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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 8300G

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $24 less on MSRP ($176 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 14.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 80.2 vs 70.1 PassMark/$ ($176 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 8300G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,015 vs 14,113).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 70.1 vs 80.2 PassMark/$ ($200 MSRP vs $176 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 3 8300G moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Ryzen 3 8300G

2024

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $24 less on MSRP ($176 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 14.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 80.2 vs 70.1 PassMark/$ ($176 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on AM5 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 8300G across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,015 vs 14,113).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 70.1 vs 80.2 PassMark/$ ($200 MSRP vs $176 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Ryzen 3 8300G moves to AM5 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 8300G better than Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE?

Yes. Ryzen 3 8300G is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 9.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.7% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 3 8300G is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 9.4% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 8300G 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 8300G is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 3 8300G is $24 cheaper on MSRP at $176 MSRP versus $200 MSRP, and it gives you a 9.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 14.4% better value on MSRP (80.2 vs 70.1 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

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

Ryzen 3 8300G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2022), a healthier platform with AM5 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 6/12. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

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 8300G Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 8300G	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
1080p
low	262 FPS	174 FPS
medium	232 FPS	140 FPS
high	199 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	168 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	229 FPS	149 FPS
medium	184 FPS	119 FPS
high	152 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	69 FPS
medium	129 FPS	59 FPS
high	99 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 8300G	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
1080p
low	347 FPS	297 FPS
medium	280 FPS	255 FPS
high	245 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	197 FPS
1440p
low	286 FPS	259 FPS
medium	238 FPS	227 FPS
high	214 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	178 FPS
4K
low	212 FPS	223 FPS
medium	183 FPS	201 FPS
high	153 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	155 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 8300G	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
1080p
low	353 FPS	350 FPS
medium	353 FPS	350 FPS
high	353 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	350 FPS
1440p
low	353 FPS	350 FPS
medium	353 FPS	350 FPS
high	353 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	350 FPS
4K
low	353 FPS	350 FPS
medium	353 FPS	332 FPS
high	352 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	292 FPS	227 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 8300G	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
1080p
low	353 FPS	350 FPS
medium	353 FPS	350 FPS
high	353 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	350 FPS
1440p
low	353 FPS	350 FPS
medium	353 FPS	350 FPS
high	353 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	350 FPS
4K
low	353 FPS	350 FPS
medium	353 FPS	350 FPS
high	353 FPS	350 FPS
ultra	353 FPS	308 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 8300G and Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

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.

Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 November 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,015 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 8300G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 3 8300G versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 8300G (base: 3.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 3 8300G uses the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 8300G scores 14,113 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE's 14,015 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 3 8300G. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Ryzen 3 8300G	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+17%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+3%	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	4 nm-43%	7 nm
Architecture	Phoenix2 (2024)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	14,113	14,015

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 8300G uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 3 8300G	Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE
Socket	AM5	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 3 8300G launched at $176 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE debuted at $200. On MSRP ($176 vs $200), the Ryzen 3 8300G is $24 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 8300G delivers 80.2 pts/$ vs 70.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE — making the Ryzen 3 8300G the 13.5% better value option.