Ryzen 3 3200GE vs Ryzen 5 2400GE
Ryzen 3 3200GE
Ryzen 5 2400GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 3200GE
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 2400GE
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3200GE | Ryzen 5 2400GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($64) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3200GE | Ryzen 5 2400GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+24%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($64) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
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 3200GE and Ryzen 5 2400GE
Ryzen 3 3200GE
The Ryzen 3 3200GE 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 3.3 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): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 7,192 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 5 2400GE
The Ryzen 5 2400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 7,237 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 3200GE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Ryzen 5 2400GE's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3200GE versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2400GE — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 3200GE (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Ryzen 3 3200GE uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Ryzen 5 2400GE uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 3200GE scores 7,192 against the Ryzen 5 2400GE's 7,237 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 2400GE. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3200GE | Ryzen 5 2400GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+5% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+3% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,192 | 7,237 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 826 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 2,847 |
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. Both provide 8 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3200GE | Ryzen 5 2400GE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 3 3200GE) vs Yes (Ryzen 5 2400GE). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 8 (Ryzen 3 3200GE) and Radeon Vega 11 (Ryzen 5 2400GE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 3 3200GE targets Desktop Low Power.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3200GE | Ryzen 5 2400GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 8 | Radeon Vega 11 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | Yes |
| Target Use | Desktop Low Power | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 3200GE launched at $85 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 2400GE debuted at $169. At current prices ($64 vs $80), the Ryzen 3 3200GE is $16 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 3200GE delivers 112.4 pts/$ vs 90.5 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 2400GE — making the Ryzen 3 3200GE the 21.6% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3200GE | Ryzen 5 2400GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $85-50% | $169 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $64-20% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 112.4+24% | 90.5 |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2018 |
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