AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G vs Intel Core i5-7600T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data tells a remarkably consistent story between these two 35 W desktop processors. In every single test captured in the database, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G finishes ahead of the Intel Core i5-7600T. The head-to-head results show six wins for the AMD part and zero for the Intel part.

Looking at the Cinebench R15 multicore test, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G scores 571 against the i5-7600T's 500, a delta of -12.4% when viewed from the Intel side. The single-core result in the same test follows the same pattern: 80 for AMD versus 70 for Intel, a 12.5% gap. This consistency is notable. The margin is nearly identical whether the workload uses one core or all four.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G posts 2382 in multicore and 336 in single-core. The i5-7600T manages 2086 and 294 respectively. Again, the delta sits at -12.4% for the multicore run and -12.5% for single-core. These are not isolated variations. The pattern holds.

Cinebench R23 confirms the trend with the largest absolute scores in the set. The AMD chip reaches 5672 multicore and 800 single-core. Intel's part records 4968 and 701. The percentage gaps remain at -12.4% and -12.4%, essentially unchanged from the older test versions. When a processor leads by roughly 12% across three generations of the same benchmark suite, it suggests a fundamental performance advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

The Geekbench results, while only available for the Intel side in the head-to-head dataset, show the i5-7600T scoring 3447 multicore and 1246 single-core. The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G's average benchmark score across all tests is 1640, while the i5-7600T averages 1664. Interestingly, the Intel part has a slightly higher aggregate average despite losing every head-to-head test. This is because the Geekbench scores are included in the Intel average but are not part of the shared head-to-head comparison set. Both processors sit at the 40th percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning they occupy similar overall performance tiers despite the AMD chip's consistent lead in the Cinebench family.

Architecture Differences

The two processors take fundamentally different approaches to achieving their performance. The Intel Core i5-7600T is built on Kaby Lake architecture using Intel's 14 nm process, fabricated by Intel itself. It features 4 cores and 4 threads with a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G uses the Zen architecture under the Raven Ridge codename, also on a 14 nm node but fabricated by GlobalFoundries. It matches the Intel part at 4 cores and 4 threads, but starts with a higher base clock of 3.50 GHz while sharing the same 3.70 GHz boost.

Cache configurations differ notably. The Intel chip allocates 64 KB of L1 per core and 256 KB of L2 per core, with 6 MB of shared L3. AMD's design provides 96 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, but only 4 MB of shared L3. The AMD part compensates for its smaller L3 with larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, and the raw numbers suggest the memory hierarchy trade-off works in its favor given the benchmark outcomes.

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G carries a transistor count of 4,950 million on a 210 mm² die, figures that are not recorded for the Intel processor. This reflects a more complex integrated design. The AMD chip includes Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics, while Intel uses HD 630. Both support DDR4 memory with dual-channel buses, but the AMD part offers 46.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth versus Intel's 38.4 GB/s, a meaningful advantage for memory-intensive tasks.

Platform support also diverges. The Intel processor uses Socket 1151 with 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes from the CPU. The AMD chip uses Socket AM4 with 8 PCIe Gen 3 lanes. ECC memory support is present on the AMD side but absent on Intel. The AMD part launched in May 2018, while Intel's release date is recorded as January 2017, putting roughly 16 months between their introductions.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher base clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G runs at 3.50 GHz base, while the Intel Core i5-7600T starts at 2.80 GHz. Both boost to 3.70 GHz.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 4 cores and 4 threads. Neither supports simultaneous multithreading, so the thread count equals the core count for each.

Q: Which processor offers more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-7600T has 6 MB of shared L3, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G has 4 MB. However, the AMD part has larger L1 and L2 caches per core.

Q: How much faster is the AMD chip in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G scores 5672 versus 4968 for the i5-7600T, a lead of 12.4% for AMD.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i5-7600T does not.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G offers 46.9 GB/s, compared to 38.4 GB/s for the Intel Core i5-7600T.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G outperforms the Intel Core i5-7600T in every recorded head-to-head test. The margins are consistent at roughly 12.4% to 12.5% across single-core and multicore workloads in three versions of Cinebench. There is no test in the database where the Intel part wins.

For buyers choosing between these two processors based purely on computational performance, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is the stronger option. It delivers higher scores across the board while matching the Intel chip in TDP at 35 W and core count at 4. The AMD part also brings ECC memory support and a more capable integrated GPU in the Radeon Vega 8.

The Intel Core i5-7600T does retain some advantages. Its 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes double the AMD part's 8 lanes, which matters for discrete GPU or NVMe connectivity. Its L3 cache is 2 MB larger. The Geekbench data, while not directly comparable in the head-to-head set, contributes to a slightly higher average benchmark score of 1664 versus 1640. But these are secondary considerations when the primary compute benchmarks all favor AMD.

The data suggests this is not a close contest. A 12% performance deficit across the entire Cinebench suite is substantial at this performance tier. The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is the pick for general processing workloads, content creation tasks, and any scenario where the benchmark scores reflect real-world performance.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-7600T | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G |

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

| Base Clock | 2.80 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.70 GHz | 3.70 GHz |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | AMD Socket AM4 |

| Architecture | Kaby Lake | Zen (Raven Ridge) |

| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 4,950 million |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 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 |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe Lanes | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | HD 630 | Radeon Vega 8 |

| Release Date | January 2017 | May 2018 |

| Part Number | SR336 | YD220BC5M4MFBYD220BC5FBMPK |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G wins every computational benchmark in the database. Its advantages span single-core and multicore tests, indicating a general-purpose performance lead. The 3.50 GHz base clock gives it a head start in lightly threaded tasks, while the larger L1 and L2 caches and higher memory bandwidth likely contribute to its multicore edge. The ECC memory support makes it suitable for error-sensitive workloads such as file servers or scientific computing, where data integrity is critical.

The Intel Core i5-7600T wins in platform flexibility. Its 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes support more expansion devices directly from the CPU, which benefits systems with multiple GPUs, high-speed storage, or other PCIe peripherals. The larger 6 MB L3 cache could help in workloads with high cache reuse, though the benchmark data does not show a scenario where this translates into a win. The Intel part also has an earlier release date, which may matter for legacy system compatibility.

For users building a new system today, the data points to AMD. The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G leads in every measured performance category, offers ECC support, and includes Radeon Vega 8 graphics. The Intel chip's remaining advantages are connectivity-related and platform-specific. If the workload is pure compute, the choice is clear. If the system requires maximum PCIe lane count from the CPU and can tolerate lower benchmark scores, the Intel part has a rationale. Otherwise, the recorded measurements favor AMD decisively.