AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G vs Intel Processor U300 Comparison

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Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Processor U300 and AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G split their head-to-head Cinebench results, but the distribution of wins is lopsided. The Intel chip takes three of the four recorded comparisons, while the AMD part claims only the multi-core Cinebench R23 test.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel Processor U300 scores 781 against the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G's 639, a 22.2% advantage. That gap widens dramatically in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Intel part posts 222 versus 90, a 146.7% lead. The single-core R23 result shows a similar pattern: Intel scores 1616, AMD scores 896, giving the Intel processor an 80.4% edge.

The one AMD victory is substantial. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Athlon Gold PRO 3150G scores 6347, while the Intel Processor U300 manages 4905. That is a 22.7% deficit for the Intel chip in this specific workload.

The overall benchmark picture favors Intel by a narrow margin. The Intel Processor U300 has an average benchmark score of 1881, while the AMD part sits at 1836. That places Intel in the 43rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, with AMD just behind at the 42nd percentile. Both chips sit near the middle of the pack, surrounded by older Xeon and Core parts. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E3-1558L v5 at 1882, the Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5 at 1879, and the Intel Xeon E3-1270L v4 at 1883. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 4600U at 1832, the Intel Core i5-8305G at 1831, and the Intel Core i7-8706G at 1842.

The recorded data shows that Intel's single-core dominance is the defining feature of this comparison. The 146.7% lead in R15 single-core is exceptional, and the 80.4% lead in R23 single-core confirms that this is not a one-off result. The AMD part's multi-core R23 win is real, but it is an outlier against the broader pattern.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Processor U300 is the clear winner for single-threaded workloads. Across both Cinebench R15 and R23 single-core tests, it outperforms the AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G by margins of 146.7% and 80.4%, respectively. This makes it the better choice for tasks that rely on per-core performance, such as lightly threaded applications, responsiveness in daily use, or software that scales poorly across cores.

The AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G takes the multi-core R23 crown with a 22.7% lead over the Intel part. This suggests that in sustained, heavily threaded workloads, the AMD chip can pull ahead despite its lower single-core scores. The Cinebench R15 multi-core result contradicts this, however, with Intel leading by 22.2%. The data does not show a consistent multi-core winner across all tests, so the AMD advantage is specific to the R23 workload.

For balanced use, the Intel Processor U300 holds the higher average benchmark score at 1881 versus 1836, a 2.5% overall edge. The Intel part also wins three of the four head-to-head tests, making it the more broadly competitive option. The AMD chip's single win is significant, but it does not compensate for the single-core deficit in most scenarios.

Users who prioritize raw multi-threaded throughput in modern Cinebench versions might prefer the AMD part, but the Intel chip offers better single-core performance and more consistent results across the recorded benchmarks. The database's percentile rankings reflect this: Intel at the 43rd percentile, AMD at the 42nd, essentially tied in overall standing.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Processor U300 is built on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-U, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It has 5 cores and 6 threads, with a base clock of 1200 MHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The TDP is 15 watts, and it uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket. Intel lists the launch MSRP at $193.

The AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is based on Zen+ architecture, codenamed Picasso, manufactured on GlobalFoundries' 12 nm process. It has 4 cores and 4 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The TDP is 65 watts, and it uses the AMD Socket AM4. The chip has 4,940 million transistors and a die size of 210 mm².

Cache configurations differ markedly. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel's larger L3 and per-core L2 allocations likely contribute to its single-core advantage.

Memory support also splits the pair. The Intel Processor U300 supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G supports only DDR4. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD chip has a recorded memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, while the Intel part's bandwidth is not listed. The AMD chip supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not.

PCIe capabilities are similar on paper, with both listed as Gen 4, but the Intel part specifies 8 lanes from the CPU only. The integrated graphics differ as well: Intel uses UHD Graphics 48EU, while AMD uses Radeon Vega 3.

The market segments diverge. The Intel Processor U300 is a mobile part, while the AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G is a desktop chip. The release dates also differ, with the Intel part arriving on January 3, 2023, and the AMD part on July 20, 2020. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Processor U300 scores 1616, while the AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G scores 896. The Intel part leads by 80.4%.

Q: How do the two chips compare in Cinebench R15 multi-core?

A: The Intel Processor U300 scores 781, and the AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G scores 639. The Intel part wins by 22.2%.

Q: Does the AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G win any benchmark?

A: Yes, it wins Cinebench R23 multi-core with a score of 6347, beating the Intel Processor U300's 4905 by 22.7%.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Processor U300 has 5 cores and 6 threads. The AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor U300 does not.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The Intel Processor U300 has an average benchmark score of 1881, while the AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G has 1836, a 2.5% advantage for the Intel part.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Processor U300 | AMD Athlon Gold PRO 3150G |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 5 | 4 |

| Threads | 6 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 1200 MHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 3.90 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | AMD Socket AM4 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Zen+ |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-U | Picasso |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 12 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |

| Transistors | Not listed | 4,940 million |

| Die Size | Not listed | 210 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB (shared) | 4 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not listed | 46.9 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4 |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 48EU | Radeon Vega 3 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | January 3, 2023 | July 20, 2020 |

| Launch MSRP | $193 | Not listed |

| Part Number | SRMLU | YD3150C5M4MFH |