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AMD Athlon 200GE Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price: ~£35
PassMark benchmark result: 4104
N. of physical cores: 2
CPU boost clock speed: N/A GHz

AMD Athlon 200GE review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

5.0

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9.4

Exceptional

1.7
Gaming
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30.0%
2.5
PassMark single-core benchmark score
25.0%
2.5
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
20.0%
0.0
CPU boost clock speed
17.0%
1.6
L3 cache
8.0%
1.0
N. of physical cores
1.5
Video editing
Score components:
45.0%
1.6
Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
20.0%
1.0
N. of physical cores
20.0%
1.6
CPU threads
15.0%
1.6
L3 cache

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The AMD Athlon 200GE is an entry-level processor based on the 14nm 'Zen' architecture, featuring 2 cores and 4 threads with a fixed base clock speed of 3.2 GHz. It is designed for the AM4 socket and includes integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics with 3 compute units running at 1000 MHz, alongside a total of 5MB cache (4MB L3 and 1MB L2). Its primary advantages include exceptional power efficiency with a low 35W TDP, a very affordable price point for basic office tasks or 720p eSports gaming, and compatibility with a broad upgrade path on the AM4 platform. However, its performance is limited by a lack of boost technology, an officially locked multiplier that prevents straightforward overclocking, and relatively weak performance in modern AAA games or multi-threaded professional workloads.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Athlon 200GE

Overall score

5.0

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.

Platform

8.4

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Processor type

What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.

When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

CPU socket

What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.

When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

Chipset

What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.

When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

CPU architecture

What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.

When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

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Performance

3.4

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N. of physical cores

What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.

When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

CPU threads

What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.

When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

Threads per core

What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.

When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

CPU boost clock speed

What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.

When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

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CPU base clock speed

What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.

When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Cache & Architecture

5.2

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Semiconductor size

What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.

When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

Foundry

What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.

When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

L3 cache

What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.

When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

L2 cache

What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.

When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

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L1 cache

What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.

When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

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Memory & PCIe

6.0

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DDR memory version

What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.

When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

Maximum memory speed

What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

Max memory speed (JEDEC)

What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.

When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)

What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.

When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

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Maximum memory capacity

What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

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Integrated Graphics

7.1

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Integrated graphics

What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.

When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

Integrated GPU model

What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.

When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Integrated GPU execution units

What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.

When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

Integrated GPU base frequency

What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.

When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

Integrated media encoders/decoders

What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.

When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

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Power & Thermal

7.1

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TDP (Thermal design power)

What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.

When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

Base power (PL1)

What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.

When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

Boost power (PL2)

What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.

When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)

What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.

When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

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Configurable TDP

What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.

When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

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AMD Athlon 200GE vs the average processor

Why is AMD Athlon 200GE better than the average processor?

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Includes stock cooler
AMD Athlon 200GE includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.
Importance: MEDIUM
AMD Athlon 200GE includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
5 °C lower CPU temperature
AMD Athlon 200GE has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
What it is: The reported operating temperature of the processor.
When it matters: When you monitor thermals, cooling, or system stability.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <100 °C
AMD Athlon 200GE has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.95 °C vs 100 °C
Advanced security extensions
AMD Athlon 200GE provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Boot, SME, SEV vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
What it is: The supported hardware security extensions provided by the processor.
When it matters: When you care about security, encryption, or enterprise features.
Importance: MEDIUM
AMD Athlon 200GE provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Boot, SME, SEV vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Boot, SME, SEV vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
Modern CPU socket
AMD Athlon 200GE uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.
Importance: HIGH
AMD Athlon 200GE uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).AM4 vs FP2
10x more popular
AMD Athlon 200GE is more popular than the average processor (10.00 vs 1.000).
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
AMD Athlon 200GE is more popular than the average processor (10.00 vs 1.000).10 vs 1
Broader instruction support
AMD Athlon 200GE supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.
Importance: MEDIUM
AMD Athlon 200GE supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
18% higher user score
AMD Athlon 200GE has a higher user score than the average processor (9.44 vs 8.000).
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
AMD Athlon 200GE has a higher user score than the average processor (9.44 vs 8.000).9.44 vs 8
7.14x cheaper
AMD Athlon 200GE is cheaper than the average processor (£35 vs £250).
AMD Athlon 200GE is cheaper than the average processor (£35 vs £250).£35 vs £250
Advanced security extensions
AMD Athlon 200GE provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Boot, SME, SEV vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
Modern CPU socket
AMD Athlon 200GE uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).
Broader instruction support
AMD Athlon 200GE supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
16.7% more L3 per core
AMD Athlon 200GE has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
2.86x higher GPU clock speed
AMD Athlon 200GE has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (1,000 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
Includes stock cooler
AMD Athlon 200GE includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
5 °C lower CPU temperature
AMD Athlon 200GE has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
22.2% lower base power
AMD Athlon 200GE has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.

