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Athlon 200GE

2 cores · 4 threads · up to 3.2 GHz on AM4.

3.7 · 99 votes

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Cores
2
Threads
4
Boost
3.2 GHz
L3 cache
4 MB
TDP
35W
Socket
AM4

Performance breakdown

Gaming2
Productivity2
Single-core2
Multi-core8
Power efficiency2

Lab scores

Performance score2
Cores2
Threads4
Boost clock (GHz)3.2 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p4 fps
1440p4 fps
4K2 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores
Architecture
Zen
Process node
14 nm
Socket
AM4
Release year
2018
Total cores
2
Threads
4
Integrated graphics
AMD Radeon Vega 3
Clocks & cache
Base clock
3.2 GHz
Boost clock
3.2 GHz
Multiplier
32
L1 cache
192 KB
L2 cache
1 MB
L3 cache
4 MB
Memory & platform
Memory support
DDR4
Max capacity
64 GB
Channels
2
Max bandwidth
42.671 GB/s
Base power (TDP)
35W
PCIe
PCIe 3.0
Launch price
$55
Technologies
Extensions
AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like that it's cheap and sips power for a basic office PC or HTPC. The main complaint is that it feels sluggish with anything more than light multitasking.

Pros
  • Starts up a cheap PC fine
  • Sips electricity for daily tasks
  • Handles web browsing without lag
  • Runs cool in tiny cases
Cons
  • Only two physical cores
  • Integrated graphics too weak for gaming
  • No overclocking support at all
Verdict

Our verdict on the Athlon 200GE

A low-power, dual-core Zen APU for basic office tasks, held back by its modest integrated graphics.

Get it if you need a dirt-cheap office PC or home server chip that sips power and runs a basic desktop fine. Skip it if you plan to game or multitask heavily—this chip will choke on anything beyond web browsing.

Buy it if…

  • You need a basic office PC for web and email.
  • You want a cheap, low-power home server.
  • You're building a very budget HTPC for media streaming.
3.7

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