AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE Review | 78 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£55
  • Avg. price in US: ~$50
  • PassMark benchmark result: 7146
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.8 GHz

AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.8

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%

4.8

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Poor
4.8

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%

3.9

Performance

18.0%

5.4

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

6.0

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.9

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.6

Platform

1.0%

7.2

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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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

  • 3.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.5

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    3.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    4.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.9

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £55

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE is a power-efficient, quad-core desktop processor from the 3000 Series, built on the 12nm Zen+ architecture and designed for the AM4 socket. It operates with 4 cores and 4 threads at a base frequency of 3.3 GHz, reaching a maximum boost clock of 3.8 GHz, and includes 4MB of L3 cache alongside integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics. Its primary strengths lie in its low 35W TDP, making it ideal for compact or low-heat builds, and its unlocked multiplier which allows for overclocking despite its OEM-focused nature. However, it is limited by its lack of simultaneous multithreading (SMT), resulting in only 4 threads, and its overall performance is restricted compared to the standard 65W 3200G model due to lower clock speeds and reduced power overhead.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE

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

4.8
AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has a technical score of 4.81 points, which is lower than that of 58% 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 Ryzen 3 3200GE 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%

4.8

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.4
AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.4 points, which is higher than 49.1% 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

desktop
AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% 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

AM4
AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE uses the AM4 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 76.3% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% 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

X570, B550, A520, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320
AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE supports X570, B550, A520, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 73.8% of processors and equal to that of 4.5% of processors.
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 Ryzen 3 3200GE 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+

4
AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% 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 Ryzen 3 3200GE 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

1
AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% 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

3.8 GHz
AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE reaches a boost clock of 3.8 GHz which is lower than that of 68.5% of processors and equal to that of 4.1% 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

4 x 3.3 GHz
AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has a base clock of 4x3.3 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

12 nm
AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE uses a 12 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 49.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% 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

GlobalFoundries 12 nm
AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE is built on the GlobalFoundries 12 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 49.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% 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 Ryzen 3 3200GE 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

2 MB
AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 51.3% of processors and equal to that of 11.1% 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

384 KB
AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 45% of processors and equal to that of 15.8% 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

DDR4
AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% 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

2,933 MHz
AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE supports memory speeds up to 2933 MHz, which is higher than that of 46.3% of processors and equal to 5.1% 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

DDR4-2933 MHz
AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2933 MHz, which is higher than that of 46.8% of processors and equal to 4% 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

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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

64 GB
AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% 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 Ryzen 3 3200GE includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Radeon Vega 8
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 Vega 8
AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE uses the Radeon Vega 8 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 72.8% of processors and equal to that in 3.4% 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

8
AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has 8 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 74.1% of processors and equal to 7.2% 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)
AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 56.2% of processors and equal to 9.5% 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

35 W
AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has a TDP of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.8% of processors and equal to that of 14.8% 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

35 W
AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has a base power of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.7% of processors and equal to that of 15.1% 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

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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

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 Ryzen 3 3200GE does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE vs the average processor

