AMD Ryzen 3 3200G vs Intel Core i3-1115G4 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G and Intel Core i3-1115G4 are both 63rd-percentile parts, but they achieve that standing through opposite strategies. The Ryzen 3 3200G is a 4-core, 4-thread desktop chip built on the 12 nm Zen+ architecture, while the Core i3-1115G4 is a 2-core, 4-thread mobile chip on Intel's 10 nm Tiger Lake process. Benchmark data shows the AMD part wins 14 of 19 head-to-head tests, including every Cinebench workload, with margins between 20% and 20.8% across the R15, R20, and R23 suites. The Intel chip counters with decisive single-thread wins in Geekbench (33.5% ahead) and PassMark single-thread (15.5% ahead), plus narrow victories in prime number finding, physics, and integer math. The data suggests the Ryzen 3 3200G is the better all-around CPU for multi-threaded desktop tasks, while the Core i3-1115G4 is the stronger choice for lightly-threaded, latency-sensitive workloads despite its lower core count.

The Verdict

The benchmark results point to a clear split by workload type, not by raw performance tier. For anyone running multi-threaded applications — rendering, compression, encryption, or heavy multitasking — the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G is the consistent winner. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 5955 beats the Intel chip's 4933 by 20.7%, and the margin is nearly identical in R15 and R20 multicore tests. PassMark multithread shows 7007 versus 5915, an 18.5% advantage for AMD. Data compression is the biggest gap: 85374 versus 62444, a 36.7% lead. The Ryzen 3 3200G also wins random string sorting by 36.2% and data encryption by 34%.

However, the Intel Core i3-1115G4 is not without a clear purpose. Its Geekbench single-core score of 1330 crushes the Ryzen's 884 by 33.5%, and PassMark single-thread shows 2585 versus 2185, a 15.5% win. The Intel chip also edges out the AMD part in passmark_find_prime_numbers (25 versus 23, an 8% lead) and passmark_physics (410 versus 397, a 3.2% lead). For users who prioritize single-thread responsiveness — older games, spreadsheet macros, or applications that scale poorly across cores — the Core i3-1115G4 is the stronger pick.

The deciding factor is platform context. The Ryzen 3 3200G is an AM4 desktop part with a 65 W TDP and unlocked multiplier, making it a candidate for overclocking and long-term desktop builds. The Core i3-1115G4 is a BGA 1449 mobile part with a 15 W TDP and a locked multiplier, designed for laptops and compact systems. If you are building a desktop, the data favors AMD. If you are evaluating a mobile platform, the Intel chip's single-thread advantage matters more relative to its power envelope.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G is built on the Zen+ architecture, codenamed Picasso, using a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries. It contains 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core i3-1115G4 uses the Tiger Lake-U architecture, codenamed Willow Cove-U, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a 144 mm² die size.

Core counts differ substantially: the Ryzen 3 3200G has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Core i3-1115G4 has 2 cores and 4 threads. Cache layouts are also distinct. The AMD chip provides 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip offers 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. Despite having half the physical cores, the Intel part actually has more total L3 cache (6 MB versus 4 MB), which helps explain its competitive single-thread results.

Memory and I/O support also diverge. The Ryzen 3 3200G supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus, while the Core i3-1115G4 supports both DDR4 and LPDDR4X on a dual-channel bus. Neither supports ECC memory. The PCIe implementation differs: the Ryzen uses Gen 3, while the Intel chip features Gen 4 with 4 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are also different: the AMD part ships with Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel part includes Iris Xe-LP Graphics G4.

Clock speeds tell a story of trade-offs. The Ryzen 3 3200G has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The Core i3-1115G4 has a much lower base of 2.20 GHz but a slightly higher boost of 4.10 GHz. The Intel chip's lower base clock reflects its 15 W TDP, while the AMD part's 65 W TDP allows sustained higher frequencies. The Ryzen 3 3200G's multiplier is unlocked; the Core i3-1115G4's is not. Release dates are about 14 months apart: the AMD part launched on July 6, 2019, and the Intel part on September 1, 2020.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better multi-threaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G wins every multi-threaded benchmark in the head-to-head data. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 5955 versus 4933 (20.7% higher), and its PassMark multithread score is 7007 versus 5915 (18.5% higher). It also leads in Geekbench multicore, 2833 versus 2465, a 14.9% margin.

