AMD Ryzen 3 3300X

The Ryzen 3 3300X should be a top CPU contender for anyone building a fast, but budget-conscious, AMD AM4-based gaming desktop (or a content-creation PC) equipped with a dedicated video card.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X 1

Product details

  • 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors are the world's most advanced in the desktop PC gaming segment
  • Can deliver smooth 100+ FPS performance in the world's most popular games, discrete graphics card required
  • 4 cores and 8 processing threads, bundled with the quiet AMD Wraith Stealth cooler
  • 4.3 GHz Max Boost, unlocked for overclocking, 18 MB of GameCache, DDR-3200 support
  • For the advanced Socket AM4 platform, can support PCIe 4.0 on X570 and B550 motherboards

PROS

+ Great value for the performance
+ Solid comparative gaming results at 1080p
+ Gives budget-strapped creators new options
+ Works on AMD's established AM4 socket
+ Decent bundled cooler

CONS

- No on-die integrated graphics

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on May 07, 2020
The Ryzen 3 3300X should be a top CPU contender for anyone building a fast, but budget-conscious, AMD AM4-based gaming desktop (or a content-creation PC) equipped with a dedicated video card.
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By TechRadar on June 01, 2020
The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X is an amazing budget processor, delivering performance that until now was only available on mid-range or high-end hardware. We imagine that this processor is going to be the best gaming CPU for most people in 2020, and maybe even beyond.
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