Ryzen 3 2200G vs Core i7-4940MX
Ryzen 3 2200G
Core i7-4940MX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 2200G
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4940MX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 2200G | Core i7-4940MX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 2200G | Core i7-4940MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i7-4940MX
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 i7-4940MX
The Core i7-4940MX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 57 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,783 points. Launch price was $1,096.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 2200G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-4940MX's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2200G versus 4 GHz on the Core i7-4940MX — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-4940MX (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Ryzen 3 2200G uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-4940MX uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 2200G scores 6,736 against the Core i7-4940MX's 6,783 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-4940MX. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 2200G vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4940MX.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2200G | Core i7-4940MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+13% | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 6,736 | 6,783 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 2200G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4940MX uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2200G | Core i7-4940MX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | PGA946 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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