AMD Ryzen 5 2500X vs AMD Ryzen 3 3300X

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AMD Ryzen 5 2500X or AMD Ryzen 5 2500X – 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 5 2500X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 2500X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X Name AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
AMD Ryzen 5 Family AMD Ryzen 3
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AMD Ryzen 2000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 2500X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 2500X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
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.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.3 GHz
8 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 4
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
4x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 2500X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 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 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
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 65 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
95 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 2500X is manufactured using a 12 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 3300X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
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SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Q2/2018 Release date Q2/2020
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16.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
12 nm Technology 7 nm