Athlon PRO 300GE vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Athlon PRO 300GE

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2019

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon PRO 300GE

2 / 4

4,342

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 / 16

34,293

+689.8%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 300GE

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

105%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

105%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

105%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

105%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

104%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

104%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

104%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

103%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

103%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

102%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

102%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

101%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

101%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

101%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

100%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

99%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

99%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

99%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

99%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

60%

#226

Core i5-14500T

MSRP: $232|Avg: $267

99%

#227

Core i5-12600

MSRP: $233|Avg: $250

98%

#228

Core i7-11700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $180

98%

#229

Core i5-10600

MSRP: $244|Avg: $159

98%

#230

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G

MSRP: $193|Avg: $100

98%

#231

Core i7-8700B

MSRP: $303|Avg: $139

98%

#232

Ryzen 3 2200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $80

97%

#233

Core i3-9100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $80

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197

Ryzen 5 5600X3D

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

107%

#198

Core i3-9350KF

MSRP: $173|Avg: $80

106%

#199

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE

MSRP: $220|Avg: $220

106%

#200

Core i3-9300

MSRP: $143|Avg: $75

106%

#201

Ryzen 7 3800XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $249

105%

#202

Core i5-11400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $140

104%

#203

Core i3-10305

MSRP: $149|Avg: $100

103%

#204

Core i3-9320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $80

103%

#205

Core i3-10105

MSRP: $122|Avg: $90

103%

#206

Core i3-13100E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

102%

#207

Core i9-13900F

MSRP: $524|Avg: $536

102%

#208

Processor 300

MSRP: $82|Avg: $80

102%

#209

Ryzen 5 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $145

102%

#210

Ryzen 5 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $80

101%

#211

Core i9-14900KS

MSRP: $749|Avg: $670

101%

#212

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

MSRP: $449|Avg: $384

100%

#213

Core i3-8100T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

100%

#214

Core i7-13700E

MSRP: $390|Avg: $380

100%

#215

Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G

MSRP: $430|Avg: $270

99%

#216

Core i7-9700

MSRP: $333|Avg: $150

99%

#217

Core i5-13500TE

MSRP: $235|Avg: $250

98%

#218

Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

MSRP: $294|Avg: $76

98%

#219

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#220

Athlon PRO 300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#221

Athlon Gold 3150G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

97%

#222

Core i7-9800X

MSRP: $589|Avg: $210

97%

#223

Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $235

96%

#224

Ryzen 9 5900

MSRP: $549|Avg: $395

96%

#225

Ryzen 5 7600X3D

MSRP: $299|Avg: $300

96%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

59%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D delivers superior performance across the board. Its 3D V-Cache technology provides a significant advantage in gaming scenarios, while its core configuration delivers 155% higher multi-threaded performance.

Insight	Athlon PRO 300GE	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D leads not only in performance but also in value. It delivers superior performance at a comparable price point.

Insight	Athlon PRO 300GE	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+3%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($384)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Athlon PRO 300GE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon PRO 300GE and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Athlon PRO 300GE

The Athlon PRO 300GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 4,342 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Athlon PRO 300GE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Athlon PRO 300GE versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 38.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. The Athlon PRO 300GE uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon PRO 300GE scores 4,342 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 155% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Athlon PRO 300GE vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Feature	Athlon PRO 300GE	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	8 / 16+300%
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	5 GHz+47%
Base Clock	—	4.4 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB	96 MB (total)+2300%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB (per core)
Process	12 nm	5 nm-58%
Architecture	Zen+ (2018−2019)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	4,342	34,293+690%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	15,000

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon PRO 300GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Athlon PRO 300GE versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon PRO 300GE) vs 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM4 (Athlon PRO 300GE) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D).

Feature	Athlon PRO 300GE	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket	AM4	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR5-5200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	128 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	8	28+250%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon PRO 300GE) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon PRO 300GE targets Desktop, Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	Athlon PRO 300GE	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Radeon Vega 3	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V	AMD-V
Target Use	Desktop	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Athlon PRO 300GE launched at $50 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. At current prices ($50 vs $384), the Athlon PRO 300GE is $334 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon PRO 300GE delivers 86.8 pts/$ vs 89.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 2.8% better value option.