AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE vs Intel Core i7-3820 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE wins every recorded Cinebench comparison against the Intel Core i7-3820, though the margins are consistently narrow. Across six head-to-head tests, the Ryzen 3 2200GE takes all six wins, with the Intel part recording zero victories.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Ryzen 3 2200GE scores 503 against 496 for the Core i7-3820, a 1.4% advantage. The single-core R15 result is slightly more favorable to AMD, with 71 versus 69, a 2.9% lead. These are not transformative differences, but they show the newer architecture holding an edge even against a chip with twice the thread count.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the pattern repeats. The Ryzen 3 2200GE posts 2097 in multicore compared to 2067 for the Intel Core i7-3820, a 1.5% margin. In single-core R20, the scores are 296 and 291 respectively, a 1.7% gap. The Ryzen chip continues its sweep, but the Intel processor remains competitive in raw output.

Cinebench R23 tells the same story. The Ryzen 3 2200GE reaches 4993 in multicore, while the Core i7-3820 trails at 4923, a 1.4% difference. Single-core R23 sees 705 against 695, again a 1.4% margin. Across all six tests, the largest single delta is the 2.9% in R15 single-core, and the smallest is 1.4%, seen in three separate tests.

What is striking here is that the Ryzen 3 2200GE achieves these wins with only 4 threads, while the Core i7-3820 has 8 threads via Hyper-Threading. The recorded data shows the AMD part overcoming a thread-count disadvantage through higher per-core efficiency in every single benchmark. The average benchmark score also favors AMD: 1444 for the Ryzen 3 2200GE against 1424 for the Core i7-3820. The percentile placement reflects this, with the Ryzen chip at the 38th percentile of all CPUs and the Intel chip at the 37th.

Nearest rival data places both processors in similar company. The Ryzen 3 2200GE sits within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G, and within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-7300HQ. The Core i7-3820 is within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-3720QM and within 0.3% of the AMD Opteron 4274 HE. Neither chip dramatically outperforms its closest competitors, but the Ryzen part edges ahead in every direct comparison.

The Verdict

The verdict from the recorded data is clear: the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE is the faster processor in every measured workload category. It wins all six head-to-head Cinebench tests, holds a higher average benchmark score, and lands one percentile higher in the overall CPU ranking. Anyone choosing strictly on benchmark performance should select the Ryzen 3 2200GE.

The Core i7-3820 does retain some structural advantages that the benchmark scores alone do not capture. It offers 8 threads versus 4, a higher base clock of 3.60 GHz against 3.20 GHz, a higher boost clock of 3.80 GHz versus 3.60 GHz, and a larger shared L3 cache of 10 MB compared to 4 MB. Yet the recorded Cinebench results show these advantages do not translate into performance wins. The Ryzen 3 2200GE's Zen architecture extracts more useful work per clock, and per thread, across all six tests.

For users who value longevity and platform features, the Ryzen 3 2200GE is the more modern choice. It is listed as Active in production status, uses the AM4 socket, supports DDR4 memory, and includes integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics. The Core i7-3820 is End-of-life, uses the LGA 2011 socket, supports DDR3 memory, and has no integrated graphics at all. The data suggests the AMD part is both faster and more practical for current system builds.

The Intel chip does have a notable edge in memory bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s with quad-channel DDR3, versus 46.9 GB/s with dual-channel DDR4 for the AMD part. It also offers 40 PCIe Gen 2 lanes from the CPU, compared to 8 PCIe Gen 3 lanes for the Ryzen. These are platform-level differences that matter for expansion-heavy systems, but they do not appear in the Cinebench results, where AMD wins every time.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design eras and foundries. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE uses the Zen architecture on a 14 nm process, manufactured by GlobalFoundries. The Intel Core i7-3820 uses the Sandy Bridge architecture on a 32 nm process, manufactured by Intel. The process node difference is substantial, with AMD's 14 nm node allowing a much denser transistor layout.

