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AMD Ryzen 3 2300X vs AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE: Comparison
Ryzen 3 2300X vs Ryzen 3 5300GE: the total threads difference
These two are close on paper, and total threads is the only measure that separates them at all: Ryzen 3 2300X 4 against Ryzen 3 5300GE 8. There is a split on p-core boost clock as well, Up to 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2300X versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5300GE. There is a split on p-core base clock as well, 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2300X versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5300GE. They differ on tdp too, 65 W on the Ryzen 3 2300X versus 35 W on the Ryzen 3 5300GE. They differ on integrated graphics too, No on the Ryzen 3 2300X versus Yes on the Ryzen 3 5300GE. Release year is not the same on both, 2018 on the Ryzen 3 2300X versus 2021 on the Ryzen 3 5300GE. Igpu is not the same on both, Discrete Graphics Card Required on the Ryzen 3 2300X versus Radeon Graphics on the Ryzen 3 5300GE. There is a split on smt enabled as well, No on the Ryzen 3 2300X versus Yes on the Ryzen 3 5300GE. There is a split on base power as well, 65 W on the Ryzen 3 2300X versus 35 W on the Ryzen 3 5300GE.
Ryzen 3 2300X vs Ryzen 3 5300GE: which one fits your build
The Ryzen 3 2300X suits mainstream desktop builds and everyday productivity, though it is not built for extreme overclocking (unless K/X-series) and workstation-class multi-threaded workloads. The Ryzen 3 5300GE is the one to take for mainstream desktop builds and everyday productivity, though it is the wrong buy for extreme overclocking (unless K/X-series) and workstation-class multi-threaded workloads.
What Ryzen 3 2300X and Ryzen 3 5300GE have in common
Everything else lines up. Total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, l3 cache and socket read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 5 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Ryzen 3 2300X and Ryzen 3 5300GE differ on memory type?
Yes. Memory Type reads DDR4, 2-Channel, Up to 2933 MT/s on the Ryzen 3 2300X versus DDR4 on the Ryzen 3 5300GE.
Is the Form Factor the same on the Ryzen 3 2300X and Ryzen 3 5300GE?
It is. Both are listed at Desktops, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- Desktops
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
- Desktops
Codename
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- Pinnacle Ridge
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
- Cezanne
Release Year
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 2018
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
- 2021
TDP
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 65 W
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
- 35 W
iGPU
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- Discrete Graphics Card Required
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
- Radeon Graphics
Market Segment
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- Desktop
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
- Desktop
Socket
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- AM4
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
- AM4
Process Node
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 12 nm
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 4
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
- 4
Performance Cores
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 4
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
- 4
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 0
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 4
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
- 8Best
SMT Enabled
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- No
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 3.5 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
- 3.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- Up to 4 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
- 4.2 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- Yes
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
- Yes
L2 Cache
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 2 MB
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
- 2 MB
L3 Cache
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 8 MB
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
- 8 MB
Base Power
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 65 W
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
- 35 W
Memory Type
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- DDR4, 2-Channel, Up to 2933 MT/s
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
- DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- No
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
- Yes
PCIe Generation
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- PCIe 3.0
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
- PCIe 3.0
Which one should you pick?
Choose 2300X if you want the higher L2 cache (2 MB vs 2 MB) and the higher L3 cache (8 MB vs 8 MB).
Choose 5300GE if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.