Apple M2 vs Ryzen 3 5300GE

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 3 5300GE
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
8.23
Apple M2
2022
8 cores / 8 threads, 20 Watt
9.40
+14.2%

Apple M2 outperforms Ryzen 3 5300GE by a moderate 14% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 3 5300GE and M2 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking923814
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 3Apple Apple M-Series
Power efficiency22.2444.45
Architecture codenameZen 3no data
Release dateno data10 June 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 3 5300GE and M2 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.424 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.48 GHz
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache256 KB2 MB
L2 cache2 MB20 MB
L3 cache8 MBno data
Chip lithography7 nm5 nm
Number of transistorsno data20000 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 3 5300GE and M2 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.

SocketSocket AM4no data
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt20 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 3 5300GE and M2. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 3 5300GE and M2 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 3 5300GE and M2. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon Vega 6Apple M2 10-Core GPU ( - 1398 MHz)

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 5300GE 8.23
Apple M2 9.40
+14.2%

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 5300GE 13074
Apple M2 14933
+14.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.23 9.40
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 7 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 20 Watt

Apple M2 has a 14.2% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 75% lower power consumption.

The M2 is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 3 5300GE in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 3 5300GE is a desktop processor while Apple M2 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 3 5300GE and Apple M2, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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