AMD Ryzen 3 2200G vs Intel Core i7-3632QM Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G across every shared benchmark. The most dramatic gap appears in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Ryzen scores 145.55 against the Intel Core i7-3632QM’s 57, a 60.8% deficit for the older Intel part. That is not a close margin; it reflects a fundamental difference in per-thread capability between the two designs.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen 3 2200G posts 577 versus the i7-3632QM’s 406, a 29.6% advantage. The i7’s extra threads (8 versus 4) help it close some of the gap here compared to single-core, but not enough to overcome the Ryzen’s higher clock speeds and newer architecture. The multi-core deficit is roughly half the single-core deficit, which tells you the i7’s hyper-threading is doing real work, but the Ryzen’s per-core strength is simply too large.

Geekbench tells a similar story. In the multi-core test, the Ryzen 3 2200G scores 3086 against the i7-3632QM’s 2142, a 30.6% lead. In single-core, the Ryzen scores 1001 versus 613, a 38.8% margin. The multi-core and single-core gaps are closer here than in Cinebench R15, suggesting Geekbench’s workload scaling favors the Ryzen more consistently across thread counts.

Notably, the i7-3632QM’s average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 1219, while the Ryzen 3 2200G’s is 1202. Despite losing every head-to-head test, the i7’s average sits nearly identical to the Ryzen’s. This happens because the i7 has additional Cinebench R20 and R23 results in the database, which pull its average up relative to the Ryzen’s shorter test list. The Ryzen’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-3330 at 1200 (0.2% behind) and the AMD Athlon PRO 200GE at 1200 (0.2% behind), placing it in the same performance tier as a quad-core Ivy Bridge desktop chip. The i7’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-2500 at 1220 (0.1% behind) and the Intel Pentium Silver N6005 at 1218 (0.1% ahead), showing that the mobile i7 lands in a slightly different but overlapping performance class.

Both chips sit at the 34th percentile among all CPUs in the database. That means neither is a standout in the broader landscape, but within this pairing, the Ryzen is clearly the faster processor in every measured discipline.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G wins everywhere the two are directly compared. That includes all four head-to-head tests: Cinebench R15 multi-core, Cinebench R15 single-core, Geekbench multi-core, and Geekbench single-core. The margins range from 29.6% to 60.8%, with the smallest edge in multi-core and the largest in single-core.

The Intel Core i7-3632QM has no benchmark wins in this matchup. Its only structural advantages come from the specification sheet rather than the scoreboard. It has 8 threads versus the Ryzen’s 4, a 6 MB shared L3 cache versus 4 MB, and a lower 35 W TDP versus 65 W. Those traits do not translate into a single recorded performance victory, but they do matter for certain use cases.

For single-threaded workloads, the Ryzen 3 2200G is the obvious choice. Its 3.50 GHz base and 3.70 GHz boost clocks, combined with the Zen architecture, deliver a 60.8% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core and a 38.8% lead in Geekbench single-core. Applications like older games, light office tasks, or anything that relies on one or two fast cores will favor the Ryzen heavily.

For multi-threaded workloads, the Ryzen still wins, but the margin narrows. The i7’s 8 threads allow it to leverage parallelism more effectively than the Ryzen’s 4 threads, yet the Ryzen’s higher clocks and newer process node keep it ahead by roughly 30% in both Cinebench R15 and Geekbench multi-core tests. If you are looking at moderately threaded productivity apps, the Ryzen remains the faster part, but the i7’s thread count makes the gap smaller than in single-core tests.

The i7-3632QM’s practical advantage lies in its mobile design. It is a 35 W part on Intel Socket G2 (988B), built for laptops, whereas the Ryzen 3 2200G is a 65 W desktop chip on AMD Socket AM4. For a portable system where power draw and thermals are constrained, the i7’s lower TDP is meaningful, even if it loses every benchmark.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G. It scores 145.55 in Cinebench R15 single-core versus the Intel Core i7-3632QM’s 57, a 60.8% advantage. In Geekbench single-core, the Ryzen scores 1001 versus 613, a 38.8% lead.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-3632QM’s 8 threads help it win any multi-core tests?

A: No. The Ryzen 3 2200G wins Cinebench R15 multi-core with 577 versus 406 (29.6% ahead) and Geekbench multi-core with 3086 versus 2142 (30.6% ahead). The i7’s extra threads narrow the gap but do not close it.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each CPU?

A: The Intel Core i7-3632QM has an average benchmark score of 1219. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G has an average benchmark score of 1202. Despite this, the Ryzen wins every direct comparison because the i7 has additional Cinebench R20 and R23 results that raise its average.

