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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£35
  • Avg. price in US: ~$40
  • PassMark benchmark result: 3833
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.3 GHz

AMD Athlon 300U review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

5.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.1

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

4.9

Performance

18.0%

4.4

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.5

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.4

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.0

Platform

1.0%

7.0

Integrated Graphics

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 3.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.4

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    2.5

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 4.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £35

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Verdict

The AMD Athlon 300U is an entry-level mobile processor released in 2019, featuring 2 Zen architecture cores and 4 threads via Simultaneous Multithreading. It operates at a base clock speed of 2.4 GHz with a boost capability up to 3.3 GHz, supported by 4 MB of L3 cache and a low 15W TDP designed for thin laptops. Its main pros include integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics capable of handling light esports gaming and support for up to 64GB of DDR4-2400 memory and ECC. However, its primary cons are its aging 14nm process, lack of an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, and limited performance that struggles with modern, demanding applications or high-end gaming.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Athlon 300U

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

?

Performance

18.0%

?

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

5.1
AMD Athlon 300U has a technical score of 5.08 points, which is lower than that of 53.2% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
AMD Athlon 300U has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.1

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.6
AMD Athlon 300U has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.6 points, which is higher than 57.6% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
AMD Athlon 300U belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FP5
AMD Athlon 300U uses the FP5 CPU socket, which is older than that of 56.4% of processors and equal to that of 3.3% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD Athlon 300U uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

2
AMD Athlon 300U has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

4
AMD Athlon 300U offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
AMD Athlon 300U offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

3.3 GHz
AMD Athlon 300U reaches a boost clock of 3.3 GHz which is lower than that of 86.6% of processors and equal to that of 2.5% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 x 2.4 GHz
AMD Athlon 300U has a base clock of 2x2.4 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
AMD Athlon 300U uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

GlobalFoundries 14 nm
AMD Athlon 300U is built on the GlobalFoundries 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

4 MB
AMD Athlon 300U has an L3 cache of 4 MB which is smaller than that of 70.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.6% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

1 MB
AMD Athlon 300U has an L2 cache of 1 MB which is smaller than that of 67.1% of processors and equal to that of 17.6% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

192 KB
AMD Athlon 300U has an L1 cache of 192 KB which is smaller than that of 79% of processors and equal to that of 2.3% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4
AMD Athlon 300U supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,400 MHz
AMD Athlon 300U supports memory speeds up to 2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.2% of processors and equal to 12.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-2400 MHz
AMD Athlon 300U supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.4% of processors and equal to 10.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
AMD Athlon 300U supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
AMD Athlon 300U includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Radeon Vega 3
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Radeon Vega 3
AMD Athlon 300U uses the Radeon Vega 3 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 66.5% of processors and equal to that in 1.7% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

3
AMD Athlon 300U has 3 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 93% of processors and equal to 2.5% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

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Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
AMD Athlon 300U supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 56.2% of processors and equal to 9.5% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

15 W
AMD Athlon 300U has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.7% of processors and equal to that of 16.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

15 W
AMD Athlon 300U has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.2% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
AMD Athlon 300U supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 12 W
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AMD Athlon 300U vs the average processor

  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Athlon 300U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Athlon 300U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    AMD Athlon 300U has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
    When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=100 °C

    AMD Athlon 300U has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.105 °C vs 100 °C
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    AMD Athlon 300U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Athlon 300U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Athlon 300U includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Built-in hardware support for accelerating encryption and cryptographic tasks.
    When it matters: When encryption speed or secure workloads matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Athlon 300U includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA
  • 7.14x cheaper
    AMD Athlon 300U is cheaper than the average processor (£35 vs £250).
    AMD Athlon 300U is cheaper than the average processor (£35 vs £250).£35 vs £250
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD Athlon 300U has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    AMD Athlon 300U has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Athlon 300U includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD Athlon 300U has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Athlon 300U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    AMD Athlon 300U has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    AMD Athlon 300U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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Platform
Cache & Architecture
Power & Thermal
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Athlon 300U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 23.3% lower boost clock
    AMD Athlon 300U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Athlon 300U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 29.8% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Athlon 300U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,744 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 36.4% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Athlon 300U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (308 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 63.6% lower PassMark score
    AMD Athlon 300U has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,833 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    AMD Athlon 300U has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Athlon 300U uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
  • 16.7% larger process node
    AMD Athlon 300U has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 60% smaller L2 cache
    AMD Athlon 300U has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    AMD Athlon 300U has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (192 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 50% smaller L3 cache
    AMD Athlon 300U has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 21.8% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD Athlon 300U has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (35.8 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 18.2% lower memory speed
    AMD Athlon 300U has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 87.5% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Athlon 300U has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (3 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Athlon 300U supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    AMD Athlon 300U has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • 23.3% lower boost clock
    AMD Athlon 300U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    AMD Athlon 300U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Athlon 300U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    AMD Athlon 300U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 29.8% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Athlon 300U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,744 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    AMD Athlon 300U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,744 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,744 vs 2,483
  • 36.4% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Athlon 300U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (308 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    AMD Athlon 300U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (308 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.308 vs 484
  • 63.6% lower PassMark score
    AMD Athlon 300U has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,833 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD Athlon 300U has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,833 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.3,833 vs 10,532.5
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Athlon 300U uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Athlon 300U uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake).Raven Ridge vs Kaby Lake
  • 16.7% larger process node
    AMD Athlon 300U has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    AMD Athlon 300U has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    AMD Athlon 300U has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    AMD Athlon 300U has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.4 vs 8
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Athlon 300U?

