AMD Ryzen 3 3300X vs Intel Core i3-10320

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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 Intel Core i3-10320 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 i3-10320, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
AMD Ryzen 3 Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
3 Generation 10
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Name Intel Core i3-10320
AMD Ryzen 3000 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

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 i3-10320 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10320 is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
4x Cores 4x
8 Threads 8
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-10320 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10320 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.
-- Execution units 24
-- Generation 9.5
-- Direct X 12
-- Shaders 192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

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

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.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
Yes ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

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 i3-10320 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
16.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price 169 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Matisse (Zen 2) Architecture Comet Lake S
7 nm Technology 14 nm
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1200
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
5933
5933
Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
5112
5112

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
5266
5266
Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
4945
4945

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
2776
2776
Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
2633
2633

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
2588
2588
Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
2444
2444

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1654
1654
Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1547
1547

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1304
1304
Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1216
1216

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1129
1129
Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1080
1080

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
495
495
Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
477
477

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-10320
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
206
206
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
200
200