intel
Brand4/4
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock62W
TDPIntel Core i3-8300
amd
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads3.5GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Intel Core i3-8300
Intel Core i3-8300
$138 • Feb 2018
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
$189 • Apr 2017
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i3-8300 | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | N/A | 3.7 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 37 X | 35 X |
| TDP | 62 W | 65 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 96 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.50 MB |
| Cache L3 | 8.00 MB | 16.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 630 | N/A |
| Architecture | Core i3 (Coffee Lake) | Ryzen 5 (Zen (Summit Ridge)) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 14nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1151 | amd socket am4 |
| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |
| Die Size | 126 mm² | 213 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | 4800 million |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | 95°C |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i3-8300
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i3-8300
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i3-8300
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i3-8300
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i3-8300
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
Intel Core i3-8300
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Comparison in Games
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Intel Core i3-8300 Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i3-8300
INTEL • 4/4 • 3.7GHz
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
AMD • 4/8 • 3.5GHz
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