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AMD Athlon 641 vs AMD Ryzen 3 1300X: Comparison
Athlon 641 vs Ryzen 3 1300X: the p-core base clock difference
The first real difference is p-core base clock: Athlon 641 2.8 GHz against Ryzen 3 1300X 3.5 GHz. Add l2 cache to that, 4 MB on the Athlon 641 versus 2 MB on the Ryzen 3 1300X, and the pattern holds. Tdp is not the same on both, 100 W on the Athlon 641 versus 65 W on the Ryzen 3 1300X. They differ on socket too, FM1 on the Athlon 641 versus AM4 on the Ryzen 3 1300X. There is a split on product line as well, Other on the Athlon 641 versus Ryzen 3 on the Ryzen 3 1300X. Unlocked multiplier is not the same on both, No on the Athlon 641 versus Yes on the Ryzen 3 1300X. They differ on base power too, 100 W on the Athlon 641 versus 65 W on the Ryzen 3 1300X. There is a split on memory type as well, Not Listed on the Athlon 641 versus DDR4 on the Ryzen 3 1300X. Retail availability is not the same on both, Boxed Retail on the Athlon 641 versus Retail on the Ryzen 3 1300X.
Which should you buy, Athlon 641 or Ryzen 3 1300X?
The Athlon 641 suits Athlon platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is not built for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds. Take the Ryzen 3 1300X for buyers specifically wanting genuine first-generation Zen 4-core capability at an entry-level price. It is the wrong buy for buyers prioritizing per-core performance, later Zen generations offer meaningfully better single-threaded results.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and integrated graphics read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 5 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Socket Status the same on the Athlon 641 and Ryzen 3 1300X?
It is. Both are listed at End of Life, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- AMD Athlon 641
- AMD
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- AMD
Product Line
- AMD Athlon 641
- Other
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- Ryzen 3
Form Factor
- AMD Athlon 641
- Desktop
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- Desktop
Codename
- AMD Athlon 641
- Athlon Legacy
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- Summit Ridge
TDP
- AMD Athlon 641
- 100 W
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- 65 W
iGPU
- AMD Athlon 641
- None
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- None
Market Segment
- AMD Athlon 641
- Desktop
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- Desktop
Socket
- AMD Athlon 641
- FM1
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- AM4
Socket Status
- AMD Athlon 641
- End of Life
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- End of Life
Process Node
- AMD Athlon 641
- 32nm
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- 14 nm
Total Cores
- AMD Athlon 641
- 4
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- 4
Performance Cores
- AMD Athlon 641
- 4
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- 4
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Athlon 641
- 0
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD Athlon 641
- 4
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- 4
SMT Enabled
- AMD Athlon 641
- No
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Athlon 641
- 2.8 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- 3.5 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- AMD Athlon 641
- No
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- Yes
L2 Cache
- AMD Athlon 641
- 4 MBBest
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- 2 MB-50%
Base Power
- AMD Athlon 641
- 100 W
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- 65 W
Memory Type
- AMD Athlon 641
- Not Listed
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Athlon 641
- No
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- No
Retail Availability
- AMD Athlon 641
- Boxed Retail
- AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
- Retail
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD Athlon 641 if you want the higher L2 cache (4 MB vs 2 MB).
Choose AMD Ryzen 3 1300X if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | AMD Athlon 641 | AMD Ryzen 3 1300X |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $129.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.