Ryzen 3 8300G vs Core 2 Solo SU3500

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Solo SU3500
2009
1 core / 1 thread, 5 Watt
0.17
Ryzen 3 8300G
2024
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
9.01
+5200%

Ryzen 3 8300G outperforms Core 2 Solo SU3500 by a whopping 5200% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Ryzen 3 8300G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3282854
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data32.47
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core 2 Solono data
Power efficiency2.9213.11
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Phoenix2 (2024)
Release date1 April 2009 (15 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$262$176

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Ryzen 3 8300G basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores1 (Single-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads18
Base clock speed1.3 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed1.4 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rate800 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache3 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm4 nm
Die size107 mm2137 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors410 Million20,900 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
VID voltage range1.05V-1.15Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Ryzen 3 8300G compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
SocketBGA956AM5
Power consumption (TDP)5.5 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Ryzen 3 8300G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Ryzen 3 8300G technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Ryzen 3 8300G are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Ryzen 3 8300G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon 740M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Ryzen 3 8300G.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data14

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.17 9.01
Recency 1 April 2009 8 January 2024
Physical cores 1 4
Threads 1 8
Chip lithography 45 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 5 Watt 65 Watt

Core 2 Solo SU3500 has 1200% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 3 8300G, on the other hand, has a 5200% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 14 years, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 1025% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 3 8300G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Solo SU3500 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core 2 Solo SU3500 is a notebook processor while Ryzen 3 8300G is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Ryzen 3 8300G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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