Performance
Ryzen 3 3300X
12,95235% of 36,991
Ryzen 9 5950X94% better
25,154.568% of 36,991
The Ryzen 9 5950X has 94% better performance than the Ryzen 3 3300X for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.
Performance per dollar
Ryzen 3 3300X243% better
107.9389% of 121.53
Ryzen 9 5950X
31.4826% of 121.53
The Ryzen 3 3300X has 243% better value for the money than the Ryzen 9 5950X 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 9 5950X CPU
The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core (32-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q4 2020 with a suggested retail price of $799. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 9 lineup, which is based on the Zen 3 microarchitecture. The 5950X is compatible with AMD Socket AM4 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm manufacturing process.
Memory and Cache
The Ryzen 9 5950X supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 9 5950X 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 64 MB.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The Ryzen 9 5950X features 16 total cores which can process 32 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.4 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.9 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 9 5950X 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 9 5950X has the 24th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 68.00% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 25,154.5 score and $799 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 31.48. This is the 114th 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.
| Info | Ryzen 3 3300X | Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Series | Ryzen 3 | Ryzen 9 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q2 2020 | Q4 2020 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $120 | $799 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
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Benchmark Performance
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Performance
Ryzen 3 3300X
12,95235% of 36,991
Ryzen 9 5950X94% better
25,154.568% of 36,991
The Ryzen 9 5950X has 94% 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 9 5950X is ranked 24th with a score of 25,154.5.
Performance per dollar
Ryzen 3 3300X243% better
107.9389% of 121.53
Ryzen 9 5950X
31.4826% of 121.53
The Ryzen 3 3300X has 243% better value for the money than the Ryzen 9 5950X 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 9 5950X is ranked 114th with a performance per dollar of 31.48.
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.
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| CPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 5 7600X | 25,731 | +99% |
| Ryzen 5 9600X | 25,717 | +99% |
| Ryzen 9 5950X | 25,154.5 | +94% |
| Core i5-12600K | 25,017 | +93% |
| Core i7-12700K | 24,947 | +93% |
| Ryzen 7 1800X | 13,782 | +6% |
| Core i7-8700 | 13,310 | +3% |
| Ryzen 3 3300X | 12,952 | |
| Ryzen 7 1700 | 12,723 | -2% |
| Ryzen 5 2600 | 12,405 | -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.
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| CPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Core i5-12400F | 111.7 | +3% |
| Ryzen 3 3100 | 108.1 | +0% |
| Ryzen 3 3300X | 107.93 | |
| Core i5-11400F | 97.88 | -9% |
| Core i3-9100F | 71.66 | -34% |
| Ryzen 9 3900X | 37.94 | -65% |
| Core i9-9900KS | 36.44 | -66% |
| Ryzen 9 5950X | 31.48 | -71% |
| Ryzen 9 3950X | 28.06 | -74% |
| Core i9-10980XE | 19.01 | -82% |
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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| Benchmark | Ryzen 3 3300X | Ryzen 9 5950X |
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| 3DMark 11 Performance Physics | 12,952 | 25,154.5 (+94.21%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy CPU | 5,161 | 13,441 (+160.43%) |
| Cinebench R15 Multi-Core | 1,071 | 4,324 (+303.73%) |
| Cinebench R15 Single-Core | 195 | 266.5 (+36.67%) |
| Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core | 5,935 | 12,136 (+104.48%) |
| Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core | 1,711 | 2,217 (+29.57%) |
| CPU Mark Multi-Thread | 12,651 | 45,654 (+260.87%) |
| CPU Mark Single-Thread | 2,674 | 3,469 (+29.73%) |
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.
| Spec | Ryzen 3 3300X | Ryzen 9 5950X |
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| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
| Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Transistors | 3,800 million | 8,300 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.
| Spec | Ryzen 3 3300X | Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Ryzen 3 | Ryzen 9 |
| Microarchitecture | Zen 2 | Zen 3 |
| Codename | Matisse | Vermeer |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |
| ECC Memory | No | Yes |
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.
| Spec | Ryzen 3 3300X | Ryzen 9 5950X |
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| Cores | 4 | 16 |
| Threads | 8 | 32 |
| Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Turbo Clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Multiplier | 38.0x | 34.0x |
| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
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.
| Spec | Ryzen 3 3300X | Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 64 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.
| Spec | Ryzen 3 3300X | Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | AMD Socket AM4 |
| PCI Express | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x20 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 W | 105 W |
| Package Power Tracking (PPT) | 88 W | 142 W |
| Tcase Max | 95 °C | 95 °C |
Graphics, Features, & Extensions
Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.
| Spec | Ryzen 3 3300X | Ryzen 9 5950X |
|---|---|---|
| Extensions / Technologies | MMX, 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 2 | MMX, 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.