Ryzen 3 1300X

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 3 1300X

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Ryzen 3 1300X based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,094 Rank: 798
Rank Name Score Visual
794 Xeon E3-1505M v5 5,097
+0.1%
795 Pentium Gold G5400 5,097
+0.1%
796 EPYC 7301 5,097
+0.1%
797 Xeon Silver 4208 5,096
+0%
798 Ryzen 3 1300X 5,094
799 Xeon E3-1240 5,093
+-0%
800 Core i7-4930K 5,091
-0.1%
801 Core i7-4980HQ 5,091
-0.1%
802 Core i5-9400T 5,088
-0.1%
803 Core i5-4570 5,086
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen 3 1300X based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,781 Rank: 871
Rank Name Score Visual
867 Core i5-7600T 4,783
+0%
868 Core i7-4700HQ 4,783
+0%
869 Core i7-3720QM 4,782
+0%
870 Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U 4,781
+0%
871 Ryzen 3 1300X 4,781
872 Xeon E3-1225 v3 4,780
+-0%
873 Xeon E3-1225 v6 4,779
+-0%
874 Xeon D-1520 4,779
+-0%
875 Xeon L5639 4,779
+-0%
876 Xeon E5-2680 v2 4,779
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen 3 1300X based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,303 Rank: 722
Rank Name Score Visual
718 Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U 5,310
+0.1%
719 Xeon Gold 6240 5,309
+0.1%
720 Xeon E5-2687W v4 5,308
+0.1%
721 Ryzen 3 3300U 5,306
+0.1%
722 Ryzen 3 1300X 5,303
723 Xeon E-2176M 5,302
+-0%
724 Core i5-9400H 5,301
+-0%
725 FX-770K 5,300
-0.1%
726 Core i7-4960HQ 5,297
-0.1%
727 Core i5-9500T 5,296
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Ryzen 3 1300X based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,673 Rank: 751
Rank Name Score Visual
747 Core i7-3770K 4,674
+0%
748 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,674
+0%
749 Core i3-9300T 4,673
+0%
750 Core i3-9100F 4,673
+0%
751 Ryzen 3 1300X 4,673
752 Xeon E3-1226 v3 4,672
+-0%
753 Core i7-4900MQ 4,672
+-0%
754 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,672
+-0%
755 Ryzen 5 3550H 4,671
+-0%
756 Core i7-6820EQ 4,671
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen 3 1300X based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,667 Rank: 759
Rank Name Score Visual
755 Xeon E3-1505M v5 4,668
+0%
756 Ryzen 3 2200G 4,668
+0%
757 Core i7-3940XM 4,668
+0%
758 Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G 4,667
+0%
759 Ryzen 3 1300X 4,667
760 Core i7-7820EQ 4,666
+-0%
761 Core i7-4930MX 4,665
+-0%
762 Core i7-6770HQ 4,662
-0.1%
763 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G 4,661
-0.1%
764 Xeon D-1622 4,661
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen 3 1300X based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,654 Rank: 835
Rank Name Score Visual
831 Core i5-8250U 4,656
+0%
832 Core i7-4710HQ 4,656
+0%
833 Core i7-4702HQ 4,656
+0%
834 Xeon E5-2420 v2 4,656
+0%
835 Ryzen 3 1300X 4,654
836 Core i5-8265U 4,654
+0%
837 Core i5-4460S 4,654
+0%
838 Core i7-980X 4,654
+0%
839 Xeon Bronze 3104 4,652
+-0%
840 Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 4,652
+-0%

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Ryzen 3 1300X Details

Built on AMD's Zen microarchitecture and fabricated on a 14 nm process, the Ryzen 3 1300X represents a significant step forward in mainstream desktop performance when it was released in July 2017. While now over six years old, the processor remains relevant for budget-conscious users and those seeking a capable, overclockable CPU without integrated graphics. Its Summit Ridge codename reflects its position in AMD’s early Zen-based lineup, designed for Socket AM4 motherboards using the AMD 300, 400, and 500 series chipsets. Despite its age, the Ryzen 3 1300X maintains a competitive edge in single-threaded workloads, thanks to its high per-core performance and unlocked multiplier, which simplifies overclocking.

The Ryzen 3 1300X features four cores and four threads, operating at a base frequency of 3.5 GHz and boosting up to 3.7 GHz under load. It includes a total of 8 MB of L3 cache—8 times the size of the L1 cache—and 2 MB of L2 cache, distributed as 512 KB per core. This cache hierarchy helps maintain performance in memory-intensive applications, while the 14 nm process and 65 W TDP ensure efficient power delivery and thermal management. The processor supports DDR4-2666 memory in dual-channel mode, with a maximum supported capacity of 64 GB and a peak memory bandwidth of 39.74 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory, making it suitable for workstations or servers where data integrity is critical. Communication with other system components occurs via PCIe Gen 3, with 20 lanes available directly from the CPU.

Despite its strong single-core performance, the Ryzen 3 1300X lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for display output. This makes it ideal for users building systems with dedicated graphics cards, particularly in gaming or creative workstations. The processor supports a wide range of modern technologies, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and SMT, enabling efficient execution of multimedia, encryption, and virtualization tasks. Hardware virtualization via AMD-V and advanced power management through XFR and SenseMI enhance performance and responsiveness in multitasking environments. With no locked clock multiplier, users can easily tweak frequencies for higher performance, though the chip’s age limits the extent of gains possible.

In benchmark testing, the Ryzen 3 1300X achieves a single-core score of 5303, ranking #722 among 2060 processors, and a multicore score of 4781, placing it at #870 of 2060. Its overall Passmark score of 5094 ranks it #798 overall, showing it still competes with many modern mid-tier CPUs despite its age. While it trails behind newer processors like the Ryzen 5 9600X or Core i7-13700K in multicore performance, it holds its own in single-threaded tasks, outperforming several current-generation Intel chips in this category. The processor’s strongest performance category is single-core, where it exceeds many modern CPUs, making it particularly well-suited for applications like gaming, office productivity, and light content creation.

As of March 2026, the Ryzen 3 1300X is best suited for budget builds or as a replacement in older systems where cost-effective performance is prioritized over cutting-edge capabilities. While newer generations offer superior power efficiency and higher clock speeds, the 1300X’s unlocked multiplier and strong single-core performance make it a viable option for overclockers and users who do not require the latest features. It remains a compelling choice for entry-level gaming rigs, basic productivity systems, or as a secondary CPU in multi-PC setups, demonstrating that even older Zen-based designs retain a level of relevance in today’s market.
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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen 3 1300X
Family: Ryzen
Series: Ryzen
Model Number: 1300X
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3700 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3700 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 34x (unlocked)
Microarchitecture: Zen
Core Name: Summit
Core Family: 23
Core Model: 1
Socket: Socket
Package: µOPGA-1331
Chipset: Promontory
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W
Release Price: $129.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 384 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 256 KiB (4-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 2 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 8 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2666
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 39.74 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 213 mm²
Transistor Count: 4.80 billion
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX SMEP SSE4a SHA AMD-Vi AMD-V SenseMI XFR SMT
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