AMD Ryzen 3 3300X vs AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

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 5 1600 AF features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
AMD Ryzen 3 Family AMD Ryzen 5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Name AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group AMD Ryzen 2000
3 Generation 2
 
 

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 5 1600 AF has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4x Cores 6x
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
8 Threads 12
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Release date --
-- Execution units --
-- Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
GPU name
-- GPU frequency --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Generation --
-- Technology --
 
 

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 --
-- VP9 --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- JPEG --
-- VC-1 --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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 AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

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 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 5 1600 AF is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2020 Release date Q4/2019
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
16.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Release price 210 $
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
7 nm Technology 12 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
12700
12700
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
12524
12524

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
6822
6822
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
6754
6754

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
5266
5266
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
5241
5241

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
2684
2684
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
2588
2588

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1304
1304
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
941
941

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1267
1267
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
931
931

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1221
1221
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1129
1129

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
200
200
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
148
148