AMD Ryzen 3 2200G vs Intel Core i5-4440 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G in every recorded head-to-head comparison. In the two overlapping tests available, the AMD part wins both, with a 40.7% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core and a commanding 155.4% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core. The Ryzen 3 2200G also posts a higher average benchmark score, 1202 versus 1179 for the Intel Core i5-4440, and sits at the 34th percentile of all CPUs compared to the Intel part's 33rd.

For a user choosing between these two, the data points to the Ryzen 3 2200G as the stronger performer in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The Intel Core i5-4440, built on the older Haswell architecture, trails in every shared benchmark. The Intel part does show a broader benchmark suite in the database, including Cinebench R20 and R23 results, but none of those tests overlap with the AMD part, so no direct comparison is possible there.

The Ryzen 3 2200G also brings newer platform features: DDR4 memory support, a 14 nm process node, and an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core i5-4440 is locked, uses DDR3, and runs on the older 22 nm node. The integrated graphics also differ, with Radeon Vega 8 on the AMD side versus Intel HD 4600 on the Intel side. The data does not include graphics benchmarks, but the architectural gap in process node and memory support suggests the AMD platform is the more modern choice.

The verdict is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G wins the direct comparisons, and the Intel Core i5-4440 should only be considered if platform constraints, such as an existing Socket 1150 motherboard or DDR3 memory, are a deciding factor. The recorded numbers do not show any test where the Intel part comes out ahead.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G has an average benchmark score of 1202, while the Intel Core i5-4440 scores 1179. This puts the Ryzen part at the 34th percentile of all CPUs and the Intel part at the 33rd.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multi-core performance?

A: In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G scores 577 versus 410 for the Intel Core i5-4440, a 40.7% advantage for the AMD part.

Q: What about single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G scores 145.55 in Cinebench R15 single-core, while the Intel Core i5-4440 scores 57. That is a 155.4% lead for the Ryzen chip, the largest margin in any recorded head-to-head test.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory type?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G supports DDR4 with dual-channel memory and 46.9 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i5-4440 supports DDR3 with dual-channel memory, and no bandwidth figure is recorded in the database.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core i5-4440 does not.

Q: Which processor is built on a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G uses a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries, while the Intel Core i5-4440 uses a 22 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip also integrates 4,950 million transistors on a 210 mm² die, compared to 1,400 million transistors on a 177 mm² die for the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural eras. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G uses the Zen architecture under the Raven Ridge codename, part of the Ryzen 3 generation. It is built on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with 4,950 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-4440 uses the Haswell architecture, also its codename, built on a 22 nm process at Intel with 1,400 million transistors on a 177 mm² die. The process node difference is significant: 14 nm versus 22 nm, which contributes to the AMD part's lower 65 W TDP versus 84 W for the Intel chip.

Cache layouts differ notably. The Ryzen 3 2200G has 96 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, with 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-4440 has 64 KB of L1 per core and 256 KB of L2 per core, but a larger 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part compensates with larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, while the Intel part offers more shared L3.

Memory support is another architectural split. The Ryzen 3 2200G uses DDR4 with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-4440 uses DDR3 with dual-channel memory, and no bandwidth figure is listed in the database. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

The integrated graphics also differ. The AMD part pairs with Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel part uses Intel HD 4600. The database does not contain graphics benchmarks, so no performance comparison is possible from the recorded data. The AMD part also has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked.

The platform sockets differ as well. The Ryzen 3 2200G uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel Core i5-4440 uses Intel Socket 1150. This means the two chips are not interchangeable, and the choice of processor dictates the motherboard platform. The Ryzen part also lists PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part lists PCIe Gen 3 without a lane count in the database.

Specification Differences

The two chips differ across several recorded specification fields.