Transistor counts reflect this. The Ryzen 3 2200GE packs 4,950 million transistors on a 210 mm² die, while the Core i7-3820 contains 1,270 million transistors on a larger 294 mm² die. The AMD chip crams nearly four times as many transistors into a smaller area, which explains its efficiency advantage despite the older Intel design having higher clock speeds.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The Ryzen 3 2200GE provides 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i7-3820 provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 10 MB of shared L3 cache. While the Intel part has more total L3, the AMD part has more per-core L1 and L2, which may contribute to its per-thread performance advantage.

The codenames tell the generational story: Raven Ridge for AMD, Sandy Bridge-E for Intel. The Ryzen 3 2200GE belongs to the Ryzen 3 generation based on Zen (Raven Ridge), while the Core i7-3820 is part of the Core i7 generation based on Sandy Bridge-E. Released in 2018, the AMD chip is six years younger than the Intel chip, which launched in 2012. Both processors have unlocked multipliers, allowing overclocking, but the AMD part is the only one still in active production.

Specification Differences

Several specification fields differ between the two chips. The Ryzen 3 2200GE has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Core i7-3820 has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ: 3.20 GHz for AMD, 3.60 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks differ: 3.60 GHz for AMD, 3.80 GHz for Intel.

Thermal design power is a major differentiator. The Ryzen 3 2200GE draws 35 W, while the Core i7-3820 draws 130 W. This nearly fourfold difference in TDP means the AMD chip is far more power-efficient, a point reinforced by its higher benchmark scores per watt.

Memory support differs completely. The Ryzen 3 2200GE uses DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 46.9 GB/s of bandwidth. The Core i7-3820 uses DDR3 with a quad-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Neither supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD part offers PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part offers PCIe Gen 2 with 40 lanes from the CPU. The Intel chip has far more expansion lanes, though on an older PCIe standard.

Integrated graphics are present only on the AMD side: Radeon Vega 8. The Core i7-3820 has no integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for any display output. The Ryzen 3 2200GE uses the AM4 socket, while the Core i7-3820 uses LGA 2011. The AMD part is Active in production status, the Intel part is End-of-life. The Intel chip has a recorded launch MSRP of $305; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE scores 4993, while the Intel Core i7-3820 scores 4923, a 1.4% advantage for AMD.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-3820 win any benchmark comparison?

A: No. In the recorded head-to-head data, the Ryzen 3 2200GE wins all six tests, and the Core i7-3820 records zero wins.

Q: How do the thread counts compare?

A: The Ryzen 3 2200GE has 4 threads, while the Core i7-3820 has 8 threads. Despite having half the threads, the AMD chip wins every multicore benchmark.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 3 2200GE has an average benchmark score of 1444, compared to 1424 for the Core i7-3820.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. Both the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE and the Intel Core i7-3820 have ECC memory support listed as false.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE, which features Radeon Vega 8. The Intel Core i7-3820 has no integrated graphics.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE wins in every performance category recorded in the database. It leads in all three Cinebench generations, both multicore and single-core, with deltas ranging from 1.4% to 2.9%. It also wins on average benchmark score, on percentile ranking, and on production status, remaining Active while the Intel part is End-of-life. Its 35 W TDP makes it the clear choice for power-constrained builds, and its integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics mean it can operate without a discrete GPU.

The Intel Core i7-3820 wins in platform expansion capability. Its 40 PCIe Gen 2 lanes from the CPU dwarf the 8 PCIe Gen 3 lanes of the Ryzen chip, making it the better option for systems requiring many expansion cards. Its quad-channel memory bus delivers 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth, slightly ahead of the Ryzen's 46.9 GB/s, which could favor memory-intensive workloads outside the Cinebench suite. Its 8 threads and 10 MB of shared L3 cache are structural advantages, though the recorded benchmarks show they do not produce wins in rendering workloads.

For a user building a new system today, the Ryzen 3 2200GE is the data-backed pick: faster in every recorded benchmark, dramatically lower power draw, modern DDR4 support, and integrated graphics. For a user repurposing an existing LGA 2011 platform with quad-channel DDR3 and heavy expansion needs, the Core i7-3820 retains niche appeal, but the benchmark record shows its performance ceiling is lower than the AMD part in every tested workload.