Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G vs FX-8120
Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
FX-8120
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
Performance Per Dollar FX-8120
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G | FX-8120 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($76) | ✅ More affordable ($40) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G | FX-8120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+88%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($76) | ✅ More affordable ($40) |
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 FX-8120
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.
FX-8120
The FX-8120 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB. L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,594 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-8120 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the FX-8120 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G versus 4 GHz on the FX-8120 — a 13.3% clock advantage for the FX-8120. The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the FX-8120 uses Zambezi (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G scores 6,661 against the FX-8120's 6,594 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G vs 8192 kB on the FX-8120.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G | FX-8120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 8192 kB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 8192 kB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Zambezi (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 6,661+1% | 6,594 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-8120 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G | FX-8120 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G launched at $294 MSRP, while the FX-8120 debuted at $205. At current prices ($76 vs $40), the FX-8120 is $36 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G delivers 87.6 pts/$ vs 164.8 pts/$ for the FX-8120 — making the FX-8120 the 61.2% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G | FX-8120 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $294 | $205-30% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $76 | $40-47% |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.6 | 164.8+88% |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2011 |
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