Processor comparison
AMD Ryzen 3 5300G vs Intel Core i7-3970X
AMD
AMD Ryzen 3 5300G
AMD Socket AM4
4000 MHz
4 cores
Apr 2021
DESKTOP
VS
Intel
Intel Core i7-3970X
Intel Socket 2011
3500 MHz
6 cores
Nov 2012
DESKTOP
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300G127%
- Intel Core i7-3970X100%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300G145%
- Intel Core i7-3970X100%
Relative performance
Multi thread performance index
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300G109%
- Intel Core i7-3970X100%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G
- Much higher single threaded performance (around 45% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications.
- 9% higher multi threaded performance.
- 85 watts lower power draw.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Has an integrated GPU, which allows to run the system without a dedicated graphics card, unlike the Intel Core i7-3970X.
- Around 27% higher average synthetic performance.
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-3970X
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| AMD Ryzen 3 5300G | Intel Core i7-3970X |
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| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4A | | |
| SSE4.1 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AES | | |
| AVX | | |
| AVX2 | | |
| BMI1 | | |
| BMI2 | | |
| SHA | | |
| F16C | | |
| FMA3 | | |
| AMD64 | | |
| EVP | | |
| AMD-V | | |
| SMAP | | |
| SMEP | | |
| SMT | | |
| Precision Boost 2 | | |
| XFR 2 | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit | | |
| VT-x | | |
| VT-d | | |
| Hyper-Threading | | |
| AES-NI | | |
Architecture
| AMD Ryzen 3 5300G | Intel Core i7-3970X |
|---|
| Architecture | AMD Zen 3 | Intel_SandyBridge |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR4-3200 MHz
Dual-channel | DDR3 |
| Codename | Cezanne | Sandy Bridge-E |
| Release Date | Apr 2021 | Nov 2012 |
Cores
| AMD Ryzen 3 5300G | Intel Core i7-3970X |
|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 8 | 12 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 6 | No |
Cache
| AMD Ryzen 3 5300G | Intel Core i7-3970X |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64K (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 8MB | 15360 KB (shared) |
Physical
| AMD Ryzen 3 5300G | Intel Core i7-3970X |
|---|
| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Max Case Temp | 95°C | 70°C |
| Package | | FC-LGA10 |
| Die Size | unknown | 435mm² |
| Process | 7 nm | 32 nm |
Performance
| AMD Ryzen 3 5300G | Intel Core i7-3970X |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 4000 MHz | 3500 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 4200 MHz | 4000 MHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | N/A | 1.35 V |
| TDP | 65 W | 150 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300G5040 points
- Intel Core i7-3970X4000 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300G23424 points
- Intel Core i7-3970X25200 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300G (simulated)238
- Intel Core i7-3970X (simulated)163.08
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
- AMD Ryzen 3 5300G (simulated)1342.7
- Intel Core i7-3970X (simulated)1228.18
points - higher is better