AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Intel Processor 300 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and the Intel Processor 300. The `headToHeadBenchmarks` field is empty, and the Intel Processor 300 has no recorded individual benchmarks in the dataset. This absence of data is itself informative: the two processors occupy very different positions in the performance hierarchy, and direct comparison must rely on the broader benchmark landscape.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a well-documented part. Its average benchmark score is 44,573, which places it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs recorded in the database. That is a strong result, indicating that the chip outperforms the vast majority of desktop processors. Its nearest rivals in the database are telling. The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H scores 44,466, a delta of just 0.2% behind the Ryzen part. The Intel Core i9-13950HX scores 44,342, 0.5% behind. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 44,309, 0.6% behind. The only rival that edges ahead is the Intel Core i5-14600 with a score of 44,889, which is 0.7% faster. These are tight margins, all within roughly a single percentage point, which suggests the Ryzen 5 7500X3D sits in a dense cluster of high-performance chips.

The Intel Processor 300, by contrast, has no benchmark scores recorded and an average benchmark score of zero. Its percentile versus all CPUs is 50, which is the median. That is a meaningful datapoint: it indicates the processor performs at the midpoint of the database, not at the top. With only 2 cores and 4 threads, it is a low-end part by design, and the absence of scores in the database means there is no measured evidence of its performance in specific workloads.

What can be said from the available data is that the Ryzen 5 7500X3D delivers a multi-threaded score of 25,047 in the PassMark multithread test and a single-thread score of 3,494. Its integer math score is 70,774, and its floating point math score is 43,594. Data compression scores 271,649, while data encryption scores 15,797. Extended instructions score 20,455, and find prime numbers scores 221. Physics scores 2,779, and random string sorting scores 32,999. These are the recorded measurements for the AMD part alone.

The Intel Processor 300 has none of these measurements available, so any quantitative head-to-head comparison is impossible. The data does not support a direct win/loss tally, and the recorded wins for each side are zero. The comparison therefore rests on the structural differences between the two parts, which are substantial, and on the percentile rankings, which show the AMD part in the 89th percentile and the Intel part at the 50th.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D have more cores than the Intel Processor 300?

A: Yes. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Processor 300 has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache between the two processors?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Processor 300 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. That is a 16x difference in L3 capacity.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor 300 does not.

Q: What process nodes are used by each processor?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Processor 300 is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor include?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D includes Radeon Graphics. The Intel Processor 300 includes UHD Graphics 710.

Q: What is the release date difference between the two chips?

A: The Intel Processor 300 was released on 2024-01-07, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D was released on 2025-11-11.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies and manufacturing generations. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is part of the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Raphael. It is manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC, and the die size is 71 mm². The transistor count is 11,270 million. This is a modern, dense design that prioritizes high core counts and large caches.

The Intel Processor 300 uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-S, and is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. The die size is 163 mm², which is more than twice the physical area of the AMD chip despite having far fewer cores. The Intel part has no recorded transistor count in the database, but the larger die at an older process node implies a less dense layout.

Memory support differs significantly. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Processor 300 supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part but not on the Intel part.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD chip provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The AMD part has more lanes available for expansion.

The cache hierarchy is a major differentiator. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Processor 300 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and only 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The L3 cache difference is the most pronounced architectural gap: 96 MB versus 6 MB. This large L3 pool is a defining feature of the AMD part, and it has no equivalent on the Intel side.

Clock speeds are similar on paper. The AMD part has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and no recorded boost clock. The AMD part has a higher base clock and a documented boost capability.

Power targets differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel Processor 300 has a TDP of 46 watts. The Intel part draws less power, which is consistent with its lower core count and lower performance ceiling.

The sockets are incompatible. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. They cannot be interchanged on any motherboard.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split between these two processors, though the comparison is limited by the lack of direct benchmarks for the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is recorded in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44,573. Its nearest rivals are all high-end mobile and desktop parts, and it trades blows with them within a single percentage point. The Intel Processor 300 sits at the 50th percentile, the median of the database, with no recorded benchmark scores.

Who should pick which depends on workload and platform requirements. The AMD part delivers 6 cores and 12 threads, 96 MB of L3 cache, DDR5-only memory support, ECC capability, 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. It is a desktop processor with a launch MSRP of $269. The Intel part delivers 2 cores and 4 threads, 6 MB of L3 cache, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, no ECC, 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, a base clock of 3.90 GHz, and a launch MSRP of $82. It also has a lower TDP of 46 watts.

The data indicates that the AMD processor is the higher-performing part by a wide margin, based on core count, cache size, memory bandwidth, and percentile ranking. The Intel processor is the lower-power, lower-cost option with a smaller footprint in the performance hierarchy. The choice is not ambiguous in the data: the AMD part is for users who need substantial compute throughput, while the Intel part is for users who need a basic dual-core desktop chip with modest power draw.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every measurable specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Processor 300 has 2 cores and 4 threads. The AMD base clock is 4.00 GHz versus 3.90 GHz on the Intel part. The AMD boost clock is 4.50 GHz, while the Intel part has no recorded boost clock. TDP is 65 watts for AMD and 46 watts for Intel.

The socket is different: AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen part, Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part. The process node is 5 nm at TSMC for AMD and 10 nm at Intel for the Intel part. The AMD die is 71 mm² with 11,270 million transistors; the Intel die is 163 mm² with no recorded transistor count.

Cache configurations differ at every level. L1 cache is 64 KB per core on AMD and 80 KB per core on Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core on AMD and 1.25 MB per core on Intel. L3 cache is 96 MB shared on AMD and 6 MB shared on Intel.

Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded at 83.2 GB/s for AMD and not recorded for Intel. ECC memory is supported on AMD and not on Intel. PCIe lanes: AMD has Gen 5 with 24 lanes, Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon Graphics, Intel uses UHD Graphics 710.

The release dates are 2025-11-11 for AMD and 2024-01-07 for Intel. The launch MSRP is $269 for AMD and $82 for Intel. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers are 100-000001904 for AMD and SRN3J for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins in every performance category that the database records. It has more cores, more threads, a larger L3 cache, higher memory bandwidth, ECC support, more PCIe lanes, and a higher percentile ranking. It is in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Processor 300 is at the 50th.

The AMD part is the clear choice for multi-threaded workloads. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with 96 MB of L3 cache, give it the structural advantage for parallel computation. The recorded benchmarks show strong scores in integer math (70,774), floating point math (43,594), and multithread performance (25,047). These are measurements of substantial compute capability.

The Intel Processor 300 wins in power efficiency and platform flexibility. Its TDP of 46 watts is lower than the AMD part's 65 watts. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which gives it compatibility with older and newer memory standards. Its launch MSRP of $82 is lower than the AMD part's $269, though pricing is not the focus of this analysis. The Intel part also has a larger L1 and L2 cache per core, which may benefit single-threaded latency-sensitive tasks, though no benchmark data is available to confirm this.

The use-case split is stark. Users who need high throughput in CPU-intensive applications, such as encoding, compilation, simulation, or data processing, should look to the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D based on its recorded performance and structural advantages. Users who need a simple, low-power desktop processor with dual-core capability and memory flexibility should consider the Intel Processor 300. The data does not suggest any overlap in their intended roles.