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Ryzen 3 PRO 1300

4 cores · 4 threads · up to 3.5 GHz on AM4.

4.1 · 19 votes

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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

Processor & cores
Architecture
Zen
Process node
14 nm
Socket
AM4
Release year
2017
Total cores
4
Threads
4
Clocks & cache
Base clock
3.2 GHz
Boost clock
3.5 GHz
Multiplier
35
L1 cache
384 KB
L2 cache
2 MB
L3 cache
8 MB
Memory & platform
Memory support
DDR4
Max capacity
64 GB
Max bandwidth
42.671 GB/s
Base power (TDP)
65W
PCIe
PCIe 3.0
Technologies
Extensions
AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V
Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like the solid value and reliable performance for basic office builds. The usual gripe is it feels sluggish for anything beyond light multitasking and older games.

Pros
  • Sips power, runs cool and quiet
  • Solid four-core chops for everyday tasks
  • AM4 socket opens easy upgrade path
  • Zen architecture feels reliable and stable
Cons
  • Only four processing threads total
  • Integrated graphics are completely absent
  • Limited upgrade path on older motherboards
Verdict

Our verdict on the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300

A four-core, four-thread Zen desktop CPU that's reliable for basic office work but feels slow with modern multitasking.

Get it if you need a cheap, reliable office CPU that won't break a sweat on basic multitasking and web work. Skip it if you want to game or edit video, because even a modern budget chip will run circles around this old quad-core.

Buy it if…

  • You want a cheap office PC that just works for spreadsheets.
  • You need a basic home server that sips power.
  • You are building a low-budget PC for a kid's first gaming rig.
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