Cores
4
Threads
4
Boost
3.5 GHz
L3 cache
8 MB
TDP
65W
Socket
AM4
Performance breakdown
Gaming4
Productivity4
Single-core4
Multi-core17
Power efficiency4
Lab scores
Performance score4
Cores4
Threads4
Boost clock (GHz)3.5 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p9 fps
1440p7 fps
4K5 fps
Full specifications
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.4 GHz
- Boost clock
- 3.5 GHz
- Multiplier
- 34 (unlocked)
- L1 cache
- 384 KB
- L2 cache
- 2 MB
- L3 cache
- 8 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Max capacity
- 64 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 42.671 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 65W
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
- Launch price
- $129
Technologies
- Instruction sets
- XFR, FMA3, SSE 4.2, AVX2, SMT
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like the solid quad-core performance for its price. The common gripe is that it lacks multithreading, limiting modern multitasking.
Pros
- Sips power, stays whisper quiet
- Quad-core muscle for everyday tasks
- Overclocks easily on cheap boards
- Unlocks modern AM4 upgrade path
Cons
- Only four cores in 2025
- No integrated graphics at all
- Lacks modern instruction set support
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 3 1300X
The Ryzen 3 1300X is a no-frills quad-core Zen chip that trades multi-threaded grunt for solid single-core speed at a low entry price.
Get it if you need a cheap, basic quad-core CPU for light gaming or office work on an old AM4 board. Skip it if you want modern performance; even budget chips today crush this for barely more money.
Buy it if…
- You need a cheap quad-core for basic gaming and office work.
- You're building a low-budget first PC and don't need integrated graphics.
- You want a starter AM4 CPU you can easily upgrade later.
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