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AMD Athlon 760K vs AMD Ryzen 3 2300X: Comparison
What is the difference between Athlon 760K and Ryzen 3 2300X?
The first real difference is p-core boost clock: Athlon 760K 4.1 GHz against Ryzen 3 2300X Up to 4 GHz. P-core base clock is not the same on both, 3.8 GHz on the Athlon 760K versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2300X. Athlon 760K also leads on l2 cache, 4 MB on the Athlon 760K versus 2 MB on the Ryzen 3 2300X. There is a split on tdp as well, 100 W on the Athlon 760K versus 65 W on the Ryzen 3 2300X. They differ on socket too, FM2 on the Athlon 760K versus AM4 on the Ryzen 3 2300X. There is a split on form factor as well, Desktop on the Athlon 760K versus Desktops on the Ryzen 3 2300X. Base power is not the same on both, 100 W on the Athlon 760K versus 65 W on the Ryzen 3 2300X. They differ on memory type too, Not Listed on the Athlon 760K versus DDR4, 2-Channel, Up to 2933 MT/s on the Ryzen 3 2300X.
Which should you buy, Athlon 760K or Ryzen 3 2300X?
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 Ryzen 3 2300X suits mainstream desktop builds and everyday productivity, though it is not the pick for extreme overclocking (unless K/X-series) and workstation-class multi-threaded workloads.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and integrated graphics are identical here. They match on 4 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the iGPU the same on the Athlon 760K and Ryzen 3 2300X?
It is. Both are listed at Discrete Graphics Card Required, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- AMD Athlon 760K
- Desktop
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- Desktops
Codename
- AMD Athlon 760K
- Athlon Legacy
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- Pinnacle Ridge
TDP
- AMD Athlon 760K
- 100 W
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 65 W
iGPU
- AMD Athlon 760K
- Discrete Graphics Card Required
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- Discrete Graphics Card Required
Market Segment
- AMD Athlon 760K
- Desktop
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- Desktop
Socket
- AMD Athlon 760K
- FM2
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- AM4
Process Node
- AMD Athlon 760K
- 32nm
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 12 nm
Total Cores
- AMD Athlon 760K
- 4
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 4
Performance Cores
- AMD Athlon 760K
- 4
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 4
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Athlon 760K
- 0
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD Athlon 760K
- 4
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 4
SMT Enabled
- AMD Athlon 760K
- No
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Athlon 760K
- 3.8 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 3.5 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD Athlon 760K
- 4.1 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- Up to 4 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- AMD Athlon 760K
- Yes
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- Yes
L2 Cache
- AMD Athlon 760K
- 4 MBBest
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 2 MB-50%
Base Power
- AMD Athlon 760K
- 100 W
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 65 W
Memory Type
- AMD Athlon 760K
- Not Listed
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- DDR4, 2-Channel, Up to 2933 MT/s
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Athlon 760K
- No
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- No
Which one should you pick?
Choose 760K if you want the higher L2 cache (4 MB vs 2 MB).
Choose 2300X if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.