AMD · Ryzen

Ryzen 3 1300X

Released July 2017

A 4-core Zen desktop processor for AM4, with higher stock clocks than the Ryzen 3 1200 and an included cooler.

Cores: 4/4
Boost: 3.7 GHz
L3: 8 MB
Power: 65 W
Socket: AM4

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What reviewers say

Reviewers found solid entry-level quad-core performance and a quiet bundled cooler. Higher stock clocks helped against the 1200, while Ryzen 5 offered more headroom for heavier work. Gadgets 360 favoured the small price premium; TechSpot preferred the cheaper 1200 for overclockers, since its sample reached a similar speed.

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Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base clock: 3.5 GHz
Boost clock: 3.7 GHz
L3 cache: 8 MB
Cores: Summit Ridge; Zen architecture; boxed product ID YD130XBBAEBOX
Clocks: Precision Boost and XFR supported; AMD describes up to 3.9 GHz with XFR under suitable premium cooling, separate from the published 3.7 GHz maximum boost specification
Cache: L1 384 KB; L2 2 MB

Graphics and AI

Built-in graphics: No
Graphics: A separate graphics card is required

Platform

Socket: AM4
Base power: 65 W
Unlocked: Yes
Cooler in the box: Yes
Memory support: DDR4; two channels; up to 2667 MT/s
PCIe: PCIe 3.0 x16
Process: 14 nm
Cooler: AMD Wraith Stealth included with boxed and multipack versions; maximum operating temperature 95°C

Pros and cons

Pros

Wraith Stealth cooler included
Unlocked for overclocking

Cons

Requires a separate graphics card
Four threads without simultaneous multithreading
PCIe 3.0 rather than PCIe 4.0

Closest rivals

Model	Cores	Boost	L3	Power	Socket	Released
IntelCore i5-7600K	4/4	4.2 GHz	6 MB	91 W	LGA1151	Jan 2017
IntelCore i7-7700K	4/8	4.5 GHz	8 MB	91 W	LGA1151	Jan 2017
AMDRyzen 3 1200	4/4	3.4 GHz	8 MB	65 W	AM4	Jul 2017

Sources

Photo: PcComponentes original AE listing (YD130XBBAEBOX); generic Ryzen 3 retail box artwork without a visible 1300X model label. Original white background retained.

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