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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£120
Avg. price in US: ~$130
PassMark benchmark result: 6932
N. of physical cores: 4
CPU boost clock speed: 3.7 GHz

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.5

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4.0

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9.3

Exceptional

3.0
Gaming
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30.0%
3.3
PassMark single-core benchmark score
25.0%
3.0
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
20.0%
3.7
CPU boost clock speed
17.0%
2.1
L3 cache
8.0%
1.8
N. of physical cores
1.9
Video editing
Score components:
45.0%
2.0
Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
20.0%
1.8
N. of physical cores
20.0%
1.6
CPU threads
15.0%
2.1
L3 cache

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The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is a budget-oriented quad-core desktop processor built on the 14nm 'Zen' architecture for the AM4 socket. It features 4 physical cores and 4 threads with a 3.5 GHz base clock, a 3.7 GHz boost frequency, and up to 3.9 GHz via Extended Frequency Range (XFR) technology. The chip includes 8MB of L3 cache, a 65W TDP, and comes with a Wraith Stealth cooler. Its main advantages include an unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking, superior multi-threaded performance compared to contemporary dual-core rivals, and a highly affordable price point for entry-level gaming and productivity. However, it lacks Simultaneous Multi-Threading (SMT) which limits its ceiling in heavy multitasking, shows weaker single-core performance than competing Intel chips of its era, and lacks integrated graphics, requiring a dedicated GPU.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 3 1300X

Overall score

4.5

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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.

Platform

8.3

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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

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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

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

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

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

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Performance

2.9

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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+

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+

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

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

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

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Cache & Architecture

4.5

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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

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

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

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

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

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Memory & PCIe

6.6

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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

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

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

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

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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

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Integrated Graphics

3.4

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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

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

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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

N/A

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

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Power & Thermal

6.4

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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

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

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

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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

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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X vs the average processor

Why is AMD Ryzen 3 1300X better than the average processor?

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Unlocked for overclocking
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
What it is: Has an unlocked CPU multiplier, which makes manual CPU overclocking much easier on supported platforms.
When it matters: When you plan to push clock speeds beyond stock settings instead of leaving the processor completely at default behavior.
Importance: MEDIUM
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
8 more PCIe lanes
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
20 usable lanes
What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >=20
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.24 vs 16
Includes stock cooler
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.
Importance: MEDIUM
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
Supports memory overclocking
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
What it is: Allows memory speeds beyond official stock settings through manual tuning or profile-based overclocking.
When it matters: When you want to push RAM performance higher than stock support allows, especially in enthusiast or gaming builds.
Importance: MEDIUM
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
5 °C lower CPU temperature
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
What it is: The reported operating temperature of the processor.
When it matters: When you monitor thermals, cooling, or system stability.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <100 °C
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.95 °C vs 100 °C
Supports ECC memory
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
What it is: Can work with ECC memory, which helps detect and correct certain memory errors on supported platforms.
When it matters: When long-term stability, uptime, or data integrity matter more than a basic consumer-style setup.
Importance: MEDIUM
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
Modern CPU socket
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).
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
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).AM4 vs FP2
10x more popular
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is more popular than the average processor (10.00 vs 1.000).
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.
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is more popular than the average processor (10.00 vs 1.000).10 vs 1
Modern CPU socket
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).
Unlocked for overclocking
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
16.7% more L3 per core
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 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.
8 more PCIe lanes
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
Supports memory overclocking
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
Supports ECC memory
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
Includes stock cooler
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
5 °C lower CPU temperature
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.

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Why is AMD Ryzen 3 1300X worse than the average processor?

