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

# Intel Core i3-9100T vs AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

These two 35W desktop processors target similar low-power builds, but the benchmark data shows a clear pattern. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G wins every single head-to-head test, with margins ranging from 15.6% to 16.2% across Cinebench versions. Both chips offer 4 cores and 4 threads, but they diverge significantly in architecture, cache layout, and platform features. The Intel part carries a $122 launch MSRP and is end-of-life, while the AMD part remains active in production. For anyone building a compact or power-conscious desktop, the choice hinges on whether you prioritize the AMD's raw compute advantage or Intel's specific platform features.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher base clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G runs at 3.50 GHz base, while the Intel Core i3-9100T sits at 3.10 GHz. Both boost to 3.70 GHz, so the AMD chip starts with a 0.40 GHz advantage before any boosting occurs.

Q: Does the Intel chip support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both processors support ECC memory. The Intel Core i3-9100T lists ECC memory as true, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G also lists ECC memory as true, making both viable for entry-level workstation builds.

Q: How do the integrated graphics compare?

A: The Intel Core i3-9100T features UHD Graphics 630, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G comes with Radeon Vega 8. The benchmark data does not include graphics tests, so the comparison is limited to naming the iGPUs; AMD's Vega 8 historically targets stronger iGPU performance, but no scores are available in this data.

Q: Which CPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G averages 1640 across benchmarks, placing it in the 40th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i3-9100T averages 1620, sitting at the 39th percentile. The AMD chip's margin is roughly 1.2% in average score.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core i3-9100T lists multiplierUnlocked as false, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G also lists multiplierUnlocked as false, so both are locked parts.

Q: What is the release date difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G launched on May 9, 2018, while the Intel Core i3-9100T followed on August 31, 2018. The AMD chip is about three and a half months older, yet it remains active while the Intel part is end-of-life.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between these two CPUs is substantial despite matching core and thread counts. The Intel Core i3-9100T uses the Coffee Lake architecture on a 14 nm process fabricated by Intel, with a die size of 126 mm². The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G employs the Zen architecture (Raven Ridge codename) on a 14 nm process from GlobalFoundries, with a much larger die at 210 mm² and 4,950 million transistors. That transistor count is a major differentiator — the AMD chip packs nearly five billion transistors into its larger die, reflecting the integration of its Radeon Vega 8 graphics.

Cache hierarchies diverge significantly. The Intel part allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 256 KB of L2 per core, with 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip uses 96 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, but only 4 MB of shared L3. This means the AMD processor has more per-core cache at the L1 and L2 levels, while the Intel processor offers 50% more shared L3. For workloads that fit into L2, the AMD chip likely benefits; for larger working sets that rely on L3, the Intel part has an edge.

Memory bandwidth also favors the AMD chip. The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G delivers 46.9 GB/s, while the Core i3-9100T provides 38.4 GB/s — an 8.5 GB/s difference. Both support DDR4 in dual-channel mode, and both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the Intel chip offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD chip provides Gen 3 with only 8 lanes. This could matter for discrete GPUs or NVMe drives, though the AMD's iGPU may reduce the need for a discrete card.

Platform sockets are incompatible, of course. The Intel part uses Socket 1151, while the AMD part uses Socket AM4. The AMD chip also belongs to the 2000 series generation and the Ryzen 3 (Zen Raven Ridge) family, whereas the Intel chip is part of the Core i3 (Coffee Lake Refresh) generation. Both are desktop parts, but the AMD processor remains in active production while the Intel processor is end-of-life.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G wins all six benchmark comparisons. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD chip scores 571 against Intel's 482, a 15.6% deficit for the Intel part. The single-core R15 test shows a similar gap, with AMD at 80 and Intel at 67 — a 16.2% difference. These margins are consistent across every test iteration.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the pattern holds. Multicore scores are 2382 for AMD and 2010 for Intel, again a 15.6% difference. Single-core R20 shows 336 for AMD versus 283 for Intel, a 15.8% gap. The final pair, Cinebench R23, repeats the multicore delta at exactly 15.6%, with AMD scoring 5672 and Intel scoring 4788. Single-core R23 shows AMD at 800 and Intel at 675, another 15.6% difference.

Notably, the Intel chip's Geekbench scores are not part of the head-to-head comparison, but they exist in its benchmark list: 3443 multicore and 1215 single-core. The AMD chip has no Geekbench entries, so a direct Geekbench comparison is impossible from this data. Across the Cinebench suite, however, the AMD advantage is remarkably stable — every deltaPct falls between 15.6% and 16.2%, suggesting a consistent architectural performance lead rather than test-specific variation.

