AMD Ryzen 3 3300X vs AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U

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AMD Ryzen 3 3300X or AMD Ryzen 3 3300X – 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 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.
The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000U
3 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Name AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
AMD Ryzen 3 Family AMD Ryzen 3 PRO
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
8 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
3.8 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U uses the AMD Radeon Vega 6 Graphics, which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 384
-- Release date Q1/2018
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 6
-- GPU frequency 1.1 GHz
-- Generation 8
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 6 Graphics
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2400
Yes ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
None TDP down 12 W
None TDP up 35 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
95 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2019
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
7 nm Technology 12 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
-- Release price --
Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Picasso (Zen+)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket FP5
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
5933
5933
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
4C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
2577
2577

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
5266
5266
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
4C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
2544
2544

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1654
1654
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
4C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
971
971

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1129
1129
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
4C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
510
510

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
495
495
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
4C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
309
309

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
200
200
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
4C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
138
138