AMD today announced an updated family of AMD Athlon desktop processors with Radeon Vega graphics that have been optimized for everyday PC users: the AMD Athlon 200GE, Athlon 220GE, and Athlon 240GE processor.
Combining the x86 "Zen" core and "Vega" graphics architectures in a System-on-Chip (SOC) design, the Athlon desktop processors offer responsive computing for day-to-day needs like web browsing and video streaming through more advanced workloads like high-definition PC gaming.
AMD also announced the availability of the commercial-grade Athlon PRO 200GE desktop processor, along with three 2nd Gen Ryzen PRO desktop processor models for the commercial, enterprise, and the public sector: the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X, Ryzen 7 PRO 2700, and Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 processors.
The Athlon PRO 200GE desktop processor is designed to target entry-level users. The efficient "Zen" architecture helps the AMD Athlon 200GE processor stay cool and quiet for reliable computing, while its "Zen" processor and graphics cores enable responsive PC performance for games or HD movies. In addition, the AMD Athlon 200GE processor is supported by the existing AMD Socket AM4 infrastructure for a platform that delivers the latest PC features including DDR4 memory, NVMe storage, 4K display support, USB 3.1 Gen2 support, and that offers an easy upgrade path to even more performance with AMD Ryzen processors and discrete graphics cards.
AMD Athlon Desktop Processors with Radeon Vega Graphics Spec
MODEL |
AMD Athlon 200GE |
AMD Athlon 220GE |
AMD Athlon 240GE |
| CPU Cores |
2 |
Details to be disclosed at availability in Q4 2018 |
| Threads |
4 |
| Compute Cores |
3 |
Base Clock |
3.2GHz |
| Max Boost Clock |
3.2GHz |
| Total L1 Cache |
192KB |
| Total L2 Cache |
1MB |
| Total L3 Cache |
4MB |
| Unlocked |
No |
| CMOS |
14nm |
| Package |
AM4 |
| Default TDP / TDP |
35W |
| Max Temps |
105°C |
| Max System Memory Speed |
2667MHz |
| Memory Channels |
2 |
| Graphics Frequency |
1000 MHz |
| Graphics Model |
Radeon Vega 3 Graphics |
| Graphics Core Count |
3 |
| DisplayPort |
Yes |
| HDMI |
Yes |
According to AMD's typical benhmarks reported for marketing purposes, the AMD Athlon 200GE desktop processor offers:
- Up to 169 percent more responsive computing than AMD's previous generation AMD A6-9500E
- Up to 67 percent more GPU performance and up to 2X greater power efficiency than the competition (Vs. Intel Pentium G4560, 3DMark 2011 and Cinebench R15)
- Up to 84 percent faster high-definition PC gaming than the competition (Vs. Intel Pentium G4560, 3DMark (2011), Fortnite (720p Low), Rocket League (720p Medium))
The AMD Athlon 240GE will be available in Q4 2018.
AMD PRO processors are designed for business, bringing reliability, security, and performance. In addition, AMD GuardMI technology enables power-on to power-off, silicon-level security that helps protect against threats.
Built on x86 "Zen" core, both Athlon PRO 200GE and 2nd Gen Ryzen PRO desktop processors provide responsiveness for the demanding enterprise-class applications and multi-tasking workflows.
AMD Athlon PRO Desktop Processor and 2nd Generation AMD Ryzen PRO Desktop Processors Line-up
MODEL |
Cores |
Threads |
Clock Speed Max Boost/Base (GHz) |
Cache |
TDP (Watts) |
Graphics Compute Unit |
AMD Athlon PRO 200GE |
2 |
4 |
3.2 |
5MB |
35W |
3 |
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X |
8 |
16 |
4.1/3.6 |
20MB |
105W |
N/A |
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 |
8 |
16 |
4.1/3.2 |
20MB |
65W |
N/A |
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 |
6 |
12 |
3.9/3.4 |
19MB |
65W |
N/A |
Athlon PRO 200GE processor offers:
- Up to 19% faster system performance than the competition (Intel Pentium G4560, Intel Pentium G4560, Cinebench R15 nT (multiprocessing performance), PCMark10 Extended (system performance), 3DMark11 Performance (graphics performance) )
- Up to 67% faster graphics performance than the competition (Intel Pentium G4560)
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X processor delivers:
- Up to 10% higher multiprocessing performance than the 1st Gen Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
- Up to 24% more CPU performance than the competition (Intel Core i7-8700, i5-8600, Intel Core i7-8700, i5-8600 Cinebench R15 nT (multiprocessing performance), PCMark10 Extended (system performance) )
- Up to 18% better performance than the competition (Intel Core i7-8700, Image editing performance Adobe Photoshop CC,
Video editing performance Adobe Premiere Pro CC encode,
3D Rendering POV-Ray 3.7 Raytracing Benchmark)
The AMD Athlon 200GE processor will be available from global retailers and system integrators starting Sept. 18, 2018, and the Athlon 220GE and 240GE processor models are slated for launch in Q4 2018. The AMD Athlon PRO 200GE and 2nd Gen Ryzen PRO desktop processors will be available with major global OEMs including Dell, HP, and Lenovo systems, dependent on respective OEM launch schedules