AMD Ryzen 3 2300X Benchmark, Test and specs

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The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X was released in Q3/2018 and has 4 cores. The processor can process 4 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket AM4 (PGA 1331). In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the AMD Ryzen 3 2300X achieved a result of 1,012 points (single-core) or 3,097 points (multi-core).
AMD Ryzen 3 2300X

At a glance

Name: AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
Family: AMD Ryzen 3 (33)
CPU group: AMD Ryzen 2000 (9)
Architecture: Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+)
Technology: 12 nm
Segment: Desktop
Generation: 2
Predecessor: AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
Successor: AMD Ryzen 3 3300X

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X has 4 cores. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 2300X is 3.50 GHz (4.00 GHz). An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.

CPU Cores / Threads: 4 / 4
Core architecture: normal
Cores: 4x
Hyperthreading / SMT: No
Overclocking: Yes
Frequency: 3.50 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 4.00 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): 3.80 GHz

Memory & PCIe

The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X supports a maximum of memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 46.9 GB/s.

Memory type: Memory bandwidth:
DDR4-2933
46.9 GB/s
Max. Memory:
Memory channels: 2 (Dual Channel)
ECC: Yes
PCIe: 3.0 x 20
PCIe Bandwidth: 19.7 GB/s

Thermal Management

The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X has a TDP of 65 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor.

TDP (PL1 / PBP): 65 W
TDP (PL2): --
TDP up: --
TDP down: --
Tjunction max.: 95 °C

Technical details

Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The AMD Ryzen 3 2300X is made in 12 nm and has 10.00 MB cache.

Technology: 12 nm
Chip design: Chiplet
Socket: AM4 (PGA 1331)
L2-Cache: 2.00 MB
L3-Cache: 8.00 MB
AES-NI: Yes
Operating systems: Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Virtualization: AMD-V, SVM
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions: SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
Release date: Q3/2018
Release price: --
Part Number: --
Documents: Technical data sheet

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Benchmark results

Verified Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 3 2300X have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.


Cinebench R23 Single-Core

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 AMD Ryzen 5 2600
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz
1040
Intel Xeon Platinum 8280L Intel Xeon Platinum 8280L
28C 56T @ 4.00 GHz
1037
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz
1035
AMD Ryzen 3 2300X AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz
1028
AMD Ryzen 5 2500X AMD Ryzen 5 2500X
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz
1028
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz
1021
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz
1021

Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
Intel Core i5-6500 Intel Core i5-6500
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz
1186
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
1183
Intel Core i5-4690S Intel Core i5-4690S
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz
1181
AMD Ryzen 3 2300X AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz
1180
Intel Core i5-4670 Intel Core i5-4670
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
1178
Intel Xeon Gold 5218R Intel Xeon Gold 5218R
20C 40T @ 4.00 GHz
1178
Intel Core i5-7400 Intel Core i5-7400
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz
1175

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
Intel Xeon D-1521 Intel Xeon D-1521
4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz
3327
Intel Xeon E3-1225 v3 Intel Xeon E3-1225 v3
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz
3324
Intel Core i5-6500 Intel Core i5-6500
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
3305
AMD Ryzen 3 2300X AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
3279
AMD Ryzen 3 3200G AMD Ryzen 3 3200G
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
3276
Intel Core i5-4590 Intel Core i5-4590
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz
3276
Intel Core i7-990X Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz
3247

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Xeon E3-1515M v5 Intel Xeon E3-1515M v5
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz
1017
Microsoft XBox Series S Microsoft XBox Series S
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz
1015
Intel Xeon Gold 5218N Intel Xeon Gold 5218N
16C 32T @ 3.70 GHz
1014
AMD Ryzen 3 2300X AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz
1012
Intel Core i7-5775R Intel Core i7-5775R
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz
1012
Intel Xeon E3-1245 v3 Intel Xeon E3-1245 v3
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz
1012
Intel Core i3-6320 Intel Core i3-6320
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz
1011

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i3-8100 Intel Core i3-8100
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz
3134
Intel Core i5-6600T Intel Core i5-6600T
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
3111
Intel Core i7-2600K Intel Core i7-2600K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz
3098
AMD Ryzen 3 2300X AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
3097
Intel Core i5-7500 Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz
3091
Intel Core i5-7600T Intel Core i5-7600T
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz
3084
Intel Core i7-4770T Intel Core i7-4770T
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz
3076

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Xeon E-2224G Intel Xeon E-2224G
4C 4T @ 4.30 GHz
7617
Intel Xeon E3-1271 v3 Intel Xeon E3-1271 v3
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
7554
Intel Core i7-7700T Intel Core i7-7700T
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
7539
AMD Ryzen 3 2300X AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
7525
Intel Core i5-8400T Intel Core i5-8400T
6C 6T @ 2.80 GHz
7503
Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5 Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz
7498
Intel Xeon D-1531 Intel Xeon D-1531
6C 12T @ 2.20 GHz
7493

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