Intel Core i5-8259U | AMD Ryzen 3 1300X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-8259U or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i5-8259U has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-8259U was released in Q2/2018. The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X was released in Q1/2017. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD Ryzen 3 (33) |
Intel Core i 8000U (8) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 1000 (15) |
8 | Generation | 1 |
Coffee Lake U | Architecture | Summit Ridge (Zen) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 3 2300X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-8259U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8259U is 2.30 GHz (3.80 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is at 3.40 GHz (3.90 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-8259U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 1300X |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.30 GHz | Frequency | 3.40 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.90 GHz |
3.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.60 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i5-8259U or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.05 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
48 | Compute units | -- |
384 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-8259U can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 42.7 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i5-8259U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 1300X |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-8259U is 28 W, while the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i5-8259U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 1300X |
28 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-8259U is manufactured in 14 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 10.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i5-8259U | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 1300X |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
BGA 1528 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2018 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
-- | Release price | 135 $ |
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Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8259U
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 @ 1.05 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-8259U | AMD Ryzen 3 1300X |
Unknown | Unknown |