AMD Ryzen 3 1300X vs Intel Core i3-7350K

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i3-7350K features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7350K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X Name Intel Core i3-7350K
AMD Ryzen 3 Family Intel Core i3
1 Generation 7
AMD Ryzen 1000 Group Intel Core i 7000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-7350K has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7350K is 4.2 GHz
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Frequency 4.2 GHz
4 Threads 4
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-7350K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7350K uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Release date Q2/2016
-- Direct X 12
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Execution units 24
-- Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 60 W watts.
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 60 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 1300X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-7350K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2017
-- Part Number --
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Summit Ridge (Zen) Architecture Kaby Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
135 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
10602
10602
Intel Core i3-7350K
2C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
9118
9118

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-7350K
2C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
4301
4301
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3916
3916

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3202
3202
Intel Core i3-7350K
2C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
2740
2740

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
2975
2975
Intel Core i3-7350K
2C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
2557
2557

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-7350K
2C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
1298
1298
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1120
1120

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-7350K
2C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
1176
1176
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
896
896

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
553
553
Intel Core i3-7350K
2C 4T @ 4.2 GHz
458
458