Ryzen 3 3300X vs Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
Ryzen 3 3300X
Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Ryzen 3 3300X
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3300X | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 3300X | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) | ❌ 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 3300X and Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
Ryzen 3 3300X
The Ryzen 3 3300X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 24 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 13,425 points. Launch price was $120.
Ryzen 5 PRO 2600
The Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 13,330 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 3300X packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 3 3300X versus 3.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 — a 9.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 3300X (base: 3.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 3300X uses the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 3300X scores 13,425 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600's 13,330 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 3 3300X. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3300X | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.3 GHz+10% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 7 nm-42% | 12 nm |
| Architecture | Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 13,425 | 13,330 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 4.0.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3300X | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-3200 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | — |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 3300X launched at $120 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 debuted at $199. At current prices ($90 vs $90), the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 3300X delivers 149.2 pts/$ vs 148.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 — making the Ryzen 3 3300X the 0.7% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 3300X | Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $120-40% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $90 | $90 |
| Performance per Dollar | 149.2 | 148.1 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2018 |
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