The Evolution of Ryzen 3: A New Era for AMD

Congratulations to AMD on achieving another milestone in their journey to success. The latest addition to their lineup, Ryzen 3, has finally arrived, and it's been a long time coming. As we sit here, reminiscing about the past six months, it's hard not to feel like we've missed out on something special. But AMD is here now, and they're ready to take on the competition.

Ryzen 3: The Entry-Level Champion

The Ryzen 3 is a game-changer in the world of PC hardware. It's an entry-level CPU that promises to deliver top-notch performance at an affordable price. With its 4-thread, quad-core design, it's clear that AMD is targeting Intel's Pentium lineup, which has been stuck in a rut for several generations. The Ryzen 3 is a bold move by AMD, and it's one that they hope will pay off in the long run.

Intel's Response: A Mixed Bag

So, what does Intel have to say about Ryzen 3? Well, they've responded with their own line of CPUs, which include the Core i3 7300. But let's be real; Intel's response is a bit underwhelming. The Core i3 7300 may offer similar performance to the Ryzen 3, but it comes at a higher price point. And when it comes down to it, that's what matters most.

The Ryzen 3: A Closer Look

So, how does the Ryzen 3 stack up against its Intel counterparts? The answer is simple: it beats them hands down. In nearly every area of performance, except for single-threaded workloads, the Ryzen 3 leaves Intel in the dust. This is thanks to AMD's multi-threaded performance, which is unmatched by most current games. And when you crunch the numbers, it becomes clear that the Ryzen 3 is a force to be reckoned with.

The Value Proposition

So, what makes the Ryzen 3 such an attractive option for consumers? For starters, its price point is unbeatable. With prices ranging from $110 to $130, it's clear that AMD is aiming to undercut Intel in the budget market. And when you consider the performance benefits, it's easy to see why.

The Overclocking Advantage

But there's another factor at play here: overclocking. Unlike Intel, which requires a separate K series processor to unlock its full potential, the Ryzen 3 can be overclocked out of the box. This means that consumers have more freedom to customize their systems and squeeze every last bit of performance out of their hardware.

The Ryzen 3 1200: A Shining Star

One of the standout features of the Ryzen 3 1300X is its ability to overclock past its stock clock speed. This makes it an incredible value at this price point, especially when you consider the amount of headroom that's left in the system.

The Platform: Matured and Ready for Prime Time

So, what does the platform look like? It's matured a lot since Sandy Bridge, which means that consumers can expect a seamless user experience. The Ryzen 3 is part of a larger ecosystem that includes a wide range of motherboards, RAM, and other peripherals.

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To enter the contest, simply visit our website and submit your design online. Razer will select the top four designs, and then it's up to you to vote on which one is the best. And if you haven't gotten your ticket for LTX 2017 yet, don't worry – there's still time.

