Ryzen 3 2300X

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 3 2300X

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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 2300X based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,134 Rank: 764
Rank Name Score Visual
760 Core i5-4670 5,140
+0.1%
761 FX-8300 5,140
+0.1%
762 Core i7-4960HQ 5,138
+0.1%
763 Core i3-8300 5,136
+0%
764 Ryzen 3 2300X 5,134
765 Core i7-3970X 5,132
+-0%
766 Core i7-4820K 5,132
+-0%
767 Xeon E3-1220 v6 5,131
-0.1%
768 Core i5-4590 5,131
-0.1%
769 Core i5-7260U 5,129
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Ryzen 3 2300X based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,743 Rank: 915
Rank Name Score Visual
911 Xeon E3-1240 V2 4,745
+0%
912 Core i3-2370M 4,744
+0%
913 Core i5-3570 4,743
+0%
914 Core i7-4700MQ 4,743
+0%
915 Ryzen 3 2300X 4,743
916 Core i3-8300 4,742
+-0%
917 FX-8150 4,740
-0.1%
918 Ryzen 3 4300U 4,739
-0.1%
919 Pentium G4600T 4,738
-0.1%
920 Core i3-6100U 4,738
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Ryzen 3 2300X based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,394 Rank: 650
Rank Name Score Visual
646 Xeon E3-1225 v3 5,398
+0.1%
647 Xeon Silver 4310T 5,398
+0.1%
648 Core i7-6770HQ 5,395
+0%
649 Xeon E5-2687W 0 5,395
+0%
650 Ryzen 3 2300X 5,394
651 Core i7-4910MQ 5,392
+-0%
652 Xeon E3-1245 v3 5,391
-0.1%
653 Xeon Silver 4314 5,389
-0.1%
654 Core i5-10210U 5,387
-0.1%
655 Xeon E3-1225 v5 5,386
-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 2300X based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,698 Rank: 678
Rank Name Score Visual
674 Core i7-4790 4,699
+0%
675 Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U 4,699
+0%
676 Core i5-8400H 4,698
+0%
677 Xeon E3-1270 v3 4,698
+0%
678 Ryzen 3 2300X 4,698
679 Ryzen 5 7520U 4,698
+0%
680 Xeon E3-1230 V5 4,696
+-0%
681 Xeon D-1528 4,696
+-0%
682 Xeon E3-1275 v3 4,696
+-0%
683 Xeon E3-1246 v3 4,696
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Ryzen 3 2300X based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,690 Rank: 699
Rank Name Score Visual
695 Core i5-9300H 4,691
+0%
696 Core i7-3770K 4,691
+0%
697 Xeon E3-1240 v3 4,691
+0%
698 Xeon E3-1231 v3 4,691
+0%
699 Ryzen 3 2300X 4,690
700 Core i5-8300H 4,689
+-0%
701 Xeon E3-1535M V5 4,689
+-0%
702 Core i7-7920HQ 4,689
+-0%
703 Core i5-8500T 4,689
+-0%
704 Core i7-4820K 4,689
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Ryzen 3 2300X based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,678 Rank: 780
Rank Name Score Visual
776 Core i5-7440HQ 4,680
+0%
777 Core i7-8650U 4,679
+0%
778 Xeon E5-2620 v2 4,679
+0%
779 Core i5-7300HQ 4,678
+0%
780 Ryzen 3 2300X 4,678
781 Ryzen 3 7320U 4,678
+0%
782 Core i5-4590S 4,676
+-0%
783 Core i7-3820 4,676
+-0%
784 Core i7-4722HQ 4,676
+-0%
785 Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G 4,675
-0.1%

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Ryzen 3 2300X Details

As of March 2026, the AMD Ryzen 3 2300X remains a relevant entry in the budget desktop CPU segment, though its position is firmly rooted in the past. Launched in September 2018, this processor is based on AMD's Zen+ architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process by GlobalFoundries, and built for the Socket AM4 platform. While it may seem dated by modern standards, its performance and efficiency still hold value in low-cost systems and entry-level builds. With a 65 W TDP and a base clock of 3.5 GHz, the Ryzen 3 2300X delivers solid single-threaded performance and decent multitasking capability for its class. It features four cores and four threads, operating at a turbo frequency of up to 4.2 GHz, and includes 4 MB of L3 cache, which aids in reducing memory latency. The processor supports DDR4-2933 memory over a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, ensuring sufficient throughput for everyday applications and light productivity tasks.

Despite its age, the Ryzen 3 2300X holds its own in single-core performance, ranking #650 out of 2060 in the Singlecore Score category with a score of 5394. This places it ahead of several older Intel Core i7 and Xeon processors, such as the Core i7-4960HQ and Xeon E3-1245 v3, highlighting its enduring strength in tasks that benefit from high clock speeds. Its overall score of 5134 ranks it #764 globally, with a multicore score of 4743, placing it just behind several Intel Core i3 and i5 models. Notably, it outperforms the Core i3-8300 and FX-8300, which are also from older generations, while being slightly slower than the Ryzen 3 4300U and Pentium G4600T. In the Passmark benchmarks, it scores 4698 in Number Crunching, 4690 in Data Processing, and 4678 in Physics Compute, showing a balanced performance profile across different workloads.

One key advantage of the Ryzen 3 2300X is its unlocked multiplier, which allows for straightforward overclocking. This feature, combined with its relatively low TDP, makes it a practical choice for users looking to stretch the capabilities of older motherboards or build a budget-friendly system. However, the processor lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for visual output. It supports a range of modern technologies, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and AMD-V, enabling efficient encryption and virtualization. While it doesn’t support AVX-512 or ECC memory, its feature set remains adequate for general computing, gaming, and light content creation.

In conclusion, the Ryzen 3 2300X is best suited for budget-conscious users or those upgrading older systems where a modest performance boost is needed. Its strong single-core performance makes it capable in applications like web browsing, office productivity, and even light gaming with a mid-range GPU. However, for users seeking higher performance or future-proofing, newer Ryzen models or Intel alternatives offer significantly greater capabilities. As of 2026, the Ryzen 3 2300X is a reliable, cost-effective option but not a top-tier performer in today’s competitive landscape.
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AMD Ryzen 3 2300X

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Ryzen 3 2300X
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 35x (locked)
Core Name: Zen
Socket: Socket AM4
Package: µOPGA-1331
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 124.928 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.488 MiB
L3 Cache: 3.815 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 210 mm²
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES F16C SMEP SSE4a SHA AMD-V
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