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Ryzen 3 CPU: Stepping on i3 to catch i5 but one thing is still lost
The AMD Ryzen series has consistently impressed us ever since the launch of the Ryzen 7 lineup. With more cores, strong single-core performance, and competitive pricing, Ryzen processors have finally managed to hold their ground against Intel's offerings. While Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 5 have positioned themselves in the high-end segment, the low-end segment has largely relied on APUs or Athlon X4 processors until now. With the arrival of Ryzen 3, things are changing. Ryzen 3 is available in two models, both featuring four cores and four threads, making them direct competitors to Intel’s Core i3 processors.
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â— Pricing: Directly Competes with Core i3
Although high-end CPUs cater to enthusiasts and professionals, the majority of consumer sales are still concentrated in the mid-range and entry-level segments. As a result, people are eagerly waiting to see how Ryzen 3 performs in terms of value and performance. Let's start by examining the pricing:
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AMD Ryzen 3 Series
The Ryzen 3 series launched with two models: Ryzen 3 1300X and Ryzen 3 1200. The difference lies in their clock speeds (1200-@3.1 ~ 3.4GHz, 1300X-@3.5 ~ 3.7GHz), with the 1300X offering slightly better theoretical performance. The prices are 939 RMB and 779 RMB respectively, a difference of 160 RMB.
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In contrast, Intel’s Core i3 processors, like the i3-7350K, have seen their prices drop to around 900 RMB recently. This makes the dual-core, quad-threaded Intel chip appear somewhat overpriced compared to Ryzen 3.
Specification Comparison: Native Quad-Core, No SMT Hyper-Threading
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Comparison of Ryzen 5/3 CPU Specifications
| CPU Model | Ryzen 5 1500X | Ryzen 5 1400 | Ryzen 3 1300X | Ryzen 3 1200 |
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| Core Code | Summit Ridge | Summit Ridge | Summit Ridge | Summit Ridge |
| Interface Type | AM4 | AM4 | AM4 | AM4 |
| Core/Thread | 4/8 | 4/8 | 4/4 | 4/4 |
| Process Technology | 14nm | 14nm | 14nm | 14nm |
| Frequency Locked | No | No | No | No |
| Frequency | 3.5-3.7GHz | 3.2-3.4GHz | 3.5-3.7GHz | 3.1-3.4GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16MB | 8MB | 8MB | 8MB |
| Memory Support | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2400 |
| Integrated Display| None | None | None | None |
| TDP | 65W | 65W | 65W | 65W |
| Price (2017/07) | 1299 RMB | 1049 RMB | 939 RMB | 779 RMB |
Parameter Interpretation: It’s clear that the main difference between Ryzen 3 1300X and 1200 lies in their clock speeds, with the former being 0.4 GHz higher than the latter, translating to approximately a 10% performance advantage in practical applications. When compared to its sibling Ryzen 5 1400, Ryzen 3 lacks the SMT (Simultaneous Multithreading) technology (Intel calls it HT, AMD calls it SMT), but it compensates with a slightly higher clock speed.
New Price: You might feel that Ryzen 3 1300X is priced fairly at 939 RMB, considering Ryzen 5 1400 offers 4 threads for just 110 RMB more. Given that Ryzen 5 has been on the market for some time and has undergone multiple price adjustments, it’s natural to see a slight gap between the two. It’s expected that within a few months, Ryzen 3 will see a price reduction.
Integrated Graphics: While Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 are positioned for enthusiasts and gamers who typically pair their CPUs with dedicated GPUs, Ryzen 3 targets budget-conscious users who may rely on integrated graphics. For those who need integrated graphics, like office users or light internet surfers, Ryzen 3's lack of integrated graphics could be a downside. Unfortunately, this aspect hasn't been officially confirmed yet...
Opening the Ryzen 3 Box with Wraith Stealth Cooler:
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Like most CPUs, the box exposes the CPU on one side.
