Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U vs Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

4 / 8

6,606

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

4 / 4

6,661

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U	Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($76)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U	Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($76)

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 5 PRO 2500U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U and Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,606 points. Launch price was $149.

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.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U. The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U scores 6,606 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G's 6,661 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U vs 4 MB on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G.

Feature	Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U	Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+3%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	—
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	2 MB+300%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	6,606	6,661

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.