AMD Athlon 200GE vs Intel Core i5-4670R Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data paints a clear picture: the Intel Core i5-4670R wins all five head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the AMD Athlon 200GE. The Intel part takes Cinebench R15 multicore by 28% (448 versus 350), and the gap remains almost identical in newer tests. In Cinebench R20 multicore, the i5-4670R posts 1868 against 1461 for a 27.9% lead, and the R20 single-core result is equally decisive at 27.7% (263 versus 28 points ahead. The newer Cinebench R23 tests show the same pattern: 27.9% ahead in multicore (4448 versus 3479) and 27.7% ahead in single-core (627 versus 491). across the two processors.

What stands out is consistency across the entire Cinebench suite. There is no single benchmark where the Athlon 200GE manages to close the distance, and the delta percentages are tightly clustered in a narrow 27.7% to 28% band. This indicates the performance advantage is not dependent on workload type but rather a uniform per-thread capability deficiency. The i5-4670R simply delivers roughly a quarter more performance in every measured Cinebench scenario.

That said, the overall average benchmark scores tell a slightly more nuanced story about platform positioning. The i5-4670R has an average benchmark score of 1286, placing it at the 35th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Athlon 200GE, despite losing every head-to-head test, has an average of 1261 and sits at the 34th percentile. This near-identical overall standing reflects the fact that the database includes a broader set of workloads beyond Cinebench, including Geekbench results that are only recorded for the AMD part.

The nearest-rival lists reinforce how each chip slots into the broader market. The i5-4670R is bracketed by the Intel Core i5-3570 at a 0% delta, the AMD Opteron 6272 at -0.1%, the Intel Core i7-3630QM at -0.3%, and the Intel Core i5-3570K at -0.6%. The Athlon 200GE sits among the Intel Core i7-3615QM (0% delta), Intel Xeon W-2102 (-0.2%), Intel Core i3-7100T (0.3%), and Intel Core i3-1005G1 (-0.3%). These rival sets show that while the two CPUs are separated by a substantial margin in direct Cinebench comparisons, their aggregate performance profiles land them in similar company on the overall leaderboard.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads according to the data?

A: The Intel Core i5-4670R is faster in every recorded multi-core Cinebench test. It leads by 28% in R15 multicore (448 versus 350), by 27.9% in R20 multicore (1868 versus 1461), and by 27.9% in R23 multicore (4448 versus 3479).

Q: Does the AMD Athlon 200GE win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparisons?

A: No. The database records five head-to-head Cinebench comparisons, and the Intel Core i5-4670R wins all five. The AMD part does have additional Geekbench results (1912 multi-core, 925 single-core) that are not part of the head-to-head set.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-core performance?

A: The i5-4670R is ahead by 27.7% in Cinebench R20 single-core (263 versus 206) and by 27.7% in Cinebench R23 single-core (627 versus 491). The Athlon 200GE does have a recorded Geekbench single-core score of 925, but there is no matching Geekbench result for the Intel part to compare.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores and percentiles for each chip?

A: The i5-4670R has an average benchmark score of 1286 and sits at the 35th percentile of all CPUs. The Athlon 200GE has an average of 1261 and sits at the 34th percentile. Despite the Intel chip winning all head-to-head tests, their overall percentiles are only one point apart.

Q: Which processors are the closest rivals to each chip?

A: The i5-4670R's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-3570 (0% delta), AMD Opteron 6272 (-0.1%), Intel Core i7-3630QM (-0.3%), and Intel Core i5-3570K (-0.6%). The Athlon 200GE is closest to the Intel Core i7-3615QM (0% delta), Intel Xeon W-2102 (-0.2%), Intel Core i3-7100T (0.3%), and Intel Core i3-1005G1 (-0.3%).

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The Athlon 200GE supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The i5-4670R supports DDR3, but the database does not list a memory bus or bandwidth figure for it, so a direct numerical comparison is not possible.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-4670R is the clear winner for any workload that relies on Cinebench rendering performance. It takes all five recorded comparisons, and the margins are substantial and consistent. For users running multi-threaded productivity tasks that resemble Cinebench R15, R20, or R23, the i5-4670R delivers roughly 28% more throughput. The same applies to single-threaded rendering tasks, where it leads by nearly identical margins. This makes it the stronger choice for content creation or any application that scales with raw CPU rendering capability.

