AMD Ryzen 3 2200G vs Intel Core i3-7320 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G and the Intel Core i3-7320 occupy adjacent tiers in the desktop CPU market, but the benchmark data reveals a clear split in their strengths. The Ryzen 3 2200G wins both head-to-head tests featured in the database, while the Core i3-7320 counters with a higher base clock and a broader selection of recorded benchmark scores. The data favors the AMD part in raw compute performance, but the Intel chip’s specifications tell a different story for users prioritizing frequency and platform features.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G takes a decisive lead in the two benchmark categories where both processors have recorded results. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen 3 2200G scores 577 against the Core i3-7320’s 408, a 41.4% advantage. This multi-threaded gap reflects the AMD part’s four physical cores versus the Intel part’s two, even with both supporting four threads. The single-core Cinebench R15 result is even more lopsided: the Ryzen 3 2200G posts 145.55, while the Core i3-7320 manages only 57, a 155.4% difference. That single-core margin is unusually large, suggesting the Intel processor’s recorded score may be anomalous, but the database treats it as the measured outcome.

The Intel Core i3-7320 wins in the specification arena. Its base clock of 4.10 GHz is higher than the Ryzen 3 2200G’s 3.50 GHz base and 3.70 GHz boost. It also draws less power, with a 51 W TDP versus 65 W. The Intel chip offers more PCIe lanes from the CPU (16 versus 8) and supports a locked multiplier, which the Ryzen 3 2200G does not. However, the Intel part has no recorded boost clock, no launch MSRP in the database, and lacks the Ryzen’s integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, instead featuring Intel HD 630.

The Ryzen 3 2200G’s average benchmark score of 1202 places it slightly above the Core i3-7320’s 1173. The AMD chip also holds a 34th percentile ranking among all CPUs, one point higher than the Intel chip’s 33rd percentile. In the nearest rival comparisons, the Ryzen 3 2200G sits within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1605B and within 0.4% of the Intel Xeon D-1527, while the Core i3-7320 falls within 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-3550. Both processors are competitive with older quad-core parts, but the AMD chip edges ahead on average.

Architecture Differences

The processors come from different manufacturing and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G uses the Zen architecture on the Raven Ridge codename, built on a 14 nm process by GlobalFoundries. It integrates 4,950 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core i3-7320 uses Kaby Lake architecture, also on a 14 nm process but fabricated by Intel, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The Ryzen 3 2200G provides 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Core i3-7320 offers 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and the same 4 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip’s larger per-core L1 and L2 caches align with its four-core design, while the Intel chip’s smaller caches reflect its dual-core layout.

Memory support is similar on paper: both use DDR4 with dual-channel buses. The Ryzen 3 2200G records a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, while the Core i3-7320 records 38.4 GB/s. Neither supports ECC memory. The PCIe implementations differ: the AMD chip exposes 8 CPU lanes at Gen 3, while the Intel chip exposes 16 CPU lanes at Gen 3. This gives the Intel platform more direct bandwidth for expansion cards.

The integrated graphics also separate the two. The Ryzen 3 2200G pairs its compute cores with Radeon Vega 8 graphics, while the Core i3-7320 uses Intel HD 630. The Ryzen part’s graphics solution is generally associated with stronger iGPU performance, though the database does not record specific graphics benchmarks. The AMD chip also has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip is locked, meaning the Ryzen 3 2200G offers overclocking headroom that the Core i3-7320 cannot match.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher base clock?

A: The Intel Core i3-7320 has a base clock of 4.10 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G’s 3.50 GHz base clock. The AMD chip’s boost clock of 3.70 GHz still falls short of the Intel chip’s base frequency.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G support more threads than the Intel Core i3-7320?

A: No, both processors support four threads. The Ryzen 3 2200G has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Core i3-7320 has 2 cores and 4 threads. The AMD chip’s advantage comes from having more physical cores, not more threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G records a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, compared to the Intel Core i3-7320’s 38.4 GB/s. Both use dual-channel DDR4 memory.

Q: Can the Intel Core i3-7320 be overclocked?

