Ryzen 9 5900XT vs Ryzen 3 5300G

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 3 5300G
2021
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
8.15
Ryzen 9 5900XT
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 105 Watt
27.84
+242%

Ryzen 9 5900XT outperforms Ryzen 3 5300G by a whopping 242% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 3 5300G and Ryzen 9 5900XT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking933169
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data70.09
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 3no data
Power efficiency11.8525.38
Architecture codenameCezanne (2021−2024)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date13 April 2021 (3 years ago)31 July 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$349

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 3 5300G and Ryzen 9 5900XT 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads832
Base clock speed4 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.8 GHz
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB64 MB
Chip lithography7 nm7 nm
Die sizeno data2x 74 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data8,300 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 3 5300G and Ryzen 9 5900XT 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
SocketAM4AM4
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 3 5300G and Ryzen 9 5900XT. 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 Ryzen 3 5300G and Ryzen 9 5900XT are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 3 5300G and Ryzen 9 5900XT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon Vega 6N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 3 5300G and Ryzen 9 5900XT.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

Ryzen 3 5300G 8.15
Ryzen 9 5900XT 27.84
+242%

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.

Ryzen 3 5300G 12939
Ryzen 9 5900XT 44230
+242%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.15 27.84
Recency 13 April 2021 31 July 2024
Physical cores 4 16
Threads 8 32
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 105 Watt

Ryzen 3 5300G has 61.5% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 5900XT, on the other hand, has a 241.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

The Ryzen 9 5900XT is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 3 5300G in performance tests.


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