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AMD Ryzen 3 2300X Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45PassMark benchmark result:7566N. of physical cores:4CPU boost clock speed:4.0 GHzCPU socket:AM4TDP (Thermal design power):65 W

AMD Ryzen 3 2300X Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

4.9

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

90%

4.9

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 65% of processors
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

60%

4.2

Performance

18%

4.8

Cache & Architecture

10%

6.3

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.1

Power & Thermal

4%

8.2

Platform

1%

4.0

Integrated Graphics

â–¼Worse than 62% of processors
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £45

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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 3 2300X

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

60%

4.2

Performance

18%

4.8

Cache & Architecture

10%

6.3

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.1

Power & Thermal

4%

8.2

Platform

1%

4.0

Integrated Graphics

4.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
AMD Ryzen 3 2300X has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than that of 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

60%

4.9

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.4
Brand name
AMD
Processor type
desktop
Processor type
desktop
â–² Better than 56% of models
This processor belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
CPU socket
AM4
CPU socket
AM4
â–² Better than 77% of models
This processor uses the AM4 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 76.5% of processors and equal to that of 9.6% of processors.
Chipset
X570, B550, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320
Chipset
X570, B550, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320
â–² Better than 71% of models
This processor supports X570, B550, X470, B450, X370, B350, A320 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 71.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
CPU architecture
x86-64
â–² Better than 2% of models
This processor 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
4
N. of physical cores
4
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
4
CPU threads
4
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.4% of processors and equal to 26.5% of processors.
Threads per core
1
Threads per core
1
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <0 – >2.5
This processor offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.8% of processors and equal to 30.2% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
4 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
4 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 4 GHz which is lower than that of 59.8% of processors and equal to that of 5.1% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
4x 3.5 GHz
CPU base clock speed
4x 3.5 GHz
â–² Better than 50% of models
This processor has a base clock of 4x3.5 GHz which is higher than that of 49.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
12 nm
Semiconductor size
12 nm
â–² Better than 49% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 12 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 49.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.8% of processors.
Foundry
GlobalFoundries 12 nm
Foundry
GlobalFoundries 12 nm
â–² Better than 49% of models
This processor is built on the GlobalFoundries 12 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 49.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
L3 cache
8 MB
L3 cache
8 MB
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 8 MB which is larger than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.8% of processors.
L2 cache
2 MB
L2 cache
2 MB
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 51% of processors and equal to that of 11.2% of processors.
L1 cache
384 KB
L1 cache
384 KB
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 384 KB which is larger than that of 44.9% of processors and equal to that of 15.7% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR4
DDR memory version
DDR4
â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
This processor 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
2,933 MHz
Maximum memory speed
2,933 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 2,933 MHz, which is higher than that of 46.6% of processors and equal to 5.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR4-2933 MHz
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR4-2933 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2933 MHz, which is lower than that of 52.5% of processors and equal to 4.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
?
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
no
Integrated graphics
no
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
This processor does not include integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
N/A
Integrated GPU execution units
N/A
Integrated GPU base frequency
N/A
Integrated media encoders/decoders
N/A
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TDP (Thermal design power)
65 W
TDP (Thermal design power)
65 W
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 65 W which is higher than that of 69.9% of processors and equal to that of 16.3% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
65 W
Base power (PL1)
65 W
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 65 W which is higher than that of 70.1% of processors and equal to that of 16.7% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
no
Configurable TDP
no
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This processor does not support configurable TDP. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD Ryzen 3 2300X vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    Unlocked multiplier
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This processor has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not. 21.7% of processors have an unlocked multiplier.
  • Includes stock cooler
    Cooler included
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This processor includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not. 25.9% of processors include a stock cooler.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    Memory overclocking
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This processor supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not. 43.6% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    PCIe lane count
    20
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <10 – >30
    This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    20 vs 16
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    CPU temperature
    95 °C
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor 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
  • Modern CPU socket
    CPU socket
    AM4
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP4).
    AM4 vs FP4
  • Advanced security extensions
    Security extensions
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, SME
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, SME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, SME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • 5.56x cheaper
    AMD Ryzen 3 2300X is cheaper than the average processor (£45 vs £250).
    £45 vs £250
  • 5.56x cheaper
    AMD Ryzen 3 2300X is cheaper than the average processor (£45 vs £250).
    £45 vs £250
  • Modern CPU socket
    CPU socket
    AM4
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP4).
    AM4 vs FP4
  • Advanced security extensions
    Security extensions
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, SME
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, SME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Memory Guard, Secure Processor, SME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    Unlocked multiplier
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This processor has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not. 21.7% of processors have an unlocked multiplier.
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    L3 per core
    2 MB/core
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <1 MB/core – >3 MB/core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • More advanced foundry
    Foundry
    GlobalFoundries 12 nm
    â–² Better than 49% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 12 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    GlobalFoundries 12 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • Supports memory overclocking
    Memory overclocking
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This processor supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not. 43.6% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    PCIe lane count
    20
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <10 – >30
    This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    20 vs 16
  • Includes stock cooler
    Cooler included
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This processor includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not. 25.9% of processors include a stock cooler.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    CPU temperature
    95 °C
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor 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
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    4 vs 6
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Pinnacle Ridge
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Pinnacle Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
    Pinnacle Ridge vs Kaby Lake
  • No configurable TDP
    Configurable TDP
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 87.3% slower classroom rendering
    Blender (bmw27) benchmark result
    42.48
    Category Benchmark
    Market range: <97 – >1.3k
    This processor has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (42.5 vs 334.1). The average processor needs 334.1 for the Blender Classroom test.
    42.48 vs 334.1
  • No multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This processor does not support multithreading, the average processor does. 74.2% of processors support multithreading.
  • 30.6% lower multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    3,349
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (3,349 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    3,349 vs 4,829
  • 17.5% lower single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,213
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,213 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,213 vs 1,471
  • 2 years older release date
    Release date
    2018
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This processor has an older release date than the average processor (2018 vs 2020).
    September 2018
    2018 vs 2020
  • Older TPM support
    TPM type
    fTPM 2.0
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    4 vs 6
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 87.3% slower classroom rendering
    Blender (bmw27) benchmark result
    42.48
    Category Benchmark
    Market range: <97 – >1.3k
    This processor has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (42.5 vs 334.1). The average processor needs 334.1 for the Blender Classroom test.
    42.48 vs 334.1
  • No multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This processor does not support multithreading, the average processor does. 74.2% of processors support multithreading.
  • 30.6% lower multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    3,349
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (3,349 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    3,349 vs 4,829
  • 28.4% lower PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    7,566
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (7,566 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    7,566 vs 10,572.5
  • 17.5% lower single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1,213
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,213 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,213 vs 1,471
  • 7% lower boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.0 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    4.0 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Threads per core
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2.5
    This processor has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
    1 vs 2
  • 6.6% weaker single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    2,335
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,335 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    2,335 vs 2,500
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Pinnacle Ridge
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Pinnacle Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
    Pinnacle Ridge vs Kaby Lake
  • 20.3% larger die size
    Die size
    213 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <99 mm² – >257 mm²
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (213 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    213 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    L2 cache
    2 MB
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor 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.
    2 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • No integrated graphics
    Integrated graphics
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This processor does not include integrated graphics, the average processor does. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
  • No configurable TDP
    Configurable TDP
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 44.4% higher base power
    Base power (PL1)
    65 W
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor 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.
    65 W vs 45 W
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    Maximum operating temperature (TJ Max)
    95 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • 44.4% higher TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    65 W
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    65 W vs 45 W

