AMD Ryzen 3 2300U vs Intel Pentium G4600T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a single shared benchmark between these two processors, and it is a decisive win for the AMD Ryzen 3 2300U. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD part scores 422.5 against the Intel Pentium G4600T's 262. That is a 38% advantage for the Ryzen 3 2300U, a substantial margin that reflects the fundamental difference in core counts between the two chips.

The Intel Pentium G4600T has no benchmark victories in the head-to-head comparison, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2300U takes the sole recorded test. This is not a close contest in the shared workload. The AMD processor's multi-threaded performance is far ahead, and the delta of 38% places it in a different performance tier for heavily threaded tasks.

Looking at the wider benchmark database, the two processors sit at nearly the same overall level despite the multi-core gap. The Intel Pentium G4600T has an average benchmark score of 895, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2300U averages 880. The Intel part actually holds a slight edge in aggregate score, a 1.7% difference, despite losing the head-to-head multi-core test. This is because the Pentium has recorded scores in Cinebench R20 and R23, including a single-core result of 154 in R20 and 367 in R23, whereas the Ryzen 3 2300U has no single-core tests in the shared comparison.

The Intel part's percentile ranking is 24, marginally above the AMD part's 23. Both chips sit near the bottom quartile of all CPUs in the database, indicating that neither is a performance leader. The similarity in average score, 895 versus 880, reinforces that these are closely matched overall processors, with the AMD chip winning the one workload where both were measured.

The nearest rivals in the database further contextualize these scores. The Intel Pentium G4600T matches the Intel Core i5-5300U and AMD PRO A10-8770E exactly at 895, and sits just 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 3200U at 893. The AMD Ryzen 3 2300U matches the AMD PRO A12-8870E at 880, and trails the Intel Core i3-1000NG4 and AMD Phenom II X6 1035T by 0.1%. These margins are small enough to be within measurement noise, but they show both processors competing with older and lower-end parts from their respective generations.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear choice for users who prioritize multi-threaded workloads: the AMD Ryzen 3 2300U wins the only directly comparable benchmark by 38%. The 4-core, 4-thread configuration with a base clock of 2000 MHz and boost clock of 3.40 GHz gives it a structural advantage in any workload that can use more than two cores.

However, the Intel Pentium G4600T is not without its own strengths. Its average benchmark score of 895 edges out the AMD part's 880, and its percentile ranking of 24 versus 23 suggests slightly better overall standing in the database. The Intel chip also has a higher base clock of 3.00 GHz, which likely contributes to its competitive single-core performance in the Cinebench R20 and R23 results, where it scores 154 and 367 respectively.

For desktop users with a Socket 1151 motherboard, the Pentium G4600T is the natural fit. It is a 35 W desktop part with PCIe Gen 3 and 16 lanes from the CPU, and it uses the Kaby Lake architecture on a 14 nm process. The Ryzen 3 2300U is a 15 W mobile part on AMD Socket FP5, built on the Zen architecture with a 14 nm process from GlobalFoundries. These are different market segments, and the benchmark advantage of the AMD chip comes with the caveat that it is designed for laptops and ultra-thin systems.

The verdict from the database is that the AMD Ryzen 3 2300U is the faster processor in multi-core rendering, but the Intel Pentium G4600T holds a slight edge in aggregate benchmark scores. Neither chip is a high performer by modern standards, with both sitting near the 23rd and 24th percentiles, but they serve different platforms and use cases.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 2300U wins in multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 422.5 is 38% higher than the Intel part's 262, a decisive margin that comes from having twice the physical cores. Any workload that scales across cores, such as video encoding, 3D rendering, or compiling, will favor the AMD chip. Its 4 MB of shared L3 cache and 512 KB L2 per core also provide more cache capacity than the Intel part's 3 MB shared L3 and 256 KB L2 per core.

The Intel Pentium G4600T wins in the aggregate benchmark average, scoring 895 versus 880. It also has a higher base clock at 3.00 GHz, which means it can sustain single-threaded performance without relying on a boost mechanism. The Intel part's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 367 is a data point the AMD chip cannot match in the recorded benchmarks, as the Ryzen 3 2300U has no single-core results in the database. The Intel chip also has a higher memory bandwidth specification at 38.4 GB/s, though the AMD part matches this exactly at 38.4 GB/s, so there is no actual difference there.

