Ryzen 3 8300G vs Pentium Extreme Edition 955

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Aggregate performance score

Pentium Extreme Edition 955
2005
2 cores / 4 threads, 130 Watt
0.30
Ryzen 3 8300G
2024
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
9.01
+2903%

Ryzen 3 8300G outperforms Pentium Extreme Edition 955 by a whopping 2903% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium Extreme Edition 955 and Ryzen 3 8300G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3119854
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data32.47
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.2213.12
Architecture codenamePresler (2005−2007)Phoenix2 (2024)
Release date27 December 2005 (18 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$999$176

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Pentium Extreme Edition 955 and Ryzen 3 8300G have a nearly equal value for money.

Detailed specifications

Pentium Extreme Edition 955 and Ryzen 3 8300G 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 speed3.466 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed0.47 GHz4.9 GHz
L1 cache16 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm4 nm
Die size2x 81 mm2137 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)69 °Cno data
Number of transistors376 million20,900 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Pentium Extreme Edition 955 and Ryzen 3 8300G 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
Socket775AM5
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium Extreme Edition 955 and Ryzen 3 8300G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium Extreme Edition 955 and Ryzen 3 8300G are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium Extreme Edition 955 and Ryzen 3 8300G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboardDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)AMD Radeon 740M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium Extreme Edition 955 and Ryzen 3 8300G.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data14

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.

Pentium Extreme Edition 955 0.30
Ryzen 3 8300G 9.01
+2903%

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.

Pentium Extreme Edition 955 469
Ryzen 3 8300G 14316
+2952%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.30 9.01
Recency 27 December 2005 8 January 2024
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 65 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 3 8300G has a 2903.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 18 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 1525% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 3 8300G is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Pentium Extreme Edition 955 and Ryzen 3 8300G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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