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

The Intel Core i5-4670T and AMD Athlon 200GE are both low-power desktop processors, but they come from different eras and design philosophies. The data shows a clear overall winner in raw performance, yet the Athlon 200GE holds distinct advantages in platform and efficiency that matter for specific builds. This analysis compares their benchmark scores, architectural choices, and specifications to determine which processor fits which use case.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results are unambiguous: the Intel Core i5-4670T wins all seven head-to-head comparisons. The margin, however, varies significantly depending on the workload. In Cinebench tests, the Intel chip leads by a consistent 9.7% to 9.8% across all versions. For example, in Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i5-4670T scores 3820 against the Athlon’s 3479, a 9.8% advantage. Single-core results are similar, with the i5-4670T posting 539 in Cinebench R23 single-core versus 491 for the Athlon, again a 9.8% lead. This consistency suggests the Intel processor’s advantage in these rendering workloads is structural, not workload-specific.

The gap widens dramatically in Geekbench multi-core. Here, the i5-4670T scores 2563, which is a full 34% higher than the Athlon 200GE’s 1912. This is the largest delta in the entire comparison. The reason is clear from the specification sheet: the i5-4670T has four physical cores, while the Athlon 200GE has only two cores with four threads. Geekbench’s multi-core test scales more aggressively with physical core count than Cinebench, which is why the Intel chip’s advantage nearly triples in this test.

Single-core Geekbench is the closest contest. The i5-4670T scores 977, only 5.6% ahead of the Athlon’s 925. This is notable because the Athlon 200GE has a higher base clock (3.20 GHz) than the i5-4670T (2.30 GHz), and the Intel chip’s boost clock of 3.30 GHz is only marginally higher. The data suggests that the older Haswell architecture still holds a per-clock advantage over the Zen-based Athlon, but the difference is modest in lightly-threaded tasks.

Looking at the average benchmark scores, the i5-4670T averages 1271 across all tests, while the Athlon 200GE averages 1261. This 10-point difference places them in nearly the same performance percentile — the i5-4670T is at the 35th percentile of all CPUs, and the Athlon is at the 34th. Their nearest rivals confirm this closeness: the i5-4670T sits within 0.6% of the Intel Core i3-1005G1, while the Athlon 200GE is within 0.3% of the same chip. In practical terms, these are both entry-level desktop processors, but the Intel part consistently edges ahead.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-4670T wins every single benchmark in this comparison, so the use-case split is not about which chip is faster in a given test, but about which is the better overall package for a given scenario. The i5-4670T is the clear choice for multi-threaded productivity. Its four physical cores give it a 34% advantage in Geekbench multi-core, which translates directly to faster compilation, video encoding, and multitasking with many background processes. The 9.8% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core reinforces this, making it the better option for any workload that can use more than two cores simultaneously.

The Athlon 200GE’s wins are not in performance but in platform and power characteristics. Its 35W TDP is lower than the i5-4670T’s 45W, making it a better fit for ultra-compact or passively-cooled builds where heat dissipation is a challenge. It also uses DDR4 memory, which is more modern and widely available than the DDR3 required by the Intel chip. The Athlon’s integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics are likely a stronger iGPU solution than the Intel HD 4600, though the provided data does not include graphics benchmarks. For a basic office PC or a home theater PC that does not need heavy compute power, the Athlon 200GE’s lower power draw and modern memory support make it a more sensible platform choice, even with slower CPU performance.

In single-threaded tasks, the gap is small enough that neither chip has a meaningful practical advantage. The 5.6% Geekbench single-core difference is within the noise of everyday application usage. Both chips will feel similar in web browsing, word processing, and other lightly-threaded activities.

The Verdict

From a pure performance standpoint, the Intel Core i5-4670T is the superior processor. It wins all seven head-to-head benchmarks, with margins ranging from 5.6% to 34%. The data shows it is reliably faster in every measured workload. Anyone who prioritizes CPU performance above all else should choose the i5-4670T. The 34% lead in Geekbench multi-core is a decisive factor for any multi-threaded application.

However, the Athlon 200GE is not without merit. It is a newer processor (released in 2018 versus 2013), has a lower 35W TDP, and supports DDR4 memory. It also has an active production status, meaning it is still being manufactured, while the i5-4670T has no stated production status. For a builder assembling a new low-power system today, the Athlon 200GE offers a more modern foundation. The i5-4670T requires a legacy Socket 1150 motherboard and DDR3 RAM, which are harder to source new.

