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Ryzen 3 2200G

4 cores · 4 threads · up to 3.5 GHz on AM4.

3.8 · 403 votes

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Cores
4
Threads
4
Boost
3.5 GHz
L3 cache
4 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
AM4

Performance breakdown

Gaming4
Productivity4
Single-core4
Multi-core17
Power efficiency4

Lab scores

Performance score4
Cores4
Threads4
Boost clock (GHz)3.5 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p9 fps
1440p7 fps
4K5 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores
Architecture
Raven Ridge
Process node
14 nm
Socket
AM4
Release year
2018
Total cores
4
Threads
4
Integrated graphics
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8
Clocks & cache
Base clock
3.5 GHz
Boost clock
3.5 GHz
Multiplier
35
L1 cache
384 KB
L2 cache
2 MB
L3 cache
4 MB
Memory & platform
Memory support
DDR4
Max capacity
64 GB
Channels
2
Max bandwidth
46.933 GB/s
Base power (TDP)
65W
PCIe
PCIe 3.0
Launch price
$99
Technologies
Instruction sets
XFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMT
Extensions
AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners love the great integrated graphics for a cheap office or light gaming build. The main complaint is the older architecture feels slow for multitasking compared to newer chips.

Pros
  • Plays older games without a graphics card
  • Handles everyday tasks with zero fuss
  • Runs cool on the stock cooler
  • Pairs cheaply with fast memory
Cons
  • No PCIe 4.0 support
  • Integrated graphics hold CPU back
  • Limited upgrade path on motherboard
Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen 3 2200G

A budget APU that pairs two CPU cores and four threads with solid integrated graphics for basic gaming.

Get it if you need a cheap starter CPU with built-in graphics for a basic office PC or light gaming without a separate GPU. Skip it if you want modern performance for demanding games or heavy multitasking, as it’s outdated and slow by today’s standards.

Buy it if…

  • You want a cheap office PC that can play light games.
  • You're building a super budget first PC for a kid.
  • You need an easy upgrade path to a better CPU later.
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