LTX 2017: The Ultimate PC Hardware Experience

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"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enDepending who you ask, it can take a lot of effort and a lot of time to get to 3,But now we know that at least it's possible.Congratulations AMD on making it to 3.Even you had to count backwards from 7 and skipped a few numbers in between.Meet Ryzen 3.The entry-level, F u to the team in blue.Browse privately and securely with TunnelBear, the simple VPN app.Start your 7-day free trial at the link in the video description.So if you've been living under a rock for the past 6 months,Like I did that one time, this release might have snuck up on you.It's okay, we get it.Money doesn't grow on trees, you got bills to pay and mouths to feed am I right?Well AMD figures there's a lot of truth to that and Ryzen 3, the final piece of the puzzle,Comes in at a 110 to a 130 dollars.And if you look at what Intel's done what with Kaby Lake's Pentium lineup,It is clear that they saw this coming and felt like they needed to react.Where Pentium CPUs have been 2 cores, 2 threads-only affairs for several generations.Now, the CPUs that compete with Ryzen 3 on pricing are going to 4 threads,Using Hyper-Threading for the first time, blurring the lines between Pentium and Core i3.Which uhh... aw crap, I guess I'm finally gonna have to redo this three-year-old videoBut is Intel's response even adequate?Ryzen 3, very pointedly, doesn't have simultaneous multithreading (SMT).But is instead a full-on Quad-Core CPU,Made up of 2 of AMD's Zen Compute Complexes or CCXs,This means that while it has only half the cache of its Ryzen 5 & Ryzen 7 cousins,It has all the same features that they provide like SenseMI, Precision Boost & XFR,Though since AMD is still disabling cores symmetrically,Cache latency is technically higher than if they had used a single CCX with 4 cores.And as we showed in our Ryzen 5 review,while this method saves AMD some cost,It also reduces the amount of total bandwidth available to the cache.So the question becomes, will we see an appreciable loss in performance? and if so,Can Ryzen 3 keep up with the best, Team Blue has to offer within this price bracket?Well, AMD considers the closest price competitor to the Ryzen 3 1300X to be the Core i3 7300.And the Ryzen 3 1200 to be the Core i3 7100.And from a pricing standpoint this is roughly correct.As for performance though, AMD actually managed to pull out a solid win.Thanks to Ryzen 3's multi-threaded performance, especially at these prices.Consistently, in nearly every area that doesn't involve purely single-threaded performance,Both Ryzen 3 chips handily beat out both of their Intel competitors.Unfortunately for AMD that doesn't include most current games,Where Dual-Core, Core i3 are able to pull off higher frame rates.But with that said, our use of a clean Windows image for our testingDoesn't tell us how background processes might affect gaming on a system,That actually has just two cores versus four, true cores.But even ignoring that, when you crunch the numbers and look at the value proposition,Ryzen 3 makes a lot of sense.Not only does the 1300X never fall behind its Team Blue rival,The Ryzen 3 1200 also makes a great showing.It is certainly looking very bright overall for Ryzen 3 when you look at the big picture.And there's yet another trick up Ryzen's sleeve,And that's overclocking.Unlike Intel, whose CPUs probably have a ton of headroom in them.But are locked for overclocking unless you shell out for a K series,Ryzen 3 is fully unlocked just like the Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 lineups.And when you spend a little bit of time doing some tuning,Gaming performance comes much closer to Team Blue.Not to mention that it also further increases AMD's lead in multi-threaded, non-gaming benchmarks.Our Ryzen 3 1200 managed to overclock past the 1300X's stock clock,Making it an incredible value at this speed and this price.Though as always with overclocking, your mileage may vary.And some additional investment is required for overclocking.You'll need an overclocking compatible motherboard chipset and a decent cooler.The Wraith Stealth included in the box is fine,But it's not enough to handle a voltage bump big enough,to comfortably overclock it all the way to the max.So be prepared to spend a little more,If you want to squeeze some extra juice out of your Ryzen 3, should you pick one up.And pick one up you ... probably should.The platform's matured a lot and Ryzen 3 rips back the budget market that AMD has come to rely on since Sandy Bridge,And while like the rest of its family, it doesn't exactly dominate.It throws a big ol' Randy Johnson curve ball at Team Blue,And provides an legitimate alternative to value shoppers who still want great performance.We are partnering with Razer at LTX 2017 to host a Razer Goliathus mouse mat design contest.The theme is, well, me!We're gonna see who can design the best Linus Tech Tips themed Razer Goliathus mouse pad.Attendees of LTX will be able to submit their designs online,Razer will select the top four and then it will be up to you to vote on which one is the best.If you haven't gotten your ticket for LTX 2017 you still can at the link below.We're hosting it here in Langley, BC, Canada.There's gonna be tons of cool stuff with some exclusive unboxings,Including a very special one from Razer and something about teasing an upcoming review, don't miss it.I don't know what that means, Colton wrote this.So thanks for watching guys if this video suck you know what to do,But if it was awesome, get subscribed, hit the like button,Or check out the link to where to buy the stuff we featured in the video description.Also linked down there is our merch store which has cool shirts like this one,And our community forum which you should totally join.\n"