  • Excellent value for budget-conscious users and entry-level laptops
  • Sufficient performance for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing
  • Low power consumption (15W TDP) leads to better battery life in thin laptops
  • Integrated Radeon Vega 3 graphics can handle light gaming and 4K video playback
  • Better multi-threaded performance than older dual-core chips due to SMT (4 threads)

What customers dislike about AMD Athlon 300U?

  • Limited to only 2 physical cores, which restricts heavy multitasking
  • Underwhelming for modern or competitive gaming; struggles with newer titles
  • Quickly becomes a bottleneck if paired with low RAM (e.g., 4GB)
  • Significant performance gap compared to slightly more expensive Ryzen 3 or Core i3 options
  • Lacks an unlocked multiplier, meaning it cannot be easily overclocked for extra performance

Expert reviews

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valid.x86.fr
01/03/2026
CPU-Z Benchmark for AMD Athlon 300U with (1T)

The CPU-Z benchmark for the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D reveals a high-performance system on the Zen 5 architecture, paired with 32 GB of Lexar DDR5 memory and an ASRock X870E Nova WiFi motherboard. The processor achieved a peak frequency of approximately 5186 MHz, highlighting strong, stable overclocking potential for this enthusiast-grade configuration. The primary pros of the Ryzen 7...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2026
AMD Athlon 300U - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD Athlon 300U is a 14nm Zen-based, dual-core entry-level mobile processor designed for thin, budget-friendly laptops, offering energy efficiency with a 15W TDP. Key advantages include its Radeon Vega 3 graphics, which allow for entry-level 720p gaming, and support for ECC memory, which is unusual for this processor class. However, the chip's primary limitation is its inability...Read more

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notebookcheck.net
13/01/2020
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API Review: AMD's Athlon 300U APU

The Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15API is a budget 15.6-inch office laptop featuring an AMD Athlon 300U APU that outperforms Intel Celeron/Pentium alternatives, supported by a fast SSD and quiet, efficient thermal management. However, the device is heavily compromised by a poor-quality, dark TN display with low contrast and narrow viewing angles, alongside weak 30Wh battery life. While...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
29/03/2026
CPU-Z Single-Thread Benchmark for AMD Athlon 300U

The Intel Core i9-14900KS is a 24-core, 32-thread flagship processor that pushes desktop performance limits to a 6.2 GHz maximum turbo frequency. As a highly-binned version of the i9-14900K, it provides superior silicon quality for maximum single-threaded speeds and extreme overclocking. It remains compatible with existing LGA 1700 platforms, offering a top-tier drop-in upgrade. The...Read more

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hardware.info
16/11/2019
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 review: Back up to date with Intel or AMD - System performance

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 introduces 15-inch models with custom AMD Ryzen processors alongside updated 13.5-inch Intel versions, with the Intel models delivering superior performance and efficiency. While featuring a premium design, excellent 3:2 screen, and improved repairability, the consumer AMD models suffer from shorter battery life and slower Wi-Fi compared to the Intel...Read more

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26/08/2019
Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15API review: Intel is no longer the default choice in laptops either - System performance

The Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15API, powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, delivers strong budget-segment performance suitable for daily productivity and multitasking. It features a 1080p anti-glare display, a comfortable keyboard, and a practical design with a privacy webcam shutter. While the machine offers excellent value, compromises include average battery life, a plastic chassis, and...Read more

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