AMD Ryzen 3 2300X vs AMD Ryzen 3 3300X

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AMD Ryzen 3 2300X or AMD Ryzen 3 2300X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 2300X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
AMD Ryzen 3 Family AMD Ryzen 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3 2300X Name AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
2 Generation 3
AMD Ryzen 2000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 2300X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 Threads 8
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
4x Cores 4x
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
12 nm Technology 7 nm
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
8.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
2.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
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SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2018 Release date Q2/2020
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)