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3 year/s older release date
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has an older release date than the average processor (2,017 vs 2,020).
July 2017
Older TPM support
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
66% weaker multi-core performance
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (947 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
28.7% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (345 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
14% lower boost clock
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
25.4% lower single-core score
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,097 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
2 fewer CPU cores
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
No multithreading support
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
4 fewer CPU threads
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
14.4% weaker single-core performance
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,125 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
35% lower multi-core score
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (3,114 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
34.2% lower PassMark score
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (6,932 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
1 fewer threads per core
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
Less advanced microarchitecture
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Summit Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
16.7% larger process node
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
19.7% larger die size
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has a higher die size than the average processor (213 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
20% smaller L2 cache
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
9.1% lower memory speed
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,666 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
No integrated graphics
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X does not include integrated graphics, the average processor does.
44.4% higher base power
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
No configurable TDP
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
5 °C lower TJ Max
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
44.4% higher TDP
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
66% weaker multi-core performance
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (947 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >4700
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (947 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.947 vs 2,783
28.7% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (345 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 Ryzen 3 1300X has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (345 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.345 vs 484
14% lower boost clock
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.7 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 Ryzen 3 1300X has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.7 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
25.4% lower single-core score
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,097 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >2000
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,097 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,097 vs 1,471
2 fewer CPU cores
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 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 Ryzen 3 1300X has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
No multithreading support
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
What it is: Lets each physical core run more than one thread at the same time, such as with Hyper-Threading or SMT.
When it matters: When multitasking, rendering, compiling, virtualization, or other thread-heavy work benefits from more total processing threads.
Importance: HIGH
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
Less advanced microarchitecture
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Summit 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 Ryzen 3 1300X uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Summit Ridge vs Kaby Lake).Summit Ridge vs Kaby Lake
16.7% larger process node
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X 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 Ryzen 3 1300X 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

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What customers like about AMD Ryzen 3 1300X?

Excellent price-to-performance ratio for a budget quad-core processor
True four-core architecture outperforms dual-core competitors in multi-threaded tasks like video encoding
Unlocked multiplier allows for easy overclocking, often reaching 3.8-3.9GHz on the stock cooler
Includes a capable and quiet Wraith Stealth stock cooler that maintains good thermal headroom
Uses the long-lasting AM4 platform, offering a clear upgrade path to higher-end Ryzen CPUs
Low power consumption and efficient operation under standard loads

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 3 1300X?

Lacks Simultaneous Multi-Threading (SMT), limiting performance in highly threaded professional applications compared to Ryzen 5
Single-core performance and IPC lag behind comparable Intel i3/i5 models of its generation
No integrated graphics, requiring the additional cost of a discrete GPU for any system build
High memory latency, a common trait in early Ryzen architectures, can impact specific data-intensive tasks
Struggles with modern, highly demanding AAA titles, leading to potential bottlenecks with mid-to-high-end GPUs

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hothardware.com

27/07/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X And 1200 Processor Review

According to HotHardware, the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200 represent a significant entry-level shift, delivering four physical Zen cores at a budget-friendly price point, with the 1300X reaching 3.9GHz via XFR. These processors offer an exceptional price-to-performance ratio and fully unlocked multipliers for easy overclocking. While offering robust multi-threaded performance that...Read more

tweaktown.com

27/07/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X and Ryzen 3 1200 CPU Review

The TweakTown review of the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200 CPUs highlights a significant shift in the entry-level market, offering four physical cores that outperform Intel's dual-core i3 offerings. Both processors, featuring unlocked multipliers and efficient Wraith Stealth coolers, provide exceptional value and superior multi-threaded performance, with the Ryzen 3 1200 operating at...Read more

trustedreviews.com

27/07/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1200 & 1300X review: Core i3-busting performance?

The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X, reviewed by Trusted Reviews, are identified as high-value, quad-core budget processors built on the Zen architecture that outpace Intel's Core i3 in multi-threaded performance. Key advantages include superior multitasking capabilities, unlocked multipliers for easy overclocking, and improved gaming stability at higher resolutions. However, a...Read more

pcmag.com

27/07/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Review

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is a budget-friendly, $129 quad-core processor (3.5GHz base, 3.7GHz boost) designed to compete with Intel’s Core i3, offering superior multi-threaded performance in Cinebench and Handbrake. While it boasts four physical cores and an unlocked multiplier, it lacks Simultaneous Multi-Threading (SMT), resulting in lower thread counts, and its single-core...Read more

