AMD Ryzen 3 5300U
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Entry-level

The AMD Ryzen 3 5300U is an entry-level processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2021.

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from $359, at an average price of $399.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core i3-1215U is 10% faster and its entry price is $39 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the AMD Ryzen 3 5300U a good processor?

The AMD Ryzen 3 5300U is an entry-level processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 211 of 271 and delivers 14.8% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the U mean in AMD processors?

The U marks AMD's low-power line: 15 W, for thin, quiet laptops with longer battery life.

What year is the AMD Ryzen 3 5300U from?

AMD Ryzen 3 5300U came out in 2021.

What is the Intel equivalent of AMD Ryzen 3 5300U?

The closest in performance is Intel Core i5-1135G7.

What integrated graphics does the AMD Ryzen 3 5300U have?

The AMD Ryzen 3 5300U has AMD Radeon Graphics integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the AMD Ryzen 3 5300U cost?

It is currently fitted in 2 laptops from $359, at an average price of $399.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core i3-1215U is 10% faster and its entry price is $39 lower.

Specs

Model 5300U
Manufacturer AMD
L2 cache 2 MB
Family AMD Ryzen™ 3
L3 cache 4 MB
Motherboard chipset AMD SoC
Boost frequency 3,8 GHz
Cores 4
Threads 8
Frequency 2,6 GHz
Cache 4 MB
Cache type L2 & L3

Performance summary

#211 of 271
Relative performance 14.8%
Laptops 2
Price from $359
Average price $399

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also low-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core i3-1215U 16.2% From $320 Intel Core 5 120U 24.2% From $440 Intel Core i5-1335U 22.1% From $481 Intel Core i5-1334U 20.8% From $497 AMD Ryzen 5 5500U 20.2% From $421

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