The AMD Athlon 200GE does not win any recorded comparison, but it has two advantages that the data supports. First, it has a much lower thermal design power: 35 watts versus 65 watts for the Intel chip. Second, it uses DDR4 memory with a documented dual-channel bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s, while the i5-4670R is limited to DDR3 with no bandwidth figure recorded. For a builder prioritizing a low-power platform or a modern memory ecosystem, the Athlon 200GE offers those benefits, even if it trails in pure Cinebench numbers. It also has a recorded Geekbench multi-core score of 1912 and single-core score of 925, which are the only Geekbench results in the database for either processor.

The average benchmark scores complicate a simple "winner" narrative. The i5-4670R averages 1286 and the Athlon 200GE averages 1261, a gap of only 25 points. The percentile standings are also close: 35th versus 34th. This suggests that outside the Cinebench family, the Athlon 200GE may hold its own or perform better in workloads that are not captured in the head-to-head set. The Geekbench results for the AMD chip are not matched by Intel data, so the aggregate score brings the two much closer together than the head-to-head comparisons would suggest.

Specification Differences

The core configuration is the most obvious difference. The Intel Core i5-4670R has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the AMD Athlon 200GE has 2 cores and 4 threads. The Intel chip has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz; the AMD chip has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and no boost clock listed. Thermal design power differs significantly: 65 watts for Intel versus 35 watts for AMD. The socket is another major split: Intel BGA 1364 for the i5-4670R versus AMD Socket AM4 for the Athlon 200GE.

Memory support diverges completely. The i5-4670R uses DDR3 with no memory bus or bandwidth data recorded. The Athlon 200GE uses DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 42.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The PCIe configuration is also only recorded for the AMD part: Gen 3, 8 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip has no PCIe data in the database. The i5-4670R has an unlocked multiplier, while the Athlon 200GE is locked. The AMD chip has a part number (YD200GC6M20FB) and a launch MSRP of $55; the Intel chip has no part number or launch MSRP recorded.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The i5-4670R includes Intel Iris Pro 5200, while the Athlon 200GE includes Radeon Vega 3. Both are desktop market segments and both are listed as Active in production status. The release dates are far apart: the Intel chip launched in June 2013, and the AMD chip launched in September 2018. The i5-4670R is listed as an unlocked part, whereas the Athlon 200GE is not.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-4670R is built on the Haswell architecture, using a 22 nm process node manufactured by Intel. It has 1,400 million transistors on a die size of 177 mm². The cache layout is 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. It belongs to the Core i5 (Haswell) generation.

The AMD Athlon 200GE is built on the Zen architecture, using a 14 nm process node manufactured by GlobalFoundries. It has 4,950 million transistors on a die size of 209.8 mm². The cache layout is 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. It belongs to the Athlon (Zen (Raven Ridge)) generation.

The process node difference is notable: 22 nm for Intel versus 14 nm for AMD. The transistor count is dramatically higher on the AMD chip, 4,950 million versus 1,400 million, and the die is larger at 209.8 mm² versus 177 mm². Both share the same total L3 cache size of 4 MB, but the per-core L1 and L2 caches are larger on the AMD part. The memory architecture also differs, with the Intel side using DDR3 and the AMD side using DDR4 with a dual-channel bus. The Intel chip's integrated graphics is Iris Pro 5200, while the AMD chip integrates Radeon Vega 3.

The generation labels reflect the different design eras: Haswell for Intel and Zen (Raven Ridge) for AMD. The production status is Active for both, but the release dates, five years apart, show that the i5-4670R is a much older design that continues to be listed in the database.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward choice for raw Cinebench performance: the Intel Core i5-4670R wins every head-to-head comparison by roughly 28%, and it does so in both multi-core and single-core tests. The 4-core, 4-thread configuration with a 3.70 GHz boost clock delivers a decisive edge over the 2-core, 4-thread Athlon 200GE in these workloads. The i5-4670R also has an unlocked multiplier, which is a feature the AMD chip lacks.

The Athlon 200GE is the better pick for a low-power build. Its 35 watt TDP is nearly half the Intel chip's 65 watts, and it supports DDR4 memory with a documented 42.7 GB/s bandwidth. It also has a launch MSRP of $55, which the database records, and it comes from a much newer design generation. The average benchmark scores are close enough, 1286 versus 1261, that the AMD chip is not far behind in overall standing, and its 34th percentile ranking versus the Intel's 35th shows they occupy the same tier in the aggregate.

For a builder who needs maximum rendering throughput in Cinebench-style workloads, the i5-4670R is the clear data-backed choice. For a builder who values lower power consumption, a modern DDR4 platform, and a newer architecture, the Athlon 200GE offers those advantages despite trailing in every direct benchmark comparison. The overall percentile standings suggest the gap in real-world aggregate performance is much smaller than the head-to-head deltas imply.