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[Rzyzen 3]
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[Box Contents]
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[Stealth Cooler]
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[Bottom Coated with Thermal Paste]
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[Stealth Cooler]
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Don’t let the large size of the Ryzen 3 box fool you; once the cooler is removed, it looks much more compact. That said, at 65W TDP, the included cooler is more than adequate. Plus, AMD’s Ghost series coolers have proven to be effective, thanks to their advanced bearing technology, ensuring quiet operation even at high speeds.
Theoretical Performance Testing:
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This review focuses primarily on CPU theoretical performance, gaming performance, power consumption, temperature comparisons, and overclocking. In the CPU performance evaluation, we’ve included various competing CPUs for comparison. Gaming performance tests are conducted with an RX 580 graphics card to ensure the GPU doesn’t become a bottleneck.
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The motherboard used in this test is the MSI X370 SLI PLUS. The decision to use a high-end X370 motherboard is to provide the best possible operating environment for Ryzen 3 and Ryzen 5, ensuring stable operation.
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Hardware Platform
| CPU | AMD CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1400, Ryzen 3 1300X | Intel CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 |
| Motherboard | MSI X370 SLI PLUS | MSI Z270 KRAIT GAMING |
| Memory | Mickey Trident Z DDR4-3600 8G×2 | |
| Hard Disk | A-DATA SU800 512GB | |
| Graphics Card | Dylan RX 580 DEVIL | |
| Power Supply | Rhine X-650 rated 650W gold full module | |
Software Platform
| Operating System | Windows 10 x64 Professional |
| Graphics Driver | Crimson ReLive Edition 17.7.2 |
| Evaluation Software | CPU theoretical performance test: 3DMark (Physical Calculations), Fritz Chess, wPrime, CPU-Z, WinRAR 64Bit, CineBench R15, TMPGEnc, CPU game performance test: Watch Dogs 2, Tomb Raider, Ghost Recon Wildlands |
The graphics card selected is AMD’s own RX 580. Given that Ryzen 3 is positioned towards budget-conscious users, it wouldn’t typically be paired with high-end GPUs like the GTX 1080. AMD has already released the RX 580, the most advanced gaming GPU at the moment, making it the logical choice.
â— CPU Theoretical Performance Test
Fritz Chess Benchmark is a chess benchmark tool that tests computational power. It supports multithreading and is often used to evaluate scientific computing capabilities. Higher scores indicate better performance.
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wPrime is a software that tests computational power by calculating prime numbers. Shorter computation times indicate better performance.
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CPU-Z is a well-known CPU detection software that effectively tests single-core and multi-core CPU performance. Higher scores mean better performance!
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â— 3DMark Physical Operation Test
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â— Common Software Performance Testing
WinRAR is a powerful compression tool that uses file compression time to test CPU performance. Shorter compression times indicate better performance.
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â— Professional Software Performance Test
TMPGEnc is a set of high-quality video conversion tools developed by Japanese companies. It effectively tests CPU performance by converting and encoding video files. Shorter processing times indicate better performance.
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Using Adobe Premiere Pro to transcode and export the same video file can effectively test the CPU's encoding capabilities. Shorter processing times indicate better performance.
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CineBench is a comprehensive set of CPU and graphics tests. The latest R15 version supports up to 256 logical cores and enhances features like shaders, anti-aliasing, shadows, lighting, and reflection blurring. Higher scores indicate better performance!
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Summary: In terms of theoretical CPU performance, Ryzen 3 1300X performs very closely to the i5-7500 in many tests, but there is a slight gap in some older software applications. The gap with its own sibling Ryzen 5 1400 isn't as large as the difference between 4 threads and 8 threads, largely due to the higher clock speed of the 1300X.
â— CPU Gaming Performance Test
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Summary: All games were tested at a resolution of 2K. The frame rates in all four games are very close. The only noticeable difference is in Watch Dogs 2, where Ryzen 5 1400 outperforms Ryzen 3 1300X slightly. However, in the other games, the performance of the three CPUs is nearly identical, making the choice largely irrelevant.
â— Platform Power Consumption Comparison Test
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Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 3 consume the same amount of power in standby mode, while the i5 is only a few watts higher, which is negligible for desktops.
