Ryzen 3 8300G

4 cores · 8 threads · up to 4.9 GHz on AM5.

3.5 · 9 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.9 GHz

L3 cache

8 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

AM5

Performance breakdown

Gaming8

Productivity8

Single-core8

Multi-core17

Power efficiency8

Lab scores

Performance score8

Cores4

Threads8

Boost clock (GHz)4.9 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p18 fps

1440p14 fps

4K10 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Phoenix2
Process node: 4 nm
Socket: AM5
Release year: 2024
Total cores: 4
Threads: 8
Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon 740M

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.4 GHz
Boost clock: 4.9 GHz
L1 cache: 256 KB
L2 cache: 4 MB
L3 cache: 8 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR5
Base power (TDP): 65W
PCIe: PCIe 4.0
Launch price: $176

Technologies

Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like the solid everyday performance for the price and the low power draw. The main gripe is the limited upgrade path since it's a budget chip on an expensive new platform.

Pros

Fits modern AM5 motherboards easily
Great for basic office and web work
Built-in graphics handle light gaming
Runs cool on the stock cooler

Cons

Only four cores for heavy multitasking
Integrated graphics too weak for modern games
No overclocking support on most boards

Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen 3 8300G

A compact AM5 desktop chip with integrated graphics, best for budget builds that skip a dedicated GPU.

Get it if you're building a super cheap AM5 starter PC and don't need a dedicated graphics card yet. Skip it if you want serious gaming or heavy work—spend a bit more for a faster chip or a real GPU.