Ryzen 5 2500X vs Core i3-10300
Ryzen 5 2500X
Core i3-10300
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 2500X
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 2500X | Core i3-10300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140.49) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 2500X | Core i3-10300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+77%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($80) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140.49) |
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 5 2500X and Core i3-10300
Ryzen 5 2500X
The Ryzen 5 2500X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 9,388 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i3-10300
The Core i3-10300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,290 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 2500X and Core i3-10300 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2500X versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-10300 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-10300 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Ryzen 5 2500X uses the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture (12 nm), while the Core i3-10300 uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 2500X scores 9,388 against the Core i3-10300's 9,290 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 5 2500X. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2500X vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i3-10300.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2500X | Core i3-10300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.4 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+3% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+100% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 12 nm-14% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen+ (2018−2019) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 9,388+1% | 9,290 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 2500X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-10300 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2500X | Core i3-10300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
At current prices ($80 vs $140.49), the Ryzen 5 2500X is $60 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 2500X delivers 117.3 pts/$ vs 66.1 pts/$ for the Core i3-10300 — making the Ryzen 5 2500X the 55.8% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 2500X | Core i3-10300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $159 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-43% | $140.49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 117.3+77% | 66.1 |
| Release Date | 2018 | 2020 |
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