A: No, the Core i3-7320 has a locked multiplier. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G has an unlocked multiplier, which allows for overclocking.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G has an average benchmark score of 1202, while the Intel Core i3-7320 has 1173. The AMD chip is 2.5% higher, and its nearest rival comparison shows a 0.2% delta against the Intel Core i5-3330, while the Intel chip sits 0.4% below the Intel Core i5-3550.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: Both processors have 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The difference lies in L1 and L2: the Ryzen 3 2200G has 96 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core, while the Core i3-7320 has 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2 per core.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs diverge on nearly every core specification. The Ryzen 3 2200G offers 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Core i3-7320 offers 2 cores and 4 threads. The Intel chip’s base clock is 4.10 GHz, and it has no boost clock recorded; the AMD chip’s base is 3.50 GHz with a 3.70 GHz boost. The Ryzen 3 2200G has a 65 W TDP, while the Core i3-7320 draws 51 W.

Sockets differ: the AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1151. The Ryzen 3 2200G is built on the Zen architecture with the Raven Ridge codename, while the Core i3-7320 is Kaby Lake. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part is locked. The Ryzen 3 2200G integrates Radeon Vega 8 graphics, while the Core i3-7320 integrates Intel HD 630.

The cache hierarchy favors the AMD chip: 96 KB L1 per core versus 64 KB, 512 KB L2 per core versus 256 KB, with both sharing 4 MB L3. The memory bandwidth also favors AMD at 46.9 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s. PCIe lane counts favor Intel, with 16 CPU lanes versus 8. The Ryzen 3 2200G has a launch MSRP of $99, while the Core i3-7320 has no recorded launch MSRP. The AMD chip’s part number is YD2200C5M4MFBYD2200C5FBBOXYD2200C5FBMPK, while the Intel chip’s is SR358.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only two head-to-head benchmarks recorded in the database both go to the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD chip scores 577 against the Intel chip’s 408, a 41.4% lead. This result is consistent with the core count difference: four physical cores versus two, even though both handle four threads. The AMD chip’s larger L2 cache per core (512 KB versus 256 KB) likely contributes to this multi-threaded advantage.

The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows an even more extreme gap. The Ryzen 3 2200G scores 145.55, while the Core i3-7320 scores 57, a 155.4% difference. This result is surprising given the Intel chip’s much higher 4.10 GHz base clock, which should theoretically favor single-threaded performance. The database records this as the measured outcome, but the magnitude suggests the Intel chip’s score may reflect a throttled or otherwise constrained test environment. The AMD chip’s single-core score of 145.55 is nearly two and a half times the Intel chip’s, a margin that is difficult to explain purely through architectural differences.

No other head-to-head tests are available, so the record ends with the AMD chip holding both wins. The Core i3-7320 has additional benchmark scores in Cinebench R20 and R23 that are not matched by the Ryzen 3 2200G in the head-to-head table. Those scores, such as 1703 in R20 multi-core and 4057 in R23 multi-core, indicate the Intel chip’s performance in newer workloads, but without corresponding Ryzen 3 2200G results, they cannot be compared directly.

The Verdict

The benchmark data makes the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G the clear winner in raw compute performance. It takes both head-to-head tests, with a 41.4% multi-core lead and a 155.4% single-core lead over the Intel Core i3-7320. Its average benchmark score of 1202 also tops the Intel chip’s 1173, and its 34th percentile ranking edges out the Intel chip’s 33rd. For users prioritizing multi-threaded workloads, the Ryzen 3 2200G’s four physical cores provide a substantial advantage that the Intel chip cannot offset with its higher clock speed.

The Intel Core i3-7320 appeals to a narrower set of requirements. Its 4.10 GHz base clock is the highest frequency in this comparison, and its 51 W TDP makes it more power-efficient. It also offers 16 PCIe lanes from the CPU, double the AMD chip’s 8 lanes, which matters for systems with multiple expansion cards. The locked multiplier is a drawback for overclockers, but the Intel chip’s higher stock frequency may satisfy users who do not intend to tweak settings.

The Ryzen 3 2200G also brings an unlocked multiplier and a $99 launch MSRP, though the database does not record a launch price for the Intel chip. The AMD part’s larger L1 and L2 caches, higher memory bandwidth, and integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics make it the more feature-rich option on paper. The Intel chip’s integrated HD 630 is functionally present but does not match the Vega 8’s typical performance profile.

For most desktop users, the data points to the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G as the superior choice. It wins every recorded benchmark comparison, offers more cores, more cache per core, and an unlocked multiplier, all at a lower TDP than its frequency advantage would suggest. The Intel Core i3-7320 remains viable only for users who specifically need the higher base clock or the extra PCIe lanes, and who are willing to accept a significant multi-core deficit as measured by the database. The verdict, based strictly on the recorded numbers, is straightforward: the Ryzen 3 2200G outperforms the Core i3-7320 in both single-core and multi-core tests, and its broader feature set reinforces that lead.