Q: How do these CPUs compare to their nearest rivals in the database?

A: The i7-3632QM’s nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-2500 with an average score of 1220, a 0.1% difference. The Ryzen 3 2200G’s nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-3330 at 1200, a 0.2% difference. Both chips sit at the 34th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Which CPU has the higher clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz. The Intel Core i7-3632QM has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 3.20 GHz.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G?

A: The launch MSRP is $99. The Intel Core i7-3632QM has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ in nearly every measurable specification. The Intel Core i7-3632QM has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G has 4 cores and 4 threads. Base clocks are 2.20 GHz for the i7 and 3.50 GHz for the Ryzen, with boost clocks of 3.20 GHz and 3.70 GHz respectively.

Thermal design power differs substantially: the i7 is rated at 35 W, the Ryzen at 65 W. The sockets are incompatible, with the i7 using Intel Socket G2 (988B) and the Ryzen using AMD Socket AM4. The i7 is a mobile part, while the Ryzen is a desktop part.

Cache layouts differ in both size and organization. The i7 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen has 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen’s per-core caches are larger, but its total L3 is smaller.

Memory support is another split. The Ryzen 3 2200G supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. The i7-3632QM has no memory type recorded in the database, though it also uses a dual-channel bus. The Ryzen also has PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes from the CPU, while the i7 has no PCIe information recorded.

The Ryzen 3 2200G has an unlocked multiplier, the i7-3632QM does not. The Ryzen’s integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 8, while the i7 uses Intel HD 4000. The Ryzen’s production status is Active; the i7’s is not recorded.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i7-3632QM is built on the Ivy Bridge architecture, a 22 nm design from Intel with 1,480 million transistors on a 160 mm² die. It belongs to the Core i7 generation and uses the Ivy Bridge codename. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G uses the Zen architecture under the Raven Ridge codename, built on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries with 4,950 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. It is part of the Ryzen 3 generation and the 2000 series.

The transistor counts reveal a major design divergence. The Ryzen packs more than three times as many transistors into a die that is only about 31% larger by area. That density difference reflects the newer process node and the inclusion of a more capable integrated GPU (Radeon Vega 8 versus Intel HD 4000).

The cache architectures reflect different design philosophies. The i7 uses smaller per-core L1 and L2 caches (64 KB and 256 KB) with a larger 6 MB shared L3. The Ryzen uses larger per-core L1 and L2 caches (96 KB and 512 KB) with a smaller 4 MB shared L3. The Ryzen’s design favors giving each core more local cache, while the i7 leans on a bigger shared pool.

The i7’s 8 threads come from hyper-threading on 4 physical cores. The Ryzen’s 4 threads come from 4 physical cores with no simultaneous multi-threading. This is the key architectural difference that explains why the i7 stays closer in multi-core tests despite losing every benchmark.

The Ryzen’s memory controller supports DDR4, and its PCIe implementation provides Gen 3 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The i7’s memory and PCIe details are not recorded in the database. The Ryzen also has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, which the i7 lacks.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to one conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G is the faster processor in every direct comparison. If you need raw performance in single-threaded or multi-threaded tasks, the Ryzen wins by margins between 29.6% and 60.8%. Its higher clocks, newer architecture, and larger per-core caches deliver results that the older i7-3632QM cannot match.

The Intel Core i7-3632QM’s case rests on its mobile pedigree. At 35 W, it draws nearly half the power of the Ryzen’s 65 W, and it fits in an Intel Socket G2 (988B) laptop motherboard. For a portable system where power efficiency and low heat matter more than peak performance, the i7 is the practical choice, even though it loses every recorded test.

The Ryzen 3 2200G is the pick for a desktop build where performance is the priority. Its 4 cores and 4 threads are sufficient for everyday computing and lighter workloads, and its Radeon Vega 8 graphics provide integrated display output without a discrete GPU. The unlocked multiplier adds flexibility for users who want to push beyond stock clocks.

The i7-3632QM is the pick for a laptop or any system constrained by a 35 W thermal envelope. Its 8 threads give it better multi-threaded scaling than its 4-core count suggests, and its 6 MB L3 cache helps in workloads that benefit from a larger shared pool. But those advantages do not show up as wins in the benchmark suite.

Both CPUs sit at the 34th percentile among all processors, meaning neither is a high-end part today. The Ryzen is simply the stronger performer within this pairing. If you are choosing between them for a new build, the data favors the Ryzen without qualification. If you are replacing a laptop CPU, the i7’s socket and power profile are the only reasons to stay with it.