Ryzen 3 5300G vs Ryzen 5 2600
Ryzen 3 5300G
Ryzen 5 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 5300G
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 2600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 5300G | Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($145) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Cezanne (2021−2025) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Pinnacle Riege (Zen+) (2018) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 5300G | Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+80%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($145) |
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 Ryzen 5 2600
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.
Ryzen 5 2600
The Ryzen 5 2600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Pinnacle Riege (Zen+) (2018) 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: 3 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,145 points. Launch price was $199.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 5300G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 2600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 2600 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5300G versus 3.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2600 — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 5300G (base: 4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 5300G uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 2600 uses Pinnacle Riege (Zen+) (2018) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 5300G scores 13,050 against the Ryzen 5 2600's 13,145 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 2600. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 5300G vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2600.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 5300G | Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+8% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+18% | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 16 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 3 MB+500% |
| Process | 7 nm-42% | 12 nm |
| Architecture | Cezanne (2021−2025) | Pinnacle Riege (Zen+) (2018) |
| PassMark | 13,050 | 13,145 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 6,344 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,163 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 4,893 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the AM4 socket with PCIe 4.0.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 5300G | Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 5300G) / Yes (Ryzen 5 2600). Primary use case: Ryzen 5 2600 targets General Productivity. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 2600 rivals Core i5-9400.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 5300G | Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
| Target Use | — | General Productivity |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 5300G launched at $130 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 2600 debuted at $199. At current prices ($80 vs $145), the Ryzen 3 5300G is $65 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 5300G delivers 163.1 pts/$ vs 90.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 2600 — making the Ryzen 3 5300G the 57.1% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 5300G | Ryzen 5 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130-35% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-45% | $145 |
| Performance per Dollar | 163.1+80% | 90.7 |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2018 |
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