Ryzen 9 9950X vs i3-N300

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-N300
2023
8 cores / 8 threads, 7 Watt
5.35
Ryzen 9 9950X
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
41.77
+681%

Ryzen 9 9950X outperforms Core i3-N300 by a whopping 681% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-N300 and Ryzen 9 9950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking117858
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data65.14
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency72.2823.24
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-N (2023)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date3 January 2023 (1 year ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$309$649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-N300 and Ryzen 9 9950X 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads832
Base clock speed0.1 GHz4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz5.7 GHz
L1 cache96 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per module)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data2x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-N300 and Ryzen 9 9950X 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 configuration11
SocketIntel BGA 1264AM5
Power consumption (TDP)7 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-N300 and Ryzen 9 9950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i3-N300 and Ryzen 9 9950X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-N300 and Ryzen 9 9950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-N300 and Ryzen 9 9950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channelDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) ( - 1250 MHz)AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-N300 and Ryzen 9 9950X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes924

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-N300 5.35
Ryzen 9 9950X 41.77
+681%

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-N300 8497
Ryzen 9 9950X 66352
+681%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i3-N300 2674
Ryzen 9 9950X 23568
+781%

Blender(-)

i3-N300 1095
+1322%
Ryzen 9 9950X 77

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i3-N300 626
Ryzen 9 9950X 2548
+307%

7-Zip Single

i3-N300 2403
Ryzen 9 9950X 7852
+227%

7-Zip

i3-N300 11976
Ryzen 9 9950X 160423
+1240%

WebXPRT 3

i3-N300 104
Ryzen 9 9950X 409
+292%

CrossMark Overall

i3-N300 529
Ryzen 9 9950X 2451
+363%

Blender v3.3 Classroom CPU(-)

i3-N300 2147
+1719%
Ryzen 9 9950X 118

Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core

i3-N300 2803
Ryzen 9 9950X 21383
+663%

Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core

i3-N300 762
Ryzen 9 9950X 3408
+347%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.35 41.77
Integrated graphics card 3.29 1.98
Recency 3 January 2023 15 August 2024
Physical cores 8 16
Threads 8 32
Chip lithography 10 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 7 Watt 170 Watt

i3-N300 has 66.2% faster integrated GPU, and 2328.6% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9950X, on the other hand, has a 680.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 150% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 9950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-N300 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-N300 is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 9950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-N300 and Ryzen 9 9950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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