AMD Ryzen 3 3300X vs Intel Core i3-10300

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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 Intel Core i3-10300 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Name Intel Core i3-10300
3 Generation 10
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group Intel Core i 10000
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-10300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10300 is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 4
8 Threads 8
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
4x Cores 4x
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-10300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10300 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Shaders 192
-- Max. displays --
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- Technology 14 nm
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Execution units 24
-- Generation 9.5
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
-- Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- JPEG 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes AES-NI 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.
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

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 Intel Core i3-10300 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Comet Lake S
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
16.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
-- Release price 157 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
7 nm Technology 14 nm
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1200
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
 
 

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