AMD Ryzen 5 2600X vs AMD Ryzen 3 3300X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X – 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 2600X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 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 2600X, 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.
AMD Ryzen 2000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
2 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Name AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
AMD Ryzen 5 Family AMD Ryzen 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
12 Threads 8
6x Cores 4x
6 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600X does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
 
 

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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200
Yes ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

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 2600X 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.
Q2/2018 Release date Q2/2020
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
12 nm Technology 7 nm
Chiplet Chip design Chiplet
220 $ Release price --
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
13982
13982
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
12700
12700

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
7514
7514
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
6754
6754

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
5933
5933
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
5598
5598

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
5782
5782
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
5266
5266

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
3593
3593
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
2776
2776

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
3048
3048
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 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1287
1287

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1380
1380
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1129
1129

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1304
1304
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1052
1052

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
1267
1267
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1074
1074

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
495
495
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
421
421

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
4C 8T @ 3.8 GHz
200
200
AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
176
176