Core i7-5775R vs Ryzen 3 2300X

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.

Core i7-5775R

2015

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Ryzen 3 2300X

2018

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,564 vs 7,598).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 6 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $129 MSRP, while Core i7-5775R mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Core i7-5775R

2015

Ryzen 3 2300X

2018

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,564 vs 7,598).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 6 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $129 MSRP, while Core i7-5775R mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 3 2300X better than Core i7-5775R?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 3 2300X is ahead with a 0.5% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-5775R pulls ahead with 0.4% better PassMark. Core i7-5775R also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-5775R is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (6 MB vs 4 MB).

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

Ryzen 3 2300X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 3 2300X is at an unclear MSRP at $129 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 0.5% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i7-5775R is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.4% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (58.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Ryzen 3 2300X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2018 vs 2015). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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.

Core i7-5775R Benchmark Check

Ryzen 3 2300X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-5775R	Ryzen 3 2300X
1080p
low	171 FPS	180 FPS
medium	144 FPS	156 FPS
high	116 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	150 FPS
medium	120 FPS	125 FPS
high	95 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	66 FPS
medium	58 FPS	59 FPS
high	46 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	36 FPS

Open Core i7-5775R Open Ryzen 3 2300X

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-5775R	Ryzen 3 2300X
1080p
low	190 FPS	189 FPS
medium	177 FPS	189 FPS
high	165 FPS	189 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	164 FPS
1440p
low	175 FPS	189 FPS
medium	154 FPS	172 FPS
high	141 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	140 FPS
4K
low	137 FPS	151 FPS
medium	125 FPS	130 FPS
high	104 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	86 FPS

Open Core i7-5775R Open Ryzen 3 2300X

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-5775R	Ryzen 3 2300X
1080p
low	190 FPS	189 FPS
medium	190 FPS	189 FPS
high	190 FPS	189 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	189 FPS
1440p
low	190 FPS	189 FPS
medium	190 FPS	189 FPS
high	190 FPS	189 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	189 FPS
4K
low	190 FPS	189 FPS
medium	190 FPS	189 FPS
high	190 FPS	189 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	156 FPS

Open Core i7-5775R Open Ryzen 3 2300X

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-5775R	Ryzen 3 2300X
1080p
low	190 FPS	189 FPS
medium	190 FPS	189 FPS
high	190 FPS	189 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	189 FPS
1440p
low	190 FPS	189 FPS
medium	190 FPS	189 FPS
high	190 FPS	189 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	189 FPS
4K
low	190 FPS	189 FPS
medium	190 FPS	189 FPS
high	190 FPS	189 FPS
ultra	190 FPS	189 FPS

Open Core i7-5775R Open Ryzen 3 2300X

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-5775R and Ryzen 3 2300X

Core i7-5775R

The Core i7-5775R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 May 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 7,598 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 3 2300X

The Ryzen 3 2300X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 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: 7,564 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-5775R packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 2300X's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-5775R versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 3 2300X — a 10% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 2300X (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i7-5775R uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 3 2300X uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-5775R scores 7,598 against the Ryzen 3 2300X's 7,564 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-5775R. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-5775R vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 2300X.

Feature	Core i7-5775R	Ryzen 3 2300X
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	4.2 GHz+11%
Base Clock	3.3 GHz	3.5 GHz+6%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Zen+ (2018−2019)
PassMark	7,598	7,564

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-5775R uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 2300X uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.