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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£55
  • Avg. price in US: ~$30
  • PassMark benchmark result: 3726
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.5 GHz

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

3.5

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%

3.5

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Poor
3.5

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%

2.2

Performance

18.0%

4.3

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.0

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.4

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.5

Platform

1.0%

7.6

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

  • 2.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.5

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    2.1

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.1

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.4

    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 Ryzen 3 3200U is an entry-level mobile processor built on the 14nm Zen microarchitecture, featuring 2 physical cores and 4 threads via simultaneous multithreading. It operates at a base frequency of 2.6 GHz with a boost clock of up to 3.5 GHz and includes integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics with 3 GPU cores running at 1200 MHz. Key pros include its high power efficiency with a low 15W TDP, support for up to 64GB of DDR4-2400 RAM, and solid performance for everyday office tasks and light 2D gaming. However, its main cons are its limited dual-core configuration, which struggles with modern multi-threaded workloads, and its older architecture that is no longer competitive for contemporary high-end gaming or intensive creative applications.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 3 3200U

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

3.5
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a technical score of 3.45 points, which is lower than that of 95.8% 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 3200U 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%

3.5

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.4
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.4 points, which is lower than 88.4% 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 Ryzen 3 3200U 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

FP5
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U uses the FP5 CPU socket, which is older than that of 56.4% of processors and equal to that of 3.3% 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
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U supports X570, B550, A520, X470, B450 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 67.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.6% 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 3200U 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 Ryzen 3 3200U 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 Ryzen 3 3200U 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 Ryzen 3 3200U 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

3.5 GHz
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U reaches a boost clock of 3.5 GHz which is lower than that of 80.4% of processors and equal to that of 3.1% 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

2 x 2.6 GHz
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a base clock of 2x2.6 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

14 nm
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% 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 14 nm
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U is built on the GlobalFoundries 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% 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 3200U 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 Ryzen 3 3200U 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

192 KB
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has an L1 cache of 192 KB which is smaller than that of 79% of processors and equal to that of 2.3% 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 3200U 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

2,400 MHz
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U supports memory speeds up to 2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.2% of processors and equal to 12.4% 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

DDR4-2400 MHz
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.4% of processors and equal to 10.6% 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

32 GB
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U supports up to 32 GB of memory, which is less than 71.9% of processors and equal to 19.5% 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 3200U includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Radeon Vega 3
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 3
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U uses the Radeon Vega 3 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 66.5% of processors and equal to that in 1.7% 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

3
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has 3 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 93% of processors and equal to 2.5% 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 3200U 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

15 W
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U 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 Ryzen 3 3200U 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

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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

yes
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 12-25 W
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AMD Ryzen 3 3200U vs the average processor

  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U 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 Ryzen 3 3200U 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
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °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 Ryzen 3 3200U has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.105 °C vs 100 °C
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U 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 Ryzen 3 3200U 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
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U 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 3200U includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA
  • Broader instruction support
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U 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 3200U 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 3200U is cheaper than the average processor (£55 vs £250).
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U is cheaper than the average processor (£55 vs £250).£55 vs £250
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U 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.
    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 3200U has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • Broader instruction support
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U 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).
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U 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.
  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U 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.
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

Total
Overall
Platform
Cache & Architecture
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 73% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (751 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 46% lower single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (795 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 28.6% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,773 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 18.6% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 36.2% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (309 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 68.5% lower multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,508 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 64.6% lower PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,726 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Picasso vs Kaby Lake).
  • 16.7% larger process node
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 60% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U 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.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (192 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 50% smaller L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U 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 3200U has a higher die size than the average processor (210 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 4 fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (12 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    10 usable lanes
  • 50% less memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 18.2% lower memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 16.2% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (38.4 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 87.5% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (3 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U 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)).
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • 73% weaker multi-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (751 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (751 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.751 vs 2,783
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U 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 Ryzen 3 3200U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 46% lower single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (795 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 3200U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (795 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.795 vs 1,471
  • 28.6% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,773 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,773 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,773 vs 2,483
  • 18.6% lower boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.5 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 3200U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 36.2% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (309 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (309 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.309 vs 484
  • 68.5% lower multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,508 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 3200U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,508 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,508 vs 4,793
  • 64.6% lower PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,726 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,726 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.3,726 vs 10,532.5
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What customers like about AMD Ryzen 3 3200U?

