Ryzen 3 3300X vs i3-2340UE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2340UE
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
0.61
Ryzen 3 3300X
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
8.45
+1285%

Ryzen 3 3300X outperforms Core i3-2340UE by a whopping 1285% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2340UE and Ryzen 3 3300X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2795904
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data31.96
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency3.4012.30
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)
Release date1 June 2011 (13 years ago)24 April 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$250$120

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-2340UE and Ryzen 3 3300X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speedno data3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed1.3 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/sno data
Multiplier13no data
L1 cache128 KB96K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB512K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm7 nm
Die size149 mm274 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors624 million3,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2340UE and Ryzen 3 3300X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketIntel BGA1023AM4
Power consumption (TDP)17 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2340UE and Ryzen 3 3300X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI-+
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2340UE and Ryzen 3 3300X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2340UE and Ryzen 3 3300X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2340UE and Ryzen 3 3300X.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-2340UE 0.61
Ryzen 3 3300X 8.45
+1285%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-2340UE 976
Ryzen 3 3300X 13425
+1276%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.61 8.45
Recency 1 June 2011 24 April 2020
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 17 Watt 65 Watt

i3-2340UE has 282.4% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 3 3300X, on the other hand, has a 1285.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 357.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 3 3300X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2340UE in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-2340UE is a notebook processor while Ryzen 3 3300X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-2340UE and Ryzen 3 3300X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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