techradar.com

27/07/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X review - TechRadar

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X, reviewed by TechRadar, is positioned as a budget-friendly, unlocked quad-core processor designed to compete with Intel’s Core i3 lineup at a lower price point. A major advantage is its four physical cores, offering superior multi-threaded performance in tasks like video encoding, plus the ability to overclock on affordable B350 motherboards. Performance-wise,...Read more

pcgamer.com

27/07/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 review

PC Gamer’s review positions the AMD Ryzen 3 (1300X/1200) as a potent, budget-friendly quad-core option, offering superior multi-threaded performance and full overclocking capabilities compared to Intel alternatives. While excelling in productivity, the chips face a limitation in gaming, where Intel generally maintains higher frame rates and the Ryzen 3 models lack simultaneous...Read more

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27/07/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Review - Tom's Hardware

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X, a four-core processor with unlocked multipliers, is positioned as a budget-friendly option that delivers high value, particularly when paired with B350 motherboards that enable overclocking. It provides superior multi-threaded performance compared to competing Intel i3 models, largely thanks to its four physical cores. The included Wraith Stealth cooler is...Read more

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08/02/2018

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The XDA-Developers review highlights the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X as a budget-friendly, true quad-core processor that delivers strong multi-threaded performance, often outpacing competing Intel Core i3 dual-core chips. The CPU features an unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking, with many units reaching 3.8GHz–3.9GHz on the stock Wraith Stealth cooler, providing excellent value for...Read more

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27/08/2017

Review: AMD Ryzen 3 1300X - Channel Post MEA

The Channel Post MEA review highlights the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X as a budget-friendly, unlocked quad-core processor designed to compete with Intel’s dual-core Core i3-7300 at an entry-level price point. Performance tests show the 1300X thrives in 1080p gaming and DX12 scenarios, offering strong multi-threaded capabilities for its price. While offering great value, the processor falls...Read more

hardwarecanucks.com

28/09/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X & 1200 Performance Review

The Hardware Canucks review positions the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200 as aggressive, quad-core disruptors in the entry-level market, challenging Intel’s dual-core i3 lineup. The 1300X, with 3.5GHz/3.9GHz XFR clocks, offers strong performance, while the 1200 lags due to lower 3.1GHz clocks, according to. Pros include excellent multi-threaded productivity performance (e.g., Handbrake)...Read more

techadvisor.com

08/09/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Review: Great-Value CPU - Tech Advisor

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X, reviewed by Tech Advisor, is a high-value, entry-level, quad-core processor featuring a 3.5GHz base clock (3.7GHz boost) and a capable Wraith Stealth cooler. It outperforms competing dual-core Intel i3 chips in multi-threaded tasks and offers a strong upgrade path via the AM4 socket, though it lacks simultaneous multi-threading (SMT) and integrated graphics....Read more

guru3d.com

27/07/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X review - Guru 3d

The Guru3D review highlights the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X as budget-friendly, 14nm quad-core processors that offer significant value and unlocked multipliers for overclocking, with the 1300X providing higher clocks and better XFR support. Performance was rated highly for gaming with a dedicated GPU, and the chips demonstrated excellent thermal efficiency, often staying below 50°C...Read more

techpowerup.com

27/07/2017

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The TechPowerUp review identifies the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X as a competitive $129, four-core, unlocked budget processor that challenges Intel's Core i3 lineup by offering superior multi-threaded performance on the AM4 platform. Key advantages include an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, an included Wraith Stealth cooler, and modern platform features like PCIe 3.0, with the main...Read more

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27/07/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X CPU Review - OC3D - Overclock 3D

The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X processors, featuring a 65W TDP and 4-core, 4-thread configuration, offer high-value entry-level options. The review highlights the 1200’s massive overclocking headroom to nearly 4 GHz as a major advantage for budget builders, making it superior in value to the 1300X when overclocked. While the 1300X offers higher stock frequencies, the review notes...Read more

hardwarecanucks.com

26/07/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X & 1200 Performance Review

