlon PRO 300U) and AM4 (Athlon 200GE).
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300U | Athlon 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon PRO 300U) / AMD-V (Athlon 200GE). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon PRO 300U) and Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon 200GE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 200GE targets Budget. Direct competitor: Athlon 200GE rivals Pentium Gold G5400.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 300U | Athlon 200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | Radeon Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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