  • Unlocked for overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Has an unlocked CPU multiplier, which makes manual CPU overclocking much easier on supported platforms.
    When it matters: When you plan to push clock speeds beyond stock settings instead of leaving the processor completely at default behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Allows memory speeds beyond official stock settings through manual tuning or profile-based overclocking.
    When it matters: When you want to push RAM performance higher than stock support allows, especially in enthusiast or gaming builds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE 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 Ryzen 3 3200GE 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
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Can work with ECC memory, which helps detect and correct certain memory errors on supported platforms.
    When it matters: When long-term stability, uptime, or data integrity matter more than a basic consumer-style setup.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE 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 Ryzen 3 3200GE uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).AM4 vs FP2
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Built-in hardware support for accelerating encryption and cryptographic tasks.
    When it matters: When encryption speed or secure workloads matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA
  • Broader instruction support
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE 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 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 Ryzen 3 3200GE 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 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 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 4.55x cheaper
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE is cheaper than the average processor (£55 vs £250).
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE is cheaper than the average processor (£55 vs £250).£55 vs £250
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • Broader instruction support
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE 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 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 12 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE 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 Ryzen 3 3200GE 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.
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 26.9% lower single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,075 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 11.6% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • No multithreading support
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 40% lower multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,875 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 11.4% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,200 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 32.2% lower PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (7,146 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 50% smaller L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 18% larger die size
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has a higher die size than the average processor (210 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 66.7% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE 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 Ryzen 3 3200GE does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 26.9% lower single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,075 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 Ryzen 3 3200GE has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,075 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,075 vs 1,471
  • 11.6% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.8 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 Ryzen 3 3200GE has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 41.7% less L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 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 Ryzen 3 3200GE has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
  • No multithreading support
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
    What it is: Lets each physical core run more than one thread at the same time, such as with Hyper-Threading or SMT.
    When it matters: When multitasking, rendering, compiling, virtualization, or other thread-heavy work benefits from more total processing threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE 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 Ryzen 3 3200GE has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.4 vs 8
  • 40% lower multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,875 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 Ryzen 3 3200GE has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,875 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.2,875 vs 4,793
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE 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 Ryzen 3 3200GE does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE?

  • High energy efficiency with a low 35W TDP
  • Strong integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics for its price point
  • Excellent value for budget-conscious home and office builds
  • Capable of light 1080p gaming on low settings without a dedicated GPU
  • Includes support for ECC memory, which is rare for entry-level consumer chips
  • Good upgrade path due to compatibility with the long-lived AM4 socket

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE?

  • Lacks multithreading support (4 cores/4 threads), limiting heavy multitasking
  • Older Zen+ architecture is no longer competitive with modern CPUs
  • Lower clock speeds (3.3 GHz base) compared to the standard 3200G model
  • Locked multiplier on PRO models restricts traditional overclocking
  • Performance can be significantly throttled if not paired with fast, dual-channel RAM
  • Limited PCIe lanes (x8) can bottleneck high-end dedicated graphics cards

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2026

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE (12nm) acts as a more efficient, refined alternative to the older Ryzen 3 2200G (14nm), with the 3200GE offering roughly an 8% single-thread and 6% multi-thread performance advantage. A key advantage of the 3200GE is its 35W TDP, making it superior for low-power, compact systems compared to the 65W 2200G, alongside a 100MHz faster GPU boost. However, the...Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
29/03/2026

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE is a 12nm "Picasso" quad-core processor designed for power-efficient business and small-form-factor systems, operating with a 35W TDP and 3.3 GHz base clock. It delivers respectable performance for its class, with Geekbench data showing it holds up in entry-level workloads. Key pros include exceptional energy efficiency compared to the 65W Ryzen 3 3200G...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2026

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE is a 12nm "Picasso" quad-core processor designed for energy-efficient, low-power (35W TDP) computing, featuring a 3.3 GHz base and 3.8 GHz boost clock. It delivers efficient performance with integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, making it ideal for budget, compact, and media-focused systems. However, the chip lacks Simultaneous Multi-Threading (SMT) and has a...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
01/07/2020

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE is a low-power, 4-core/4-thread, 35W TDP processor designed for energy-efficient, compact desktop systems, featuring integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics. Pros include excellent power efficiency and thermal management for small-form-factor builds, capable integrated graphics performance for light tasks, and support for ECC memory. Cons are centered on its...Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
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The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE is a 12nm "Picasso" (Zen+) quad-core processor tailored for OEM business systems, offering 3.3 GHz base and 3.8 GHz boost speeds. It features enterprise-grade security via AMD Memory Guard and integrates Radeon Vega 8 graphics, making it suitable for secure, everyday office productivity. A major advantage is its low 35W TDP, allowing for compact, quiet,...Read more

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hardware.info
03/05/2020

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G is a budget-focused 12nm Zen+ APU with four cores and integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, designed as a cost-effective solution for entry-level gaming PCs without a dedicated GPU. It offers solid performance for e-sports and older titles—such as 140+ FPS in Valorant at 1080p low—but requires reduced 720p settings to achieve playable frame rates in demanding...Read more

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