Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G vs Core i3-9100
Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
Core i3-9100
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G | Core i3-9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($76) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($125) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G | Core i3-9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+66%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($76) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($125) |
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 PRO 2200G and Core i3-9100
Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 6,661 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i3-9100
The Core i3-9100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 6,586 points. Launch price was $122.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G and Core i3-9100 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i3-9100 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Core i3-9100. The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-9100 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G scores 6,661 against the Core i3-9100's 6,586 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G | Core i3-9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 6,661+1% | 6,586 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-9100 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G | Core i3-9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G launched at $294 MSRP, while the Core i3-9100 debuted at $122. At current prices ($76 vs $125), the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is $49 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G delivers 87.6 pts/$ vs 52.7 pts/$ for the Core i3-9100 — making the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G the 49.8% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G | Core i3-9100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $294 | $122-59% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $76-39% | $125 |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.6+66% | 52.7 |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2019 |
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