Core i3-9300 vs Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
Core i3-9300
Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9300
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-9300 | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($75) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-9300 | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+47%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($75) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) |
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 Core i3-9300 and Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
Core i3-9300
The Core i3-9300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 62 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 7,105 points. Launch price was $143.
Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
The Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 7,106 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i3-9300 and Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Core i3-9300 versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 — a 20.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-9300 (base: 3.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i3-9300 uses the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-9300 scores 7,105 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300's 7,106 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9300 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300.
| Feature | Core i3-9300 | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+23% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz+16% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 7,105 | 7,106 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,498 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,025 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-9300 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-9300 | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-9300) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 1300). The Core i3-9300 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i3-9300 | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-9300 launched at $143 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 debuted at $110.
| Feature | Core i3-9300 | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $143 | $110-23% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | — |
| Release Date | 2019 | 2017 |
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