Ryzen 3 PRO 210 vs Ryzen Z2 Go

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Z2 Go

#923

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1685%

#924

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1661%

#925

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1524%

#926

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1518%

#927

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1504%

#929

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1452%

#930

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1392%

#931

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1390%

#932

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1353%

#935

Ryzen Z2 Go

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#944

Athlon Neo X2 L335

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#945

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

95%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

94%

#949

FX-9800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen Z2 Go is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 210	Ryzen Z2 Go
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) / 4 nm)	✨ Modern (Rembrandt R (2025) / 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 210	Ryzen Z2 Go
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 PRO 210 Benchmark Check

Ryzen Z2 Go Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 210 and Ryzen Z2 Go

Ryzen 3 PRO 210

The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP7r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB + 8 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 12,155 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen Z2 Go

The Ryzen Z2 Go is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Rembrandt R (2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 6 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 8 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 12,188 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 and Ryzen Z2 Go share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen Z2 Go — a 8.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 (base: 3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 210 uses the Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen Z2 Go uses Rembrandt R (2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 scores 12,155 against the Ryzen Z2 Go's 12,188 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen Z2 Go. Both processors carry 8 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 210	Ryzen Z2 Go
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+9%	4.3 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz	3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Process	4 nm-33%	6 nm
Architecture	Hawk Point-U (Zen 4 + Zen 4c) (2023−2025)	Rembrandt R (2025)
PassMark	12,155	12,188
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	5,802
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,842
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	6,073

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 210) / SVM (Ryzen Z2 Go). The Ryzen Z2 Go includes integrated graphics (Radeon 680M), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 210 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen Z2 Go targets Budget. Direct competitor: Ryzen Z2 Go rivals Core Ultra 5 135U.