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Core i3-7300 vs Ryzen 9 5900X

Core i3-7300 vs Ryzen 9 5900X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i3-7300

4.0 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-7300 Logo
Intel Core i3-7300 4GHz Skylake CPU LGA1151 Desktop Smart Cache Boxed

Buy for 88.78 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 260.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 16 minutes ago

Core i3-7300

4.0 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-7300 Logo
Intel Core i3-7300 4GHz Skylake CPU LGA1151 Desktop Smart Cache Boxed

Buy for 88.78 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 9 5900X

3.7 GHz | 12-core

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 260.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 16 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 9 5900X outperforms the cheaper Core i3-7300 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-7300 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 9 5900X is 1402 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-7300.

Advantages of Core i3-7300

  • Up to 66% cheaper than Ryzen 9 5900X - $79.98 vs $234.56
  • Up to 59% better value when playing Dota 2 than Ryzen 9 5900X - $0.45 vs $1.10 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 51% less energy than AMD Ryzen 9 5900X - 51 vs 105 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while AMD Ryzen 9 5900X doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Ryzen 9 5900X

  • Performs up to 19% better in Dota 2 than Core i3-7300 - 236 vs 198 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7300 - 24 vs 4 threads
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Intel Core i3-7300 Logo
Core i3-7300

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

198

84%

Value, €/FPS

€0.45/FPS

100%

Price, €

€88.78

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i3-7300 4GHz Skylake CPU LGA1151 Desktop Smart Cache Boxed

Buy for 88.78 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 15 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


FPS

236

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.1/FPS

41%

Price, €

€260.36

34%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core, 24-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 260.36 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 16 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Best Looking

Intel Core i3-7300 Logo
Core i3-7300

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-7300 Logo
Core i3-7300

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1260

58%

Multi-Core

2502

21%

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo
Ryzen 9 5900X

Desktop • Nov 5th, 2020


Single-Core

2179

100%

Multi-Core

11883

100%

Intel Core i3-7300 Logo

Core i3-7300

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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Logo

Ryzen 9 5900X

Jan 3rd, 2017Release Date
Core i3CollectionRyzen 9
Kaby LakeCodenameVermeer
Intel Socket 1151SocketAMD Socket AM4
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
4Threads
Base Clock Speed3.7 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed4.8 GHz
TDP105 W
14 nmProcess Size
Multiplier37.0x
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable

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