Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U vs Ryzen 3 8300G

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 3 8300G
2024
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
9.01
Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 28 Watt
11.29
+25.3%

Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U outperforms Ryzen 3 8300G by a significant 25% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 3 8300G and Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking845688
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation30.61no data
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiencyno data38.16
Architecture codenamePhoenix2 (2024)Hawk Point (2024)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)16 April 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$176no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 3 8300G and Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz4.9 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm4 nm
Die size137 mm2137 mm2
Number of transistors20,900 million20,900 million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 3 8300G and Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U 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 configuration11
SocketAM5FP7
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 3 8300G and Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 3 8300G and Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 3 8300G and Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon 740MAMD Radeon 740M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 3 8300G and Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes1414

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.

Ryzen 3 8300G 9.01
Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U 11.29
+25.3%

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.

Ryzen 3 8300G 14316
Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U 17934
+25.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.01 11.29
Recency 8 January 2024 16 April 2024
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 12
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 28 Watt

Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U has a 25.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 months, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and 132.1% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 3 8300G in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 3 8300G is a desktop processor while Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 3 8300G and Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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