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AMD Athlon 200GE review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£35PassMark multi-core score:4104N. of physical cores:2CPU boost clock speed:N/A GHzCPU socket:AM4TDP (Thermal design power):35 W

AMD Athlon 200GE Review: Compare 74 technical specifications, 41 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

AMD Athlon 200GE
5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

40%

4.5

Technical score

25%

8.0

Reviews score

25%

4.5

List score

10%

4.5

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 92% of processors
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 83%
4.5

Technical score

Technical score
4.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

60%

3.4

Performance

18%

5.0

Architecture

10%

5.9

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.7

Power & Thermal

4%

8.4

Platform

1%

7.1

Integrated graphics

▼Worse than 73%
8.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 72% of models

80%

7.5

Average grade

20%

9.7

Popularity

Grades by review (41)
16 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 10 estimated from the review. 25 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 72%
4.5

List score

List score
4.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 87 lists (1%)
▲Better than 89%
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the AMD Athlon 200GE

Based on 9 · 28

Reviewers agree it's cheap, frugal and fine for everyday tasks, but too weak for heavy workloads and most gaming.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the AMD Athlon 200GE

Based on 190 owners sharing their experience in online comments

53%positive18%mixed29%negative

Owners value the low price, useful everyday performance, and overclocking headroom, while weak gaming and setup problems frustrate many.

What owners dislike

  • Built-in Vega graphics give low frame rates in demanding games like League of Legends or Dota 2 at low settings, often 20–30 fps.21
  • Overclocking only works on some motherboards and BIOS versions; many A320 and some B450 boards won't apply the overclock.13
  • Memory limits matter: the chip caps RAM at about 2666 MHz, and single-channel or 4 GB setups cut performance noticeably.9
  • Some owners report stuttering and large gaps between average and 1% low frame rates in CPU-heavy games.8
  • Some owners get no display signal, especially with the DVI output, which the board does not support, or with a discrete GPU installed.8
  • Pushing the clock too high can cause freezes, crashes or a system that won't finish booting, so stability needs testing.7
  • Some owners hit driver crashes, blue screens or game launch failures, and Linux users report freezes with the Vega graphics.7
  • Owners say the 2-core chip struggles with heavier multitasking, virtual machines and demanding tasks such as 4K editing.6
  • A few owners report units that won't start, restart repeatedly or show no boot after building, with no clear fix given.6
  • A stronger GPU such as an RTX 2070 or GTX 1650 often shows a CPU bottleneck, with the processor at high use in newer games.5

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Athlon 200GE

Technical score
Technical score
4.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

60%

3.4

Performance

18%

5.0

Architecture

10%

5.9

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.7

Power & Thermal

4%

8.4

Platform

1%

7.1

Integrated graphics

4.5
Reviews score
8.0
List score
4.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.7
Processor type
desktop
This processor belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 54.7% of processors and equal to that of 39.5% of processors.
CPU socket
AM4
This processor uses the AM4 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 75.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.4% of processors.
Chipset
X570, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320
This processor supports X570, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 70.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
Instruction sets
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V
This processor supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, BMI1, BMI2, AMD-V instruction sets, which is broader support than 85.3% of processors and equal to that of 6% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
2
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 80.4% of processors and equal to 19.6% of processors.
CPU threads
4
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 69% of processors and equal to 25.2% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
N/A
CPU base clock speed
2x 3.2 GHz
This processor has a base clock of 2x3.2 GHz which is lower than that of 81.4% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
PassMark multi-core score
4,104
Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
This processor scores 4,104 in PassMark, which is lower than 77.6% of processors.
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What reviewers say
Semiconductor size
14 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 52% of processors and equal to that of 32.9% of processors.
Foundry
GlobalFoundries 14 nm
This processor is built on the GlobalFoundries 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 51.6% of processors and equal to that of 4.2% of processors.
L3 cache
4 MB
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 4 MB which is smaller than that of 71.7% of processors and equal to that of 13.8% of processors.
L2 cache
?
L1 cache
192 KB
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 192 KB which is smaller than that of 79.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.7% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR4
This processor supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 25.2% of processors and equal to that of 31.1% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
2,667 MHz
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 2,667 MHz, which is lower than that of 55.4% of processors and equal to 1.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
?
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
?
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 27.2% of processors and equal to 26.1% of processors.
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What reviewers say
Integrated graphics
yes
This processor includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
Radeon Vega 3
Integrated GPU model
Radeon Vega 3
This processor uses the Radeon Vega 3 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 67% of processors and equal to that in 1.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
3
Market range: <6 – >64
This processor has 3 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 92.9% of processors and equal to 2.4% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
1,000 MHz
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 1,000 MHz which is higher than that of 93.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
This processor supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 57.2% of processors and equal to 9.1% of processors.
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What reviewers say
TDP (Thermal design power)
35 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 35 W which is lower than that of 53.2% of processors and equal to that of 14% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
35 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 35 W which is lower than that of 53.3% of processors and equal to that of 14.1% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
no
This processor does not support configurable TDP. 53.7% of processors offer this.
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What reviewers say

AMD Athlon 200GE vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
  • Includes a cooler
    This processor includes a cooler, while the average processor does not. 26.9% of processors include a cooler.
  • 19.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 72% of models

    80%

    7.5

    Average grade

    20%

    9.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (41)
    16 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 10 estimated from the review. 25 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.0 vs 6.7
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    This processor 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
  • Modern CPU socket
    This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP5).
    AM4 vs FP5
  • 7.14x cheaper
    AMD Athlon 200GE is cheaper than the average processor (£35 vs £250).
    £35 vs £250
  • 2.86x higher GPU clock speed
    This processor 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.
    1,000 MHz vs 350 MHz
  • Broader instruction support
    This processor 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, AMD-V).
    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, AMD-V
  • 8.1% more L3 per core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    2 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
  • 19.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 72% of models

    80%

    7.5

    Average grade

    20%

    9.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (41)
    16 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 10 estimated from the review. 25 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.0 vs 6.7
  • 7.14x cheaper
    AMD Athlon 200GE is cheaper than the average processor (£35 vs £250).
    £35 vs £250
  • Modern CPU socket
    This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP5).
    AM4 vs FP5
  • Broader instruction support
    This processor 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, AMD-V).
    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, AMD-V
  • 8.1% more L3 per core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    2 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
  • More advanced foundry
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 14 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    GlobalFoundries 14 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 2.86x higher GPU clock speed
    This processor 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.
    1,000 MHz vs 350 MHz
  • Includes a cooler
    This processor includes a cooler, while the average processor does not. 26.9% of processors include a cooler.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    This processor 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
  • 22.2% lower base power
    This processor 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.
    35 W vs 45 W
  • 42.3% lower list score
    List score
    4.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 87 lists (1%)
    4.5 vs 7.8
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    2 vs 6
  • 64.2% lower PassMark score
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,104 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    4,104 vs 11,469
  • 63.4% lower multi-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1906 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    1,906 vs 5,209
  • 29.8% weaker single-core performance
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,795 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    1,795 vs 2,558
  • 40.4% lower single-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (915 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    915 vs 1,535
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
    Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake
  • No configurable TDP
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 42.3% lower list score
    List score
    4.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 87 lists (1%)
    4.5 vs 7.8
  • 37.5% lower sentiment score
    4.5 vs 7.2
  • 8.2% worse value for money
    AMD Athlon 200GE has worse value for money than the average processor (6.74 vs 7.3).
    6.74 vs 7.29
  • Weaker security extensions
    This processor provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Boot, SME, SEV vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Boot, SME, SEV vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • 2 years older release date
    This processor has an older release date than the average processor (2018 vs 2020).
    September 2018
    2018 vs 2020
  • Older TPM support
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    2 vs 6
  • 64.2% lower PassMark score
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (4,104 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    4,104 vs 11,469
  • 63.4% lower multi-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1906 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    1,906 vs 5,209
  • 29.8% weaker single-core performance
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,795 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    1,795 vs 2,558
  • 40.4% lower single-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (915 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    915 vs 1,535
  • 2 fewer performance cores
    This processor has fewer performance cores than the average processor (2 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    2 vs 4
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This processor has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • Lower base clock
    This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (2x3.2 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    2x3.2 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
    Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake
  • 16.7% larger process node
    This processor 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
  • 55.6% smaller L3 cache
    This processor has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    4 MB vs 9 MB
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    This processor has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (192 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    192 KB vs 384 KB
  • 18.5% larger die size
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (209.8 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    209.8 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 16.7% lower memory speed
    This processor has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,667 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
    2,667 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
  • Narrower media codec support
    This processor 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), JPEG (HW decode/encode)).
    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), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
  • 87.5% fewer GPU execution units
    This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (3 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    3 vs 24
  • No configurable TDP
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 5 °C lower temperature limit
    This processor has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

