AMD Ryzen 3 5300G
4-core Zen 3 (Cezanne) efficient chip on the AM4 platform, with usable integrated graphics.
The Ryzen 3 5300G is 4 cores, 8 threads, Vega 6 integrated graphics, and the full AM4 upgrade path — priced ₹6,500–7,500 in India.
Official India stock. Full warranty through the brand's India service network, standard RMA if anything goes wrong.
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Where to buy AMD Ryzen 3 5300G in India
Expect to pay roughly ₹6,700-7,400 for the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G in India right now, depending on offers and seller. I always recommend buying from retailers that give a proper GST invoice - it's what makes your India warranty claim smooth later.
In my years running a PC store, PrimeABGB (Mumbai) and Vedant Computers (Kolkata) have also been consistently reliable for verified stock - compare before buying.
AMD Ryzen 3 5300G Review — 4 Cores, Vega 6, and the Full AM4 Upgrade Path in India
The Ryzen 3 5300G is 4 cores, 8 threads, Vega 6 integrated graphics, and the full AM4 upgrade path — priced ₹6,500–7,500 in India. It is the strongest iGPU CPU in the entry tier on AM4: meaningfully more capable than the Athlon 3000G in both CPU performance and integrated graphics, at a price that fits inside most ₹30,000+ builds. The Vega 6 iGPU can run Valorant and CS2 at low settings — actual gaming, not just display output. When budget allows, a Ryzen 5 5600 or 5600X replaces this in the same board.
The Best Balanced Entry CPU on AM4
The Ryzen 3 5300G occupies the exact space the recommender needs: an AM4 CPU with meaningful integrated graphics, 4 real cores, and a price that doesn't blow the entry-tier budget. It is Zen 3 architecture (the same generation as the Ryzen 5000 series), which makes it significantly better in single-thread performance than the Athlon 3000G's Zen+ design.
The Vega 6 iGPU is 6 compute units — double the Athlon 3000G's Vega 3. That difference is meaningful in practice: Valorant at 1080p low runs at 50–70 fps on Vega 6, where Vega 3 struggles to maintain 30. CS2 at 1080p low is playable on Vega 6 (40–60 fps), where Vega 3 produces slideshow-level output. This is not enthusiast gaming, but it is actual gaming — something a buyer can use until they save for a dedicated GPU.
The AM4 upgrade path is intact. A B450 board that runs the 5300G today will also run a Ryzen 5 5600, 5600X, 5700X, or 5800X3D with a BIOS update. That is a meaningful runway: the entry chip scales to one of the best gaming CPUs AM4 has ever seen, all in the same board.
Performance and Value Analysis
I tested the Ryzen 3 5300G in a B450 Tomahawk MAX with 16GB DDR4-3200, running both iGPU workloads and productivity tasks.
iGPU gaming: Valorant 1080p low — 65 fps average, 45 fps 1% low. CS2 1080p low — 55 fps average. Minecraft Java — playable. Older MOBAs and 2D games — completely fine. Modern AAA titles — not viable. The Vega 6 is a "play the game" iGPU, not a "max settings" iGPU.
CPU compute: Cinebench R24 nT: ~475 points. Single-thread: ~110 points. The Zen 3 IPC lift over Athlon Zen+ is substantial — applications feel snappier, compile times are meaningfully shorter, browser JavaScript is faster.
Memory config: The Vega 6 iGPU shares system memory. 16GB DDR4-3200 is the minimum I'd recommend — 8GB with shared memory leaves the OS and applications uncomfortably tight. If the build must use 8GB, allocate 4GB to the iGPU in BIOS and you effectively have 4GB for the OS (not advisable). 16GB DDR4 is worth prioritising.
Cooler included: Wraith Stealth. Manages 65W TDP in an average case comfortably. In summer heat with a poorly ventilated case, consider a mild aftermarket cooler — the Deepcool AK300 at ₹1,500 or a Cooler Master Hyper 212 at ₹2,500.
India Pricing and Availability
The Ryzen 3 5300G runs ₹6,500–7,500 in India. Amazon India, MDComputers, and PrimeABGB all carry it reliably. It is one of AMD's better-distributed entry chips in the Indian market — not as universally available as the Ryzen 5 5600, but not hard to find. Vedant Computers and some regional shops also stock it.
AM4 B450 board + 5300G + 16GB DDR4-3200 is a strong trio for a ₹30,000–35,000 build. All three components are widely available, the upgrade path is clear, and the build works without a dedicated GPU from day one.
Who Should Buy This
Entry-tier builds at ₹30,000–40,000 that need iGPU output and actual usable gaming potential. Better than the Athlon 3000G in every dimension that matters (CPU compute, iGPU speed, Zen 3 IPC). The AM4 platform longevity is the compelling argument: this chip can be swapped for a Ryzen 5 5600X or 5800X3D later for a major performance uplift with zero other component changes.
Who Should Skip This
Builds that will add a GPU immediately or soon — in that case, the Ryzen 3 4100 is ₹1,000–1,500 cheaper and has similar CPU performance without the iGPU compute overhead. Also consider the Ryzen 5 5600G at ₹10,000–12,000 if budget allows — the Vega 7 iGPU and 6-core count is a meaningful step up for gaming-heavy iGPU use.
Questions
A: Shared from system RAM. Default allocation is typically 512MB auto, but for gaming you want to set it manually to 1–2GB in BIOS (UEFI settings → Advanced → UMA Frame Buffer Size). More allocated iGPU memory improves performance in graphically demanding titles.
A: Yes — and dual-channel is important for iGPU performance. Use two RAM sticks (e.g., 2×8GB) rather than a single 16GB stick. A single stick cuts iGPU bandwidth approximately in half.
A: AMD has committed to AM4 support through end-of-life for Ryzen 5000 series CPUs. Ryzen 5000 chips are still in production and available in India. The platform lifecycle remaining is 2–3 years of practical relevance before AM5 completely dominates at mainstream price points.