The Hardware Canucks review finds that the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200 CPUs offer strong multi-threaded performance and excellent value for budget, 4-core, 4-thread computing. Key pros include soldered heat spreaders for better cooling, efficient stock Wraith Stealth coolers, and unlocked multipliers for easy overclocking on B350/X370 motherboards. While these processors excel in...Read more

notebookcheck.net

09/11/2017

Ryzen 3 Review: 1200 and 1300X for Desktop PCs

The NotebookCheck review of the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X highlights these Zen-architecture, 4-core/4-thread, 65W TDP processors as strong, unlocked, entry-level contenders aimed at budget gaming and productivity. Performance testing shows they outperform competitors like the Intel Core i3-7100 in multi-threaded tasks, with high overclocking potential, especially for the 1200...Read more

pcper.com

27/07/2017

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200 Processor Review

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200 introduce true quad-core "Zen" architecture to the entry-level market with 8MB L3 cache and a 65W TDP, lacking SMT. These 14nm processors differ primarily in clock speed—3.5 GHz base for the 1300X and 3.1 GHz for the 1200—offering significant multi-threaded advantages over Intel competitors like the Core i3-7100. Performance results show the Ryzen 3,...Read more

chip.de

02/08/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Review - CHIP

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is a budget-friendly, unlocked quad-core processor offering strong multi-threaded performance, 3.5 GHz base/3.7 GHz boost clocks, and efficient 65W operation. It is ideal for budget gaming and media creation, providing four cores to outperform dual-core rivals, though it requires a dedicated GPU due to lacking integrated graphics. While it offers great value,...Read more

gamestar.de

27/07/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X - Affordable quad-core gaming CPU

The GameStar review highlights the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X as a budget-friendly, true quad-core processor ideal for 1080p gaming, boasting a 3.5 GHz base clock and capable of reaching 3.9 GHz via XFR. Key pros include an excellent price-to-performance ratio, superior multi-threading capabilities compared to dual-core competitors, and the inclusion of the effective Wraith Stealth cooler....Read more

computerbase.de

27/07/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200 Review: Four Zen Cores vs Intel's Dual-Core i3

The ComputerBase review of the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200 highlights these entry-level CPUs as the first 4-core, 4-thread processors from the Zen architecture, both featuring a 65W TDP, 2 Core Complex configuration, and unlocked multipliers for overclocking. Pros include superior multi-core performance against Intel’s contemporary Core i3 dual-core chips in creative tasks, alongside...Read more

tweakpc.de

27/07/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200 vs Core i3-7350K Review

The TweakPC review of the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X highlights these entry-level, quad-core processors as strong, affordable alternatives to Intel's dual-core i3 chips. Built on the 14nm Zen architecture with a 65W TDP, these CPUs feature 8MB of L3 cache, with the 1300X operating at 3.5-3.7 GHz and the 1200 at 3.1-3.4 GHz. Key advantages include the efficient, overclocking-capable...Read more

chip.de

02/08/2017

Comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 vs 1300X

The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X are 14nm "Zen" quad-core processors designed for the budget market, featuring a 65W TDP and the included, effective Wraith Stealth cooler. While the 1300X offers roughly 10–13% higher clock speeds out-of-the-box, both chips feature unlocked multipliers, allowing the cheaper 1200 to often match stock 1300X performance via overclocking. A major drawback...Read more

pcgameshardware.de

28/07/2017

Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200 Review: Overclocking and Verdict

The PCGamesHardware review identifies the Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200 as strong, entry-level quad-core processors that challenge Intel’s dual-core i3 lineup, providing a mature AM4 platform with full PCIe 3.0 support and 8MB L3 cache. Both CPUs show significant overclocking potential, with the 1200 often reaching 1300X performance levels, though optimal 1080p gaming performance requires...Read more

computerbild.de

27/07/2017

CPU Review: Ryzen 3 1300X, Ryzen 3 1200

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200 are 14nm "Zen" quad-core processors designed for the budget market, featuring a 65W TDP, inclusion of the quiet Wraith Stealth cooler, and a lack of SMT. The 1300X operates at 3.5-3.7GHz, while the 1200 runs at 3.1-3.4GHz, both fitting the AM4 socket. These CPUs offer strong multi-threaded performance for the price, specifically in rendering and video...Read more

pcwelt.de

27/07/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X & Ryzen 3 1200 Review

