Ryzen 3 3200G vs Core i7-6820EQ
Ryzen 3 3200G
Core i7-6820EQ
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 3200G
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6820EQ
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3200G | Core i7-6820EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($67) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($344) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3200G | Core i7-6820EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+412%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($67) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($344) |
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 Core i7-6820EQ
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.
Core i7-6820EQ
The Core i7-6820EQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Max frequency: 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 7,025 points. Launch price was $378.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 3200G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-6820EQ's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3200G versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i7-6820EQ — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 3200G. The Ryzen 3 3200G uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i7-6820EQ uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 3200G scores 6,999 against the Core i7-6820EQ's 7,025 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-6820EQ. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 3200G vs 8 MB on the Core i7-6820EQ.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3200G | Core i7-6820EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+43% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 6,999 | 7,025 |
Memory & Platform
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 16 (Core i7-6820EQ) — the Core i7-6820EQ offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3200G | Core i7-6820EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | — |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 16+33% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 3200G) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-6820EQ). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon Vega 8 (Ryzen 3 3200G) and HD Graphics 530 (Core i7-6820EQ) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-6820EQ targets Embedded.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3200G | Core i7-6820EQ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 8 | HD Graphics 530 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Embedded |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 3200G launched at $100 MSRP, while the Core i7-6820EQ debuted at $378. At current prices ($67 vs $344), the Ryzen 3 3200G is $277 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 3200G delivers 104.5 pts/$ vs 20.4 pts/$ for the Core i7-6820EQ — making the Ryzen 3 3200G the 134.6% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3200G | Core i7-6820EQ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-74% | $378 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $67-81% | $344 |
| Performance per Dollar | 104.5+412% | 20.4 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2015 |
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