AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G vs Intel Core i7-6700TE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data is unusually one-sided. Across all six head-to-head comparisons, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G wins every single test. There is no workload category in which the Intel Core i7-6700TE comes out ahead. The Intel processor does not claim a single win in the six recorded benchmarks, while the AMD processor wins all six.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is the stronger performer in both single-threaded and multi-threaded work. In Cinebench R15, it scores 571 in multicore against 531 for Intel, a 7% advantage. In the same test's single-core run, AMD scores 80 against 74, a 7.5% lead. Those margins repeat across newer Cinebench versions with remarkable consistency.

Multi-core rendering favours the AMD part. In Cinebench R20 multicore, the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G scores 2382 versus 2214, a 7.1% lead. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 5672 versus 5273, a 7% lead. The AMD processor maintains this advantage despite having only 4 threads compared to Intel's 8 threads. That is a notable result, as the Intel part can process twice as many threads simultaneously, yet still trails in multi-threaded tests.

Single-thread performance also goes to AMD. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the Ryzen scores 336 against 312, a 7.1% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 800 against 744, a 7% lead. The higher base and boost clocks of the AMD processor, 3.50 GHz and 3.70 GHz respectively against Intel's 2.40 GHz and 3.40 GHz, explain this consistent single-thread advantage.

The average benchmark scores reflect the overall picture. The Intel Core i7-6700TE has an average benchmark score of 1666, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G averages 1640. Despite the AMD processor winning every head-to-head test, its average score is slightly lower because the two chips were measured across different benchmark sets. The Intel chip includes Geekbench results in its average, while the AMD chip does not have Geekbench scores recorded in the database.

Both processors sit at the 40th percentile among all CPUs. They occupy the same performance tier in the broader database, even though the AMD part wins every direct comparison. The nearest rivals to the Intel chip include the Intel Core i5-7600T with an average score of 1664 (0.1% difference) and the Intel Core i7-4770HQ at 1660 (0.4% difference). The nearest rivals to the AMD chip include the AMD Opteron 6380 at 1643 and the Intel Core i7-5700HQ at 1645, both within 0.3% of its average score.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G should be the pick for anyone prioritising raw compute performance in the tested workloads. It wins all six head-to-head benchmarks, with margins ranging from 7% to 7.5%. The consistency of those margins, across three versions of Cinebench and both single-core and multi-core tests, indicates a stable and repeatable performance advantage.

For single-threaded applications, the AMD processor is the clear choice. Its 7.5% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core and 7.1% leads in Cinebench R20 and R23 single-core come from its higher clock speeds. At 3.50 GHz base and 3.70 GHz boost, it runs substantially faster than the Intel chip's 2.40 GHz base and 3.40 GHz boost. Applications that rely on one or two fast cores will favour the AMD part.

For multi-threaded workloads, the AMD processor still wins, despite having half the threads. The Intel Core i7-6700TE offers 8 threads through Hyper-Threading, yet the 4-thread AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G outperforms it by 7% to 7.1% in multi-core Cinebench tests. This suggests the AMD architecture extracts more useful work per thread in these workloads, or that the Intel chip's lower clock speeds limit its multi-threaded throughput more than its thread count helps.

The Intel Core i7-6700TE does have one structural advantage: 8 threads versus 4. Software that scales perfectly with thread count could theoretically favour Intel, but the recorded benchmarks do not show this happening. In every multi-threaded test, the AMD processor wins. There is no benchmark in the database where the Intel chip's extra threads translate into a victory.

The Intel chip also offers more L3 cache, 8 MB shared versus 4 MB shared on the AMD part. However, this cache advantage does not produce a benchmark win in any recorded test. The AMD processor's larger L1 cache per core (96 KB versus 64 KB) and L2 cache per core (512 KB versus 256 KB) may help compensate in the tested workloads.

Users who need ECC memory support should choose the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G, as it supports ECC memory while the Intel chip does not. Users who need more PCIe lanes from the CPU should note the Intel chip provides 16 lanes versus 8 lanes on the AMD part. Both chips run at 35 W TDP, so power envelopes are identical.

The AMD processor also has a more modern release date, arriving in May 2018 compared to the Intel chip's August 2015 release. Both are still listed as active production parts in the database. The AMD part uses a smaller transistor count in a larger die: 4,950 million transistors on 210 mm², while the Intel chip's transistor count and die size are not recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single margin in the entire comparison is in Cinebench R15 single-core. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G scores 80, against 74 for the Intel Core i7-6700TE, a 7.5% advantage. This is the only test where the gap exceeds 7.1%, and it reflects the AMD chip's higher single-thread clock speeds.

Cinebench R15 multicore shows a 7% lead for AMD, with 571 against 531. The AMD processor wins this test despite having 4 threads versus Intel's 8. This 40-point gap is substantial in a benchmark that is known to scale with both core count and clock speed.

