Athlon 300U vs Ryzen Embedded R2312
Athlon 300U
Ryzen Embedded R2312
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Athlon 300U is positioned at rank #624 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 300U
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded R2312
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 300U | Ryzen Embedded R2312 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge 2 (2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 300U | Ryzen Embedded R2312 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 300U and Ryzen Embedded R2312
Athlon 300U
The Athlon 300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Raven Ridge 2 (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,861 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen Embedded R2312
The Ryzen Embedded R2312 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 June 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,952 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 300U and Ryzen Embedded R2312 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Athlon 300U versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R2312 — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen Embedded R2312 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Athlon 300U uses the Raven Ridge 2 (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded R2312 uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 300U scores 3,861 against the Ryzen Embedded R2312's 3,952 — a 2.3% lead for the Ryzen Embedded R2312. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon 300U | Ryzen Embedded R2312 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge 2 (2019) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 3,861 | 3,952+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 900 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,800 | — |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FP5 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Athlon 300U | Ryzen Embedded R2312 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon 300U) / not specified (Ryzen Embedded R2312). The Athlon 300U includes integrated graphics (Radeon RX Vega 3), while the Ryzen Embedded R2312 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 300U targets Budget Laptop.
| Feature | Athlon 300U | Ryzen Embedded R2312 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon RX Vega 3 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
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