AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE vs Intel Core i3-8100T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark data records six direct comparisons between the Intel Core i3-8100T and the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE, and the results are remarkably consistent. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE wins every single benchmark in the comparison set, taking all six recorded tests. The Intel Core i3-8100T fails to secure a single victory in any of the measured workloads.

Looking at the Cinebench R15 suite, the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE scores 503 points in multicore testing against the Intel Core i3-8100T's 450 points, a delta of 10.5 percent in AMD's favor. In single-core Cinebench R15, the margin widens slightly: AMD posts 71 points versus Intel's 63 points, an 11.3 percent advantage. These patterns hold across the newer Cinebench versions as well.

In Cinebench R20 multicore, the Ryzen 3 2200GE records 2097 points, while the Core i3-8100T manages 1876 points, again a 10.5 percent gap. The single-core R20 results show AMD at 296 points and Intel at 264 points, a 10.8 percent difference. Moving to Cinebench R23, the multicore scores are 4993 for AMD and 4467 for Intel, maintaining that consistent 10.5 percent delta. Single-core R23 shows 705 points for AMD and 630 points for Intel, a 10.6 percent edge.

The consistency of these margins is notable. Across all six benchmarks, the AMD advantage ranges narrowly between 10.5 percent and 11.3 percent. This uniformity suggests the performance difference stems from fundamental architectural efficiency rather than workload-specific optimizations. The data does not show any benchmark category where the Intel part pulls ahead or even closes the gap meaningfully.

Geekbench results are available for the Intel Core i3-8100T only, with a multicore score of 3142 and a single-core score of 1104. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE has no recorded Geekbench entry in the database, so no direct comparison can be made on that test. However, the Cinebench family of benchmarks provides sufficient coverage to establish the overall performance hierarchy.

The average benchmark score in the database places the Intel Core i3-8100T at 1500 points, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE sits at 1444 points. This appears counterintuitive given AMD's sweep of the head-to-head tests, but the averages include different benchmark sets for each processor. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-3770S at 1498 points (0.1 percent behind), the Intel Core i5-4590S at 1493 points (0.5 percent behind), and the AMD Opteron 6344 at 1492 points (0.6 percent behind). The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E3-1505L v5 at 1446 points (0.1 percent behind), the AMD Opteron 6378 at 1447 points (0.2 percent behind), and the Intel Core i5-7300HQ at 1448 points (0.3 percent behind).

Both processors sit at the 38th percentile among all CPUs in the database, indicating they occupy a similar tier in the overall performance distribution despite their head-to-head differences.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE wins every benchmark category where both chips have results. The six-test sweep covers both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads across three generations of the Cinebench rendering benchmark. This means the AMD part holds the advantage in content creation tasks, CPU rendering, and general productivity workloads that scale with both core count and per-core efficiency.

For users prioritizing raw Cinebench performance, the Ryzen 3 2200GE is the clear choice. Its 10.5 percent multicore advantage in Cinebench R23 translates to meaningfully faster render times in CPU-bound scenarios. The single-core margins, ranging from 10.6 percent to 11.3 percent depending on the Cinebench version, also favor AMD for lightly threaded applications such as spreadsheet calculations, web browsing, and legacy software that relies on one or two threads.

The Intel Core i3-8100T does not win any recorded benchmark category against the Ryzen 3 2200GE. However, the database shows the Intel part has strengths in other areas. Its average benchmark score of 1500 points exceeds the AMD part's 1444 points, driven in part by the Geekbench results where Intel records 3142 multicore and 1104 single-core points. These Geekbench figures place the Intel chip above several of its nearest rivals, including the AMD Opteron 6344 and the Intel Core i7-8665U. Users working within the Geekbench ecosystem may find the Intel part more competitive, though no direct Geekbench comparison exists for the AMD chip.

The Intel Core i3-8100T also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Ryzen 3 2200GE. This makes the Intel part suitable for error-sensitive workloads such as long-running computations or server-adjacent tasks where memory corruption is a concern. The AMD chip, conversely, offers an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking headroom that the Intel part lacks, which can offset performance gaps in manually tuned systems.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE wins all six recorded head-to-head benchmarks against the Intel Core i3-8100T. The Intel part has zero wins in the comparison set.

Q: How much faster is the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE in multicore performance?

