i3-N300 vs Ryzen 5 8600G

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 8600G
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
15.96
+198%
Core i3-N300
2023
8 cores / 8 threads, 7 Watt
5.35

Ryzen 5 8600G outperforms Core i3-N300 by a whopping 198% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i3-N300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4251178
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation50.50no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency23.2272.28
Architecture codenamePhoenix (2023−2024)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$229$309

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i3-N300 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed4.3 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz3.7 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (per module)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm10 nm
Die size178 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors25,000 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i3-N300 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
SocketAM5Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt7 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i3-N300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i3-N300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i3-N300 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i3-N300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon 760MIntel UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) ( - 1250 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i3-N300.

PCIe version4.03.0
PCI Express lanes209

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 5 8600G 15.96
+198%
i3-N300 5.35

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 5 8600G 25350
+198%
i3-N300 8497

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.96 5.35
Integrated graphics card 14.91 3.29
Recency 8 January 2024 3 January 2023
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 4 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 7 Watt

Ryzen 5 8600G has a 198.3% higher aggregate performance score, 353.2% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, 50% more threads, and a 150% more advanced lithography process.

i3-N300, on the other hand, has 33.3% more physical cores, and 828.6% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 8600G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-N300 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 5 8600G is a desktop processor while Core i3-N300 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 5 8600G and Core i3-N300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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