AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G vs Intel Core i7-3770K Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data delivers a clear, consistent verdict: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G wins every recorded head-to-head test against the Intel Core i7-3770K. Across six Cinebench comparisons, the AMD part takes all six victories, while the Intel chip records zero wins. The margins are narrow but uniform, ranging from 2.3% to 2.6% in favor of the Ryzen 3 PRO.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G scores 571 against Intel's 558, a 2.3% lead. The single-core R15 test shows a slightly larger gap: 80 versus 78, a 2.6% advantage. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 2382 for AMD and 2327 for Intel, a 2.4% margin, while single-core stands at 336 versus 328, also 2.4%. The newest Cinebench R23 tests repeat the pattern: multi-core 5672 versus 5542 (2.3%), and single-core 800 versus 782 (2.3%).

The consistency of these deltas is notable. Every test lands between 2.3% and 2.6%, suggesting the performance gap is stable across workloads rather than dependent on a specific benchmark characteristic. The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G does not just edge ahead in one test; it maintains a small but reliable advantage in every measured scenario.

Context from the database's nearest-rival comparisons strengthens this interpretation. The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G's average benchmark score is 1640, placing it at the 40th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rivals include the AMD Opteron 6380 (avg score 1643, delta -0.2%) and Intel Core i7-5700HQ (avg score 1645, delta -0.3%). The Intel Core i7-3770K, despite its higher average score of 1688, sits at the same 40th percentile. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-5850HQ (1688, delta 0%) and AMD Ryzen 7 3750H (1690, delta -0.1%). Both processors occupy the same performance tier, but the head-to-head data shows the newer AMD part holding the edge in direct comparison.

The average benchmark scores tell a slightly different story: the Intel Core i7-3770K averages 1688, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G averages 1640. That 48-point gap in favor of Intel comes from the Geekbench tests, which only the Intel chip has recorded in this database. The Intel i7-3770K scores 3027 in Geekbench multi-core and 860 in single-core. Those results are not part of the head-to-head comparison because the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G lacks matching Geekbench records, so they cannot be directly compared.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design eras and philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G uses the Zen architecture with the Raven Ridge codename, built on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The Intel Core i7-3770K uses the Ivy Bridge architecture, built on a 22 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is significant: 14 nm versus 22 nm, which contributes to the AMD chip's much lower 35 W TDP against Intel's 77 W.

Both processors have 4 physical cores, but their thread counts diverge. The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G handles 4 threads, one per core, while the Intel Core i7-3770K supports 8 threads through Hyper-Threading. Despite having half the thread count, the AMD chip still wins the multi-core Cinebench tests, indicating that its architectural efficiency compensates for the lack of simultaneous multithreading.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger L3 cache (8 MB versus 4 MB) does not translate into benchmark wins, as the Ryzen 3 PRO's smaller cache pool still delivers superior Cinebench performance.

Memory support marks a generational split. The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G uses DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-3770K uses DDR3 memory, also dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The AMD chip's bandwidth advantage is substantial, nearly double that of the Intel part. Additionally, the Ryzen 3 PRO supports ECC memory, while the Intel chip does not.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G carries Radeon Vega 8 graphics, while the Intel Core i7-3770K has Intel HD 4000. The database records no graphics benchmarks, so no quantitative comparison is available, but the architectural difference is clear: a modern Vega-based iGPU versus an older HD 4000 solution.

PCIe connectivity also separates the two. The AMD chip provides Gen 3 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Intel offers twice the PCIe lane count, which could matter for expansion cards, though the benchmark data does not capture this.

Production status and release timing reflect their different lifecycles. The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G was released on 2018-05-09 and remains active in production. The Intel Core i7-3770K was released on 2012-04-28 and is end-of-life. The AMD part is six years newer in release date, which explains its modern feature set, smaller process node, and lower power draw.

The Intel Core i7-3770K has an unlocked multiplier, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G does not. The Intel chip's launch MSRP is $313, recorded once here. The AMD part has no launch MSRP in the database. The Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1155, while the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G wins all six recorded Cinebench comparisons. The Intel Core i7-3770K wins zero. The AMD chip's margins range from 2.3% to 2.6% depending on the test.

Q: How do their thread counts compare?

A: Both have 4 physical cores, but the Intel Core i7-3770K has 8 threads while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G has 4 threads. Despite the Intel chip's thread advantage, the AMD chip still wins every multi-core Cinebench test.

