CPU
GPU
Pentium Gold 8500
Ryzen 3 2200GE
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 Pentium Gold 8500 is positioned at rank #527 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 Pentium Gold 8500
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 2200GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Gold 8500 | Ryzen 3 2200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Gold 8500 | Ryzen 3 2200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($300) |
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 Pentium Gold 8500 and Ryzen 3 2200GE
Pentium Gold 8500
The Pentium Gold 8500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Max frequency: 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1781. Thermal design power (TDP): 29 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 5,949 points. Launch price was $69.
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.
Processing Power
The Pentium Gold 8500 packs 5 cores / 6 threads, while the Ryzen 3 2200GE offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium Gold 8500 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Pentium Gold 8500 versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2200GE — a 20% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold 8500. The Ryzen 3 2200GE is built on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 8500 scores 5,949 against the Ryzen 3 2200GE's 5,933 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium Gold 8500. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium Gold 8500 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 2200GE.
| Feature | Pentium Gold 8500 | Ryzen 3 2200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 5 / 6+25% | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+22% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-50% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,949 | 5,933 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Gold 8500 uses the FCBGA1781 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 3 2200GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Gold 8500 | Ryzen 3 2200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1781 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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