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AMD Athlon 740 vs AMD Ryzen 3 2200G: Comparison
Athlon 740 vs Ryzen 3 2200G p-core base clock compared
They are built to different briefs, and p-core base clock shows it, Athlon 740 3.2 GHz against Ryzen 3 2200G 3.5 GHz. Add l2 cache to that, 4 MB on the Athlon 740 versus 2 MB on the Ryzen 3 2200G, and the pattern holds. There is a split on igpu as well, Discrete Graphics Card Required on the Athlon 740 versus Radeon Vega 8 Graphics on the Ryzen 3 2200G. There is a split on unlocked multiplier as well, No on the Athlon 740 versus Yes on the Ryzen 3 2200G. They differ on memory type too, Not Listed on the Athlon 740 versus DDR4 on the Ryzen 3 2200G. Retail availability is not the same on both, Boxed Retail on the Athlon 740 versus Discontinued on the Ryzen 3 2200G.
Who each one is for
The Athlon 740 is the one to take for Athlon platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is not the pick for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds. Take the Ryzen 3 2200G for budget desktop builds wanting to skip a discrete GPU entirely with capable integrated graphics. It is not the one for buyers with access to the 3200G, that chip's Zen+ refinements offer real efficiency gains on the same core layout.
What Athlon 740 and Ryzen 3 2200G have in common
Everything else lines up. Total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and p-core boost clock read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 6 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Athlon 740 and Ryzen 3 2200G differ on socket?
Yes. Socket reads FM2 on the Athlon 740 versus AM4 on the Ryzen 3 2200G.
Is the TDP the same on the Athlon 740 and Ryzen 3 2200G?
It is. Both are listed at 65 W, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- AMD Athlon 740
- AMD
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- AMD
Product Line
- AMD Athlon 740
- Other
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- Ryzen 3
Form Factor
- AMD Athlon 740
- Desktop
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- Desktop
Codename
- AMD Athlon 740
- Athlon Legacy
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- Raven Ridge
TDP
- AMD Athlon 740
- 65 W
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- 65 W
iGPU
- AMD Athlon 740
- Discrete Graphics Card Required
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
Market Segment
- AMD Athlon 740
- Desktop
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- Desktop
Socket
- AMD Athlon 740
- FM2
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- AM4
Socket Status
- AMD Athlon 740
- End of Life
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- End of Life
Process Node
- AMD Athlon 740
- 32nm
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- 14 nm
Total Cores
- AMD Athlon 740
- 4
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- 4
Performance Cores
- AMD Athlon 740
- 4
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- 4
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Athlon 740
- 0
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD Athlon 740
- 4
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- 4
SMT Enabled
- AMD Athlon 740
- No
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Athlon 740
- 3.2 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- 3.5 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD Athlon 740
- 3.7 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- 3.7 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- AMD Athlon 740
- No
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- Yes
L2 Cache
- AMD Athlon 740
- 4 MBBest
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- 2 MB-50%
Base Power
- AMD Athlon 740
- 65 W
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- 65 W
Memory Type
- AMD Athlon 740
- Not Listed
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Athlon 740
- No
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- Yes
Retail Availability
- AMD Athlon 740
- Boxed Retail
- AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- Discontinued
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD Athlon 740 if you want the higher L2 cache (4 MB vs 2 MB).
Choose AMD Ryzen 3 2200G if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | AMD Athlon 740 | AMD Ryzen 3 2200G |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $99.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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