AMD Ryzen 3 3300X vs AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT

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Performance
Ryzen 3 3300X
12,95235% of 36,991
Ryzen 7 3800XT46% better
18,90551% of 36,991

The Ryzen 7 3800XT has 46% better performance than the Ryzen 3 3300X for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 3 3300X128% better
107.9389% of 121.53
Ryzen 7 3800XT
47.3839% of 121.53

The Ryzen 3 3300X has 128% better value for the money than the Ryzen 7 3800XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X CPU

The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X is a 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q2 2020 with a suggested retail price of $120. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 3 lineup, which is based on the Zen 2 microarchitecture. The 3300X is compatible with AMD Socket AM4 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 3 3300X supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 3 3300X has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 16 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 3 3300X features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.8 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.3 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 3 3300X does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Ryzen 3 3300X has the 176th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 35.01% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 12,952 score and $120 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 107.93. This is the 4th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT CPU

The AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT is a 8-core (16-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q3 2020 with a suggested retail price of $399. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 7 lineup, which is based on the Zen 2 microarchitecture. The 3800XT is compatible with AMD Socket AM4 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 7 3800XT supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 7 3800XT has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 32 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 7 3800XT features 8 total cores which can process 16 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.8 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.7 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 7 3800XT does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Ryzen 7 3800XT has the 81st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 51.11% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 18,905 score and $399 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 47.38. This is the 55th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRyzen 3 3300XRyzen 7 3800XT
ManufacturerAMDAMD
SeriesRyzen 3Ryzen 7
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2020Q3 2020
Launch Price (MSRP)$120$399
Production StatusActiveActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 3 3300X
12,95235% of 36,991
Ryzen 7 3800XT46% better
18,90551% of 36,991

The Ryzen 7 3800XT has 46% better performance than the Ryzen 3 3300X for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 3 3300X is ranked 176th with a score of 12,952, and the Ryzen 7 3800XT is ranked 81st with a score of 18,905.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 3 3300X128% better
107.9389% of 121.53
Ryzen 7 3800XT
47.3839% of 121.53

The Ryzen 3 3300X has 128% better value for the money than the Ryzen 7 3800XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 3 3300X is ranked 4th with a performance per dollar of 107.93, and the Ryzen 7 3800XT is ranked 55th with a performance per dollar of 47.38.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 3 3300X or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i9-9980XE19,237+49%
Ryzen 9 3900X18,932+46%
Ryzen 7 3800XT18,905+46%
Core i9-9900KS18,694+44%
Ryzen 7 3700X18,283.5+41%
Ryzen 7 1800X13,782+6%
Core i7-870013,310+3%
Ryzen 3 3300X12,952
Ryzen 7 170012,723-2%
Ryzen 5 260012,405-4%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 3 3300X or
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i5-12400F111.7+3%
Ryzen 3 3100108.1+0%
Ryzen 3 3300X107.93
Core i5-11400F97.88-9%
Core i3-9100F71.66-34%
Ryzen 7 3700X55.57-49%
Ryzen 7 5800X52.79-51%
Ryzen 7 3800XT47.38-56%
Ryzen 7 270046.69-57%
Ryzen 7 2700X45.89-57%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkRyzen 3 3300XRyzen 7 3800XT
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
12,952
18,905
(+45.96%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
5,161
10,302
(+99.61%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
1,071
2,230
(+108.22%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
195
219
(+12.31%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
5,935
8,570
(+44.4%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,711
1,770
(+3.45%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
12,651
23,622
(+86.72%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,674
2,802
(+4.79%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecRyzen 3 3300XRyzen 7 3800XT
ManufacturerAMDAMD
FoundryTSMCTSMC
Process Size7 nm7 nm
Transistors3,800 million3,800 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecRyzen 3 3300XRyzen 7 3800XT
SeriesRyzen 3Ryzen 7
MicroarchitectureZen 2Zen 2
CodenameMatisseMatisse 2
Memory SupportDDR4DDR4
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 3 3300XRyzen 7 3800XT
Cores48
Threads816
Clock Speed3.8 GHz3.8 GHz
Turbo Clock4.3 GHz4.7 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier38.0x38.0x
Multiplier UnlockedYesYes

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 3 3300XRyzen 7 3800XT
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache512 KB512 KB
L3 Cache16 MB32 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecRyzen 3 3300XRyzen 7 3800XT
SocketAMD Socket AM4AMD Socket AM4
PCI ExpressPCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W105 W
Package Power Tracking (PPT)88 W142 W
Tcase Max95 °C95 °C
TJ Max--95 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecRyzen 3 3300XRyzen 7 3800XT
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.