Ryzen 3 1300X vs Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 3 1300X

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (6,923 vs 6,978).
❌Launch MSRP is still $129 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U

2018

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 1300X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 3 1300X.

Ryzen 3 1300X

2017

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U.

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 15W instead of 65W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (6,923 vs 6,978).
❌Launch MSRP is still $129 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌333.3% higher power demand at 65W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 3 1300X across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 3 1300X.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U better than Ryzen 3 1300X?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 3 1300X is ahead with a 11.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U pulls ahead with 0.8% better PassMark. Ryzen 3 1300X also has the bigger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $129 MSRP, and it gives you 0.8% better PassMark. Ryzen 3 1300X only looks stronger on raw value math because it is so cheap, but its absolute performance tier is too low to be the smarter recommendation now. At roughly 6,923 PassMark with 4 cores and 4 threads, it only makes sense as a bare-minimum stopgap or a very constrained existing-platform upgrade.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2018 vs 2017) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/4. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Ryzen 3 1300X Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 1300X	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U
1080p
low	173 FPS	161 FPS
medium	156 FPS	139 FPS
high	127 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	137 FPS
medium	124 FPS	116 FPS
high	98 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	62 FPS
medium	59 FPS	56 FPS
high	46 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 1300X	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U
1080p
low	173 FPS	113 FPS
medium	169 FPS	99 FPS
high	157 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	169 FPS	96 FPS
medium	145 FPS	84 FPS
high	133 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	132 FPS	72 FPS
medium	117 FPS	65 FPS
high	96 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	40 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 1300X	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U
1080p
low	173 FPS	174 FPS
medium	173 FPS	174 FPS
high	173 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	173 FPS	174 FPS
medium	173 FPS	174 FPS
high	173 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	174 FPS
4K
low	173 FPS	174 FPS
medium	173 FPS	174 FPS
high	160 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	174 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 1300X	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U
1080p
low	173 FPS	174 FPS
medium	173 FPS	174 FPS
high	173 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	173 FPS	174 FPS
medium	173 FPS	174 FPS
high	173 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	174 FPS
4K
low	173 FPS	174 FPS
medium	173 FPS	174 FPS
high	173 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	174 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 1300X and Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U

Ryzen 3 1300X

The Ryzen 3 1300X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,923 points. Launch price was $129.

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,978 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 3 1300X packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 3 1300X versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Ryzen 3 1300X uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 1300X scores 6,923 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U's 6,978 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 1300X vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U.

Feature	Ryzen 3 1300X	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.8 GHz+3%
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+55%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Zen (2017−2020)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	6,923	6,978
Cinebench R23 Multi	3,486	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,120	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,155	—

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 1300X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.