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AMD Ryzen 3 2300X vs AMD Ryzen 3 5305G: Comparison
Ryzen 3 2300X vs Ryzen 3 5305G total threads compared
There is no decisive spec gap here. Total threads splits them by a margin most buyers will never feel, Ryzen 3 2300X 4 against Ryzen 3 5305G 8. They differ on p-core boost clock too, Up to 4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2300X versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5305G. They differ on p-core base clock too, 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2300X versus 4.0 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5305G. There is a split on integrated graphics as well, No on the Ryzen 3 2300X versus Yes on the Ryzen 3 5305G. They differ on form factor too, Desktops on the Ryzen 3 2300X versus Desktops, Boxed Processor on the Ryzen 3 5305G. There is a split on release year as well, 2018 on the Ryzen 3 2300X versus 2021 on the Ryzen 3 5305G. There is a split on igpu as well, Discrete Graphics Card Required on the Ryzen 3 2300X versus AMD Radeon Graphics on the Ryzen 3 5305G. Smt enabled is not the same on both, No on the Ryzen 3 2300X versus Yes on the Ryzen 3 5305G. There is a split on memory type as well, DDR4, 2-Channel, Up to 2933 MT/s on the Ryzen 3 2300X versus DDR4 on the Ryzen 3 5305G.
Who each one is for
The Ryzen 3 2300X suits 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. Buy the Ryzen 3 5305G for mainstream desktop builds and everyday productivity, though it is not built 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, tdp and l3 cache are identical here. They match on 6 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Socket the same on the Ryzen 3 2300X and Ryzen 3 5305G?
It is. Both are listed at AM4, 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 5305G
- Desktops, Boxed Processor
Codename
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- Pinnacle Ridge
- AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
- Cezanne
Release Year
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 2018
- AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
- 2021
TDP
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 65 W
- AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
- 65 W
iGPU
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- Discrete Graphics Card Required
- AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
- AMD Radeon Graphics
Market Segment
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- Desktop
- AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
- Desktop
Socket
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- AM4
- AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
- AM4
Process Node
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 12 nm
- AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
- TSMC 7nm FinFET
Total Cores
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 4
- AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
- 4
Performance Cores
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 4
- AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
- 4
Efficiency Cores
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 0
- AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 4
- AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
- 8Best
SMT Enabled
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- No
- AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 3.5 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
- 4.0 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- Up to 4 GHz
- AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
- 4.2 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- Yes
- AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
- Yes
L2 Cache
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 2 MB
- AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
- 2 MB
L3 Cache
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 8 MB
- AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
- 8 MB
Base Power
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- 65 W
- AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
- 65 W
Memory Type
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- DDR4, 2-Channel, Up to 2933 MT/s
- AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
- DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- No
- AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
- Yes
PCIe Generation
- AMD Ryzen 3 2300X
- PCIe 3.0
- AMD Ryzen 3 5305G
- 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 5305G if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.