AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE

The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE is a desktop processor that belongs to the 2000 series and uses the Zen architecture with the Raven Ridge codename. Its generation entry is Ryzen 3 (Zen (Raven Ridge)). The chip has 4 cores and 4 threads, a base clock of 3.20, and a boost clock of 3.60. It integrates Radeon Vega 8 graphics, uses the AMD Socket AM4, and comes with a TDP of 35. Across the supplied benchmark set, the average benchmark score is 1444. That score places it at the 38th percentile among all CPUs, so it sits below the midpoint of the performance distribution.

Who Should Consider It

Office and general desktop use are the most natural workloads for the 2200GE. The single-core Cinebench scores are 71 in R15, 296 in R20, and 705 in R23. These scores indicate enough per-thread performance for everyday productivity, and the 4-core/4-thread layout is sufficient for ordinary multitasking. The 4 MB shared L3 cache gives the 4 cores a compact but usable cache pool. Because the chip includes the Radeon Vega 8, the platform can provide display output without requiring a separate video card. A desktop system using this processor should be comfortable for documents, communication software, and general desktop workloads.

Creation applications are a partial fit. The multi-core Cinebench results are 503 in R15, 2097 in R20, and 4993 in R23. These are not high scores for a desktop part, and the 4 threads on 4 cores mean there is no extra logical-thread capacity for parallel rendering. Light photo editing, occasional encoding, or short render passes will be workable, but long all-core workloads will show the processor's modest position in the CPU market. The 38th percentile aggregate score reinforces that this is not a rendering-focused processor.

Gaming is possible through the integrated Radeon Vega 8. There are no gaming frame-rate results in the data set, so the objective reference is the CPU's aggregate score. The 38th percentile position indicates the CPU side will not deliver high-performance gaming, and the graphics are the integrated Vega 8 rather than a dedicated part. Low-demand gaming is the realistic use case; the data does not support claims of strong gaming performance.

Power and Thermals

The TDP of 35 defines the thermal class. This is a low-power desktop processor. The 14 nm process from GlobalFoundries integrates 4,950 million transistors into a 210 mm² die. Those characteristics point to a part that does not need an elaborate cooling system. A basic air cooler should be enough under the 35 TDP class, and the low thermal envelope makes the chip suitable for builds where cooling simplicity is a priority. The data set does not specify a cooler size or manufacturer, so the cooling recommendation should be read as a class of solution, not a specific product.

The unlocked multiplier adds tuning flexibility. Raising the multiplier will push the chip above the 35 TDP class, and the cooling solution would need to account for that extra load. The production status is Active, so the part remains in production.

How It Compares

The Ryzen 3 2200GE's average benchmark score of 1444 is surrounded by a compact set of rivals. The nearest rival scores in the data are 1445 for the Intel Xeon E-2104G, 1443 for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U, and 1447 for both the Intel Core i7-4712HQ and the AMD Opteron 6378. The deltaPct values are 0, 0, -0.2, and -0.2. The interpretation is straightforward: the 2200GE does not have a clear lead over any of these four processors.

Against the Intel Xeon E-2104G, the 2200GE's 1444 and the Xeon's 1445 produce a deltaPct of 0. The aggregate benchmark performance is effectively identical.

Against the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U, the 2200GE again shows a deltaPct of 0. The 3300U's score is 1443, so the two are tied in average score.

Against the Intel Core i7-4712HQ, the 2200GE is 0.2% behind. The i7-4712HQ's average score is 1447, and the deltaPct is -0.2. This is a very small margin.

Against the AMD Opteron 6378, the situation is the same: the Opteron scores 1447 and the deltaPct is -0.2. The 2200GE trails by 0.2%, but the group is so close that the difference has little practical effect.

Platform and Compatibility

The processor is designed for the AMD Socket AM4. Memory support is DDR4 through a dual-channel memory bus, and the rated memory bandwidth is 46.9 GB/s. ECC memory support is marked false, so the chip does not offer error-correcting memory. The CPU provides 8 PCIe lanes with Gen 3 signaling, and those lanes are CPU-only; this is the processor's direct expansion resource. The integrated Radeon Vega 8 provides the graphics output. The multiplier is listed as unlocked, so clock multiplier adjustment is available. The market segment is Desktop, and the production status is Active.

For platform planning, the AM4 socket anchors the physical upgrade path. The processor is part of the 2000 series, and its architecture is Zen with the Raven Ridge codename. The data set does not name which other AM4 CPUs a board may support; therefore, any upgrade decision should be validated with board compatibility information rather than assumed from the socket alone. Users who need ECC memory will need to look outside this processor.

FAQ

Q: Does the Ryzen 3 2200GE support ECC memory?

A: No. The ECC memory field is false, so ECC DDR4 is not supported.

Q: How many PCIe lanes does the CPU provide?

A: The CPU provides 8 PCIe lanes with Gen 3 signaling, and they are CPU-only lanes.

Q: What integrated graphics does the processor include?

A: It includes the Radeon Vega 8.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked?

A: Yes, the multiplierUnlocked field is true.

Q: What memory configuration is supported?

A: DDR4, dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.

Q: When was the processor released?

A: The release date is 2018-04-18.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The Cinebench results give a clear split between single- and multi-thread behavior. In R15, the single-core score is 71 and the multi-core score is 503. In R20, the single-core score is 296 and the multi-core score is 2097. In R23, the single-core score is 705 and the multi-core score is 4993. The multi-core scores use all 4 cores, while the single-core scores measure a single core. The processor has 4 threads for 4 cores, so there is no extra logical thread capacity to improve parallel throughput beyond the physical cores.

That split has real workload consequences. A lightly threaded application will run at the performance implied by the single-core scores, and those scores are modest in the context of the 38th percentile aggregate position. A fully threaded application can use all 4 cores, producing the multi-core scores, but even those scores sit below the middle of the CPU distribution. The average benchmark score of 1444 is the single number that summarizes this behavior: a low-power, 4-core part that is adequate for daily use but not intended for heavy parallel or high single-thread workloads.