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AMD Athlon 638 vs AMD Athlon PRO 200GE: Comparison
Athlon 638 vs Athlon PRO 200GE l2 cache compared
On l2 cache the spread is 75%, Athlon 638 4 MB against Athlon PRO 200GE 1 MB, so Athlon 638 takes it. On total cores there is little in it, 4 on the Athlon 638 versus 2 on the Athlon PRO 200GE. Performance cores is closer, 4 on the Athlon 638 versus 2 on the Athlon PRO 200GE. They differ on p-core base clock too, 2.7 GHz on the Athlon 638 versus 3.2 GHz on the Athlon PRO 200GE. Tdp is not the same on both, 65 W on the Athlon 638 versus 35 W on the Athlon PRO 200GE. They differ on integrated graphics too, No on the Athlon 638 versus Yes on the Athlon PRO 200GE. They differ on socket too, FM1 on the Athlon 638 versus AM4 on the Athlon PRO 200GE. There is a split on igpu as well, None on the Athlon 638 versus Radeon Vega 3 Graphics on the Athlon PRO 200GE. There is a split on smt enabled as well, No on the Athlon 638 versus Yes on the Athlon PRO 200GE.
Which should you buy, Athlon 638 or Athlon PRO 200GE?
The Athlon 638 suits Athlon platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is the wrong buy for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds. Buy the Athlon PRO 200GE for Athlon PRO 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
The common ground is wider than the gap: efficiency cores, total threads, socket status, product line and form factor are identical here. They match on 2 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Athlon 638 and Athlon PRO 200GE differ on base power?
Yes. Base Power reads 65 W on the Athlon 638 versus 35 W on the Athlon PRO 200GE.
Is the Market Segment the same on the Athlon 638 and Athlon PRO 200GE?
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 638
- AMD
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- AMD
Product Line
- AMD Athlon 638
- Other
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- Other
Form Factor
- AMD Athlon 638
- Desktop
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- Desktop
Codename
- AMD Athlon 638
- Athlon Legacy
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- Raven Ridge
TDP
- AMD Athlon 638
- 65 W
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- 35 W
iGPU
- AMD Athlon 638
- None
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
Market Segment
- AMD Athlon 638
- Desktop
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- Desktop
Socket
- AMD Athlon 638
- FM1
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- AM4
Socket Status
- AMD Athlon 638
- End of Life
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- End of Life
Process Node
- AMD Athlon 638
- 32nm
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- 14nm
Total Cores
- AMD Athlon 638
- 4Best
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- 2
Performance Cores
- AMD Athlon 638
- 4Best
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- 2
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Athlon 638
- 0
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD Athlon 638
- 4
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- 4
SMT Enabled
- AMD Athlon 638
- No
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Athlon 638
- 2.7 GHz
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- 3.2 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- AMD Athlon 638
- No
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- No
L2 Cache
- AMD Athlon 638
- 4 MBBest
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- 1 MB-75%
Base Power
- AMD Athlon 638
- 65 W
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- 35 W
Memory Type
- AMD Athlon 638
- Not Listed
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Athlon 638
- No
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- Yes
Retail Availability
- AMD Athlon 638
- Boxed Retail
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- Tray OEM
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD Athlon 638 if you want the higher L2 cache (4 MB vs 1 MB).
Choose AMD Athlon PRO 200GE if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.