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Why is AMD Athlon 200GE worse than the average processor?

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2 year/s older release date
AMD Athlon 200GE has an older release date than the average processor (2018 vs 2020).
September 2018
Older TPM support
AMD Athlon 200GE supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
4 fewer CPU cores
AMD Athlon 200GE has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
27.7% weaker single-core performance
AMD Athlon 200GE has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,795 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
37.8% lower single-core score
AMD Athlon 200GE has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (915 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
61% lower PassMark score
AMD Athlon 200GE has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,104 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
60.2% lower multi-core score
AMD Athlon 200GE has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1906 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
4 fewer CPU threads
AMD Athlon 200GE has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
37.5% lower bus speed
AMD Athlon 200GE has a lower bus speed than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
Less advanced microarchitecture
AMD Athlon 200GE uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
16.7% larger process node
AMD Athlon 200GE has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
50% smaller L1 cache
AMD Athlon 200GE has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (192 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
50% smaller L3 cache
AMD Athlon 200GE has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
17.9% larger die size
AMD Athlon 200GE has a higher die size than the average processor (209.8 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
Lower JEDEC memory speed
AMD Athlon 200GE has a lower JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (2,666 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
87.5% fewer GPU execution units
AMD Athlon 200GE has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (3 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
Narrower media codec support
AMD Athlon 200GE supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
No configurable TDP
AMD Athlon 200GE does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
5 °C lower TJ Max
AMD Athlon 200GE has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
4 fewer CPU cores
AMD Athlon 200GE has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 8+
AMD Athlon 200GE has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
27.7% weaker single-core performance
AMD Athlon 200GE has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,795 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >3200
AMD Athlon 200GE has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,795 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,795 vs 2,483
37.8% lower single-core score
AMD Athlon 200GE has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (915 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >2000
AMD Athlon 200GE has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (915 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.915 vs 1,471
61% lower PassMark score
AMD Athlon 200GE has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,104 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >19000
AMD Athlon 200GE has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,104 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.4,104 vs 10,532.5
60.2% lower multi-core score
AMD Athlon 200GE has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1906 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >8500
AMD Athlon 200GE has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1906 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,906 vs 4,793
Less advanced microarchitecture
AMD Athlon 200GE uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.
Importance: LOW
AMD Athlon 200GE uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake).Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake
16.7% larger process node
AMD Athlon 200GE has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <10 nm
AMD Athlon 200GE has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
4 fewer CPU threads
AMD Athlon 200GE has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 16+
AMD Athlon 200GE has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.4 vs 8

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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about AMD Athlon 200GE?

Exceptional value for money at its sub-$60 price point
Low 35W TDP leads to power efficiency and quiet, cool operation
Includes decent integrated Vega 3 graphics for media centers and light 720p gaming
Features 4 threads (SMT), providing better multitasking than older 2-core budget chips
Compatible with the versatile AM4 socket, allowing for an easy future upgrade path to Ryzen
Surprising performance in office tasks, web browsing, and 4K video playback
Unofficial overclocking potential on specific motherboards (e.g., MSI B350/B450) despite being 'locked'

What customers dislike about AMD Athlon 200GE?