  • Excellent value for budget-conscious buyers and entry-level laptops
  • Handles everyday tasks like web browsing, emails, and office apps smoothly
  • Energy efficient with low power consumption (15W TDP), leading to decent battery life
  • Integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics allow for light gaming on low settings
  • Capable of streaming 1080p video (YouTube, Netflix) without lag

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 3 3200U?

  • Limited to 2 cores and 4 threads, which hinders heavy multitasking
  • Unsuitable for modern AAA gaming or demanding creative work like 4K video editing
  • Performance is significantly improved only when paired with dual-channel RAM
  • Based on older 14nm architecture, making it less future-proof than newer Ryzen series
  • Can heat up quickly under sustained heavy loads, potentially leading to thermal throttling

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cpubenchmark.net
Q2 2019
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U - CPU Benchmarks Would you like to see a performance comparison between this processor and its successor, the Ryzen 3 4300U?

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200U is a 14nm "Zen" architecture mobile processor, featuring 2 cores and 4 threads with a 2.6 GHz base clock that boosts to 3.5 GHz, tailored for budget laptops. While providing solid performance for daily tasks upon its 2019 launch, it is now considered a legacy CPU that faces difficulties with modern, heavy workloads. Key pros include its integrated Radeon Vega 3...Read more

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AMD Ryzen 3 3200U Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200U is an entry-level, 14nm "Zen" (Picasso) dual-core processor with four threads, operating at 2.6 GHz to 3.5 GHz with Radeon Vega 3 graphics. Designed for budget laptops, it is highly power-efficient with a 15W TDP and suitable for everyday office tasks. The processor's Vega 3 graphics often outperform contemporary Intel UHD graphics, offering a solid experience...Read more

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openbenchmarking.org
Q4 2019
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U Benchmarks, Linux Performance

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200U is a 2-core, 4-thread mobile processor based on the "Zen" architecture, featuring a 2.6GHz base clock, 4MB L3 cache, and integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics, with benchmark data showing it in the lower percentile of performance. Pros include energy efficiency, a low TDP suitable for budget laptops, and strong performance for daily tasks like web browsing, email,...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
29/03/2026
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U - LaptopMedia

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200U is a budget-oriented, 14nm dual-core processor from 2019 designed for entry-level laptops, featuring 2 cores, 4 threads, and a 2.6 GHz to 3.5 GHz boost clock. It competes with Intel’s Core i3 Whiskey Lake series for daily tasks like web browsing and office applications. Key pros include a strong value-to-performance ratio, 15W TDP for efficiency, and integrated...Read more

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notebookcheck.biz
20/01/2019
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U - Specs and Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200U is a 2019 entry-level, 14nm "Zen" dual-core processor designed for thin and light notebooks, offering budget-friendly performance for daily tasks. Pros include the integrated Radeon RX Vega 3 graphics, which outperforms Intel UHD 620 by roughly 11%, and efficient 15W power consumption suitable for thin designs. Conversely, cons center on its minimal...Read more

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notebookcheck.biz
02/05/2020
Asus M509DA Review (Ryzen 3 3200U, RX Vega 3, FHD)

The Asus M509DA is an entry-level 15.6-inch laptop, powered by an AMD Ryzen 3 3200U and Vega 3 graphics, designed for basic office tasks and light multimedia. A key advantage is its Full HD display, rare in this price range, along with a dual-storage option for speed and capacity. However, the dual-core CPU performance is limited, and the device suffers from subpar Wi-Fi, weak build...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
12/05/2021
HP 255 G7 Review: Multiple Weaknesses, No Strengths

The Notebookcheck review of the HP 255 G7 characterizes the budget 15.6-inch laptop as having multiple weaknesses, including a poor TN panel with low brightness, 398:1 contrast, and PWM flickering. While offering functional hardware like a Ryzen 3 3200U and a 512 GB SSD, the device is criticized for lack of performance strengths and difficult maintenance. Key drawbacks highlighted...Read more

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