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200 are 14nm, four-core, four-thread CPUs aimed at the budget market, featuring unlocked multipliers for overclocking and competent Wraith Stealth coolers, though they lack integrated graphics. In performance tests, they offer strong multi-threaded capabilities, often outperforming competing dual-core Intel parts, though the 1200's lower clock speeds...Read more

ginjfo.com

14/08/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Processor - Overview, Installation and Benchmark

The 2017 AMD Ryzen 3 1300X, a 4-core/4-thread processor without SMT, was designed to dominate the entry-level market, utilizing a 3.5 GHz base clock that boosts up to 3.9 GHz. Performance testing reveals it excels in multi-threaded tasks over dual-core rivals, proving to be a capable "budget king" for gaming and content creation. Despite advantages like the included Wraith Stealth...Read more

tomshardware.fr

27/07/2017

Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200 Review: Perfect for Budget Gaming

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200, released in 2017, established a new standard for budget-friendly gaming by providing four physical cores at a low cost, utilizing the 65W TDP design on AM4 motherboards. While praised for excellent multi-threaded performance and including efficient Wraith Stealth coolers, these processors notably lack Simultaneous Multi-Threading (SMT) and integrated...Read more

lesnumeriques.com

25/08/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Review: A solid alternative to the Core i3

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X, a 4-core/4-thread "Zen" processor (3.5/3.7 GHz), is positioned by Les Numériques as a budget-friendly competitor to Intel’s Core i3. It serves as a solid choice for general-purpose machines, providing robust multi-threaded performance, excellent price-to-performance ratio, and an accessible, long-lasting upgrade path via the AM4 platform. Key pros include...Read more

hardware.fr

27/07/2017

Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200 review: taking on the Core i3

Hardware.fr reviews the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200, representing a shift to native quad-core architectures in the entry-level market designed to disrupt Intel's dual-core Core i3 lineup. These processors offer significant advantages in multi-threaded applications, such as rendering and encoding, and include unlocked multipliers for easy overclocking to 3.9-4.0 GHz, often bundled...Read more

madboxpc.com

27/07/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X [AM4] Review - MadBoxPC & El Chapuzas Informático

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is a 14nm, four-core/four-thread Zen architecture processor for the AM4 socket, featuring 3.5GHz base and 3.7GHz boost clocks. Lacking Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), it excels in multi-threaded tasks over dual-core competition, offering strong budget performance for productivity and rendering, as highlighted by goldfries and PCMag. Key advantages include an...Read more

elchapuzasinformatico.com

07/08/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Review - El Chapuzas Informático

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is a quad-core processor that brings competitive performance to the entry-level market, utilizing the Zen architecture with 3.5 GHz base and 3.7 GHz boost clocks, capable of reaching 3.9 GHz via XFR. It excels in multi-threaded tasks, outpacing competitor dual-core CPUs in synthetic benchmarks and productivity, while remaining impressively cool at under 55°C...Read more

xataka.com

01/08/2017

Ryzen 3 1300X review: how the Core i3 competitor performs

The Xataka review highlights the Ryzen 3 1300X as a budget-friendly 4-core/4-thread CPU designed to compete with Intel’s Core i3 line, featuring a 3.5 GHz base clock and an unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking. Key pros include the inclusion of a quiet Wraith Stealth cooler and strong multi-threaded performance, making it highly capable in productivity apps and modern gaming,...Read more

geeknetic.es

30/07/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X: AMD also strikes the Core i3

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is a 14nm "Zen" architecture, 4-core/4-thread processor designed for budget gaming and productivity, operating at 3.5 GHz base to 3.7 GHz boost (up to 3.9 GHz via XFR) with a 65W TDP. It excels in multi-threaded tasks, rendering, and DX12 gaming, frequently outperforming competitor Core i3 models in productivity while providing a stable, overclockable, and...Read more

profesionalreview.com

27/07/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Review (Full Analysis)

