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AMD Athlon 220GE

iGPU:: Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
Boost/Base Clock:: 3.4 GHz
Core/Thread Count:: 2C/4T
Cache:: 4MB L3 + 1MB L2 + 192KB L1
TDP:: 35W
CPU Process Node:: 14 Nanometers
CPU Socket:: AM4
CPU Series:: Zen, Ryzen 1000-Series-based Athlon
Memory Support:: DDR4-2666
Form Factor:: Desktop

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Manufacturer: AMD Last updated: September 9, 2026

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AMD Athlon 220GE Review

The AMD Athlon 220GE is a genuinely budget 2-core, 4-thread desktop processor built on the original Zen architecture, running at a fixed 3.4 GHz within a 35 Watt TDP on the AM4 desktop socket.

Reviving AMD's Athlon branding for its most budget-focused desktop APU tier, this chip targets the absolute entry point into AM4 desktop computing with basic Vega graphics included.

AMD Radeon Vega 3

A basic 3-compute-unit Vega iGPU, adequate for display output and the lightest everyday desktop use without a discrete GPU.

How Is the Athlon 220GE in Terms of Performance

With just 2 cores and a fixed 3.4 GHz clock, this chip is built for the most basic desktop computing tasks: browsing, office work, and media playback, at AMD's most accessible AM4 desktop price point.

Benchmarks

Cinebench R20 single-core scores of 321 place this chip firmly at the entry tier, appropriate for its genuinely basic positioning as AMD's most budget-focused AM4 desktop APU.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

The most budget-conscious basic desktop builds wanting genuine AM4 platform access with integrated graphics

Not for

Any multitasking or demanding computing, the 2-core count is a genuine ceiling

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	AMD
Product Line	Athlon
Model Number	220GE
Codename	Picasso

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Desktop
Microarchitecture	Zen, Ryzen 1000-Series-based Athlon
Socket	AM4
Socket Status	End of Life
Process Node	14 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	2
Performance Cores	2
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	4
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	3.4 GHz

Cache

L2 Cache	1 MB
L3 Cache	4 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	35 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR4-2666
Max Memory Speed	2666 MT/s

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes
iGPU Model	AMD Radeon Vega 3
iGPU Compute Units	3

Commercial

Retail Availability	Boxed Retail

Form Factor	Desktop
Core/Thread Count	2 Core / 4 Thread
TDP	35 W
iGPU	Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
Cache	4MB L3 + 1MB L2 + 192KB L1
Boost/Base Clock	3.4 GHz

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the AMD Athlon 220GE?

The AMD Athlon 220GE has 2 cores and 4 threads, 4 MB of L3 cache and a 35 W TDP. Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 3. Socket: AM4.

Will the AMD Athlon 220GE work with my current setup?

The AMD Athlon 220GE lists CPU Socket is AM4. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the AMD Athlon 220GE best suited to?

Best suited to: The most budget-conscious basic desktop builds wanting genuine AM4 platform access with integrated graphics.

What are the drawbacks of the AMD Athlon 220GE?

Not the best fit for: Any multitasking or demanding computing, the 2-core count is a genuine ceiling.