AMD Ryzen 3 3200G vs Intel Core i5-2550k

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 3 3200G or AMD Ryzen 3 3200G – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i5-2550k features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2550k, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
AMD Ryzen 3000G Group Intel Core i 2000
2 Generation 2
AMD Ryzen 3 3200G Name Intel Core i5-2550k
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-2550k has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2550k is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
Yes Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 4x
4 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G uses the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-2550k does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
14 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
8 Execution units --
Q1/2018 Release date --
AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics GPU name
512 Shaders --
1.25 GHz GPU frequency --
8 Generation --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1333
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
45 W TDP down None
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
95 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-2550k is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
12 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Part Number --
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2019 Release date Q1/2012
95 $ Release price 235 $
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1155
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Picasso (Zen+) Architecture Sandy Bridge S
 
 

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