Officially has a locked multiplier, limiting standard overclocking options
Stock cooler is basic and can be slightly noisy under heavy load
Performance is limited in modern AAA games or CPU-intensive workloads like video editing
Limited to only 4 PCIe lanes for discrete graphics, which can bottleneck high-end GPUs
Strict memory speed limit of 2666 MHz on most budget motherboards
Only 2 physical cores can feel 'bogged down' compared to newer Ryzen 3 alternatives

Expert reviews

uk.pcmag.com

12/02/2020

Summary of the review

AMD Athlon 200GE - Review 2020 - PCMag UK

The AMD Athlon 200GE is a budget-focused, 3.2GHz dual-core processor utilizing the "Zen" architecture, offering 4MB of L3 cache for improved daily performance against Intel Celeron chips. It features integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics, which outperform competing low-end Intel options, providing capable 720p gaming and efficient 35W operation. However, the chip has a locked multiplier preventing official overclocking, trails in single-core speeds, and faces stiff competition from the slightly more expensive, and better performing, Ryzen 3 2200G.

guru3d.com

21/12/2018

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AMD Athlon 200GE review - Guru 3D

The Guru3D review of the $55 AMD Athlon 200GE identifies it as a 35W TDP "Raven Ridge" processor with two "Zen" cores and SMT, suitable for budget HTPC and office systems. While officially locked, the review successfully overclocked the chip to 3.9 GHz, significantly enhancing performance, particularly in CineBench. The integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics offer sufficient performance for basic tasks and light gaming. Key pros highlighted include the exceptional value, low operating temperatures, and the versatile AM4 platform, which provides an easy upgrade path. Conversely, cons include the officially locked multiplier, limited memory speeds of 2667 MHz, and the restriction to 8 PCIe lanes, which restricts overall system capability. Despite these limitations, the 200GE is considered a strong performer for its cost. For more details, visit Guru3D.

tomshardware.com

14/12/2018

Summary of the review

Gaming on the AMD Athlon 200GE: It Can Play, Even at 4K

The Tom's Hardware review of the $55 AMD Athlon 200GE identifies it as a highly power-efficient 35W processor based on the Zen architecture and Vega 3 graphics, aiming to dominate the budget gaming market. It provides excellent price-to-performance value, enabling playable 720p/1080p eSports gaming and, through B350/B450 motherboards, can be overclocked to 3.9GHz. Key advantages include competent integrated graphics capable of 4K video playback, along with a clear upgrade path on the AM4 platform and an adequate stock cooler. However, the chip's limitations include a 2-core design that struggles with modern AAA gaming and heavily threaded tasks, making it unsuitable for content creation. The review concludes that while the 200GE is an ideal budget choice, users with slightly more funds should consider the superior Ryzen 3 2200G. Tom's Hardware

tomshardware.com

10/12/2018

Summary of the review

AMD Athlon 200GE Review: Zen and Vega Get Cheap

The AMD Athlon 200GE brings Zen architecture to the budget market for $55, offering a two-core/four-thread configuration with a 35W TDP. Its integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics provide superior performance to competitors for entry-level 720p eSports gaming, and it offers better AVX-supported performance than Intel's similarly priced chips. While marketed as a locked processor, many motherboards allow for unofficial overclocking, allowing the chip to reach up to 3.9 GHz for improved performance. However, it lacks a boost clock and exhibits slow stock single-core performance compared to Intel alternatives. While a strong, efficient budget option, the Ryzen 3 2200G is considered a better value for most due to its extra cores and superior integrated graphics.

techpowerup.com

18/10/2018

Summary of the review

AMD Athlon 200GE 3.2 GHz Review

The AMD Athlon 200GE is a budget-focused 14nm "Raven Ridge" processor featuring two cores, four threads (SMT), and integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics, making it suitable for basic office tasks and light gaming without a dedicated GPU. Its primary pros include a 35W TDP for high energy efficiency and the AM4 socket's future upgrade path. Key limitations include an officially locked multiplier and limited PCIe Gen 3 bandwidth (four lanes for graphics), which can constrain performance. Furthermore, the chip lacks precision boost, resulting in a fixed 3.2 GHz frequency.

pcmag.com

12/02/2020

Summary of the review

AMD Athlon 200GE Review

The AMD Athlon 200GE is a budget-focused, $55–$60, dual-core processor on the AM4 platform that provides a strong upgrade path for entry-level users. It features "Zen" architecture, simultaneous multithreading (SMT), and a very low 35W TDP, making it a capable option for basic tasks and light, silent computing. A major pro is the integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics, which deliver superior performance compared to Intel’s Celeron series and can handle older games at lower resolutions. The processor operates efficiently, though the included stock cooler is purely functional, and the multiplier is officially locked, limiting overclocking potential. While offering great value, the main limitation is that slightly higher-priced Ryzen 3 chips often offer significantly more performance for the price, providing a better, more versatile option for budget builders. Copy

computerbase.de

28/09/2018

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Athlon 200GE Review: AMD's 50-Euro Challenger to the Pentium