The wins tally confirms this: winsA is 0, winsB is 6. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G does not merely edge out the Intel chip; it beats it by a substantial, uniform margin in every measured workload. For a buyer choosing between these two, the benchmark data offers no scenario where the Intel part comes out ahead in compute performance.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ on several key specification fields. Base clocks are 3.10 GHz for Intel and 3.50 GHz for AMD, while boost clocks are identical at 3.70 GHz. The die size gap is large: 126 mm² for Intel versus 210 mm² for AMD. Transistor count is only listed for AMD at 4,950 million; Intel's transistor figure is null in the data. Cache sizes differ at every level: Intel uses 64 KB L1 and 256 KB L2 per core with 6 MB shared L3, while AMD uses 96 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core with 4 MB shared L3.

Memory bandwidth favors AMD at 46.9 GB/s versus Intel's 38.4 GB/s. PCIe lanes differ, with Intel providing 16 lanes and AMD providing 8 lanes, both Gen 3. Integrated graphics are named differently: UHD Graphics 630 for Intel, Radeon Vega 8 for AMD. The socket is incompatible: Socket 1151 for Intel, Socket AM4 for AMD. The AMD chip carries a part number of YD220BC5M4MFBYD220BC5FBMPK, while Intel uses SRCZX.

Production status diverges sharply: Intel is end-of-life, AMD is active. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $122, while the AMD part's launch MSRP is null — no price data is available for it. Both CPUs are locked (multiplierUnlocked false), both support ECC memory, and both use dual-channel DDR4. The Intel chip's architecture is listed as Coffee Lake, while AMD lists Zen (Raven Ridge). Manufacturing foundries differ: Intel uses its own foundry, AMD uses GlobalFoundries.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear winner for raw compute performance: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G. It wins every benchmark comparison by roughly 15.6% to 16.2%, and it maintains a higher average benchmark score (1640 versus 1620) despite a similar percentile ranking (40th versus 39th). The AMD chip also offers more memory bandwidth, a larger die with far more transistors, and an active production status. For any workload measured by Cinebench — multi-threaded rendering, single-threaded tasks, or anything in between — the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is the stronger choice.

The Intel Core i3-9100T does have some advantages in the specification sheet. It offers 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes versus AMD's 8, which benefits discrete GPU or NVMe configurations. It also provides 6 MB of shared L3 versus AMD's 4 MB, and it carries a known $122 launch MSRP. However, the Intel part is end-of-life, and its benchmark scores are uniformly lower. The Geekbench scores for Intel (3443 multicore, 1215 single-core) cannot be compared directly since AMD lacks those tests, but they do not offset the Cinebench results.

For most buyers, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is the practical pick. It is faster in every measured test, remains in production, and offers comparable platform features with ECC support and dual-channel DDR4. The Intel part makes sense only if you specifically need 16 PCIe lanes from the CPU or if you prefer the Coffee Lake platform for other reasons not captured in this data. The benchmark evidence is one-sided, and the verdict follows accordingly.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G wins in all compute benchmarks. Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 — both multicore and single-core variants — all favor AMD by margins between 15.6% and 16.2%. If your workload involves rendering, video encoding, or any CPU-bound task that scales with Cinebench scores, the AMD chip is the clear choice. Its higher base clock (3.50 GHz versus 3.10 GHz) likely contributes to this advantage, and its larger L1 and L2 caches may help with latency-sensitive tasks. The AMD chip also wins on memory bandwidth (46.9 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s), which can benefit memory-intensive applications.

The Intel Core i3-9100T wins on PCIe lane count, offering 16 Gen 3 lanes versus AMD's 8. This matters for systems with a discrete GPU plus additional NVMe drives or expansion cards. The Intel chip also offers more shared L3 cache (6 MB versus 4 MB), which could help in workloads with larger working sets that exceed AMD's L2 capacity. The Intel part has a documented launch MSRP of $122, while AMD's pricing is absent from the data — but price comparisons are not part of this analysis. Finally, the Intel chip's Geekbench scores (3443 multicore, 1215 single-core) exist in its benchmark list, though no AMD equivalent is available for comparison.

For a practical use-case split: choose the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G for general-purpose computing, rendering, and tasks where CPU throughput dominates. Choose the Intel Core i3-9100T if you need maximum PCIe expansion from the CPU or if your workload specifically benefits from larger L3 cache. The data does not show any compute scenario where Intel wins, so the AMD chip's dominance in benchmarks should weigh heavily in your decision.