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AMD Ryzen 3 3300X

Released Apr 21, 2020$120 launch priceDesktop Processor

AMD's Ryzen 3 3300X is a 7 nm Zen 2 desktop processor for Socket AM4 with 4 cores and 8 threads, a 3.8 GHz base clock and up to 4.3 GHz boost. It has 16 MB of L3 cache, a 65 W TDP, an unlocked multiplier, DDR4-3200 support and PCIe 4.0.

Pros

  • 4 cores and 8 threads with 16 MB of L3 cache at a $120 launch price
  • PCIe 4.0 support on compatible AM4 motherboards
  • Unlocked multiplier for overclocking
  • Ships with a Wraith Stealth cooler
  • 65 W TDP and compatibility with Socket AM4 boards

Cons

  • Only 4 cores, limiting heavily multithreaded workloads
  • No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
  • DDR4-3200 is the officially supported memory ceiling
36Inno Score

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Single-core36.9
Multi-core31.5
Gaming43

Full specifications

Everything we track for the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X

General

Announced
2020
Socket
AM4
Process
7 nm
Base TDP
65 W
Unlocked multiplier
Yes
Cooler included
Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores
4
Threads
8
Base clock
3.8 GHz
Boost clock
4.3 GHz
L2 cache
2 MB
L3 cache
16 MB

Memory

Memory support
DDR4-3200
Memory channels
2

Platform

PCIe version
4

Benchmarks

PassMark
12,578Bottom 22%
PassMark (single thread)
2,669Bottom 28%

Quick answers

Is the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X good in 2026?

The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X earns an Inno Score of 36/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. AMD's Ryzen 3 3300X is a 7 nm Zen 2 desktop processor for Socket AM4 with 4 cores and 8 threads, a 3.8 GHz base clock and up to 4.3 GHz boost. It has 16 MB of L3 cache, a 65 W TDP, an unlocked multiplier, DDR4-3200 support and PCIe 4.0.

What are the key specs of the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X?

Cores: 4 · Threads: 8 · Boost clock: 4.3 GHz · Socket: AM4

What are the closest alternatives to the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, Intel Core i7-9700, Intel Core i5-10600K — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.