Pentium Dual Core T3200 vs Ryzen 3 2200U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Dual Core T3200

2 / 2

3,600

+0.5%

3,583

0.0%

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 Pentium Dual Core T3200 is positioned at rank 375 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 Pentium Dual Core T3200

#363

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

522%

#364

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

514%

#365

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

472%

#366

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

470%

#367

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

465%

#369

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

449%

#370

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

431%

#371

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

430%

#372

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

419%

#375

Pentium Dual Core T3200

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

100%

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

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 3 2200U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium Dual Core T3200	Ryzen 3 2200U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium Dual Core T3200 (2008) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Dual Core T3200	Ryzen 3 2200U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Pentium Dual Core T3200 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 2200U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Dual Core T3200 and Ryzen 3 2200U

Pentium Dual Core T3200

The Pentium Dual Core T3200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 3,600 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

The Pentium Dual Core T3200 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 2200U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T3200 versus 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2200U — a 51.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 2200U. The Pentium Dual Core T3200 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Ryzen 3 2200U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core T3200 scores 3,600 against the Ryzen 3 2200U's 3,583 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T3200.

Feature	Pentium Dual Core T3200	Ryzen 3 2200U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz	3.4 GHz+70%
Base Clock	—	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	—	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	65 nm	14 nm-78%
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	3,600	3,583
Geekbench 6 Single	235	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	408	—