Ryzen 3 2200U vs Pentium Dual Core T3200

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 2200U

2 / 4

3,583

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium Dual Core T3200

2 / 2

3,600

+0.5%

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 Ryzen 3 2200U is positioned at rank 154 and the Pentium Dual Core T3200 is on rank 375, 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 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 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 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	Ryzen 3 2200U	Pentium Dual Core T3200
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 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	Ryzen 3 2200U	Pentium Dual Core T3200
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)

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.

Ryzen 3 2200U Benchmark Check

Pentium Dual Core T3200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 2200U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium Dual Core T3200's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2200U versus 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T3200 — a 51.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 2200U. The Ryzen 3 2200U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T3200 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 2200U scores 3,583 against the Pentium Dual Core T3200's 3,600 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T3200.

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