Ryzen 3 5300G vs Core i3-12300T
Ryzen 3 5300G
Core i3-12300T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 5300G
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-12300T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 5300G | Core i3-12300T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($164) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 5300G | Core i3-12300T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+103%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($164) |
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 5300G and Core i3-12300T
Ryzen 3 5300G
The Ryzen 3 5300G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. 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: 13,050 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i3-12300T
The Core i3-12300T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Janeiro 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 13,162 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 3 5300G and Core i3-12300T share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5300G versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i3-12300T — identical boost frequencies (base: 4 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Ryzen 3 5300G uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i3-12300T uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 5300G scores 13,050 against the Core i3-12300T's 13,162 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i3-12300T. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 5300G vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-12300T.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 5300G | Core i3-12300T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+74% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne (2021−2025) | Alder Lake-S (2022) |
| PassMark | 13,050 | 13,162 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 5300G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i3-12300T uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 5300G | Core i3-12300T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 5300G launched at $130 MSRP, while the Core i3-12300T debuted at $209. At current prices ($80 vs $164), the Ryzen 3 5300G is $84 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 5300G delivers 163.1 pts/$ vs 80.3 pts/$ for the Core i3-12300T — making the Ryzen 3 5300G the 68.1% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 5300G | Core i3-12300T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130-38% | $209 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-51% | $164 |
| Performance per Dollar | 163.1+103% | 80.3 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2022 |
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