Ryzen 3 3200G vs Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Ryzen 3 3200G
Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 3200G
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3200G | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($67) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3200G | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+12%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($67) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
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 3200G and Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
Ryzen 3 3200G
The Ryzen 3 3200G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,999 points. Launch price was $99.
Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE
The Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 7,006 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 3 3200G and Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3200G versus 3.8 GHz on the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 3200G (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). Both are built on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture using a 12 nm process. In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 3200G scores 6,999 against the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE's 7,006 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3200G | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+5% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+9% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 6,999 | 7,006 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Ryzen 3 3200G) vs 8 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE) — the Ryzen 3 3200G offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 300 series,AMD 400 series (Ryzen 3 3200G) and AMD AM4 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE).
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3200G | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12+50% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Vega 8 (Ryzen 3 3200G) and AMD Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3200G | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 8 | AMD Radeon Vega 3 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 3200G launched at $100 MSRP, while the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE debuted at $100. At current prices ($67 vs $60), the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE is $7 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 3200G delivers 104.5 pts/$ vs 116.8 pts/$ for the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE — making the Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE the 11.1% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3200G | Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $67 | $60-10% |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.5 | 116.8+12% |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2020 |
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