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With the CPU fully loaded, you can see that Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 3 have nearly identical power consumption, with the i5 being slightly higher, though the difference is only 7 watts, which is negligible.
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The full load test during gaming shows that the power consumption gap between i5 and Ryzen 3 expands to 12 watts, which is still negligible.
In summary, the power consumption of the three CPUs is roughly the same, but due to the higher clock speed of Ryzen 3 1300X, the 4-core, 4-thread Ryzen 3 1300X consumes slightly more power than the 4-core, 8-thread Ryzen 5 1400. It performs worse than both of them.
â— Comparison of CPU Full Load Temperatures
The coolers used are all boxed AMD models, which are more than adequate for these 65W CPUs.
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It’s evident that Ryzen 3 produces more heat than Ryzen 5, which is related to its higher clock speed. Both are essentially the same core, but Ryzen 3 simply disables the SMT hyper-threading feature. Even with this smaller cooler, the temperature remains at 58°C, indicating excellent thermal management. If you're looking for upgrades later, purchasing a basic Red Sea cooler would suffice.
Summary:
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In a nutshell: i3 price, i5 performance.
This quad-core, four-thread Ryzen CPU is a great choice, especially at a price of 939 RMB (considering the price point of Ryzen 5 1400, this 939 RMB still has room for decline). You can achieve performance close to the i5-7500 (1469 RMB) with slightly lower power consumption.
Why is it slightly lacking?
The lack of integrated graphics in the Ryzen series is designed for users who opt for Core i3 and aren’t looking for standalone solutions. This means Ryzen 3 cannot cater to this user segment, which includes many office users with significant market potential.
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Ryzen APU with integrated graphics will be launched around September.
If Ryzen 3 wants to capture users who require integrated graphics, it must wait for the upcoming APU to enter the market. According to AMD’s official PPT, the APU will likely be launched in September, and it’s worth looking forward to.
Recommended Setup:
Given Ryzen 3's positioning near Core i3, the best match would be the B350 motherboard. If you’re certain you won’t need future upgrades, even an A320 motherboard would suffice, as long as it supports stable CPU power delivery with at least four-phase VRMs.
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Comparison of Ryzen 5/3 CPU Specifications
| CPU Model | Ryzen 5 1500X | Ryzen 5 1400 | Ryzen 3 1300X | Ryzen 3 1200 |
|-------------------|---------------|--------------|---------------|--------------|
| Core Code | Summit Ridge | Summit Ridge | Summit Ridge | Summit Ridge |
| Interface Type | AM4 | AM4 | AM4 | AM4 |
| Core/Thread | 4/8 | 4/8 | 4/4 | 4/4 |
| Process Technology | 14nm | 14nm | 14nm | 14nm |
| Frequency Locked | No | No | No | No |
| Frequency | 3.5-3.7GHz | 3.2-3.4GHz | 3.5-3.7GHz | 3.1-3.4GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16MB | 8MB | 8MB | 8MB |
| Memory Support | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2400 | DDR4-2400 |
| Integrated Display| None | None | None | None |
| TDP | 65W | 65W | 65W | 65W |
| Price (2017/07) | 1299 RMB | 1049 RMB | 939 RMB | 779 RMB |
Hardware Platform
| CPU | AMD CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1400, Ryzen 3 1300X | Intel CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 |
| Motherboard | MSI X370 SLI PLUS | MSI Z270 KRAIT GAMING |
| Memory | Mickey Trident Z DDR4-3600 8G×2 | |
| Hard Disk | A-DATA SU800 512GB | |
| Graphics Card | Dylan RX 580 DEVIL | |
| Power Supply | Rhine X-650 rated 650W gold full module | |
Software Platform
| Operating System | Windows 10 x64 Professional |
| Graphics Driver | Crimson ReLive Edition 17.7.2 |
| Evaluation Software | CPU theoretical performance test: 3DMark (Physical Calculations), Fritz Chess, wPrime, CPU-Z, WinRAR 64Bit, CineBench R15, TMPGEnc, CPU game performance test: Watch Dogs 2, Tomb Raider, Ghost Recon Wildlands