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What we like about AMD Ryzen 3 2300X

  • Great overclocking potential due to an unlocked multiplier, with some users reaching over 4.3 GHz
  • Strong value-to-performance ratio for budget builds and light gaming
  • Low latency in core-to-core communication because all four cores reside on a single CCX
  • Decent gaming performance for 1080p when paired with a suitable mid-range GPU like the GTX 1060
  • Lower power consumption and better thermal efficiency compared to older budget architectures

What we don't like about AMD Ryzen 3 2300X

  • Limited to 4 cores and 4 threads with no SMT (multithreading), which causes bottlenecks in modern multi-threaded applications
  • Small L3 cache (8MB) compared to Ryzen 5 counterparts, which can limit gaming performance
  • No integrated graphics, requiring the purchase of a separate dedicated graphics card
  • No longer competitive with newer budget CPUs that offer more threads and better single-core speed
  • Difficult to find as a standalone part because it was originally released only for pre-built systems (OEM)

Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X is an entry-level quad-core desktop processor from the 12nm 'Pinnacle Ridge' (Zen+) family, featuring 4 cores and 4 threads with a base clock of 3.5 GHz and a max boost of 4.0 GHz. Built for the AM4 socket, it includes 8MB of L3 cache, supports dual-channel DDR4-2933 memory, and has a 65W TDP. Main pros include its unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking, high value for budget 1080p gaming, and low core-to-core latency due to its single CCX design. However, significant cons include the lack of simultaneous multithreading (SMT), the absence of integrated graphics—requiring a discrete GPU—and its limited availability as a primarily OEM-targeted chip that is now outperformed by newer budget alternatives with more threads.

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