The AMD Athlon 200GE is a highly efficient, 14nm Raven Ridge-based, 2-core/4-thread, 3.2 GHz APU designed to compete in the sub-€60 budget market. With 4MB of L3 cache and support for the AM4 platform, it excels in office tasks and 4K video, supported by Radeon Vega 3 graphics, while maintaining a 35W TDP. Pros include an excellent price-to-performance ratio, low power consumption, and Vega 3 graphics that outclass Intel budget solutions, while cons include a locked multiplier and limited PCIe 3.0 x4 for discrete GPUs.

hardwareluxx.de

07/10/2018

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Perfect entry-level solution? The answer is: AMD Athlon 200GE with Radeon Vega graphics unit

The Hardwareluxx review finds the AMD Athlon 200GE to be a capable, budget-friendly 14nm "Zen" APU, offering a strong 2-core/4-thread alternative to Intel in the €50 price segment. It shines in office tasks and media consumption with its efficient 35W TDP and surprisingly capable Radeon Vega 3 graphics, making it ideal for budget, energy-efficient, and quiet PCs. While the 200GE provides solid value, it is limited by a locked multiplier (officially), slow memory support, and a dual-core design that struggles with heavy, modern workloads. For a full analysis of the test results, visit Hardwareluxx. Copy

cowcotland.com

16/07/2019

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Gaming with AMD Athlon 2x0GE processors in a €400 PC: Is it possible?

The Cowcotland review highlights the AMD Athlon 200GE as a capable, highly efficient, and budget-friendly APU, ideal for 400-euro office and light gaming PCs. While the two-core, 3.2 GHz processor is limited by design, its integrated Vega 3 graphics offer playable performance in competitive titles at 720p, with the added benefit of potential, albeit unofficial, overclocking to 3.9 GHz. However, its limited core count, locked memory speeds, and PCIe x8 bandwidth make it unsuitable for high-end gaming or intense multitasking, leading to a recommendation for the Ryzen 3 2200G for those with a slightly higher budget.

comptoir-hardware.com

12/11/2018

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Review: AMD Athlon 200GE

The AMD Athlon 200GE is an entry-level Zen-based dual-core processor with SMT, targeting budget PCs with a 3.2GHz fixed clock speed. Key advantages include its low $55 price point, 35W TDP, integrated Vega 3 graphics that outperform Intel competitors, and potential for unofficial overclocking on select AM4 motherboards. Performance-wise, the chip provides a snappy experience for everyday tasks like browsing and 4K media, while enabling playable frame rates in eSports titles like Fortnite and CS:GO at 720p/1080p low settings. A significant benefit is the AM4 socket compatibility, offering a straightforward upgrade path to faster Ryzen processors. Limitations, or cons, include weak performance in heavy multi-threaded tasks and modern AAA games due to the lack of boost clocks and restricted to two cores. Memory is limited to 2666 MHz officially, and while it is competitive, the Ryzen 3 2200G is often recommended for better "all-in-one" gaming value.

overclocking.com

08/02/2018

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AMD Athlon 200GE dual-core with hyperthreading spotted

The AMD Athlon 200GE is a $55–$60 ultra-budget 14nm "Zen" APU featuring 2 cores, 4 threads, and integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics, designed for basic computing and 4K media playback. Pros include an energy-efficient 35W TDP, quiet operation, and AM4 platform compatibility for future upgrades. Cons, however, include a locked multiplier and limited performance in heavy workloads compared to competitors, with some motherboards allowing unofficial overclocking. Overall, while suitable for office PCs, it is often recommended to spend slightly more on a Ryzen 3 2200G for better value. Copy

tomshardware.fr

04/12/2018

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MSI unlocks Athlon 200GE overclocking: our tests at 3.9 GHz

