AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE vs Intel Core i7-3840QM Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE has a higher average benchmark score at 1444, compared to 1416 for the Intel Core i7-3840QM. The Ryzen chip also holds a better percentile ranking at 38, versus 37 for the Intel part.

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

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE scores 4993, which is 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-3840QM's 4952. The Ryzen's lead is consistent across older Cinebench versions: 503 versus 498 in R15 multi-core (1% ahead) and 2097 versus 2079 in R20 multi-core (0.9% ahead).

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-3840QM has the higher boost clock at 3.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE boosts to 3.60 GHz. However, the Ryzen has a higher base clock at 3.20 GHz versus 2.80 GHz for the Intel.

Q: What are the thread counts of these two CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i7-3840QM has 8 threads thanks to Hyper-Threading, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE has 4 threads. Both have 4 physical cores.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-3840QM supports DDR3 memory in dual-channel mode, and no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database for it.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-3840QM has 8 MB of shared L3 cache, which is double the 4 MB of shared L3 cache on the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE. The AMD chip has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches: 96 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core, versus 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2 per core on the Intel.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a narrow but consistent victory for the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE across every recorded Cinebench test. The Ryzen wins all six head-to-head comparisons, ranging from a 0.8% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core to a 1.4% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core. Its average benchmark score of 1444 also edges out the Intel's 1416, a 2% gap in the aggregate.

Buyers should pick the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE if they want the better outright performer in rendering workloads and prefer a modern platform. It is built on a 14 nm process from GlobalFoundries, uses the AMD Socket AM4, supports DDR4 memory, and has an unlocked multiplier. It also draws less power, with a 35W TDP versus 45W for the Intel, and it includes the Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics.

The Intel Core i7-3840QM is the choice only if the specific requirements demand its traits. It has twice the threads (8 versus 4) and double the L3 cache (8 MB versus 4 MB), which can matter in heavily threaded workloads that scale beyond four threads, even if the recorded Cinebench results do not show a win. It also has a higher boost clock at 3.80 GHz. However, the data shows the Ryzen still wins every Cinebench test despite the Intel's thread and cache advantages, so the Intel's theoretical strengths do not translate into benchmark victories in the measured tests.

The Intel part is a mobile processor on the Intel BGA 1224 socket with a locked multiplier, while the AMD chip is a desktop processor with an unlocked multiplier. For any user building a desktop system, the Ryzen 3 2200GE offers the better recorded performance, a more efficient power profile, and a platform that accepts DDR4 memory.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE wins all six recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons, but the margins are consistently small. The largest win for the Ryzen is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where it scores 71 against 70 for the Intel, a 1.4% advantage. The smallest lead is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Ryzen scores 4993 against 4952, a 0.8% difference.

In multi-core tests, the pattern is stable across three generations of Cinebench. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen scores 503 versus 498, a 1% lead. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the Ryzen scores 2097 versus 2079, a 0.9% lead. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen scores 4993 versus 4952, a 0.8% lead. The margins shrink slightly as the workload gets heavier, but the direction never changes.

Single-core tests show a similar pattern. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Ryzen leads 71 to 70 (1.4%). In Cinebench R20 single-core, it leads 296 to 293 (1%). In Cinebench R23 single-core, it leads 705 to 699 (0.9%). The Ryzen's single-core advantage is largest in the oldest test and narrows in the newer ones, but it remains ahead in every case.

The database also records a Geekbench multicore score of 2111 and a single-core score of 628 for the Intel Core i7-3840QM, but no corresponding Geekbench scores are recorded for the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE, so no direct comparison is possible in that test suite. The average benchmark score, which aggregates across all recorded tests, favors the AMD at 1444 versus 1416 for the Intel. The nearest rival data places the Ryzen 3 2200GE just 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G (1439) and 0.1% behind the Intel Xeon E3-1505L v5 (1446), while the Intel Core i7-3840QM sits 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-2700K (1419) and 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700U (1415).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every fundamental specification category. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel Core i7-3840QM has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Ryzen has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 3.60 GHz; the Intel has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 3.80 GHz.

Power consumption differs significantly: the AMD is rated at 35W TDP, while the Intel is rated at 45W TDP. The socket and platform are entirely different: the AMD uses AMD Socket AM4, the Intel uses Intel BGA 1224. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, the Intel chip does not. The AMD is a desktop-market processor, while the Intel is a mobile-market processor.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and a recorded memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. The Intel supports DDR3 memory with dual-channel configuration and no recorded memory bandwidth figure. Neither processor supports ECC memory. The AMD has PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes (CPU only); no PCIe data is recorded for the Intel.

The integrated graphics are also different: the AMD includes Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel includes Intel HD 4000.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE is built on the Zen architecture with the Raven Ridge codename, part of the Ryzen 3 generation. It uses a 14 nm process node from GlobalFoundries, contains 4,950 million transistors on a 210 mm² die, and features 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Intel Core i7-3840QM is built on the Ivy Bridge architecture with the same Ivy Bridge codename, part of the Core i7 generation. It uses a 22 nm process node from Intel, contains 1,400 million transistors on a 160 mm² die, and features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

The transistor count difference is substantial: the AMD chip has more than three times the transistor count of the Intel chip (4,950 million versus 1,400 million), despite the Intel using a larger process node. The AMD's die is also larger at 210 mm² versus 160 mm². The Intel uses the older 22 nm process compared to AMD's 14 nm process, and the Intel generation is Ivy Bridge, which predates the Zen architecture by several processor generations. The Intel part is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 1224 with a locked multiplier; the AMD is a desktop part on AM4 with an unlocked multiplier and an active production status.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE wins all six recorded Cinebench tests, which makes it the clear choice for rendering workloads measured by the database. It leads in both single-core and multi-core across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23. Its single-core advantage is most pronounced in Cinebench R15 (1.4% ahead) and holds at 1% in R20 and 0.9% in R23. Its multi-core advantage is consistent at 1%, 0.9%, and 0.8% across the same three versions. The Ryzen also wins on the aggregate average benchmark score, 1444 versus 1416, and holds a higher percentile rank at 38 versus 37.

The Intel Core i7-3840QM does not win any recorded benchmark comparison, but it holds structural advantages that may matter in specific scenarios. It offers 8 threads versus 4, which can be useful for workloads that scale beyond four threads, and it has 8 MB of L3 cache versus 4 MB. It also has a higher boost clock (3.80 GHz versus 3.60 GHz) and supports DDR3 memory rather than DDR4. The Intel is a mobile processor, so it fits systems designed for the Intel BGA 1224 socket, while the AMD is a desktop processor for Socket AM4. The Intel's 45W TDP is higher than the AMD's 35W TDP, so the AMD is the more power-efficient option in the recorded specifications. For anyone choosing between these two based on benchmark data, the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE is the winner in every measured test, while the Intel's case rests on its thread count, cache capacity, and boost clock rather than recorded performance results.