• Base clock: AMD Ryzen 3 2200G at 3.50 GHz versus Intel Core i5-4440 at 3.10 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD Ryzen 3 2200G at 3.70 GHz versus Intel Core i5-4440 at 3.30 GHz.
• TDP: AMD Ryzen 3 2200G at 65 W versus Intel Core i5-4440 at 84 W.
• Socket: AMD Socket AM4 versus Intel Socket 1150.
• Process node: 14 nm (GlobalFoundries) versus 22 nm (Intel).
• Transistors: 4,950 million versus 1,400 million.
• Die size: 210 mm² versus 177 mm².
• L1 cache per core: 96 KB versus 64 KB.
• L2 cache per core: 512 KB versus 256 KB.
• L3 cache shared: 4 MB versus 6 MB.
• Memory support: DDR4 versus DDR3.
• Memory bandwidth: 46.9 GB/s recorded for AMD, none recorded for Intel.
• Integrated graphics: Radeon Vega 8 versus Intel HD 4600.
• Multiplier unlocked: Yes for AMD, no for Intel.
• Release date: 2018-02-11 for AMD versus 2013-08-31 for Intel.
• Launch MSRP: $99 for AMD, none recorded for Intel.
• Production status: Active for AMD, none recorded for Intel.

Both chips have 4 cores and 4 threads, so thread count is identical. Both support dual-channel memory. Neither supports ECC memory. The AMD part is in the 2000 series, while the Intel part has no series listed.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records two direct head-to-head benchmarks between these processors, and the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G wins both.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G scores 577 against 410 for the Intel Core i5-4440. That is a 40.7% advantage for the AMD part. This test exercises all cores and threads, and while both chips have 4 cores and 4 threads, the Ryzen part's higher clocks and newer architecture deliver a substantial margin.

In Cinebench R15 single-core, the gap is much larger. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G scores 145.55, while the Intel Core i5-4440 scores 57. The delta is 155.4%, the biggest recorded difference between the two. This single-threaded result is particularly striking given that the Intel part's base clock is only 0.40 GHz lower than the AMD part's base clock, and its boost clock is 0.40 GHz lower as well. The architecture efficiency difference, not just clock speed, drives this result.

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G sits close to the Intel Core i5-3330 (1200 average score, 0.2% delta), the AMD Athlon PRO 200GE (1200, 0.2% delta), and the Intel Xeon D-1527 (1207, -0.4% delta). The Intel Core i5-4440 sits near the Intel Core i5-3550 (1178, 0.1% delta), the Intel Core i3-7320 (1173, 0.5% delta), and the Intel Core i5-2400 (1187, -0.7% delta). This places both chips in a similar performance tier overall, but the direct head-to-head tests show the AMD part ahead.

The Intel Core i5-4440 has additional benchmarks in the database that the AMD part lacks: Cinebench R20 multi-core at 1712, R20 single-core at 241, R23 multi-core at 4077, and R23 single-core at 575. These scores cannot be compared directly to the AMD part because no corresponding R20 or R23 results exist for the Ryzen 3 2200G in the recorded data.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G wins in every recorded head-to-head benchmark. Its 40.7% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core makes it the clear choice for multi-threaded workloads like rendering or encoding, based on the data. Its 155.4% lead in single-core Cinebench R15 makes it equally dominant for single-threaded tasks such as everyday application responsiveness or lightly threaded software.

The AMD part also wins on platform modernity. DDR4 memory support, a 14 nm process node, an unlocked multiplier, and a 65 W TDP versus 84 W for the Intel part all favor the Ryzen chip. The recorded launch MSRP of $99 gives it a defined entry point, though the database does not include a launch price for the Intel part.

The Intel Core i5-4440 does not win any recorded benchmark against the AMD part. Its only advantage in the specification data is a larger shared L3 cache (6 MB versus 4 MB) and a smaller die size (177 mm² versus 210 mm²). It also has a broader set of benchmark results in the database, but those are not head-to-head comparisons. For a user already on a Socket 1150 platform with DDR3 memory, the Intel part may be the only compatible option, but the recorded performance data gives no reason to choose it on performance alone.

The use-case split is therefore lopsided. For users prioritizing performance in the tests recorded, the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G is the pick. For users constrained by an existing Intel Socket 1150 motherboard or DDR3 memory, the Intel Core i5-4440 is the fallback, but the data shows it trails the AMD part by wide margins in both single-core and multi-core Cinebench R15 results.