AMD Opteron 4274 HE vs AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE across all six Cinebench comparisons, though the margins are consistently narrow. In multi-core workloads, the Ryzen 3 2200GE posts 503 points in Cinebench R15 versus 494 for the Opteron 4274 HE, a 1.8% advantage. The pattern holds in Cinebench R20, where the Ryzen scores 2097 against 2061, a 1.7% lead. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 4993 for the Ryzen and 4909 for the Opteron, again a 1.7% difference. These are small but uniform wins; the Ryzen never trails by any margin in any recorded test.

Single-core results follow the same trajectory. The Ryzen 3 2200GE scores 71 in Cinebench R15 single-core, while the Opteron 4274 HE scores 69, a 2.9% gap. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the Ryzen posts 296 versus 291, a 1.7% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 705 for the Ryzen and 693 for the Opteron, once more a 1.7% difference. The largest relative advantage for the Ryzen appears in the oldest single-core test, R15, where the delta reaches 2.9%. Across the board, the Ryzen 3 2200GE wins all six head-to-head matchups, while the Opteron 4274 HE records zero victories.

The average benchmark score in the database places the Ryzen 3 2200GE at 1444, compared to 1420 for the Opteron 4274 HE. That difference of roughly 1.7% aligns with the per-test deltas. The Ryzen sits at the 38th percentile of all CPUs, while the Opteron sits at the 37th percentile. Both processors occupy nearly the same position in the overall performance distribution, which reinforces that these are closely matched parts despite their very different architectures and release timelines.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 3 2200GE wins every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split is defined by the magnitude of those wins rather than by any reversal. In multi-threaded rendering, the Ryzen holds a 1.7% to 1.8% edge across R15, R20, and R23. This is a modest but consistent advantage, suggesting that the Ryzen's four cores and four threads are managed more efficiently in sustained multi-core workloads than the Opteron's eight cores and eight threads. The Opteron's raw core count is double, yet it cannot convert that into a performance lead, likely due to the Bulldozer architecture's module-based design, which shares resources between pairs of cores.

In single-threaded tasks, the Ryzen leads by 1.7% to 2.9%. The R15 single-core result is the standout, with the Ryzen at 71 and the Opteron at 69. The newer single-core tests show a tighter 1.7% gap, but the direction never changes. For workloads that depend on one or two threads, such as lightly threaded productivity or older applications, the Ryzen 3 2200GE is the stronger choice. For heavily threaded rendering, the Ryzen still wins, but the margin is nearly identical to the single-core margin, which indicates that the Opteron's additional cores do not provide any practical advantage in the Cinebench suite.

The Opteron 4274 HE does have attributes that matter outside of Cinebench, such as registered ECC memory support and a server/workstation market segment, but the recorded benchmark data shows no scenario where it outperforms the Ryzen. The database records six wins for the Ryzen and zero for the Opteron, so any use-case analysis must start from that fact.

Architecture Differences

The Ryzen 3 2200GE is built on the Zen architecture with the Raven Ridge codename, using a 14 nm process from GlobalFoundries. It integrates 4,950 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Opteron 4274 HE uses the Bulldozer architecture with the Valencia codename, fabricated on a 32 nm process, also by GlobalFoundries, with 1,200 million transistors on a 315 mm² die. The process node difference is significant: 14 nm versus 32 nm, which helps explain the Ryzen's efficiency and clock advantage despite having fewer physical cores.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The Ryzen has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Opteron has 8 cores and 8 threads. Cache layouts also diverge. The Ryzen provides 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Opteron provides 384 KB of L1 total, 8 MB of L2 total, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Opteron's larger aggregate cache is a consequence of its extra cores, but the per-core allocation is less generous. The Ryzen's L3 is shared across four cores, giving 1 MB per core, while the Opteron's 8 MB is shared across eight cores, also 1 MB per core. The L2 differences are more pronounced: 512 KB per core on the Ryzen versus an average of 1 MB per core on the Opteron, though the Bulldozer module design means that L2 is shared between core pairs.

Memory support is another dividing line. The Ryzen uses DDR4 with dual-channel access and a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. The Opteron uses DDR3 with dual-channel access and a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The Ryzen's bandwidth advantage is substantial, nearly double the Opteron's. ECC memory is supported on the Opteron but not on the Ryzen, which matters for server environments that require error correction. The Ryzen has no ECC support, while the Opteron includes it.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The Ryzen offers PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The Opteron offers PCIe Gen 2 without a lane count specified in the database. The Ryzen also includes integrated graphics in the form of Radeon Vega 8, while the Opteron has no integrated graphics. The Ryzen has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Opteron is locked. Sockets are incompatible: the Ryzen uses AMD Socket AM4, and the Opteron uses AMD Socket C32. The Ryzen is a desktop part, while the Opteron is a server/workstation part. The Ryzen remains in active production, while the Opteron is end-of-life.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE has a base clock of 3.20 GHz, while the AMD Opteron 4274 HE has a base clock of 2.50 GHz. The Ryzen also boosts to 3.60 GHz versus 3.50 GHz for the Opteron.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The Ryzen 3 2200GE scores 4993 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and the Opteron 4274 HE scores 4909. That is a 1.7% advantage for the Ryzen.

Q: Does the Opteron 4274 HE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Opteron 4274 HE supports ECC memory. The Ryzen 3 2200GE does not support ECC memory.

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

A: The Ryzen 3 2200GE has a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s with DDR4 support. The Opteron 4274 HE has a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s with DDR3 support.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Opteron 4274 HE has 8 cores and 8 threads. The Ryzen 3 2200GE has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Opteron 4274 HE?

A: The Opteron 4274 HE has a launch MSRP of $377.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The Ryzen 3 2200GE includes Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics. The Opteron 4274 HE has no integrated graphics.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. The Ryzen 3 2200GE belongs to the 2000 series, while the Opteron 4274 HE belongs to the Opteron 4000 series. The Ryzen uses the Zen architecture with the Raven Ridge codename, and the Opteron uses Bulldozer with the Valencia codename. The Ryzen generation is listed as Ryzen 3 (Zen (Raven Ridge)), while the Opteron generation is listed as Opteron (Valencia).

Process node and physical characteristics differ markedly. The Ryzen is fabricated on a 14 nm process with 4,950 million transistors and a 210 mm² die size. The Opteron is fabricated on a 32 nm process with 1,200 million transistors and a 315 mm² die size. The Ryzen has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Opteron has 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 3.20 GHz for the Ryzen and 2.50 GHz for the Opteron. Boost clocks are 3.60 GHz and 3.50 GHz, respectively. Thermal design power is 35 watts for the Ryzen and 65 watts for the Opteron.

Cache configurations are not directly comparable. The Ryzen has 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Opteron has 384 KB of L1 total, 8 MB of L2, and 8 MB of shared L3. The socket types are entirely different: AM4 for the Ryzen and C32 for the Opteron. Memory support is DDR4 for the Ryzen and DDR3 for the Opteron, both dual-channel, but with bandwidth figures of 46.9 GB/s and 25.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported only on the Opteron. PCIe generation differs, with Gen 3 and 8 lanes on the Ryzen versus Gen 2 on the Opteron. Integrated graphics are present only on the Ryzen, in the form of Radeon Vega 8. The market segment is Desktop for the Ryzen and Server/Workstation for the Opteron. The Ryzen is active in production, while the Opteron is end-of-life. The Ryzen has an unlocked multiplier, while the Opteron is locked. Release dates are 2018-04-18 for the Ryzen and 2011-11-13 for the Opteron. The Opteron has a launch MSRP of $377; the Ryzen has no recorded launch MSRP.