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AMD Athlon 200GE vs AMD Athlon 255e: Comparison
What is the difference between Athlon 200GE and Athlon 255e?
Expect a near tie. The closest thing to a difference is total threads, Athlon 200GE 4 against Athlon 255e 2. There is a split on p-core base clock as well, 3.2 GHz on the Athlon 200GE versus 3.1 GHz on the Athlon 255e. Add l2 cache to that, 1 MB on the Athlon 200GE versus 2 MB on the Athlon 255e, and the pattern holds. Tdp is not the same on both, 35 W on the Athlon 200GE versus 45 W on the Athlon 255e. Integrated graphics is not the same on both, Yes on the Athlon 200GE versus No on the Athlon 255e. They differ on socket too, AM4 on the Athlon 200GE versus AM3 on the Athlon 255e. They differ on product line too, Athlon on the Athlon 200GE versus Other on the Athlon 255e. There is a split on igpu as well, Radeon Vega 3 Graphics on the Athlon 200GE versus Discrete Graphics Card Required on the Athlon 255e. Smt enabled is not the same on both, Yes on the Athlon 200GE versus No on the Athlon 255e.
Which should you buy, Athlon 200GE or Athlon 255e?
Take the Athlon 200GE for the most budget-conscious basic desktop builds wanting genuine AM4 platform access with integrated graphics. Avoid it for any multitasking or demanding computing, the 2-core count is a genuine ceiling. The Athlon 255e suits Athlon platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is not built for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, socket status and form factor included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Athlon 200GE and Athlon 255e differ on base power?
Yes. Base Power reads 35 W on the Athlon 200GE versus 45 W on the Athlon 255e.
Is the Market Segment the same on the Athlon 200GE and Athlon 255e?
It is. Both are listed at Desktop, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- AMD Athlon 200GE
- AMD
- AMD Athlon 255e
- AMD
Product Line
- AMD Athlon 200GE
- Athlon
- AMD Athlon 255e
- Other
Form Factor
- AMD Athlon 200GE
- Desktop
- AMD Athlon 255e
- Desktop
Codename
- AMD Athlon 200GE
- Picasso
- AMD Athlon 255e
- Athlon Legacy
TDP
- AMD Athlon 200GE
- 35 W
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 45 W
iGPU
- AMD Athlon 200GE
- Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
- AMD Athlon 255e
- Discrete Graphics Card Required
Market Segment
- AMD Athlon 200GE
- Desktop
- AMD Athlon 255e
- Desktop
Socket
- AMD Athlon 200GE
- AM4
- AMD Athlon 255e
- AM3
Socket Status
- AMD Athlon 200GE
- End of Life
- AMD Athlon 255e
- End of Life
Process Node
- AMD Athlon 200GE
- 14 nm
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 45nm
Total Cores
- AMD Athlon 200GE
- 2
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 2
Performance Cores
- AMD Athlon 200GE
- 2
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 2
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Athlon 200GE
- 0
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD Athlon 200GE
- 4Best
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 2
SMT Enabled
- AMD Athlon 200GE
- Yes
- AMD Athlon 255e
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Athlon 200GE
- 3.2 GHz
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 3.1 GHz
L2 Cache
- AMD Athlon 200GE
- 1 MB-50%
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 2 MBBest
Base Power
- AMD Athlon 200GE
- 35 W
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 45 W
Memory Type
- AMD Athlon 200GE
- DDR4-2666Best
- AMD Athlon 255e
- DDR3
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Athlon 200GE
- Yes
- AMD Athlon 255e
- No
Retail Availability
- AMD Athlon 200GE
- Boxed Retail
- AMD Athlon 255e
- Tray OEM
Which one should you pick?
Choose 200GE if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose 255e if you want the higher L2 cache (2 MB vs 1 MB).