AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE vs Intel Core i7-3770S Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a consistent pattern across all six head-to-head benchmark comparisons: the Intel Core i7-3770S wins every single test, though the margins are relatively narrow. The largest advantage appears in the Cinebench R15 multicore test, where the Intel part scores 529 against the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE's 503, a delta of 5.2%. That same 5.2% delta repeats in Cinebench R20 multicore (2205 vs. 2097) and Cinebench R23 multicore (5251 vs. 4993). The multicore story is stable: the i7-3770S holds roughly a 5% lead regardless of the Cinebench generation.

Single-core results follow a similar pattern but with slightly smaller margins. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Intel chip scores 74 versus 71 for the Ryzen, a 4.2% delta. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 311 against 296, a 5.1% delta, and Cinebench R23 single-core records 741 versus 705, another 5.1% delta. The Intel part wins all six head-to-head matchups, with the single-core margins being just a hair tighter than the multicore margins in the R20 and R23 tests.

The average benchmark score calculation tells a complementary story. The i7-3770S posts an average score of 1498 across all recorded benchmarks, while the Ryzen 3 2200GE averages 1444. That places the Intel part in a percentile rank of 38 among all CPUs, and the AMD part also sits at the 38th percentile. Despite the identical percentile ranking, the raw average score difference is meaningful: 1498 versus 1444 represents a gap of roughly 3.7%. The nearest rivals for the Intel chip include the Intel Core i3-8100T at 1500 (a delta of -0.1%), the Intel Core i5-4590S at 1493 (0.4%), the AMD Opteron 6344 at 1492 (0.4%), and the Intel Core i5-7500T at 1483 (1%). For the Ryzen 3 2200GE, the nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon E3-1505L v5 at 1446 (-0.1%), the AMD Opteron 6378 at 1447 (-0.2%), the Intel Core i5-7300HQ at 1448 (-0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G at 1439 (0.4%). These rival clusters confirm that both chips occupy similar performance tiers, with the Intel part positioned just above the AMD part.

It is notably the i7-3770S's wins are not the result of a single test favoring one workload type. The benchmark suite includes both multicore and single-core workloads across three generations of Cinebench, and the Intel part leads in every category. The AMD chip's best showing is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where it trails by only 4.2%, but that still represents a loss. The data indicates a clean sweep, not a mixed bag.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-3770S is the clear winner in raw computational performance according to the recorded data. It beats the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE in all six head-to-head benchmarks, with deltas ranging from 4.2% to 5.2%. Buyers prioritizing maximum multi-threaded throughput in Cinebench workloads should choose the Intel part, as it leads by 5.2% in all three multicore tests. Similarly, those focused on single-threaded responsiveness will find the Intel chip ahead by 4.2% to 5.1% across the single-core tests.

However, the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE is not without its own merits when viewed through the full specification lens. The AMD part operates at a 35 W TDP, whereas the Intel part draws 65 W. That is a substantial efficiency difference, and it may matter more to users building compact systems or prioritizing low power consumption over peak performance. The Ryzen 3 2200GE also supports DDR4 memory with a rated bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, while the Intel chip is limited to DDR3. For users building a new system today, the DDR4 platform offers a more modern memory ecosystem, even if the benchmark data does not capture that advantage in raw Cinebench scores.

The Ryzen part also includes Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics, which is likely a more capable iGPU than the Intel HD 4000 in the i7-3770S, though the database does not provide direct graphics benchmarks to quantify this. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking, while the Intel part is locked. Given that the Ryzen 3 2200GE trails by only about 5% in CPU benchmarks but draws nearly half the power and offers a newer platform, users who prioritize efficiency, modern memory, or overclocking flexibility should lean toward the AMD part. Users who simply want the fastest CPU in these specific Cinebench tests should pick the Intel Core i7-3770S.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core i7-3770S wins all six head-to-head comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE, with zero wins for the AMD part.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two CPUs?

A: The largest delta is 5.2%, recorded in three tests: Cinebench R15 multicore, Cinebench R20 multicore, and Cinebench R23 multicore.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-3770S has an average benchmark score of 1498, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE averages 1444. Both sit at the 38th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Is there any test where the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE outperforms the Intel chip?

A: No. The recorded data shows the AMD part losing in every benchmark, with the smallest deficit being 4.2% in Cinebench R15 single-core.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE has a TDP of 35 W, while the Intel Core i7-3770S has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-3770S boosts to 3.90 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE boosts to 3.60 GHz. The Intel chip also has a higher base clock? No, the AMD part has a base clock of 3.20 GHz versus 3.10 GHz for the Intel chip, but the Intel part boosts higher.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The Intel Core i7-3770S features 4 cores and 8 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE features 4 cores and 4 threads. The Intel part has a base clock of 3.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz, whereas the AMD part has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 3.60 GHz. The TDP differs significantly: 65 W for Intel versus 35 W for AMD.

The sockets are entirely different: the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1155, while the AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM4. The Intel processor supports DDR3 memory, while the AMD processor supports DDR4 with a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The PCIe configurations differ as well: the Intel part offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD part offers Gen 3 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip has an integrated Intel HD 4000 GPU, while the AMD chip has a Radeon Vega 8 GPU. The Intel multiplier is locked, but the AMD multiplier is unlocked. The Intel part was released on 2012-04-28, while the AMD part was released on 2018-04-18. The AMD production status is listed as "Active", while the Intel part has no production status recorded.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two CPUs is substantial, reflecting six years of process and design evolution. The Intel Core i7-3770S is built on the Ivy Bridge architecture using a 22 nm process node, manufactured by Intel. It contains 1,400 million transistors on a 160 mm² die. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE uses the Zen architecture (Raven Ridge codename) on a 14 nm process node, manufactured by GlobalFoundries. The AMD die is larger at 210 mm² and packs 4,950 million transistors, more than three times the transistor count of the Intel chip.

Cache layouts differ markedly. The Intel part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, but only 4 MB of shared L3 cache. So the Intel chip halves the AMD L3 capacity, but the AMD chip has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches. Neither chip supports ECC memory.

The generation and series designations also diverge. The Intel chip belongs to the Core i7 line from the Ivy Bridge generation, while the AMD chip is part of the Ryzen 3 2000 series, based on the Zen (Raven Ridge) architecture. The Intel part number is SR0PN, while the AMD part number is YD2200C6M4MFBYD2200C6FBMPK. The AMD chip has a production status of "Active", suggesting it remains in production, while the Intel part's status is not recorded. The process node difference, 22 nm versus 14 nm, explains how the AMD chip manages a higher transistor count on a larger die while drawing significantly less power at 35 W versus 65 W. The benchmark data shows that despite these architectural differences, the older Intel part still edges out the newer AMD part in pure Cinebench performance, though the efficiency profile of the AMD chip is clearly superior on paper.