Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G vs Core i7-6820HQ

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2018

Core i7-6820HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

4 / 4

6,661

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-6820HQ

4 / 8

6,758

+1.5%

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.

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 Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

105%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

105%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

104%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

104%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

104%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

104%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

103%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

103%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

103%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

102%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

102%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

102%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

101%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

100%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

100%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

100%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

99%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

99%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

98%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

98%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

98%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

98%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

60%

#226

Core i5-14500T

MSRP: $232|Avg: $267

98%

#227

Core i5-12600

MSRP: $233|Avg: $250

98%

#228

Core i7-11700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $180

98%

#229

Core i5-10600

MSRP: $244|Avg: $159

97%

#230

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

MSRP: $193|Avg: $100

97%

#231

Core i7-8700B

MSRP: $303|Avg: $139

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6820HQ

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

99%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#46

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

217%

#47

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

214%

#48

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

196%

#49

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

195%

#50

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

194%

#52

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

187%

#53

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

179%

#54

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

179%

#55

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

174%

#58

Core i7-6820HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

97%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2933, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G	Core i7-6820HQ
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($76)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6820HQ (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G	Core i7-6820HQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($76)	✅ 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 2200G Benchmark Check

Core i7-6820HQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G and Core i7-6820HQ

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 i7-6820HQ

The Core i7-6820HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,758 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-6820HQ's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-6820HQ — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-6820HQ. The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-6820HQ uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G scores 6,661 against the Core i7-6820HQ's 6,758 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i7-6820HQ. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G vs 8 MB on the Core i7-6820HQ.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G	Core i7-6820HQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+3%
Base Clock	—	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	6,661	6,758+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-6820HQ uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.