Q: What are the TDP differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G has a 35 W TDP, while the Intel Core i7-3770K has a 77 W TDP. The AMD chip draws less than half the power of the Intel chip.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i7-3770K does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types do they support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G uses DDR4 memory with 46.9 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i7-3770K uses DDR3 memory with 25.6 GB/s bandwidth. Both use dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the production status of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is active in production. The Intel Core i7-3770K is end-of-life. The AMD chip was released on 2018-05-09, while the Intel chip was released on 2012-04-28.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is the better performer in direct comparison. It wins every head-to-head benchmark, and it does so while consuming less than half the power. The 35 W TDP versus 77 W TDP gap is substantial, and the AMD chip achieves its wins with half the thread count of the Intel part.

The Intel Core i7-3770K retains one statistical advantage in the database: its average benchmark score of 1688 is higher than the AMD chip's 1640. That difference comes from Geekbench results that are recorded only for the Intel part. However, in the six tests where both processors have comparable data, the AMD chip wins all six. The Intel chip's Geekbench scores cannot be directly compared, so they do not factor into the head-to-head verdict.

The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G also offers newer architecture (Zen versus Ivy Bridge), a smaller process node (14 nm versus 22 nm), DDR4 memory support, ECC memory capability, and an active production status. The Intel chip offers a larger L3 cache (8 MB versus 4 MB), more PCIe lanes (16 versus 8), and an unlocked multiplier.

For users prioritizing the benchmarks that both processors share, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is the stronger choice. For users who value the Intel chip's specific attributes, such as the unlocked multiplier or the larger shared cache, the Core i7-3770K has distinct features, but the performance data favors AMD.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G and Intel Core i7-3770K:

• Threads: AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G has 4 threads; Intel Core i7-3770K has 8 threads
• Boost clock: AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is 3.70; Intel Core i7-3770K is 3.90
• TDP: AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is 35 W; Intel Core i7-3770K is 77 W
• Socket: AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G uses AMD Socket AM4; Intel Core i7-3770K uses Intel Socket 1155
• Architecture: AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G uses Zen (Raven Ridge); Intel Core i7-3770K uses Ivy Bridge
• Process node: AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is 14 nm; Intel Core i7-3770K is 22 nm
• Foundry: AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G uses GlobalFoundries; Intel Core i7-3770K uses Intel
• Transistors: AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G has 4,950 million; Intel Core i7-3770K has 1,400 million
• Die size: AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is 210 mm²; Intel Core i7-3770K is 160 mm²
• L1 cache: AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G has 96 KB per core; Intel Core i7-3770K has 64 KB per core
• L2 cache: AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G has 512 KB per core; Intel Core i7-3770K has 256 KB per core
• L3 cache: AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G has 4 MB shared; Intel Core i7-3770K has 8 MB shared
• Memory support: AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G uses DDR4; Intel Core i7-3770K uses DDR3
• Memory bandwidth: AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is 46.9 GB/s; Intel Core i7-3770K is 25.6 GB/s
• ECC memory: AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G supports ECC; Intel Core i7-3770K does not
• PCIe lanes: AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G has 8 lanes; Intel Core i7-3770K has 16 lanes
• Integrated graphics: AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G has Radeon Vega 8; Intel Core i7-3770K has Intel HD 4000
• Production status: AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is active; Intel Core i7-3770K is end-of-life
• Release date: AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is 2018-05-09; Intel Core i7-3770K is 2012-04-28
• Multiplier unlocked: AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is locked; Intel Core i7-3770K is unlocked

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G wins in every benchmark category where both processors have recorded data. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 571 against the Intel chip's 558. In R15 single-core, it scores 80 versus 78. In R20 multi-core, it scores 2382 versus 2327. In R20 single-core, it scores 336 versus 328. In R23 multi-core, it scores 5672 versus 5542. In R23 single-core, it scores 800 versus 782. Across all six tests, the AMD chip leads by 2.3% to 2.6%.

The AMD chip also wins on efficiency metrics. Its 35 W TDP is less than half of the Intel chip's 77 W. It uses a newer 14 nm process against Intel's 22 nm, and it supports DDR4 memory with 46.9 GB/s bandwidth, nearly double the Intel chip's 25.6 GB/s over DDR3.

The Intel Core i7-3770K wins in areas not covered by the shared benchmarks. Its average benchmark score of 1688 exceeds the AMD chip's 1640, driven by Geekbench results of 3027 multi-core and 860 single-core that are recorded only for the Intel part. The Intel chip also has an unlocked multiplier, which enables overclocking, a feature the AMD chip lacks. Its 8 MB L3 cache is double the AMD chip's 4 MB, and it provides 16 PCIe lanes versus the AMD chip's 8 lanes.

For users who rely on Cinebench workloads, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is the superior option. For users who value the Intel chip's unlocked multiplier, larger cache, or higher average benchmark score, the Core i7-3770K holds specific advantages. The production status also matters: the AMD chip is active, while the Intel chip is end-of-life, suggesting longer-term availability for the Ryzen part.