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AMD Athlon 760K vs AMD Athlon PRO 300GE: Comparison
What is the difference between Athlon 760K and Athlon PRO 300GE?
On l2 cache the spread is 75%, Athlon 760K 4 MB against Athlon PRO 300GE 1 MB, so Athlon 760K takes it. On total cores there is little in it, 4 on the Athlon 760K versus 2 on the Athlon PRO 300GE. Performance cores is closer, 4 on the Athlon 760K versus 2 on the Athlon PRO 300GE. P-core base clock is not the same on both, 3.8 GHz on the Athlon 760K versus 3.4 GHz on the Athlon PRO 300GE. Tdp is not the same on both, 100 W on the Athlon 760K versus 35 W on the Athlon PRO 300GE. They differ on integrated graphics too, No on the Athlon 760K versus Yes on the Athlon PRO 300GE. They differ on socket too, FM2 on the Athlon 760K versus AM4 on the Athlon PRO 300GE. There is a split on igpu as well, Discrete Graphics Card Required on the Athlon 760K versus Radeon Vega 3 Graphics on the Athlon PRO 300GE. Smt enabled is not the same on both, No on the Athlon 760K versus Yes on the Athlon PRO 300GE.
Which should you buy, Athlon 760K or Athlon PRO 300GE?
The Athlon 760K is the one to take for Athlon platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is not built for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds. The Athlon PRO 300GE suits Athlon PRO platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is not the pick for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: efficiency cores, total threads, socket status, product line and form factor are identical here. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Athlon 760K and Athlon PRO 300GE differ on unlocked multiplier?
Yes. Unlocked Multiplier reads Yes on the Athlon 760K versus No on the Athlon PRO 300GE.
Is the Market Segment the same on the Athlon 760K and Athlon PRO 300GE?
It is. Both are listed at Desktop, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- AMD Athlon 760K
- AMD
- AMD Athlon PRO 300GE
- AMD
Product Line
- AMD Athlon 760K
- Other
- AMD Athlon PRO 300GE
- Other
Form Factor
- AMD Athlon 760K
- Desktop
- AMD Athlon PRO 300GE
- Desktop
Codename
- AMD Athlon 760K
- Athlon Legacy
- AMD Athlon PRO 300GE
- Picasso
TDP
- AMD Athlon 760K
- 100 W
- AMD Athlon PRO 300GE
- 35 W
iGPU
- AMD Athlon 760K
- Discrete Graphics Card Required
- AMD Athlon PRO 300GE
- Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
Market Segment
- AMD Athlon 760K
- Desktop
- AMD Athlon PRO 300GE
- Desktop
Socket
- AMD Athlon 760K
- FM2
- AMD Athlon PRO 300GE
- AM4
Socket Status
- AMD Athlon 760K
- End of Life
- AMD Athlon PRO 300GE
- End of Life
Process Node
- AMD Athlon 760K
- 32nm
- AMD Athlon PRO 300GE
- 12nm
Total Cores
- AMD Athlon 760K
- 4Best
- AMD Athlon PRO 300GE
- 2
Performance Cores
- AMD Athlon 760K
- 4Best
- AMD Athlon PRO 300GE
- 2
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Athlon 760K
- 0
- AMD Athlon PRO 300GE
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD Athlon 760K
- 4
- AMD Athlon PRO 300GE
- 4
SMT Enabled
- AMD Athlon 760K
- No
- AMD Athlon PRO 300GE
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Athlon 760K
- 3.8 GHz
- AMD Athlon PRO 300GE
- 3.4 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- AMD Athlon 760K
- Yes
- AMD Athlon PRO 300GE
- No
L2 Cache
- AMD Athlon 760K
- 4 MBBest
- AMD Athlon PRO 300GE
- 1 MB-75%
Base Power
- AMD Athlon 760K
- 100 W
- AMD Athlon PRO 300GE
- 35 W
Memory Type
- AMD Athlon 760K
- Not Listed
- AMD Athlon PRO 300GE
- DDR4, 2-Channel, Up to 2667 MT/s
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Athlon 760K
- No
- AMD Athlon PRO 300GE
- Yes
Retail Availability
- AMD Athlon 760K
- Boxed Retail
- AMD Athlon PRO 300GE
- Tray OEM
Which one should you pick?
Choose 760K if you want the higher L2 cache (4 MB vs 1 MB).
Choose 300GE if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.