AMD Ryzen 3 3300X vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
36.9Single-core28.4
31.5Multi-core37.2
43Gamingspec-based43
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 3300X4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 3 3300X scores 36 against 36 for AMD Ryzen 7 2700X. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 3 3300X edges ahead in single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X
- Stronger single-core score: 37 vs 28
- 42% lower process: 7 nm vs 12 nm
- 38% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 105 W
- 33% higher PCIe version: 4 vs 3
- 11% higher PassMark (single thread): 2,669 vs 2,413
- Lower launch price: $120 vs $329
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- Stronger multi-core score: 37 vs 32
- 100% higher cores: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
- 100% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 2 MB
- 38% higher PassMark: 17,416 vs 12,578
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3300X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2018 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| Process | 7 nm+42% | 12 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+38% | 105 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 142 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3300X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Performance cores | — | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 16+100% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+3% | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3300X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | — | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3300X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 24 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 3 3300X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,255Bottom 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,600Bottom 32% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,120Bottom 19% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 10,500Bottom 36% |
| PassMark | 12,578Bottom 22% | 17,416+38%Bottom 37% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,669+11%Bottom 28% | 2,413Bottom 16% |
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