Core i3-1000NG4 vs Ryzen 3 2200U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-1000NG4

2 / 4

3,530

0.0%

Core i7-620M

Core 2 Duo T6670

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

3,583

+1.5%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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. The Core i3-1000NG4 is positioned at rank 623 and the Ryzen 3 2200U is on rank 154, so the Ryzen 3 2200U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1000NG4

#611

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

831%

#612

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

819%

#613

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

752%

#614

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

748%

#615

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

742%

#617

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

716%

#618

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

687%

#619

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

686%

#620

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

667%

#623

Core i3-1000NG4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#625

Core 3 N355

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#628

Core i5-1335UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

99%

#638

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 2200U

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

98%

#142

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

328%

#143

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

323%

#144

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

296%

#145

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

295%

#146

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

292%

#148

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

282%

#149

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

271%

#150

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

270%

#151

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

263%

#154

Ryzen 3 2200U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 3 2200U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-1000NG4 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-1000NG4	Ryzen 3 2200U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-Y (2020) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-1000NG4	Ryzen 3 2200U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i3-1000NG4 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 2200U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1000NG4 and Ryzen 3 2200U

Core i3-1000NG4

The Core i3-1000NG4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 March 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1044. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 3,530 points. Launch price was $69.

Ryzen 3 2200U

The Ryzen 3 2200U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,583 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-1000NG4 and Ryzen 3 2200U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-1000NG4 versus 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2200U — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 2200U (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i3-1000NG4 uses the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 3 2200U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1000NG4 scores 3,530 against the Ryzen 3 2200U's 3,583 — a 1.5% lead for the Ryzen 3 2200U. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-1000NG4	Ryzen 3 2200U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.4 GHz+6%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	2.5 GHz+127%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake-Y (2020)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	3,530	3,583+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-1000NG4 uses the BGA1044 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 2200U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.