Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE vs Microsoft SQ1
Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE
Microsoft SQ1
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Microsoft SQ1
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE | Microsoft SQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($99) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cortex-A76 / A55 (Kryo 495) (2019) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE | Microsoft SQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+79%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($99) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
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 2200GE and Microsoft SQ1
Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE
The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 May 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 5,955 points. Launch price was $149.
Microsoft SQ1
The Microsoft SQ1 is manufactured by Microsoft. It was released in 2 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cortex-A76 / A55 (Kryo 495) (2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Max frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. Built on 7 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): + 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 6,039 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Microsoft SQ1 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Microsoft SQ1 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE versus 3 GHz on the Microsoft SQ1 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE. The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Microsoft SQ1 uses Cortex-A76 / A55 (Kryo 495) (2019) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE scores 5,955 against the Microsoft SQ1's 6,039 — a 1.4% lead for the Microsoft SQ1. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE vs 2 MB on the Microsoft SQ1.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE | Microsoft SQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+20% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+100% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) | Cortex-A76 / A55 (Kryo 495) (2019) |
| PassMark | 5,955 | 6,039+1% |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE launched at $99 MSRP, while the Microsoft SQ1 debuted at $300.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE | Microsoft SQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-67% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $180 |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2019 |
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