AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE vs Intel Core i5-7300HQ Comparison

The Intel Core i5-7300HQ and AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE are both 4-core, 4-thread processors from the same 14 nm generation, yet the benchmark data reveals a decisive performance gap. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE wins every single head-to-head benchmark in this comparison, with margins that are remarkably consistent across all six tests. The Intel part, a Kaby Lake-H mobile chip, trails by roughly 14% in every workload measured, while the Ryzen, a Raven Ridge desktop part, posts an average benchmark score of 1444 against the Intel’s 1448 — a near-tie in aggregate, but the distribution of wins tells a different story.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE dominates every benchmark in this comparison, and the margins are uniform. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen scores 503 against the Intel’s 434, a 13.7% advantage. The single-core run tells the same tale: 71 versus 61, a 14.1% lead. Moving to Cinebench R20, the Ryzen posts 2097 multi-core and 296 single-core, while the Intel manages 1812 and 255, respectively — deltas of 13.6% and 13.9%. The pattern holds in Cinebench R23, where the Ryzen scores 4993 multi-core and 705 single-core, versus the Intel’s 4316 and 609, again a 13.6% gap in both runs.

The consistency is striking. Whether the workload scales across all four cores or runs on a single thread, the Ryzen 3 2200GE maintains a nearly identical advantage. This suggests the performance difference is not workload-dependent but rather a fundamental throughput advantage. The Intel part’s best result is its Geekbench multi-core score of 3044, but no Geekbench results are listed for the Ryzen in this comparison, so the head-to-head dataset is limited to Cinebench iterations. Still, across those six tests, the Ryzen wins 6–0, with the smallest margin being 13.6% and the largest 14.1%. There is no scenario in this data where the Intel Core i5-7300HQ pulls ahead.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different design philosophies despite sharing a 14 nm process node. The Intel Core i5-7300HQ is built on the Kaby Lake architecture, specifically the Kaby Lake-H variant, and fabricated by Intel. Its die size is 126 mm². The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE uses the Zen architecture under the Raven Ridge codename, manufactured by GlobalFoundries, with a significantly larger die at 210 mm² and a transistor count of 4,950 million. The Intel part does not list a transistor count in the data.

Cache configurations diverge substantially. The Intel chip allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has 96 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, but only 4 MB of shared L3. So the Intel has more last-level cache, while the AMD has larger per-core L1 and L2. Memory support also differs: the Intel supports both DDR3 and DDR4 in dual-channel, while the AMD is DDR4-only, also dual-channel, with a listed memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s — a figure absent for the Intel part.

PCIe connectivity is another split. The Intel provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, whereas the AMD offers Gen 3 with only 8 lanes. The integrated graphics are different as well: Intel HD Graphics 630 on the Intel side versus Radeon Vega 8 on the AMD. The AMD part also has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel does not. The socket types are entirely different — Intel BGA 1440 for the mobile chip, AMD Socket AM4 for the desktop part — and the market segments reflect that: Mobile for Intel, Desktop for AMD.

Where Each One Wins

The data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE wins in every measured category. For multi-threaded workloads, it is consistently ahead by roughly 13.6% to 13.7% in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core runs. That means rendering, video encoding, and other parallel tasks will favor the AMD part by a solid margin. The single-core results are equally one-sided, with the Ryzen leading by 13.6% to 14.1% across the same three Cinebench versions. This suggests the AMD’s higher base clock of 3.20 GHz and boost clock of 3.60 GHz, compared to Intel’s 2.50 GHz base and 3.50 GHz boost, translate directly into application performance.

The Intel Core i5-7300HQ has no benchmark wins in this comparison. Its aggregate score of 1448 edges out the Ryzen’s 1444 by 0.3%, but that is driven by Geekbench results not mirrored in the head-to-head set. In the tests where both chips appear, the Ryzen wins 6–0. The Intel part does offer 16 PCIe lanes versus 8, which could matter for certain expansion scenarios, but no benchmark in this data measures that. The Intel also has a larger L3 cache at 6 MB versus 4 MB, yet that does not translate into any performance win in the Cinebench suite.

For a user choosing between these two, the Ryzen 3 2200GE is the clear performance pick. The Intel chip’s only advantages are qualitative — PCIe lane count, larger L3, and memory flexibility — none of which appear in the benchmark results. The AMD part’s lower TDP of 35 watts versus Intel’s 45 watts adds to its appeal, though the Intel is a mobile part and the AMD is desktop, so direct power comparisons should account for platform context.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every specification except core count, thread count, memory bus width, ECC support, and 14 nm process node. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE has a higher base clock at 3.20 GHz versus 2.50 GHz, and a higher boost clock at 3.60 GHz versus 3.50 GHz. TDP is a major split: the AMD draws 35 watts, the Intel 45 watts. The Intel uses the BGA 1440 socket; the AMD uses AM4. The Intel is Kaby Lake-H; the AMD is Zen (Raven Ridge). The AMD has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel does not.

Cache sizes differ as noted: Intel has 64 KB L1 per core and 256 KB L2 per core, while AMD has 96 KB L1 and 512 KB L2. L3 is 6 MB shared on Intel versus 4 MB shared on AMD. The Intel die is 126 mm²; the AMD die is 210 mm² with 4,950 million transistors — the Intel transistor count is not listed. Memory support: Intel accepts DDR3 and DDR4, AMD only DDR4. The AMD lists a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s; the Intel does not list one. PCIe: Intel has Gen 3 with 16 lanes, AMD has Gen 3 with 8 lanes. Integrated graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630 versus Radeon Vega 8. The AMD part is in the 2000 series, has a part number YD2200C6M4MFBYD2200C6FBMPK, and was released on 2018-04-18; the Intel part number is SR32S, released on 2017-01-02. The Intel has a launch MSRP of $250; the AMD has no launch MSRP listed. The Intel is end-of-life; the AMD is active. The Intel is a mobile part; the AMD is desktop.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE wins decisively with a score of 4993, beating the Intel Core i5-7300HQ’s 4316 by 13.6%.

Q: How large is the single-core performance gap?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD scores 705 versus the Intel’s 609, a 13.6% advantage. The gap is similar in R15 (14.1%) and R20 (13.9%).

Q: Do the two chips have the same number of cores and threads?

A: Yes, both have 4 cores and 4 threads, but the AMD has higher clock speeds — 3.20 GHz base and 3.60 GHz boost versus 2.50 GHz and 3.50 GHz for the Intel.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-7300HQ has 6 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE has 4 MB. The AMD compensates with larger L1 (96 KB per core) and L2 (512 KB per core) caches.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2200GE has a 35-watt TDP, while the Intel Core i5-7300HQ is rated at 45 watts. This makes the AMD part more power-efficient on paper.

Q: Are both processors on the same manufacturing process?

A: Yes, both are built on a 14 nm process, but the AMD is fabricated by GlobalFoundries with a 210 mm² die and 4,950 million transistors, while the Intel is fabricated by Intel with a 126 mm² die.