AMD Ryzen 3 3300X vs AMD Ryzen 5 3500

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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 3500 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3500, 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 3500
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
3 Generation 3
 
 

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 3500 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 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) 4.0 GHz
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
8 Threads 6
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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 64.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200
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 3500 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
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 32.0 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 Matisse (Zen 2)
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Release price 125 $
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
7 nm Technology 7 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 3500
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
12854
12854
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
12700
12700

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
5933
5933
AMD Ryzen 5 3500
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
5500
5500

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
5266
5266
AMD Ryzen 5 3500
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
4816
4816

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
2831
2831
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
2776
2776

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
2652
2652
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
2588
2588

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1654
1654
AMD Ryzen 5 3500
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
1626
1626

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1304
1304
AMD Ryzen 5 3500
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
1137
1137

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
1129
1129
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1129
1129

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
495
495
AMD Ryzen 5 3500
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
464
464

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
200
200
AMD Ryzen 5 3500
6C 6T @ 3.6 GHz
188
188