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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X

Boost/Base Clock:: 3.7 GHz Boost Clock
Core/Thread Count:: 4 Core / 4 Thread
Cache:: 8MB L3
CPU Socket:: AM4
CPU Series:: Zen, Ryzen 1000 Series
Form Factor:: Desktop

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Manufacturer: AMD Last updated: September 9, 2026

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AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Review

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is a 4-core, 4-thread desktop processor built on the original Zen architecture, boosting up to 3.7 GHz within an 8MB L3 cache, and ships with a Wraith Stealth cooler.

As part of AMD's first-generation Ryzen 3 lineup, this chip brought genuine 4-core capability to AMD's entry-level desktop tier at launch, without hyperthreading.

Integrated Graphics

This chip ships without a functional integrated GPU; a discrete graphics card is required for display output.

How Is the Ryzen 3 1300X in Terms of Performance

The 4 physical cores without SMT give this chip solid entry-level desktop performance for its era, as part of AMD's original Ryzen 3 launch lineup.

Benchmarks

Cinebench R20 single-core scores of 358 reflect the original Zen architecture's more modest per-core performance relative to later generations, appropriate for its entry-level positioning within AMD's first-generation Ryzen lineup.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

Buyers specifically wanting genuine first-generation Zen 4-core capability at an entry-level price

Not for

Buyers prioritizing per-core performance, later Zen generations offer meaningfully better single-threaded results

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	AMD
Product Line	Ryzen 3
Model Number	1300X
Codename	Summit Ridge
Release Year	2017

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Desktop
Microarchitecture	Zen, Ryzen 1000 Series
Socket	AM4
Socket Status	End of Life
Process Node	14 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	4
Performance Cores	4
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	4
SMT Enabled	No

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	3.5 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	3.7 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier	Yes

Cache

L2 Cache	2 MB
L3 Cache	8 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	65 W
Bundled Cooler	AMD Wraith Stealth

Memory

Memory Type	DDR4
Max Memory Speed	2667 MT/s
Memory Channels	2
Max Memory Capacity	64 GB
ECC Support	No

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	No
Copilot Plus Certified	No

Expansion

PCIe Generation	3.0
PCIe Lanes	16

Commercial

Launch MSRP	129 USD
Retail Availability	Retail

Form Factor	Desktop
TDP	65 W
iGPU	None

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X?

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has 4 cores and 4 threads, a 3.5 GHz base and 3.7 GHz boost clock, 8 MB of L3 cache and a 65 W TDP. It has no integrated graphics, so it needs a graphics card. Socket: AM4.

Will the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X work with my current setup?

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X lists CPU Socket is AM4. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X best suited to?

Best suited to: Buyers specifically wanting genuine first-generation Zen 4-core capability at an entry-level price.

What are the drawbacks of the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X?

Not the best fit for: Buyers prioritizing per-core performance, later Zen generations offer meaningfully better single-threaded results.