Core i7-9700K vs Ryzen 3 2200GE

CPU

GPU

Core i7-9700K

8 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2018

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Ryzen 3 2200GE

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2018

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-9700K

8 / 8

14,397

+142.7%

5,933

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-9700K

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +93.1% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Delivers 89.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 37.4 vs 19.8 PassMark/$ ($385 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Ryzen 3 2200GE needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

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28.3% HIGHER MSRP
$385 MSRPvs$300 MSRP
❌171.4% higher power demand at 95W vs 35W.

Ryzen 3 2200GE

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $85 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $385 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 95W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-9700K across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (5,933 vs 14,397).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 19.8 vs 37.4 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $385 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-9700K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-9700K

2018

Ryzen 3 2200GE

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +93.1% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Delivers 89.1% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 37.4 vs 19.8 PassMark/$ ($385 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Ryzen 3 2200GE needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Costs $85 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $385 MSRP).
✅Draws 35W instead of 95W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌
28.3% HIGHER MSRP
$385 MSRPvs$300 MSRP
❌171.4% higher power demand at 95W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-9700K across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (5,933 vs 14,397).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 19.8 vs 37.4 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $385 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-9700K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-9700K better than Ryzen 3 2200GE?

Yes. Core i7-9700K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 93.1% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data and 142.7% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-9700K is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 93.1% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-9700K is the better fit. You are getting 142.7% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-9700K is the smarter buy today. Core i7-9700K is 28.3% more expensive on MSRP at $385 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and it gives you a 93.1% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 89.1% better value on MSRP (37.4 vs 19.8 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 3 2200GE can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 3 2200GE is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

Games Benchmarks

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 i7-9700K Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 2200GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen 3 2200GE
1080p
low	308 FPS	148 FPS
medium	278 FPS	140 FPS
high	231 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	138 FPS
medium	221 FPS	117 FPS
high	178 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	63 FPS
medium	140 FPS	56 FPS
high	108 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen 3 2200GE
1080p
low	360 FPS	148 FPS
medium	321 FPS	140 FPS
high	291 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	324 FPS	137 FPS
medium	282 FPS	117 FPS
high	258 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	249 FPS	102 FPS
medium	221 FPS	89 FPS
high	208 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen 3 2200GE
1080p
low	360 FPS	148 FPS
medium	360 FPS	148 FPS
high	360 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	148 FPS
1440p
low	360 FPS	148 FPS
medium	360 FPS	148 FPS
high	360 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	148 FPS
4K
low	360 FPS	148 FPS
medium	360 FPS	148 FPS
high	360 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	138 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen 3 2200GE
1080p
low	360 FPS	148 FPS
medium	360 FPS	148 FPS
high	360 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	148 FPS
1440p
low	360 FPS	148 FPS
medium	360 FPS	148 FPS
high	360 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	148 FPS
4K
low	360 FPS	148 FPS
medium	360 FPS	148 FPS
high	360 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	148 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-9700K and Ryzen 3 2200GE

Core i7-9700K

The Core i7-9700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,397 points. Launch price was $374.

Ryzen 3 2200GE

The Ryzen 3 2200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 5,933 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-9700K packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 3 2200GE offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i7-9700K has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-9700K versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2200GE — a 30.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-9700K (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i7-9700K uses the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 2200GE uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-9700K scores 14,397 against the Ryzen 3 2200GE's 5,933 — a 83.3% lead for the Core i7-9700K. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9700K vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 2200GE.

Feature	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen 3 2200GE
Cores / Threads	8 / 8+100%	4 / 4
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+36%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+12%	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+200%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	14,397+143%	5,933

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-9700K uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 2200GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen 3 2200GE
Socket	LGA1151	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9700K) / not specified (Ryzen 3 2200GE). The Core i7-9700K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 3 2200GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9700K targets Desktop.

Feature	Core i7-9700K	Ryzen 3 2200GE
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 630	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Desktop	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-9700K launched at $385 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 2200GE debuted at $300. On MSRP ($385 vs $300), the Ryzen 3 2200GE is $85 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-9700K delivers 37.4 pts/$ vs 19.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 3 2200GE — making the Core i7-9700K the 61.6% better value option.