Ryzen 3 8300G vs Core i5-1335U
Ryzen 3 8300G
Core i5-1335U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 8300G
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1335U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 8300G | Core i5-1335U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($176) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 8300G | Core i5-1335U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($176) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 8300G and Core i5-1335U
Ryzen 3 8300G
The Ryzen 3 8300G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 14,113 points. Launch price was $176.
Core i5-1335U
The Core i5-1335U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 14,093 points. Launch price was $340.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 8300G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-1335U offers 10 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-1335U has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 3 8300G versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i5-1335U — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 8300G (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Ryzen 3 8300G uses the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i5-1335U uses Raptor Lake-U (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 8300G scores 14,113 against the Core i5-1335U's 14,093 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 8300G. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 8300G vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1335U.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 8300G | Core i5-1335U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 10 / 12+150% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+7% | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+162% | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 4 nm-43% | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix2 (2024) | Raptor Lake-U (2023) |
| PassMark | 14,113 | 14,093 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 8,977 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,389 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 9,456 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 8300G uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-1335U uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 8300G | Core i5-1335U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 96 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 8300G) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1335U). The Core i5-1335U includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU)), while the Ryzen 3 8300G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1335U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i5-1335U rivals Ryzen 5 7535U.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 8300G | Core i5-1335U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Xe Graphics (80 EU) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Productivity |
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