CPU
GPU
Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
Core i5-7640X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 is positioned at rank 168 and the Core i5-7640X is on rank 619, so the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7640X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 | Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) | ✅ More affordable ($85) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-X (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 | Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+29%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($110) | ✅ More affordable ($85) |
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 PRO 1300 and Core i5-7640X
Ryzen 3 PRO 1300
The Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 7,106 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i5-7640X
The Core i5-7640X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-X (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 112 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,060 points. Launch price was $242.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 and Core i5-7640X share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i5-7640X — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-7640X (base: 3.2 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-7640X uses Kaby Lake-X (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 scores 7,106 against the Core i5-7640X's 7,060 — a 0.6% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-7640X.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 | Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Kaby Lake-X (2017) |
| PassMark | 7,106 | 7,060 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 3,726 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,419 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 3,726 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-7640X uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 | Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 1300) / Yes (Core i5-7640X). Primary use case: Core i5-7640X targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 | Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 launched at $110 MSRP, while the Core i5-7640X debuted at $249.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 | Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $110-56% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $85 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2017 |
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