Ryzen 9 4900H vs Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
Ryzen 9 4900H
Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
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.
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 9 4900H | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 9 4900H | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 9 4900H and Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
Ryzen 9 4900H
The Ryzen 9 4900H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 March 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,887 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is manufactured by AMD. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,945 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 9 4900H is built on the Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 9 4900H scores 18,887 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE's 18,945 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 4900H | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | — |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 7 nm | — |
| Architecture | Renoir-H (Zen 2) (2020) | — |
| PassMark | 18,887 | 18,945 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 9 4900H uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 9 4900H | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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