Ryzen 3 2200G vs Ryzen 7 5700X
Ryzen 3 2200G
Ryzen 7 5700X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 2200G
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5700X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 2200G | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($175) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 2200G | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+81%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($175) |
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 Ryzen 7 5700X
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.
Ryzen 7 5700X
The Ryzen 7 5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,609 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 2200G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5700X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2200G versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X — a 21.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 2200G uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 2200G scores 6,736 against the Ryzen 7 5700X's 26,609 — a 119.2% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 2200G vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700X.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2200G | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.6 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 32 MB (total)+700% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) |
| PassMark | 6,736 | 26,609+295% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 14,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,116 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,715 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2200G | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 24 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 2200G) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700X rivals Core i7-11700K.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2200G | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Gaming |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 2200G launched at $99 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5700X debuted at $299. At current prices ($80 vs $175), the Ryzen 3 2200G is $95 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 2200G delivers 84.2 pts/$ vs 152.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5700X — making the Ryzen 7 5700X the 57.4% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2200G | Ryzen 7 5700X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-67% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-54% | $175 |
| Performance per Dollar | 84.2 | 152.1+81% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2022 |
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