Ryzen 3 2300U vs Atom x7425E
Ryzen 3 2300U
Atom x7425E
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 2300U is positioned at rank 607 and the Atom x7425E is on rank 213, so the Atom x7425E 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 2300U
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7425E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 2300U | Atom x7425E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Gracemont (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 2300U | Atom x7425E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 2300U and Atom x7425E
Ryzen 3 2300U
The Ryzen 3 2300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,484 points. Launch price was $149.
Atom x7425E
The Atom x7425E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Gracemont (2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 12 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,427 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 3 2300U and Atom x7425E share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2300U versus 3.4 GHz on the Atom x7425E — identical boost frequencies (base: 2 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Ryzen 3 2300U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom x7425E uses Gracemont (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 2300U scores 5,484 against the Atom x7425E's 5,427 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 3 2300U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 2300U vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7425E.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2300U | Atom x7425E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+33% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 2 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) | Gracemont (2023) |
| PassMark | 5,484+1% | 5,427 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 2300U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7425E uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2300U | Atom x7425E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 9 |
Advanced Features
The Atom x7425E includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics (24EU)), while the Ryzen 3 2300U requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2300U | Atom x7425E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics (24EU) |
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