Ryzen 3 8300G vs Ryzen 9 7900X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 7900X
2022
12 cores / 24 threads, 170 Watt
32.51
+261%
Ryzen 3 8300G
2024
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
9.01

Ryzen 9 7900X outperforms Ryzen 3 8300G by a whopping 261% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 7900X and Ryzen 3 8300G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking124854
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data32.47
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency18.1013.12
Architecture codenameRaphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)Phoenix2 (2024)
Release date27 September 2022 (2 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$176

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 7900X 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads248
Base clock speed4.7 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed5.6 GHz4.9 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache64 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography5 nm4 nm
Die size2x 70 (CCD) mm2 + 122 (I/O) mm2137 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)47 °Cno data
Number of transistorsCCD: 6,5 Mrd + IOD: 3,4 Mrd Million20,900 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 7900X 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
SocketAM5AM5
Power consumption (TDP)170 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 7900X and Ryzen 3 8300G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions5 nm (CCD), 6 nm (I/O) nm, 0.650 - 1.475Vno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 7900X and Ryzen 3 8300G are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 7900X and Ryzen 3 8300G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)AMD Radeon 740M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 7900X and Ryzen 3 8300G.

PCIe version5.04.0
PCI Express lanes2414

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 9 7900X 32.51
+261%
Ryzen 3 8300G 9.01

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 9 7900X 51640
+261%
Ryzen 3 8300G 14316

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 32.51 9.01
Integrated graphics card 4.43 8.30
Recency 27 September 2022 8 January 2024
Physical cores 12 4
Threads 24 8
Chip lithography 5 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 170 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 9 7900X has a 260.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Ryzen 3 8300G, on the other hand, has 87.4% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, a 25% more advanced lithography process, and 161.5% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 7900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 3 8300G in performance tests.


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