The verdict depends on context. If you already own a Socket 1150 board and DDR3 memory, the i5-4670T is the better upgrade or drop-in choice. If you are building from scratch and want a low-power, modern platform, the Athlon 200GE is the more practical pick, accepting a 9.8% to 34% performance penalty. The data does not support choosing the Athlon for speed, but it does support choosing it for platform longevity and efficiency.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core i5-4670T is faster. It leads by 9.7% in Cinebench R15 multi-core (384 vs 350) and by 34% in Geekbench multi-core (2563 vs 1912).

Q: How close are they in single-core performance?

A: Very close. The i5-4670T wins Geekbench single-core by only 5.6% (977 vs 925) and Cinebench R23 single-core by 9.8% (539 vs 491).

Q: Which processor has a lower TDP?

A: The AMD Athlon 200GE has a 35W TDP, which is lower than the Intel Core i5-4670T’s 45W TDP.

Q: What are the memory support differences?

A: The Intel Core i5-4670T supports DDR3 memory, while the AMD Athlon 200GE supports DDR4 memory. The Athlon also has a specified memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s, while the Intel chip has no such figure listed.

Q: Does the Athlon 200GE have more cache per core?

A: Yes. The Athlon 200GE has 96 KB of L1 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, compared to the i5-4670T’s 64 KB of L1 and 256 KB of L2 per core. However, the Intel chip has 6 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Athlon has 4 MB.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-4670T has a slightly higher average score of 1271, compared to the Athlon 200GE’s 1261. Both are within 0.5% of their nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-1005G1.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent different architectural generations and design goals. The Intel Core i5-4670T uses the Haswell architecture, built on a 22 nm process node at Intel’s foundry. It packs 1,400 million transistors into a 177 mm² die. The AMD Athlon 200GE uses the Zen architecture (Raven Ridge), built on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with a much larger 4,950 million transistors on a 209.8 mm² die. The transistor count difference is stark — the AMD chip has over three times as many transistors, largely due to the integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics and the newer design.

The core configurations differ fundamentally. The i5-4670T has four physical cores and four threads, meaning no hyper-threading. The Athlon 200GE has two physical cores and four threads, using simultaneous multithreading (SMT) to process four threads on two cores. This explains why the i5-4670T dominates in multi-threaded tests: it has double the physical core count. The Athlon’s higher base clock (3.20 GHz vs 2.30 GHz) helps it in single-threaded tasks, but it cannot overcome the Intel chip’s core advantage.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The i5-4670T has 6 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Athlon 200GE has 4 MB. However, the Athlon has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, which can benefit latency-sensitive single-threaded workloads. The i5-4670T uses DDR3 memory, while the Athlon uses DDR4 with a specified bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both support dual-channel memory. The integrated graphics differ as well: Intel HD 4600 on the i5-4670T versus Radeon Vega 3 on the Athlon. Finally, the i5-4670T has a locked multiplier, and the Athlon 200GE also has a locked multiplier, so neither supports overclocking.

Specification Differences

The specification sheets show several key differences between the two processors. The Intel Core i5-4670T has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the AMD Athlon 200GE has 2 cores and 4 threads. The base clocks differ: 2.30 GHz for the Intel chip versus 3.20 GHz for the AMD chip. The Intel chip has a boost clock of 3.30 GHz, while the AMD chip has no boost clock listed. TDP is lower on the AMD side: 35W versus 45W.

Sockets are incompatible: the i5-4670T uses Intel Socket 1150, and the Athlon 200GE uses AMD Socket AM4. The process nodes are 22 nm for Intel and 14 nm for AMD. The Intel chip has a smaller die (177 mm² vs 209.8 mm²) but far fewer transistors (1,400 million vs 4,950 million). L3 cache is 6 MB on the Intel chip and 4 MB on the AMD chip. Memory support is DDR3 for Intel and DDR4 for AMD, with the AMD chip having a specified memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The integrated graphics are Intel HD 4600 versus Radeon Vega 3. The release dates are June 2013 for the Intel chip and September 2018 for the AMD chip. The AMD Athlon 200GE has an active production status and a launch MSRP of $55, while the Intel chip has no listed production status or launch MSRP.