Ryzen 3 8300G vs Ryzen 9 5980HX

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 5980HX
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
14.81
+64.4%
Ryzen 3 8300G
2024
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
9.01

Ryzen 9 5980HX outperforms Ryzen 3 8300G by an impressive 64% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 5980HX and Ryzen 3 8300G processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking475845
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data30.61
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesCezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000)no data
Power efficiency31.1513.12
Architecture codenameCezanne-HX (Zen 3) (2021)Phoenix2 (2024)
Release date12 January 2021 (3 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$176

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 5980HX 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.9 GHz
Multiplier33no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography7 nm4 nm
Die size180 mm2137 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Number of transistors10,700 million20,900 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 5980HX 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 configuration11
SocketFP6AM5
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 5980HX and Ryzen 3 8300G. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHAno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 9 5980HX and Ryzen 3 8300G are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 5980HX and Ryzen 3 8300G. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000)AMD Radeon 740M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 5980HX and Ryzen 3 8300G.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1614

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 9 5980HX 14.81
+64.4%
Ryzen 3 8300G 9.01

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 9 5980HX 23530
+64.4%
Ryzen 3 8300G 14316

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.81 9.01
Integrated graphics card 9.04 8.33
Recency 12 January 2021 8 January 2024
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 7 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen 9 5980HX has a 64.4% higher aggregate performance score, 8.5% faster integrated GPU, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 44.4% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 3 8300G, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and a 75% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 5980HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Ryzen 3 8300G in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen 9 5980HX is a notebook processor while Ryzen 3 8300G is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 5980HX and Ryzen 3 8300G, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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