Ryzen 3 3300U vs Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U
Ryzen 3 3300U
Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U
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. The Ryzen 3 3300U is positioned at rank #586 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 3300U
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3300U | Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3300U | Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3300U and Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U
Ryzen 3 3300U
The Ryzen 3 3300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 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: 5,686 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U
The Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 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: 5,639 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 3 3300U and Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3300U versus 3.4 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 3300U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Ryzen 3 3300U uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 3300U scores 5,686 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U's 5,639 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 3 3300U. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3300U | Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+5% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Raven Ridge (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,686 | 5,639 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the FP5 socket with PCIe 3.0.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3300U | Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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