The Tom's Hardware review highlights the AMD Athlon 200GE as a highly affordable 14nm, dual-core, 35W processor that, despite a locked multiplier, can be overclocked to 3.9 GHz using specific motherboard BIOS updates. This unofficial overclocking, achievable with the stock cooler, provides significant performance gains in productivity and light gaming via the integrated Vega 3 graphics, offering high value for low-cost AM4 builds. However, the review notes key downsides, including the unsupported nature of the overclock, performance limitations due to having only two cores, and a strict lock on both memory speed (DDR4-2666) and the integrated GPU's frequency. For more details, visit Tom's Hardware. Copy

tomshw.it

12/12/2018

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Rendering, Encoding, and Compression

The AMD Athlon 200GE brings Zen architecture and Radeon Vega graphics to the sub-$100 market, offering strong competition against Intel's Pentium lineup in rendering and multi-threaded tasks. A key advantage is its AVX support, which provides better performance in applications like HandBrake x265 compared to competitors, while also offering unofficial overclocking potential to 3.9 GHz. However, the two-core, four-thread processor can exhibit sluggishness in light-threaded, general-purpose tasks and acts as a bottleneck when paired with high-end discrete graphics cards. Despite being officially locked and trailing in some standard benchmarks, its low price and AM4 socket compatibility make it an excellent choice for budget builds with a future upgrade path.

hwupgrade.it

13/08/2026

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AMD Athlon 200GE CPU Specifications | Hardware Upgrade

The AMD Athlon 200GE is a budget-friendly 14nm "Zen" processor for the AM4 socket, featuring two cores, four threads, and a 3.2 GHz clock speed designed for basic tasks and light gaming. It operates at a low 35W TDP, requiring minimal cooling. Integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics allow for 720p/1080p gaming in titles like Fortnite and offer 4K video support, ideal for HTPC builds. Key advantages include extreme affordability, high power efficiency, and access to the upgradeable AM4 platform. Limitations include a locked multiplier preventing standard overclocking, and a limited core count that can bottleneck intensive multitasking. Memory is also capped at 2666 MHz.

tomshw.it

12/12/2018

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AMD Athlon 200GE Review - Tom's Hardware

The AMD Athlon 200GE is a budget-focused 35W processor for the AM4 platform, featuring two cores, four threads (SMT), and integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics, making it suitable for HTPCs and basic 720p gaming. Key strengths include an exceptional $55–$60 price point, low operating temperatures, and an easy upgrade path on the AM4 platform. However, the chip is multiplier-locked, struggles with heavy, multi-core workloads, and is limited to DDR4-2666 memory speeds.

nl.hardware.info

13/11/2018

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AMD Athlon 200GE review: 3D rendering benchmarks (Cinebench & Blender)

The AMD Athlon 200GE is a budget-focused, 35W TDP processor designed for basic tasks, offering two cores, four threads at 3.2 GHz, and superior AVX performance compared to Intel rivals. While it efficiently handles daily computing and light 720p gaming, intensive 3D rendering and Blender performance are limited, with memory bandwidth restricted to DDR4-2666 speeds. Pros include an under-€60 price point and AM4 platform longevity, though the locked multiplier and weak stock cooler constitute the primary cons. Copy

tweakers.net

19/11/2019

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AMD Athlon 3000G Review (Including Comparison with Athlon 200GE)

The AMD Athlon 3000G is an entry-level, 14nm Zen+ processor featuring two cores, four threads, and Radeon Vega 3 graphics for roughly $49, serving as a modest refresh of the 240GE. A primary advantage noted by Tweakers is the fully unlocked multiplier, allowing for overclocking of the CPU and GPU, which adds value to the 35W TDP chip. While suitable for light office work and older e-sports titles, the dual-core design limits performance in modern applications, and the integrated graphics struggle with demanding titles, often leading to recommendations for higher-end alternatives. For more details, visit Tweakers. Copy

tweakers.net

25/01/2019

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AMD Athlon 200GE Boxed Review

The AMD Athlon 200GE is characterized as a highly capable, entry-level, dual-core processor built on the 14nm "Zen" architecture, offering exceptional value with integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics for basic computing. Praised for its efficiency, the 35W TDP chip operates coolly and quietly under load, making it suitable for compact, budget-conscious PC builds. While it supports 4K playback and light 720p gaming, the processor's primary constraints include a locked multiplier and a 2666 MHz memory frequency cap, which limit performance tuning and graphics potential compared to higher-end models. For more details, visit Tweakers.net. Copy

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