Intel Core i3-10305 vs AMD Ryzen 3 3300X

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Intel Core i3-10305 or Intel Core i3-10305 – 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 Intel Core i3-10305 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10305, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 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.
10 Generation 3
Intel Core i3-10305 Name AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 10000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-10305 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10305 is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 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.
8 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.3 GHz
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
4x Cores 4x
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-10305 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10305 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.
The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X does not have integrated graphics.
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name
192 Shaders --
14 nm Technology --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
24 Execution units --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
12 Direct X --
9.5 Generation --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
Q4/2017 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-10305 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 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.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
157 $ Release price --
14 nm Technology 7 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
8.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
LGA 1200 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Comet Lake S Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
Q1/2021 Release date Q2/2020
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11