CPU
GPU
Ryzen 3 2200G
Core i3-9100F
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
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 2200G
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9100F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 2200G | Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 2200G | Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Ryzen 3 2200G and Core i3-9100F
Ryzen 3 2200G
The Ryzen 3 2200G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,736 points. Launch price was $99.
Core i3-9100F
The Core i3-9100F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 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. Passmark benchmark score: 6,704 points. Launch price was $122.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 3 2200G and Core i3-9100F share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2200G versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i3-9100F — a 12.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-9100F (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Ryzen 3 2200G uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-9100F uses Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 2200G scores 6,736 against the Core i3-9100F's 6,704 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen 3 2200G. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 2200G vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100F.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2200G | Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.2 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) | Coffee Lake-R (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,736 | 6,704 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 2200G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-9100F uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2200G | Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 2200G) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-9100F). Primary use case: Core i3-9100F targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2200G | Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 2200G launched at $99 MSRP, while the Core i3-9100F debuted at $97. At current prices ($80 vs $80), the Core i3-9100F is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 2200G delivers 84.2 pts/$ vs 83.8 pts/$ for the Core i3-9100F — making the Ryzen 3 2200G the 0.5% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2200G | Core i3-9100F |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | $97-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 84.2 | 83.8 |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2019 |
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