AMD Ryzen 3 5300G vs Intel Atom x5-Z8330

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AMD Ryzen 3 5300G or AMD Ryzen 3 5300G – 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 5300G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8330 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x5-Z8330, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 138 socket.
AMD Ryzen 3 Family Intel Atom
AMD Ryzen 5000G Group Intel Atom x3/x5/x7
4 Generation 5
AMD Ryzen 3 5300G Name Intel Atom x5-Z8330
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8330 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x5-Z8330 is 1.44 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.92 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
8 Threads 4
4x Zen 3 Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading No
4.0 GHz Frequency 1.44 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 1.92 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G uses the AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom x5-Z8330 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x5-Z8330 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
Q1/2020 Release date Q1/2015
1.7 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.5 GHz
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units 12
9 Generation 8
AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
12 Direct X 12
384 Shaders 96
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
7 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No 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 51.2 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 2.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3L-1600
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 12.8 GB/s
2 Memory channels 1
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 2.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 2 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 2 W
95 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G is manufactured using a 7 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 Atom x5-Z8330 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2021 Release date Q1/2016
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
-- Release price 20 $
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket BGA 138
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Part Number FJ8066401836619
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
2.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
7 nm Technology 14 nm
Cezanne (Zen 3) Architecture Cherry Trail