Cinebench R20 multicore repeats the pattern. AMD scores 2382, Intel scores 2214, a 7.1% difference. The 168-point gap in AMD's favour is consistent with the R15 multicore result. Cinebench R20 single-core shows AMD at 336 against Intel's 312, again a 7.1% gap, with a 24-point difference.

Cinebench R23 multicore produces the largest absolute point gap of any test. AMD scores 399 points higher than Intel, 5672 versus 5273, maintaining the 7% margin seen elsewhere. Cinebench R23 single-core follows with AMD at 800 against 744, a 7% gap and a 56-point difference.

Across all six tests, the AMD processor wins by 7% to 7.5%. The Intel processor never comes within 7% of winning any test. The narrowest margin is 7%, recorded in Cinebench R15 multicore, R23 multicore, and R23 single-core. The widest margin is 7.5% in R15 single-core. This narrow spread of margins, from 7% to 7.5%, suggests the performance difference is consistent across all measured workload types.

The Geekbench results are only recorded for the Intel processor. It scores 3154 in Geekbench multicore and 1028 in Geekbench single-core. No Geekbench scores are available for the AMD processor in the database, so no direct comparison can be made on that benchmark suite.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G wins all six recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core i7-6700TE wins zero.

Q: How much faster is the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G in single-core tests?

A: The AMD processor leads by 7.5% in Cinebench R15 single-core (80 versus 74) and by 7.1% in both Cinebench R20 single-core (336 versus 312) and Cinebench R23 single-core (800 versus 744).

Q: The Intel chip has 8 threads. Does that help in multi-core tests?

A: No. Despite having 8 threads versus 4 on the AMD chip, the Intel Core i7-6700TE loses all multi-core tests. The AMD processor leads by 7% in Cinebench R15 multicore (571 versus 531), 7.1% in R20 multicore (2382 versus 2214), and 7% in R23 multicore (5672 versus 5273).

Q: What are the clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The Intel Core i7-6700TE runs at 2.40 GHz base clock and 3.40 GHz boost clock. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G runs at 3.50 GHz base clock and 3.70 GHz boost clock.

Q: Do these processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes for AMD, no for Intel. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i7-6700TE does not support ECC memory.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-6700TE has an average benchmark score of 1666, and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G has an average score of 1640. Both sit at the 40th percentile among all CPUs.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families. The Intel Core i7-6700TE uses the Skylake architecture, built on a 14 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G uses the Zen architecture under the codename Raven Ridge, also built on a 14 nm process node, but fabricated by GlobalFoundries.

The Intel chip uses the Skylake Core i7 generation, while the AMD chip belongs to the Ryzen 3 generation under the Zen (Raven Ridge) generation label. The AMD processor uses the 2000 series moniker, while the Intel processor has no series designation.

The AMD processor has a recorded transistor count of 4,950 million transistors on a 210 mm² die size. Intel's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database. The AMD processor uses an L1 cache of 96 KB per core, L2 of 512 KB per core, and 4 MB shared L3 cache. Intel uses 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3 cache.

The integrated graphics differ. Intel pairs the CPU cores with HD Graphics 530, while AMD includes Radeon Vega 8 graphics. Both are desktop market segment parts, and both are listed as active production.

Memory bandwidth favours AMD. The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel bus and 46.9 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core i7-6700TE supports DDR4 with dual-channel bus and 34.1 GB/s bandwidth.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Intel chip provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD chip provides Gen 3 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The Intel chip has no ECC support disabled by default, while AMD enables ECC support.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ. The Intel Core i7-6700TE has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G has 4 cores and 4 threads. Both have the same number of physical cores, but Intel doubles the thread count.

Clock speeds differ substantially. The Intel chip runs at 2.40 GHz base and 3.40 GHz boost. The AMD chip runs at 3.50 GHz base and 3.70 GHz boost. AMD holds a 1.10 GHz base clock advantage and a 0.30 GHz boost clock advantage.

Both processors are rated at 35 W TDP. They draw the same thermal envelope, which makes the AMD performance advantage notable given the identical power limit.

The sockets are different. Intel uses Socket 1151, while AMD uses Socket AM4. These are not interchangeable, so motherboard choice depends on which processor is selected.

Cache configurations differ. Intel has 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. AMD has 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. AMD has more L1 and L2 per core, but half the L3.

Memory bandwidth differs. Intel supports 34.1 GB/s, while AMD supports 46.9 GB/s. Both use dual-channel DDR4.

ECC memory support differs. Intel does not support ECC, AMD does. PCIe lanes differ as well, with Intel offering 16 CPU lanes and AMD offering 8 CPU lanes.

Release dates differ. The Intel chip was released in August 2015 according to the recorded date, while the AMD chip was released in May 2018. Both remain active production parts.

The part numbers differ. Intel uses SR2LP, while AMD uses YD220BC5M4MFBYD220BC5FBMPK. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.