[ INDIVIDUAL DESKTOP APU // RYZEN 2000G / RAVEN RIDGE ]
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
Zen (Raven Ridge, first-generation Ryzen desktop APU); 4 cores / 4 threads, 3.5 GHz base / up to 3.7 GHz max boost; Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, 8 graphics cores, up to 1,100 MHz; 65 W default TDP. Verify the exact package, BIOS and board support list before installation.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION: AMD Ryzen 3 2200G. Confirm full marking, suffix and OEM status against the physical processor; family name or socket alone does not establish board compatibility.
Recorded specifications
| Exact SKU / launch era | AMD Ryzen 3 2200G (2018) |
|---|---|
| Architecture / family | Zen (Raven Ridge, first-generation Ryzen desktop APU) |
| Cores / threads | 4 cores / 4 threads |
| Base / maximum boost | 3.5 GHz base / up to 3.7 GHz max boost |
| Cache | 2 MB L2 + 4 MB L3 |
| Socket / package | Socket AM4 |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, 8 graphics cores, up to 1,100 MHz |
| Default TDP | 65 W |
| Memory support | Dual-channel DDR4, up to 2933 MT/s; supported speed depends on DIMM population and board firmware. |
| PCI Express | PCI Express 3.0; usable graphics/storage lanes and slot routing are board-specific. |
| Motherboard / BIOS compatibility | AM4 motherboard whose vendor CPU support list explicitly includes Ryzen 3 2200G / Raven Ridge. Early AM4 boards may need a BIOS update; check the exact board revision and minimum firmware before installation. |
Platform and service notes
- Socket: Socket AM4. A matching socket is necessary but not sufficient; board wiring, firmware, power delivery and OEM policy still govern compatibility.
- Firmware: AM4 motherboard whose vendor CPU support list explicitly includes Ryzen 3 2200G / Raven Ridge. Early AM4 boards may need a BIOS update; check the exact board revision and minimum firmware before installation. Always consult the board maker’s CPU support list for the exact board model/revision and BIOS version. Do not assume the installed BIOS can be upgraded with this CPU fitted.
- Memory: Dual-channel DDR4, up to 2933 MT/s; supported speed depends on DIMM population and board firmware. Integrated GPU performance and stability depend on dual-channel memory configuration; check the board QVL and processor limits.
- Expansion: PCI Express 3.0; usable graphics/storage lanes and slot routing are board-specific. Check board documentation for actual M.2/SATA sharing, slot electrical width and device-generation negotiation.
- Do not infer discrete graphics outputs, display resolution or multi-monitor support from the GPU name alone; display connectors, firmware settings and board capability vary.
AMD manufacturer specification sources
- AMD product page — AMD Ryzen 3 2200GModel-specific manufacturer product page for identification and published technical specifications.
- AMD processor specifications databaseManufacturer specification catalog; select this exact model and compare the supported limits and graphics fields.
- AMD support and documentationAMD support entry point. For motherboard BIOS applicability, the board vendor’s exact CPU support list and release notes are controlling.
- Digital Foundry — Ryzen 3 2200G Review: Triple-A PC Gaming From A $99 Processor?Independent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.