AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE vs Intel Core i7-4790T Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE and Intel Core i7-4790T are both low-power desktop processors, but they come from different generations and design philosophies. The recorded benchmark data shows a clear winner across all Cinebench tests, with the AMD part leading by margins between 14.5% and 15.1%. This analysis breaks down the head-to-head results, architectural differences, and where each processor fits.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records six Cinebench tests, and the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE wins all six. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD scores 6179 against the Intel's 5378, a 14.9% advantage. The single-core R23 test shows 872 versus 759, also a 14.9% lead. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 2595 for AMD and 2258 for Intel, a 14.9% difference, while single-core is 366 versus 318, a 15.1% lead. In the older Cinebench R15, AMD posts 622 multi-core and 87 single-core, against Intel's 541 and 76, giving deltas of 15% and 14.5% respectively. These are consistent margins across all versions of the benchmark.

The Intel part also has Geekbench scores recorded in the database, but the AMD part does not have corresponding entries, so no direct comparison is possible there. The average benchmark score for the AMD is 1787, placing it in the 42nd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel averages 1755, in the 41st percentile. The AMD's nearest rival is the AMD Opteron 6281 with an average score of 1789, a 0.1% difference, meaning the Ryzen sits just below that server chip. The Intel's nearest rival is the Intel Xeon E3-1241 v3 at 1756, also a 0.1% difference, with the i7 slightly lower.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on very different foundations. The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE uses the Zen+ architecture, codenamed Picasso, on a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries. It packs 4,940 million transistors into a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core i7-4790T uses the Haswell architecture, also codenamed Haswell, on a 22 nm process from Intel, with 1,400 million transistors on a 177 mm² die. The AMD part is newer, released on 2019-07-06, while the Intel came out on 2014-04-30.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The AMD has 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Intel has 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. So the Intel has a larger L3, but the AMD has larger per-core L1 and L2. Memory support also diverges: the AMD uses DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and a bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, while the Intel uses DDR3 with the same dual-channel bus but only 25.6 GB/s. The AMD also supports ECC memory, which the Intel does not.

Integrated graphics are another differentiator. The AMD includes Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel has Intel HD 4600. The AMD's TDP is 35 W, lower than the Intel's 45 W. The AMD has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost of 4.00 GHz, while the Intel runs at 2.70 GHz base and 3.90 GHz boost. The AMD has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel has 4 cores and 8 threads thanks to Hyper-Threading. The AMD's multiplier is unlocked, the Intel's is not. The AMD uses Socket AM4, the Intel uses Socket 1150. The AMD is still in active production, while the Intel is end-of-life.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded Cinebench results, the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE wins every single test, both single-core and multi-core. The margins are consistent, ranging from 14.5% to 15.1%. This means that in workloads that rely on Cinebench-style rendering, the AMD is clearly ahead. The Intel's extra threads (8 vs 4) do not help it in these tests, as the AMD's higher clock speeds and newer architecture overcome the thread deficit.

The Intel does have a larger L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB), which could benefit certain cache-sensitive applications, but the benchmark data does not show any such advantage in the tests recorded. The Intel also has a lower transistor count and a smaller die, but that does not translate to performance. The AMD's lower TDP (35 W vs 45 W) makes it more power-efficient, and its support for ECC memory and DDR4 with higher bandwidth gives it a feature advantage.

In terms of market positioning, the AMD is an active product, while the Intel is end-of-life. The AMD's percentile rank (42nd) is slightly higher than the Intel's (41st), and its average benchmark score is 1787 versus 1755. The nearest rivals for each confirm their standing: the AMD is within 0.1% of the Opteron 6281, and the Intel is within 0.1% of the Xeon E3-1241 v3.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors:

• Threads: 4 (AMD) vs 8 (Intel)
• Base clock: 3.30 GHz (AMD) vs 2.70 GHz (Intel)
• Boost clock: 4.00 GHz (AMD) vs 3.90 GHz (Intel)
• TDP: 35 W (AMD) vs 45 W (Intel)
• Socket: AMD Socket AM4 vs Intel Socket 1150
• Architecture: Zen+ vs Haswell
• Process node: 12 nm vs 22 nm
• Foundry: GlobalFoundries vs Intel
• Transistors: 4,940 million vs 1,400 million
• Die size: 210 mm² vs 177 mm²
• L1 cache per core: 96 KB vs 64 KB
• L2 cache per core: 512 KB vs 256 KB
• L3 cache shared: 4 MB vs 8 MB
• Memory support: DDR4 vs DDR3
• Memory bandwidth: 46.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
• ECC memory: true vs false
• Integrated graphics: Radeon Vega 8 vs Intel HD 4600
• Production status: Active vs End-of-life
• Release date: 2019-07-06 vs 2014-04-30
• Multiplier unlocked: true vs false
• Part number: YD3200C6M4MFH vs SR1QS

Both have 4 cores, dual-channel memory bus, PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes, and are desktop parts. The Intel has a null series field, while the AMD is in the 3000 series.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has higher single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 872 against the Intel's 759, a 14.9% lead. The R20 and R15 single-core tests show similar margins of 15.1% and 14.5% respectively.

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-4790T has 8 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has 4 threads. Both have 4 physical cores.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i7-4790T does not.

Q: Which processor has a lower TDP?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has a TDP of 35 W, while the Intel Core i7-4790T has a TDP of 45 W.

Q: Which processor is still in production?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE is listed as Active, while the Intel Core i7-4790T is End-of-life.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE, with 46.9 GB/s, compared to the Intel's 25.6 GB/s. The AMD uses DDR4, the Intel uses DDR3.