Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U vs Core i5-7600T
Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
Core i5-7600T
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
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U | Core i5-7600T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U | Core i5-7600T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) |
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 3300U and Core i5-7600T
Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,831 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i5-7600T
The Core i5-7600T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,827 points. Launch price was $224.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U and Core i5-7600T share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-7600T — a 5.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-7600T (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i5-7600T uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U scores 5,831 against the Core i5-7600T's 5,827 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-7600T.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U | Core i5-7600T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.8 GHz+33% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,831 | 5,827 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,243 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-7600T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U | Core i5-7600T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-7600T). The Core i5-7600T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7600T targets Low Power Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-7600T rivals Ryzen 3 1300X.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U | Core i5-7600T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Low Power Desktop |
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