Ryzen 3 2200U
VS
Pentium Gold G6400T

Ryzen 3 2200U vs Pentium Gold G6400T

AMD

Ryzen 3 2200U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2018
VS
Intel

Pentium Gold G6400T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WW2020

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 Ryzen 3 2200U is positioned at rank #154 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 3 2200U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium Gold G6400T in both compute-intensive tasks (1.1% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightRyzen 3 2200UPentium Gold G6400T
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower 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 (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 3 2200UPentium Gold G6400T
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 2200U and Pentium Gold G6400T

AMD

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.

Intel

Pentium Gold G6400T

The Pentium Gold G6400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 3,544 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 3 2200U and Pentium Gold G6400T share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. The Ryzen 3 2200U is built on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 2200U scores 3,583 against the Pentium Gold G6400T's 3,544 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 2200U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 2200U vs 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium Gold G6400T.

FeatureRyzen 3 2200UPentium Gold G6400T
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
2 / 4
Boost Clock
3.4 GHz
Base Clock
2.5 GHz
3.4 GHz+36%
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
4 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)
Process
14 nm
14 nm
Architecture
Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark
3,583+1%
3,544
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 2200U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G6400T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 3 2200UPentium Gold G6400T
Socket
FP5
LGA1200
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0