I'm thinking of getting a new CPU for my gaming setup. Can you help me decide between the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X and 1300X?
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X vs 1300X?
Started by austintranslation91 on June 21, 2024
Sure thing! Both have their own pros and cons. The 3300X has more L3 cache (16 MB) and supports PCIe 4.0, while the 1300X has less L3 cache (8 MB) and supports PCIe 3.0. That being said, the base frequency of the 3300X is higher (3.8 GHz), which could help with gaming.
Hey, I've been using a 3300X for a while now and it's been great! There's an article that talks more about the differences between these two CPUs - you can check it out here AMD Ryzen 3 3300X vs. AMD Ryzen 3 1300X. The performance improvements from PCIe 4.0 were noticeable in my setup.
That's really useful information, thanks! I think I might go for the 3300X then based on your experience and what you mentioned in the article.
Sounds like a good choice to me. Just make sure you have a high-end cooler, as both CPUs can get pretty hot during gaming sessions.
Another thing to consider is overclocking support. Both the 3300X and 1300X offer excellent support for it, which can help boost performance even further.
Good point! I'll definitely keep that in mind when making my decision. Thanks everyone for your input!