Ryzen 3 5300G vs Ryzen 5 4680U

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 3 5300G

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $130 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 4680U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Ryzen 5 4680U

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 5300G across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (12,959 vs 13,050).

Ryzen 3 5300G

2021

Ryzen 5 4680U

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.3% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $130 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 4680U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 5300G across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (12,959 vs 13,050).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 5300G better than Ryzen 5 4680U?

Yes. Ryzen 3 5300G is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 18.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.7% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 3 5300G is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 18.3% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 5300G is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 3 5300G is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 3 5300G is at an unclear MSRP at $130 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 18.3% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (100.4 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 4680U is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more overall headroom and a better platform outlook.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen 3 5300G Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 4680U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 5300G	Ryzen 5 4680U
1080p
low	211 FPS	171 FPS
medium	164 FPS	140 FPS
high	131 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	174 FPS	146 FPS
medium	134 FPS	118 FPS
high	105 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	69 FPS
medium	59 FPS	60 FPS
high	46 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 5300G	Ryzen 5 4680U
1080p
low	323 FPS	137 FPS
medium	268 FPS	118 FPS
high	237 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	203 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	282 FPS	117 FPS
medium	237 FPS	102 FPS
high	213 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	220 FPS	100 FPS
medium	192 FPS	90 FPS
high	161 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 5300G	Ryzen 5 4680U
1080p
low	326 FPS	324 FPS
medium	326 FPS	324 FPS
high	326 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	324 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	324 FPS
medium	326 FPS	324 FPS
high	326 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	324 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	324 FPS
medium	326 FPS	324 FPS
high	298 FPS	297 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	238 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 5300G	Ryzen 5 4680U
1080p
low	326 FPS	324 FPS
medium	326 FPS	324 FPS
high	326 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	324 FPS
1440p
low	326 FPS	324 FPS
medium	326 FPS	324 FPS
high	326 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	324 FPS
4K
low	326 FPS	324 FPS
medium	326 FPS	324 FPS
high	326 FPS	324 FPS
ultra	326 FPS	282 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 5300G and Ryzen 5 4680U

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 4680U

The Ryzen 5 4680U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,959 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 5300G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 4680U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 4680U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 5300G versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4680U — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 5300G (base: 4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 3 5300G uses the Cezanne (2021−2025) architecture (7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 4680U uses Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 5300G scores 13,050 against the Ryzen 5 4680U's 12,959 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 3 5300G. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Ryzen 3 5300G vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4680U.

Feature	Ryzen 3 5300G	Ryzen 5 4680U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4.2 GHz+5%	4 GHz
Base Clock	4 GHz+82%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Cezanne (2021−2025)	Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021)
PassMark	13,050	12,959

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 5300G uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 4680U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.