Ryzen Threadripper 2920X vs i3-8300

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-8300
2018
4 cores / 4 threads, 62 Watt
3.98
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
2018
12 cores / 24 threads, 180 Watt
15.97
+301%

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X outperforms Core i3-8300 by a whopping 301% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-8300 and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1434424
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.869.60
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3AMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency6.088.40
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)ZEN+ (2018−2019)
Release date2 April 2018 (6 years ago)6 August 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$138$649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has 98% better value for money than i3-8300.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-8300 and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads424
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier3735
L1 cache256 KB1.125 MB
L2 cache1 MB6 MB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)32 MB
Chip lithography14 nm12 nm
Die size126 mm2213 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data9600 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-8300 and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1151SP3r2
Power consumption (TDP)62 Watt180 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-8300 and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i3-8300 and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-8300 and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-8300 and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR4 Quad-channel
Maximum memory size64 GB2 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s93.867 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630-
Max video memory64 GB-
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+-
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz-
InTru 3D+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-8300 and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-8300 and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+-
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz-
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz-
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-8300 and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12-
OpenGL4.5-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-8300 and Ryzen Threadripper 2920X.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-8300 3.98
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 15.97
+301%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-8300 6315
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 25365
+302%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-8300 1322
+3.5%
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 1277

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-8300 3759
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X 7418
+97.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.98 15.97
Recency 2 April 2018 6 August 2018
Physical cores 4 12
Threads 4 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 62 Watt 180 Watt

i3-8300 has 190.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 2920X, on the other hand, has a 301.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 months, 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 16.7% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-8300 in performance tests.


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