A: The AMD part leads by 10.5 percent in Cinebench R15 multicore (503 vs 450), Cinebench R20 multicore (2097 vs 1876), and Cinebench R23 multicore (4993 vs 4467).

Q: What is the single-core performance difference between these two CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE leads by 11.3 percent in Cinebench R15 single-core (71 vs 63), 10.8 percent in Cinebench R20 single-core (296 vs 264), and 10.6 percent in Cinebench R23 single-core (705 vs 630).

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i3-8100T and the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE feature 4 cores and 4 threads. Both also have a 35 W TDP.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i3-8100T supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE does not list ECC memory support in the database.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i3-8100T has an average benchmark score of 1500 points, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE has an average benchmark score of 1444 points. Both sit at the 38th percentile among all CPUs.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specifications. The Intel Core i3-8100T has a base clock of 3.10 GHz with no boost clock listed, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE has a 3.20 GHz base clock and a 3.60 GHz boost clock. The Intel part uses the LGA 1151 socket, whereas the AMD chip uses Socket AM4. The Intel Core i3-8100T belongs to the Coffee Lake architecture and the Core i3 generation, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE uses the Zen architecture under the Raven Ridge codename and belongs to the Ryzen 3 series from the 2000 series generation.

Cache configurations differ notably. The Intel part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 256 KB of L2 cache per core, with 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 96 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, but only 4 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory bandwidth also favors AMD: the Ryzen 3 2200GE lists 46.9 GB/s versus the Intel part's 38.4 GB/s, though both support dual-channel DDR4 memory.

PCIe lane counts differ as well. The Intel Core i3-8100T provides 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE offers 8 PCIe Gen 3 lanes. Integrated graphics also diverge: Intel pairs the UHD Graphics 630, while AMD uses Radeon Vega 8 graphics. The Intel part supports ECC memory, which AMD does not. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, while the Intel multiplier remains locked.

The Intel part measures a die size of 126 mm², while the AMD chip is substantially larger at 210 mm². The AMD chip contains 4,950 million transistors, a figure not listed for the Intel part. Production status differs as well: the Intel Core i3-8100T is end-of-life, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE remains active.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on a 14 nm process node, but they come from different foundries. Intel fabricates its Core i3-8100T in-house, while AMD uses GlobalFoundries for the Ryzen 3 2200GE. The Intel chip uses the Coffee Lake microarchitecture, which is part of Intel's Core i3 generation. The AMD chip uses the Zen microarchitecture under the Raven Ridge codename, part of the Ryzen 3 series from the 2000 series generation.

The core design philosophies differ between the two. Intel's Coffee Lake design allocates 64 KB of L1 cache and 256 KB of L2 cache per core, with a 6 MB shared L3 pool. AMD's Zen design allocates 96 KB of L1 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, but only 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core caches on the AMD part suggest a design that relies more heavily on per-core data locality, while the Intel part's larger L3 cache may benefit workloads with more shared data access patterns.

Transistor count and die size reveal different implementation strategies. The AMD chip packs 4,950 million transistors into a 210 mm² die, while the Intel part uses a 126 mm² die with no transistor count listed. The larger AMD die accommodates the integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, which requires substantial silicon area compared to Intel's UHD Graphics 630.

The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE features a boost clock of 3.60 GHz, allowing it to exceed its 3.20 GHz base clock under favorable conditions. The Intel Core i3-8100T has no boost clock listed, meaning it operates at a fixed 3.10 GHz. This clock differential contributes to the AMD part's consistent single-core advantage across all Cinebench versions.

Memory architecture also reflects design choices. Both support dual-channel DDR4, but the AMD part achieves 46.9 GB/s bandwidth versus Intel's 38.4 GB/s. The Intel part includes ECC support, a feature typically associated with server-class operation, while the AMD part omits it. The AMD chip's unlocked multiplier enables user-controlled overclocking, while the Intel part's locked multiplier restricts such tuning.

PCIe connectivity differs in lane count: Intel provides 16 CPU lanes, while AMD provides 8. This affects expansion options for discrete GPUs and NVMe storage. Both processors target the desktop market segment, and both were released in April 2018, with the Intel part arriving on April 1 and the AMD part on April 18. The Intel Core i3-8100T carries a launch MSRP of $117, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE.