AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G vs Intel Core i3-9100E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G records an average benchmark score of 1640, while the Intel Core i3-9100E scores 1605. This places the AMD part in the 40th percentile of all CPUs, versus the 39th percentile for the Intel chip.

Q: How do the two chips compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G scores 5672 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 2.2% ahead of the Intel Core i3-9100E's 5549. The AMD chip wins all six head-to-head benchmark comparisons.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i3-9100E and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G list ECC memory support as a feature, along with dual-channel DDR4 memory.

Q: What are the integrated graphics solutions on each chip?

A: The Intel Core i3-9100E comes with UHD Graphics 630, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G features Radeon Vega 8. Neither chip has a discrete GPU requirement listed in the data.

Q: Which processor has the higher base clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G has a base clock of 3.50 GHz, compared to 3.10 GHz for the Intel Core i3-9100E. Both processors share the same 3.70 GHz boost clock.

Q: What is the production status difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i3-9100E is marked as end-of-life, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is listed as active production. The Intel chip was released on 2018-08-31, while the AMD part launched earlier on 2018-05-09.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The Intel Core i3-9100E is built on the Coffee Lake architecture, specifically the Coffee Lake Refresh generation, fabricated on a 14 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G uses the Zen architecture under the Raven Ridge codename, also on a 14 nm node but produced by GlobalFoundries.

These architectural choices lead to divergent physical characteristics. The AMD chip integrates 4,950 million transistors across a 210 mm² die, while the Intel die is substantially smaller at 126 mm² with no transistor count listed. The cache hierarchies also differ meaningfully. Intel allocates 64 KB of L1 and 256 KB of L2 per core, with a 6 MB shared L3 cache. AMD provides 96 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core, but only 4 MB of shared L3. This trade-off is notable: AMD offers more per-core cache for latency-sensitive workloads, while Intel provides a larger pool of shared L3.

Platform support separates the two as well. The Intel part uses Socket 1151 with 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD chip uses Socket AM4 with 8 PCIe Gen 3 lanes. Memory bandwidth also differs, with AMD listing 46.9 GB/s versus Intel's 38.4 GB/s, despite both supporting dual-channel DDR4. The AMD chip carries a 35 W TDP compared to Intel's 65 W, a substantial efficiency gap given similar performance levels. Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning no overclocking headroom is offered.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data tells a consistent story across all six Cinebench tests: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G wins every single comparison, though by narrow margins. The largest relative advantage appears in the Cinebench R15 single-core test, where AMD scores 80 against Intel's 78, a 2.5% delta. The multi-core R15 result shows AMD at 571 versus Intel's 559, a 2.1% edge.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the pattern holds. AMD leads the multi-core test with 2382 points against 2330 for Intel, a 2.2% margin. In single-core R20, AMD posts 336 versus 328, a 2.4% difference. The most recent benchmark generation, Cinebench R23, confirms the trend: AMD scores 5672 in multi-core against Intel's 5549, and 800 in single-core versus 783 — both showing a 2.2% and 2.1% delta respectively.

These margins are remarkably consistent, ranging only from 2.1% to 2.5% across all tests. The AMD processor does not dominate any single workload type; rather, it maintains a steady, small advantage regardless of thread count or rendering complexity. The Intel chip's best relative showing comes in the R23 multi-core test, where the 2.2% gap is its narrowest deficit alongside the R15 multi-core result.

The wins tally is decisive: AMD takes all six head-to-head comparisons, with Intel recording zero victories. However, the practical significance of a 2-2.5% performance difference is modest, and the average benchmark scores reflect this — AMD's 1640 versus Intel's 1605 puts the two within 2.2% of each other overall. Neither chip strays far from its nearest rivals either; Intel's closest competitor, the Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5, is just 0.2% away, while AMD's nearest rival, the AMD Opteron 6380, sits 0.2% behind.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G outperforms the Intel Core i3-9100E in every measured benchmark. The margin is consistent but small — roughly 2% across the board — meaning the AMD chip is the better choice for raw Cinebench performance. The AMD part also holds advantages in memory bandwidth (46.9 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s) and TDP (35 W versus 65 W), making it more efficient per watt.

However, the Intel chip is not without merit. It offers a larger shared L3 cache (6 MB versus 4 MB), more PCIe lanes (16 versus 8), and a smaller die size (126 mm² versus 210 mm²). The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $122, though no comparable launch price exists for the AMD chip in the data.

For users prioritizing maximum benchmark scores and efficiency, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is the clear pick. For those needing more PCIe connectivity or a larger shared cache, the Intel Core i3-9100E presents a reasonable alternative, particularly given its end-of-life status may make it available in specific system configurations. The production status difference — Intel end-of-life versus AMD active — also suggests the AMD chip has a longer availability horizon.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i3-9100E | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 4 | 4 |

| Threads | 4 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 3.10 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.70 GHz | 3.70 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | AMD Socket AM4 |

| Architecture | Coffee Lake | Zen |

| Codename | Coffee Lake | Raven Ridge |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |

| Die Size | 126 mm² | 210 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 6 MB (shared) | 4 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s | 46.9 GB/s |

| PCIe Lanes | Gen 3, 16 Lanes | Gen 3, 8 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 | Radeon Vega 8 |

| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |

| Release Date | 2018-08-31 | 2018-05-09 |

| Transistors | Not listed | 4,950 million |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G wins in all six Cinebench benchmark tests, covering both single-core and multi-core workloads across R15, R20, and R23. This makes it the default choice for rendering tasks and multi-threaded applications that resemble Cinebench's workload. Its higher base clock of 3.50 GHz versus 3.10 GHz contributes to this edge, and its lower 35 W TDP makes it appealing for power-constrained system builds. The memory bandwidth advantage of 46.9 GB/s also supports memory-intensive workloads.

The Intel Core i3-9100E, despite losing every benchmark, holds specific advantages in other areas. Its 6 MB shared L3 cache is 50% larger than AMD's 4 MB, which can benefit workloads with large working sets that fit in cache. The 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes double AMD's 8 lanes, enabling more expansion cards or faster multi-GPU configurations. The smaller die size of 126 mm² suggests a more compact manufacturing footprint, though this is not directly a user-facing benefit.

For users choosing between the two, the decision hinges on workload type. If the primary use case involves rendering, multi-threaded productivity, or efficiency-sensitive deployments, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is the data-backed pick. If the system requires extensive PCIe connectivity, benefits from a larger L3 cache, or targets a specific socket/platform requirement, the Intel Core i3-9100E remains viable despite its slight benchmark deficit. The AMD chip's active production status and higher percentile ranking (40 versus 39) further tip the balance toward AMD for new system designs.