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AMD Athlon PRO 200GE vs AMD Ryzen 3 1200: Comparison
What is the difference between Athlon PRO 200GE and Ryzen 3 1200?
The gap that matters here is l3 cache: Athlon PRO 200GE 4 MB against Ryzen 3 1200 8 MB, which puts Ryzen 3 1200 50% ahead. On total cores there is little in it, 2 on the Athlon PRO 200GE versus 4 on the Ryzen 3 1200. On performance cores there is little in it, 2 on the Athlon PRO 200GE versus 4 on the Ryzen 3 1200. They differ on p-core base clock too, 3.2 GHz on the Athlon PRO 200GE versus 3.1 GHz on the Ryzen 3 1200. Ryzen 3 1200 also leads on l2 cache, 1 MB on the Athlon PRO 200GE versus 2 MB on the Ryzen 3 1200. They differ on tdp too, 35 W on the Athlon PRO 200GE versus 65 W on the Ryzen 3 1200. There is a split on integrated graphics as well, Yes on the Athlon PRO 200GE versus No on the Ryzen 3 1200. Product line is not the same on both, Other on the Athlon PRO 200GE versus Ryzen 3 on the Ryzen 3 1200. There is a split on form factor as well, Desktop on the Athlon PRO 200GE versus Desktops, Boxed Processor on the Ryzen 3 1200.
Who each one is for
The Athlon PRO 200GE is the one to take for Athlon PRO platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is the wrong buy for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds. The Ryzen 3 1200 suits mainstream desktop builds and everyday productivity, though it is not built for extreme overclocking (unless K/X-series) and workstation-class multi-threaded workloads.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Efficiency cores, total threads, socket, socket status and market segment read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Athlon PRO 200GE and Ryzen 3 1200 differ on igpu?
Yes. iGPU reads Radeon Vega 3 Graphics on the Athlon PRO 200GE versus None on the Ryzen 3 1200.
Is the Memory Type the same on the Athlon PRO 200GE and Ryzen 3 1200?
It is. Both are listed at DDR4, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Product Line
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- Other
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Ryzen 3
Form Factor
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- Desktop
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Desktops, Boxed Processor
Codename
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- Raven Ridge
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Summit Ridge
TDP
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- 35 W
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 65 W
iGPU
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- None
Market Segment
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- Desktop
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Desktop
Socket
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- AM4
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- AM4
Socket Status
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- End of Life
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- End of Life
Process Node
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- 14nm
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 14 nm
Total Cores
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- 2
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 4Best
Performance Cores
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- 2
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 4Best
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- 0
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- 4
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 4
SMT Enabled
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- Yes
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- 3.2 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 3.1 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- No
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Yes
L2 Cache
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- 1 MB-50%
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 2 MBBest
L3 Cache
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- 4 MB-50%
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 8 MBBest
Base Power
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- 35 W
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- 65 W
Memory Type
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- DDR4
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- Yes
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- No
PCIe Generation
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- PCIe 3.0
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- PCIe 3.0 x16
Retail Availability
- AMD Athlon PRO 200GE
- Tray OEM
- AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Retail
Which one should you pick?
Choose 200GE if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose 1200 if you want the higher L2 cache (2 MB vs 1 MB) and the higher L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
Price comparison
| Retailer | AMD Athlon PRO 200GE | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $109.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.