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is a 14nm "Zen" quad-core processor operating at 3.5 GHz (3.7 GHz boost, up to 3.9 GHz XFR) with a 65W TDP, aiming to disrupt the budget CPU market by offering true quad-core performance against Intel's dual-core i3s. It delivers strong multi-threaded performance, excelling in video encoding and gaming compared to rivals, while the bundled Wraith Stealth cooler...Read more

multiplayer.it

27/07/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200 introduce the Zen architecture to the budget market as quad-core, four-thread CPUs with a 65W TDP and included Wraith Stealth coolers. The 1300X operates at higher base/boost speeds (3.5/3.7 GHz) compared to the 1200 (3.1/3.4 GHz), with both featuring unlocked multipliers. Pros include superior multi-threaded performance against dual-core Core i3...Read more

tech.everyeye.it

18/08/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Review: The true best buy of the Ryzen family

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is a budget-focused, true quad-core processor (3.5-3.7 GHz, up to 3.9 GHz XFR) designed to compete with Intel’s Core i3 in 1080p gaming and general productivity. It offers superior multi-threaded performance over dual-core alternatives, paired with an unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking to 3.9-4.0 GHz and the included, capable Wraith Stealth cooler....Read more

hwupgrade.it

27/07/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200: The family is complete

The HWUpgrade review details how the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200 complete the Zen lineup, providing true 4-core/4-thread performance to challenge Intel’s dual-core i3, with the 1300X reaching 3.7GHz boost and the 1200 running at 3.1-3.4GHz. These processors boast strong multi-threaded performance, high efficiency with a 65W TDP, and fully unlocked overclocking capability, though they...Read more

tomshw.it

26/07/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Review

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is a budget-focused, 14nm quad-core processor designed to challenge Intel's Core i3 lineup with a 3.5 GHz base clock and easy overclocking via an unlocked multiplier on B350 motherboards. It includes the capable Wraith Stealth cooler, offering excellent value for budget builders looking for a "true" quad-core experience. Performance-wise, the 1300X excels in...Read more

pcmag.com

27/07/2026

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Review: Are there specific benchmarks (such as gaming or rendering) from these reviews you would like more details on?

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X, reviewed by PCMag, is a capable budget-friendly, four-core processor that excels in entry-level gaming and multi-threaded tasks, such as video encoding, outperforming similarly priced dual-core Intel Core i3 chips. However, a key limitation is its lower single-core performance compared to Intel’s "Kaby Lake" counterparts, and it lacks SMT, restricting it to...Read more

notebookcheck.nl

11/11/2017

Short Test Report: Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X for Desktop PCs

The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X, based on the Zen architecture, introduced true quad-core processing to the budget market, offering a robust alternative to contemporary dual-core competitors. While the 1300X offers higher clock speeds (3.5-3.7 GHz), both chips are unlocked, highly energy-efficient at 65W, and provide solid multi-threaded performance in Cinebench R15 tests, though...Read more

techpulse.be

06/11/2017

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X review: red dominates

The TechPulse review of the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X highlights the CPU as a potent, budget-friendly, 4-core, 4-thread processor designed to dominate the entry-level market against Intel’s dual-core i3 lineup. Operating at 3.5 GHz (boosting to 3.7 GHz, or 3.9 GHz via XFR), it brings overclocking capabilities to budget B350 motherboards and includes a capable Wraith Stealth cooler....Read more

hardware.info

27/07/2026

AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X review: new budget CPUs

The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X, based on the 14nm Zen architecture, are entry-level 4-core/4-thread processors aimed at the budget market, operating at 65W TDP with included Wraith Stealth coolers. The review highlights superior multi-threaded performance against Intel’s Core i3-7100 in rendering, though both chips lack SMT, resulting in lower single-threaded speed. Key advantages...Read more

tweakers.net

27/07/2026

AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X Review: The Answer to Intel's Core i3

Tweakers (2017) positions the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 and 1300X as budget-friendly alternatives to Intel's Core i3, featuring four physical cores without Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) on the AM4 platform. The 1300X operates at 3.5-3.7 GHz, while the 1200 runs at 3.1-3.4 GHz, both utilizing a 65W TDP and 8MB L3 cache for a strong, upgradeable, and cost-effective foundation. Key...Read more

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