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AMD Ryzen 3 5305G vs AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics: Comparison

What is the difference between Ryzen 3 5305G and Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8?

L3 cache is where these two genuinely part company, Ryzen 3 5305G 8 MB against Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 4 MB, a 50% lead for Ryzen 3 5305G. They differ on socket status too, End of Life on the Ryzen 3 5305G versus Mature on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8. They differ on form factor too, Desktops, Boxed Processor on the Ryzen 3 5305G versus Desktops on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8. Release year is not the same on both, 2021 on the Ryzen 3 5305G versus 2018 on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8. Igpu is not the same on both, AMD Radeon Graphics on the Ryzen 3 5305G versus Radeon Vega 8 Graphics on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8.

Ryzen 3 5305G vs Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8: which one fits your build

Buy the Ryzen 3 5305G for mainstream desktop builds and everyday productivity, though it is not built for extreme overclocking (unless K/X-series) and workstation-class multi-threaded workloads. The Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 suits mainstream desktop builds and everyday productivity, though it is the wrong buy for extreme overclocking (unless K/X-series) and workstation-class multi-threaded workloads.

What Ryzen 3 5305G and Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 have in common

Everything else lines up. Total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, integrated graphics and socket read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 6 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the Ryzen 3 5305G and Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 differ on total threads?

Yes. Total Threads reads 8 on the Ryzen 3 5305G versus 4 on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8.

Is the Product Line the same on the Ryzen 3 5305G and Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8?

It is. Both are listed at Ryzen, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Product Line

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    Ryzen
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    Ryzen
  • Form Factor

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    Desktops, Boxed Processor
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    Desktops
  • Model Number

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    5305G
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    PRO 2200GE
  • Codename

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    Cezanne
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    Raven Ridge
  • Release Year

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    2021
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    2018
  • TDP

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    65 W
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    35 W
  • iGPU

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    AMD Radeon Graphics
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
  • Market Segment

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    Desktop
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    Desktop
  • Socket

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    AM4
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    AM4
  • Socket Status

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    End of Life
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    Mature
  • Process Node

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    TSMC 7nm FinFET
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    14 nm
  • Total Cores

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    4
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    4
  • Performance Cores

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    4
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    4
  • Efficiency Cores

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    0
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    0
  • Total Threads

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    8Best
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    4
  • SMT Enabled

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    Yes
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    No
  • P-Core Base Clock

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    4.0 GHz
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    3.2 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    4.2 GHz
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    3.6 GHz
  • Unlocked Multiplier

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    Yes
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    No
  • L2 Cache

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    2 MB
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    2 MB
  • L3 Cache

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    8 MBBest
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    4 MB-50%
  • Base Power

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    65 W
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    35 W
  • Memory Type

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    DDR4
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    DDR4
  • Max Memory Speed

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    3200 MT/sBest
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    2933 MT/s
  • Memory Channels

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    2
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    2
  • Integrated Graphics

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    Yes
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    Yes
  • iGPU Model

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    AMD Radeon Graphics (Vega 6)
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
  • iGPU Compute Units

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    6
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    8
  • Copilot Plus Certified

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    No
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    No
  • PCIe Generation

    AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
    PCIe 3.0
    AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    PCIe 3.0 x8

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 5305G if you want the higher L2 cache (2 MB vs 2 MB), the higher L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB) and the higher memory channels (2 vs 2).

    Choose Graphics if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.