The Intel part is the only choice for Socket 1151 desktop builds, while the AMD part is the only choice for Socket FP5 mobile systems. The market segment difference is fundamental: the Pentium G4600T is a desktop processor with a 35 W TDP, while the Ryzen 3 2300U is a mobile processor with a 15 W TDP. The lower TDP of the AMD chip makes it suitable for thin laptops, while the higher TDP of the Intel chip allows for more sustained performance in desktop cooling environments.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2300U is significantly faster, scoring 422.5 in Cinebench R15 multi-core versus 262 for the Intel Pentium G4600T, a 38% advantage.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Pentium G4600T has a higher average benchmark score of 895, compared to 880 for the AMD Ryzen 3 2300U.

Q: What are the core counts of these two processors?

A: The Intel Pentium G4600T has 2 cores and 4 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2300U has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Which processor is designed for laptops?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2300U is a mobile processor with a 15 W TDP and AMD Socket FP5, while the Intel Pentium G4600T is a desktop processor with a 35 W TDP and Intel Socket 1151.

Q: Do these processors support ECC memory?

A: Neither processor supports ECC memory; both are listed with ECC memory support as false.

Q: What is the process node for both chips?

A: Both processors are built on a 14 nm process, though the Intel part is fabricated by Intel and the AMD part by GlobalFoundries.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Pentium G4600T uses the Kaby Lake architecture, a refinement of Intel's 14 nm process. It has 2 cores and 4 threads, with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 3 MB of shared L3 cache. The architecture is a desktop design with a 35 W TDP, and it supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration. The integrated graphics are Intel HD 630, and the chip has PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The AMD Ryzen 3 2300U uses the Zen architecture under the Raven Ridge codename, part of the Ryzen 3 generation. It has 4 cores and 4 threads, with 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The architecture is a mobile design with a 15 W TDP, fabricated by GlobalFoundries on a 14 nm process. The transistor count is listed at 4,950 million with a die size of 210 mm², while the Intel part has no transistor or die size data in the database. The integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 6, and the chip has PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes from the CPU.

The two architectures differ in their cache hierarchy, with the AMD part having larger L1 and L2 caches per core and more total L3 cache. The AMD part also has a boost clock of 3.40 GHz, allowing it to exceed its 2000 MHz base clock under load, while the Intel part has no boost clock listed, relying solely on its 3.00 GHz base clock. The Intel part is a Kaby Lake generation Pentium, while the AMD part is a Ryzen 3 from the 2000 series based on Zen.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The Intel Pentium G4600T has 2 cores and 4 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2300U has 4 cores and 4 threads. The base clocks are 3.00 GHz for Intel and 2000 MHz for AMD, with the AMD part additionally offering a boost clock of 3.40 GHz that the Intel part does not have. The TDP is 35 W for Intel and 15 W for AMD, reflecting the desktop versus mobile design split.

The sockets are entirely different: Intel Socket 1151 for the Pentium, AMD Socket FP5 for the Ryzen. The architectures are Kaby Lake versus Zen, with different codenames and generations. The process nodes are both 14 nm, but the foundries differ, with Intel using Intel and AMD using GlobalFoundries. The cache structures differ, with Intel at 64 KB L1 per core, 256 KB L2 per core, and 3 MB shared L3, versus AMD at 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3.

The PCIe configurations differ, with Intel offering Gen 3 and 16 lanes from the CPU, while AMD offers Gen 3 and 8 lanes. The integrated graphics are Intel HD 630 versus Radeon Vega 6. The market segments are Desktop for Intel and Mobile for AMD. The release dates differ, with Intel launching on 2017-01-02 and AMD on 2018-01-07. The part numbers are SR35R for Intel and YM2300C4T4MFB for AMD. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and neither supports ECC memory. Memory support is identical in type (DDR4), bus (dual-channel), and bandwidth (38.4 GB/s).