AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G vs Intel Core i7-940

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AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G or AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 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 PRO 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 PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i7-940 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2008 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-940, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO Family Intel Core i7
2 Generation 1
AMD Ryzen 3000G Group Intel Core i7 900
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G Name Intel Core i7-940
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-940 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-940 is 2.93 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
4 Threads 8
No Hyperthreading Yes
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
3.6 GHz Frequency 2.93 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 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 i7-940 does not have integrated graphics.
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
8 Generation --
Q1/2018 Release date --
8 Execution units --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
1.25 GHz GPU frequency --
512 Shaders --
12 Direct X --
14 nm Technology --
AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics GPU name
 
 

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 VP8 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
 
 

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 24.0 GB distributed across 3 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1066
64.0 GB Max. Memory 24.0 GB
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
2 Memory channels 3
Yes AES-NI No
 
 

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 130 W watts.
95 °C Tjunction max --
45 W TDP down None
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 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 i7-940 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Picasso (Zen+) Architecture Bloomfield
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
95 $ Release price 305 $
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Q2/2019 Release date Q4/2008
2.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1366
-- Part Number BX80601940
12 nm Technology 45 nm
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB