AMD Ryzen 3 2200G vs Intel Core i5-6500
20.7Single-core25.6
24.1Multi-core22.9
22.5Gamingspec-based21.9
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 2200G2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6500
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 3 2200G scores 22.7 against 23.5 for Intel Core i5-6500. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i5-6500 edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- 100% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 1 MB
- 20% higher PassMark: 6,698 vs 5,599
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $99 vs $192
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6500
- Stronger single-core score: 26 vs 21
- 50% higher L3 cache: 6 MB vs 4 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 2200G | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2015 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 2200G | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+9% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.7 GHz+3% | 3.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 4 MB | 6 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 2200G | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 1,050 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 2200G | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | — | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 2200G | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 2200G | Intel Core i5-6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,180Bottom 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,050Bottom 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 3,500Bottom 2% |
| PassMark | 6,698+20%Bottom 8% | 5,599Bottom 5% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,035Bottom 4% | 2,088+3%Bottom 7% |
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