5.0
Geek DK
≈ estimated
30/10/2025
Hands-on test · Windows install, gaming and Geekbench
Verdict
AMD Athlon 200GE is only fine for basic office and web tasks, and an Intel N100 mini PC is better value.
7.0
ModxTech
≈ estimated
31/05/2020
Hands-on review · gaming and benchmark tests
Verdict
AMD Athlon 200GE is fine for basic office and browsing work, but it is not suited to gaming or heavy workloads.
8.0
RandomGaminginHD
≈ estimated
21/05/2019
Long-term test · six months of secondary PC use
Verdict
AMD Athlon 200GE is still a decent, cheap chip for browsing, emulation and light editing, though editing is slow and gaming is limited.
7.0
RandomGaminginHD
≈ estimated
17/02/2019
Gaming test · Far Cry New Dawn at low and high
Verdict
AMD Athlon 200GE is surprisingly capable, but only for players willing to accept low settings and frame dips.
8.0
AJaytheCEO
≈ estimated
09/02/2019
Upgrade build · OBS streaming and benchmark tests
Verdict
AMD Athlon 200GE is a good upgrade for light browsing and office work, and good value at this price.
9.0
Maple Syrup Gaming and Tech
≈ estimated
24/01/2019
Update · overclocking tests on ASRock boards
Verdict
AMD Athlon 200GE is a strong ultra-budget pick, as long as you add a dedicated graphics card.
9.0
ETA PRIME
≈ estimated
23/12/2018
Gameplay test · 10 PC games on a budget build
Verdict
AMD Athlon 200GE is a strong entry-level budget CPU for a first PC, though 1080p is out of reach in some games.
8.0
Gamers Nexus
≈ estimated
03/12/2018
Hands-on review · overclocking and gaming tests
Verdict
AMD Athlon 200GE is a solid budget CPU for a discrete GPU build, especially when overclocked to 3.9GHz.
7.0
Ancient Gameplays
≈ estimated
04/11/2018
Hands-on review · game and media benchmarks at low settings
Verdict
AMD Athlon 200GE is excellent value for the price, though only light games run well at low settings.
7.0
ScatterVolt
≈ estimated
28/10/2018
Hands-on review · game benchmarks and value comparison
Verdict
AMD Athlon 200GE offers modest integrated graphics for the price and is fine for free-to-play games, but it really needs two more cores.
7.0
Hardware Numb3rs
≈ estimated
21/10/2018
Hands-on test · esports and World of Warcraft gaming
Verdict
AMD Athlon 200GE handles budget esports gaming, but its weak integrated graphics limit anything more demanding.
7.0
Nicolas11x12 English
≈ estimated
19/10/2018
Hands-on review · CPU and integrated graphics tests
Verdict
AMD Athlon 200GE is not a gaming chip, but a decent low-cost processor for everyday use; a four-core model is better.
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In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
tomshardware.com
✓ explicit
10/12/2018
Full review · Overclocking test
Verdict
The Athlon 200GE handles basic tasks well, but its single-threaded speed is weak, and unofficial overclocking on some boards lifts its benchmark scores.
8.0
tomshardware.com
≈ estimated
14/12/2018
Gaming test · Built-in graphics
Verdict
The AMD Athlon 200GE plays lighter games well on its built-in Vega graphics, but demanding modern games need a discrete graphics card.
10
guru3d.com
✓ explicit
21/12/2018
Hands-on test · Overclocking check
Verdict
The AMD Athlon 200GE suits browsing and media PCs; its multiplier unlocked on MSI boards, but memory is capped at 2667 MHz.
8.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
12/02/2020
Lab test · Budget desktop chip
Verdict
The AMD Athlon 200GE handles web browsing and older casual games well, but a locked multiplier and slow single-core speed hold it back.
8.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
12/02/2020
Full review · Entry Zen chip
Verdict
The Athlon 200GE is a sound pick for basic PCs, beating the Celeron G4920 in most tests but trailing the Pentium Gold G5600.
9.0
gaminggorilla.com
≈ estimated
31/12/2022
Lab test · Office and content creation
Verdict
The AMD Athlon 200GE handles office, web and everyday tasks well, but its two cores hold back photo, video and rendering work.
8.0
computerbase.de
≈ estimated
28/09/2018
Full review · Entry-level APU
Verdict
The Athlon 200GE is a two-core Zen chip with built-in Vega graphics that rivals Intel's Pentium G for basic PCs, but its CPU cannot be overclocked.
7.0
hardwareluxx.de
≈ estimated
07/10/2018
Lab test · Entry Zen APU
Verdict
The Athlon 200GE is a stripped-down Zen chip aimed at basic PCs, where Intel's Pentium is the main rival.
8.0
tomshardware.fr
≈ estimated
04/12/2018
Overclocking test · Five-chip comparison
Verdict
The AMD Athlon 200GE gains a lot at 3.9 GHz on MSI boards and beats most rivals in many tests, but Intel chips still lead in single-core work.
8.0
bloghtpc.com
≈ estimated
01/01/2021
Real-world test · Media PC use
Verdict
The AMD Athlon 200GE is a good budget media PC chip, playing 4K video smoothly, but it needs an SSD and 8GB of RAM for everyday work.
8.0
masgamers.com
≈ estimated
19/11/2018
Hands-on test · Gaming and benchmarks
Verdict
The AMD Athlon 200GE suits a secondary media or office PC, handling esports games at low settings, but it is not a strong gaming chip.
7.0
tomshw.it
≈ estimated
12/12/2018
Lab test · Rendering and encoding
Verdict
The AMD Athlon 200GE is a capable multi-core rendering chip with strong AVX speed, but it needs overclocking to match Pentium chips in single-core work.

Third-party reviews

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 don't like 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

Verdict

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.

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