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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£260
  • Avg. price in US: ~$300
  • PassMark benchmark result: ?
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.7 GHz

AMD Athlon Gold 7220C review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

6.2

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Good
6.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

6.5

Performance

18.0%

5.6

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.2

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

5.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.1

Platform

1.0%

8.2

Integrated Graphics

Good
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User score

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.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 4.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.5

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.7

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 4.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.0

    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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Verdict

The AMD Athlon Gold 7220C is an entry-level mobile processor from the Mendocino series, specifically designed for Chromebooks and built on a power-efficient 6nm process. It features 2 CPU cores and 4 threads based on the Zen 2 architecture, with clock speeds ranging from a 2.4 GHz base to a 3.7 GHz boost, supported by 4 MB of L3 cache and an integrated Radeon 610M GPU based on the modern RDNA 2 architecture. Its primary advantages include excellent energy efficiency with a low 15W TDP, support for fast LPDDR5-5500 memory, and hardware-accelerated AV1 video decoding. However, its performance is limited by having only two physical cores, making it less suitable for heavy multitasking or modern gaming compared to quad-core alternatives, and its iGPU contains only 2 compute units, which restricts graphical capabilities to basic tasks.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Athlon Gold 7220C

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

?

Performance

18.0%

?

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

?

Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

6.2
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a technical score of 6.23 points, which is higher than that of 68.1% of products in this category.
User score

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.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

6.2

Overall score

40.0%

9.2

Price

7.1
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.1 points, which is higher than 74.3% of products in this category.
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

AMD
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

mobile
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
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

FP6
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C uses the FP6 CPU socket, which is older than that of 51.9% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
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

N/A
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

x86-64
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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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+

2
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
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+

4
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% of processors.
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

2
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
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

3.7 GHz
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C reaches a boost clock of 3.7 GHz which is lower than that of 72.7% of processors and equal to that of 3.9% of processors.
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

2 x 2.4 GHz
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a base clock of 2x2.4 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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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

6 nm
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C uses a 6 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 82.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
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

TSMC 6 nm
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C is built on the TSMC 6 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 81.1% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
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

4 MB
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has an L3 cache of 4 MB which is smaller than that of 70.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.6% of processors.
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

1 MB
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has an L2 cache of 1 MB which is smaller than that of 67.1% of processors and equal to that of 17.6% of processors.
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

128 KB
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has an L1 cache of 128 KB which is smaller than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
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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

DDR5
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C supports DDR DDR5, which is newer than that of 66.4% of processors and equal to that of 12.6% of processors.
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

5,500 MHz
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C supports memory speeds up to 5500 MHz, which is higher than that of 79.2% of processors and equal to 0.5% of processors.
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

DDR5-5500 MHz
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-5500 MHz, which is higher than that of 80% of processors.
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

N/A
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

16 GB
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C supports up to 16 GB of memory, which is less than 91.7% of processors and equal to 6.4% of processors.
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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

yes
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
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

Radeon 610M
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C uses the Radeon 610M integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 89.3% of processors and equal to that in 1.9% of processors.
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

2
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has 2 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 95.6% of processors and equal to 4.4% of processors.
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

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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

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode)
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 81.6% of processors and equal to 3.2% of processors.
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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

15 W
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.7% of processors and equal to that of 16.1% of processors.
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

15 W
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.2% of processors.
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

?
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

N/A
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

no
AMD Athlon Gold 7220C does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD Athlon Gold 7220C vs the average processor

  • 50% smaller process node
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower process node than the average processor (6 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 Gold 7220C has a lower process node than the average processor (6 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.6 nm vs 12 nm
  • 92.1% higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (88 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
    What it is: The maximum theoretical memory bandwidth the processor can support.
    When it matters: When memory-heavy workloads matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >75 GB/s

    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (88 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.88 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    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

    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • 43.8% smaller die size
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower die size than the average processor (100 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower die size than the average processor (100 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².100 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • 87.5% higher memory speed
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,500 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
    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

    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,500 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.5500 MHz vs 2933 MHz
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 6 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    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

    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 6 nm vs Intel 14 nm).TSMC 6 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
    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

    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    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

    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • 3 year/s newer release date
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a newer release date than the average processor (2,023 vs 2,020).
  • 50% smaller process node
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower process node than the average processor (6 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 43.8% smaller die size
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower die size than the average processor (100 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 6 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Mendocino vs Kaby Lake).
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C 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.
  • 92.1% higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (88 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 87.5% higher memory speed
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,500 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
  • Better integrated GPU
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Radeon 610M vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

Total
Platform
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 14% lower boost clock
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 11% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,210 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 50% lower bus speed
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower bus speed than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
  • 60% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 66.7% smaller L1 cache
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 50% smaller L3 cache
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 12 fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (4 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 75% less memory capacity
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x4 vs x16, x8/x8).
  • 91.7% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (2 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C 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 Gold 7220C 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 Gold 7220C has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 14% lower boost clock
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    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

    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 12 fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (4 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
    When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=20

    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (4 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.4 vs 16
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C 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 Gold 7220C has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.4 vs 8
  • 60% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    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

    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.1 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 66.7% smaller L1 cache
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    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

    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.128 KB vs 384 KB
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
    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

    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
    When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=100 °C

    AMD Athlon Gold 7220C has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.95 °C vs 100 °C
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What customers like about AMD Athlon Gold 7220C?

  • Efficient power consumption (15W TDP) making it ideal for thin, light Chromebooks and budget laptops
  • Uses modern 6nm process technology for better power efficiency compared to older budget chips
  • Integrated Radeon 610M graphics based on RDNA 2 architecture supports modern video features like AV1 decode
  • Supports fast LPDDR5-5500 memory which helps system responsiveness in entry-level devices
  • Capable of handling everyday office software, web browsing, and very light gaming

What customers dislike about AMD Athlon Gold 7220C?

  • Limited to only 2 cores and 4 threads, leading to significantly lower performance compared to modern quad-core CPUs
  • Performance falls noticeably behind competing 8-core entry-level chips like the Intel N-series
  • Struggles with demanding tasks, heavy gaming, and high-resolution video playback (e.g., 4K content)
  • Based on older Zen 2 architecture which, while cost-effective, lacks the per-clock performance of newer Zen 3 or Zen 4 designs
  • Lacks an unlocked multiplier, meaning it cannot be easily overclocked for extra performance

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The Dell Latitude 14 3445 is a 14-inch Chromebook designed for education and budget-conscious business users, featuring AMD Mendocino processors and Radeon 610M graphics suited for daily tasks. While the plastic chassis is durable, it suffers from noticeable body flex, and the display options, particularly the IPS panel, offer good contrast but poor color accuracy (53% sRGB). The...Read more

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The Intel Core i7-3687U is a 22nm Ivy Bridge-based, high-end, Ultra-Low Voltage (ULV) dual-core processor launched in 2013, featuring 3D transistors for improved energy efficiency. Operating at 2.1 GHz with boosts up to 3.3 GHz and supporting Hyper-Threading, it was a fast ULV option in its era, integrating HD Graphics 4000 and supporting PCIe 3.0. Key pros include a 17W TDP...Read more

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