Core i3-9100E vs Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
Core i3-9100E
Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
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 Core i3-9100E
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-9100E | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($52) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-9100E | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+74%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($30) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($52) |
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 Core i3-9100E and Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
Core i3-9100E
The Core i3-9100E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 6,539 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G
The Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 30 September 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 6,499 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i3-9100E and Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i3-9100E versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i3-9100E uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-9100E scores 6,539 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G's 6,499 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-9100E. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100E vs 4 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G.
| Feature | Core i3-9100E | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,539 | 6,499 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-9100E uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-9100E | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-9100E) / AMD-V (Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G). The Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Core i3-9100E requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core i3-9100E | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon Vega 8 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-9100E launched at $202 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G debuted at $89. At current prices ($30 vs $52), the Core i3-9100E is $22 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-9100E delivers 218.0 pts/$ vs 125.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G — making the Core i3-9100E the 54.2% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-9100E | Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $202 | $89-56% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-42% | $52 |
| Performance per Dollar | 218.0+74% | 125.0 |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2019 |
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