CPU
GPU
Ryzen 3 1300X
Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Ryzen 3 1300X is positioned at rank 396 and the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U is on rank 738, so the Ryzen 3 1300X offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 1300X
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 1300X | Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($54) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 1300X | Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($54) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Ryzen 3 1300X and Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
Ryzen 3 1300X
The Ryzen 3 1300X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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: 6,923 points. Launch price was $129.
Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,928 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 1300X packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 1300X versus 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Ryzen 3 1300X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 1300X scores 6,923 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U's 6,928 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 1300X vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 1300X | Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+62% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 6,923 | 6,928 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 3,486 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,120 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,155 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 1300X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 1300X | Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Ryzen 3 1300X) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U). Primary use case: Ryzen 3 1300X targets Gaming.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 1300X | Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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