Benefits of Ryzen Models With Integrated Graphics
Strong value for the money
Ryzen is generally designed with the assumption that a discrete graphics card will be added, which means paying for both a CPU and a GPU. For people building a gaming PC, a discrete GPU is going to be purchased anyway—so paying less for the CPU can be a win. But for users who don’t plan to add a graphics card, buying an unnecessarily expensive GPU is something to avoid.
In that sense, Ryzen models with integrated graphics can be a cost-effective CPU choice.
Lower power consumption
A graphics card can easily draw 100W or more, which means choosing a higher-capacity power supply—and paying higher electricity costs just by running the GPU.
With integrated graphics, power consumption is relatively small, making it easier to build a more energy-efficient system.
List of Ryzen Models With Integrated Graphics
Ryzen models with integrated graphics are easy to spot because the model number includes a “G.” Since they include a GPU, they tend to cost slightly more than standard Ryzen CPUs without the “G.”
The lineup is either Ryzen 3 or Ryzen 5; there are no Ryzen 7 models with integrated graphics (in this lineup).
| Product | GPU | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 3 2200G | Radeon RX Vega 8 Graphics | 2nd Gen |
| Ryzen 5 2400G | Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics | 2nd Gen |
| Ryzen 3 3200G | Radeon RX Vega 8 Graphics | 3rd Gen |
| Ryzen 5 3400G | Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics | 3rd Gen |
The main iGPU difference is Radeon RX Vega 8 Graphics vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics. Looking at benchmarks, Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics is roughly about 30% faster.
Even though it’s an integrated GPU, the fact that it can score close to a GeForce GT 1030 in benchmarks makes it reasonable to expect that lighter games could run smoothly.
Gameplay Videos Using Ryzen Models With Integrated Graphics
Here is a curated list of comparison videos showing games running on Ryzen models with integrated graphics.
Ryzen 3 2200G
A comparison video of the Ryzen 3 2200G and Ryzen 5 2400G. From what can be seen, both appear to be GPU-bound, while the Ryzen 5 2400G seems to run at roughly half the CPU load.
Depending on the game, both can look quite choppy.
Ryzen 5 2400G
It’s running a heavier FPS title, and while image quality takes a hit, the gameplay is still clearly playable.
Ryzen 3 3200G
A comparison video of the Ryzen 5 2400G and Ryzen 3 3200G. With the 3rd Gen, even Ryzen 3 looks like it may run with slightly lower CPU load—but with results like this, it may make more sense to buy a Ryzen 5 2400G rather than a Ryzen 3 3200G.
Ryzen 5 3400G
The Ryzen 5 3400G is often said to be not much different from the Ryzen 5 2400G, and based on this video, the difference looks extremely small—maybe just 1% or 2%. If that’s the case, it’s easy to see why buying a cheaper used Ryzen 5 2400G can be a smart choice.
That covers whether it’s possible to game on Ryzen models with integrated graphics.
It’s not “completely impossible,” and for games that don’t demand much GPU power, it should be playable to a certain degree. However, for GPU-heavy games like FPS titles, it’s likely better to go with a Ryzen CPU without integrated graphics plus a dedicated GPU.
