Ryzen 3 2300X vs Core i7-5775R
Ryzen 3 2300X
Core i7-5775R
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5775R
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 2300X | Core i7-5775R |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($129) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 2300X | Core i7-5775R |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($129) | ✅ 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 2300X and Core i7-5775R
Ryzen 3 2300X
The Ryzen 3 2300X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 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: 7,564 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i7-5775R
The Core i7-5775R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 May 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 7,598 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 2300X packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-5775R's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2300X versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-5775R — a 10% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 2300X (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 3 2300X uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-5775R uses Broadwell (2015−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 2300X scores 7,564 against the Core i7-5775R's 7,598 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-5775R. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 2300X vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-5775R.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2300X | Core i7-5775R |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+11% | 3.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+6% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Broadwell (2015−2019) |
| PassMark | 7,564 | 7,598 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 2300X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-5775R uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 2300X | Core i7-5775R |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | BGA1364 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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