AMD Ryzen 3 2200G vs Intel Core i3-8100

Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen 3 2200G and Intel Core i3-8100 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Security & Reliability. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).

AMD Ryzen 3 2200G

Intel Core i3-8100

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G

CPU is newer: launch date 1 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 3% higher clock speed: 3.7 GHz vs 3.6 GHz
Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 11% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 6746 vs 6095
7.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 28.581 vs 3.843
4.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 356.091 vs 87.079
4.8x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 2.276 vs 0.473
16.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 38.679 vs 2.403
21.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 136.274 vs 6.403
Around 53% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 2802 vs 1830
Around 3% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3768 vs 3671
Around 80% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 10990 vs 6116
Around 53% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 2802 vs 1830
Around 3% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3768 vs 3671
Around 80% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 10990 vs 6116

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	12 February 2018 vs January 2018
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	3.7 GHz vs 3.6 GHz
L1 cache	384 KB vs 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB vs 256 KB (per core)
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	6746 vs 6095
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	28.581 vs 3.843
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	356.091 vs 87.079
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	2.276 vs 0.473
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	38.679 vs 2.403
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	136.274 vs 6.403
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	2802 vs 1830
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	3768 vs 3671
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	10990 vs 6116
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	2802 vs 1830
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	3768 vs 3671
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	10990 vs 6116

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-8100

Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 95°C
Around 50% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 8% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2207 vs 2047
Around 13% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 965 vs 852
Around 14% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3121 vs 2736
2x better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 3385 vs 1678

Specifications (specs)
Maximum core temperature	100°C vs 95°C
L3 cache	6144 KB (shared) vs 4 MB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2207 vs 2047
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	965 vs 852
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	3121 vs 2736
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	3385 vs 1678

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
CPU 2: Intel Core i3-8100

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2047

2207

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

6746

6095

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

852

965

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

2736

3121

3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score

CPU 1

CPU 2

1678

3385

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

28.581

3.843

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

356.091

87.079

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2.276

0.473

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

38.679

2.403

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

136.274

6.403

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2802

1830

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3768

3671

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

10990

6116

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2802

1830

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3768

3671

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

10990

6116

Name	AMD Ryzen 3 2200G	Intel Core i3-8100
PassMark - Single thread mark	2047	2207
PassMark - CPU mark	6746	6095
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	852	965
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	2736	3121
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	1678	3385
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	28.581	3.843
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	356.091	87.079
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	2.276	0.473
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	38.679	2.403
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	136.274	6.403
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	2802	1830
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	3768	3671
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	10990	6116
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	2802	1830
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	3768	3671
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	10990	6116

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD Ryzen 3 2200G	Intel Core i3-8100
Essentials
Architecture codename	Zen	Coffee Lake
Family	AMD Ryzen Processors
Launch date	12 February 2018	January 2018
OPN PIB	YD2200C5FBBOX
OPN Tray	YD2200C5M4MFB
OS Support	Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit
Place in performance rating	330	1234
Price now	$97.99	$129.99
Series	AMD Ryzen 3 Desktop Processors with Radeon Vega Graphics	8th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors
Value for money (0-100)	22.31	18.33
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Processor Number		i3-8100
Status		Launched
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.5 GHz	3.60 GHz
Die size	246 mm
L1 cache	384 KB	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB	256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	4 MB	6144 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm FinFET	14 nm
Maximum core temperature	95°C	100°C
Maximum frequency	3.7 GHz	3.6 GHz
Number of cores	4	4
Number of GPU cores	8
Number of threads	4	4
Transistor count	4500 Million
Unlocked
Bus Speed		8 GT/s DMI3
Maximum case temperature (TCase)		72 °C
Memory
Max memory channels	2	2
Supported memory frequency	2993 MHz
Supported memory types	DDR4	DDR4-2400
Maximum memory bandwidth		37.5 GB/s
Maximum memory size		64 GB
Graphics
Graphics max frequency	1100 MHz
iGPU core count	8
Processor graphics	Radeon Vega 8 Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Device ID		0x3E91/x92
Graphics base frequency		350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency		1.10 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory		64 GB
Graphics interfaces
DisplayPort
HDMI
Number of displays supported		3
Compatibility
Configurable TDP	46-65 Watt
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	AM4	FCLGA1151
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt	65 Watt
Thermal Solution	Wraith Stealth	PCG 2015C (65W)
Low Halogen Options Available
Package Size		37.5mm x 37.5mm
Peripherals
PCI Express revision	3.0 x8	3.0
Max number of PCIe lanes		16
PCIe configurations		Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Scalability		1S Only
Advanced Technologies
AMD SenseMI
AMD VR Ready Processors
Enmotus FuzeDrive
FreeSync
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions		Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring
Virtualization
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Graphics image quality
4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort		4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP		4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4		4096x2304@24Hz
Graphics API support
DirectX		12
OpenGL		4.5
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot