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AMD Athlon PRO 200GE

The Budget Productivity Processor

• Architecture: First-gen Zen (14nm) monolithic die design

• Core Configuration: 2 cores / 4 threads with SMT

• Clock Speeds: Fixed 3.2GHz (no turbo boost)

• Graphics: Integrated Radeon Vega 3 GPU (384 SPs, 1000MHz)

• Cache Hierarchy: 1MB L2 (512KB per core) + 4MB shared L3

• Memory Support: Dual-channel DDR4-2666 (non-ECC)

• TDP: 35W with Wraith Stealth cooler included

• Security: Basic SME (Secure Memory Encryption)

• Socket: Consumer AM4 platform

• I/O: 8 PCIe 3.0 lanes (4 for chipset, 4 for storage/expansion)

• Use Cases:

  • Entry-level office PCs

  • Digital signage systems

  • Basic home theater PCs

  • Thin client implementations

• Advantages:

  • Only Athlon with integrated graphics

  • Unlocked multiplier (limited OC capability)

  • Includes cooler in box

• Limitations:

  • No PCIe bifurcation support

  • Maximum 32GB RAM support

  • Single memory controller

AMD EPYC 7261

The Value-Oriented Server Workhorse

• Architecture: Zen “Naples” (14nm) quad-die MCM design

• Core Configuration: 8 cores / 16 threads

• Clock Speeds: 2.5GHz base / 3.1GHz boost

• Cache: 16MB L2 (2MB per core) + 32MB L3

• Memory: Octa-channel DDR4-2666 (2TB max, ECC required)

• TDP: 155W (requires server cooling solutions)

• Security: Full SME + SEV (Secure Encrypted Virtualization)

• Socket: SP3 (LGA 4094) server platform

• I/O: 128 PCIe 3.0 lanes + Infinity Fabric

• Use Cases:

  • Density-optimized cloud servers

  • Virtualization hosts (mid-range VM density)

  • Storage servers

  • Enterprise networking appliances

• Advantages:

  • 2P (dual-socket) capable

  • 1.5x memory bandwidth of Xeon Silver

  • Includes server-grade RAS features

• Limitations:

  • Lower base clocks than Xeon equivalents

  • Requires registered DIMMs

AMD EPYC 7371

The High-Frequency Compute Processor

• Architecture: Enhanced Zen “Naples” with optimized bins

• Core Configuration: 16 cores / 32 threads

• Clock Speeds: 3.1GHz base / 3.8GHz boost (highest in 7001 series)

• Cache: 32MB L2 (2MB per core) + 64MB L3

• Memory: 2666MHz with 1 DIMM per channel

• TDP: 170W (requires enterprise cooling)

• Security: SME + SEV with memory guard

• Socket: SP3 with enhanced power delivery

• I/O: Full 128 lanes + coherent Infinity Fabric

• Use Cases:

  • High-frequency database workloads

  • Real-time analytics processing

  • CFD simulations

  • Memory-intensive applications

• Advantages:

  • 15% higher IPC than Xeon Gold 6148

  • 2.3x more L3 cache than comparable Xeons

  • Better sustained all-core turbo

• Limitations:

  • Higher power envelope

  • Requires optimized airflow chassis

Cross-Generation Comparison

Platform Notes:

• Athlon works with consumer AM4 boards (A320/B350)

• EPYC requires SP3 server boards (single/dual socket)

• EPYC processors support secure boot with hardware root of trust

• All support AMD’s SenseMI technology suite

Performance Characteristics:

• The Athlon delivers adequate performance for basic tasks at minimal power

• EPYC 7261 provides balanced core count and clock speeds for general server workloads

• EPYC 7371 offers the best combination of core count and frequency in the 7001 series

Cooling Requirements:

• Athlon: 65W cooler sufficient

• EPYC 7261: Minimum 180W rated cooler

• EPYC 7371: Requires 200W+ cooling solution