Q: Which processor is faster in single-threaded tasks?

A: The Intel Core i3-1115G4 wins the single-thread comparisons. Geekbench single-core shows 1330 versus 884, a 33.5% lead. PassMark single-thread shows 2585 versus 2185, a 15.5% lead. Cinebench single-core results, however, favor AMD: R23 single-core is 840 versus 696 (20.7% higher for AMD).

Q: Are these processors comparable in overall benchmark standing?

A: Yes. Both have a 63rd percentile ranking among all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G has an average benchmark score of 6931, while the Intel Core i3-1115G4 averages 6851. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Core i9-9960X (within 0.1%) and Intel Pentium Gold G6400 (within 0.5%). The Intel part's closest rival is the AMD Athlon X4 970 (within 0%).

Q: Can the Ryzen 3 3200G be overclocked?

A: Yes. The Ryzen 3 3200G has an unlocked multiplier, which permits overclocking. The Intel Core i3-1115G4 has a locked multiplier, so it cannot be overclocked in the same way.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G supports DDR4 memory. The Intel Core i3-1115G4 supports both DDR4 and LPDDR4X. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: Which processor has better integrated graphics?

A: The data does not include direct graphics benchmarks, but the specifications show the AMD part includes Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel part includes Iris Xe-LP Graphics G4. Neither supports ECC memory.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors:

• Cores: AMD Ryzen 3 3200G has 4 cores; Intel Core i3-1115G4 has 2 cores.
• Threads: Both have 4 threads.
• Base Clock: AMD 3.60 GHz; Intel 2.20 GHz.
• Boost Clock: AMD 4.00 GHz; Intel 4.10 GHz.
• TDP: AMD 65 W; Intel 15 W.
• Socket: AMD Socket AM4; Intel BGA 1449.
• Architecture: Zen+; Tiger Lake.
• Codename: Picasso; Tiger Lake-U.
• Generation: Ryzen 3 (Zen+ (Picasso)); Core i3 (Willow Cove-U).
• Process Node: 12 nm; 10 nm.
• Foundry: GlobalFoundries; Intel.
• Transistors: 4,940 million; not provided.
• Die Size: 210 mm²; 144 mm².
• L1 Cache: 96 KB per core; 80 KB per core.
• L2 Cache: 512 KB per core; 1.25 MB per core.
• L3 Cache: 4 MB shared; 6 MB shared.
• Memory Support: DDR4; DDR4, LPDDR4X.
• PCIe: Gen 3; Gen 4, 4 Lanes (CPU only).
• Integrated Graphics: Radeon Vega 8; Iris Xe-LP Graphics G4.
• Market Segment: Desktop; Mobile.
• Release Date: 2019-07-06; 2020-09-01.
• Launch MSRP: Not provided; $281.
• Multiplier Unlocked: Yes; No.
• Part Number: YD3200C5M4MFH / YD3200C5FHBOX; SRK08.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G dominates the Cinebench suite with remarkable consistency. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 600 versus 497, a 20.7% win. R15 single-core is 84 versus 70, a 20% win. R20 multicore shows 2501 versus 2071 (20.8%), and R20 single-core shows 352 versus 292 (20.5%). R23 multicore is 5955 versus 4933 (20.7%), and R23 single-core is 840 versus 696 (20.7%). Across all six Cinebench tests, the AMD part wins by roughly 20% regardless of thread count.

Geekbench presents a split result. The AMD chip wins multicore, 2833 versus 2465, a 14.9% margin. But the Intel chip wins single-core decisively, 1330 versus 884, a 33.5% lead. This 33.5% single-thread margin is the largest victory for either processor in any benchmark.

PassMark tests show a pattern of AMD wins in most workloads but Intel wins in specific niches. The AMD part wins data compression 85374 versus 62444 (36.7%), data encryption 4475 versus 3339 (34%), extended instructions 4679 versus 4588 (2%), floating point math 13059 versus 10791 (21%), integer math 20141 versus 17472 (15.3%), multithread 7007 versus 5915 (18.5%), and random string sorting 10432 versus 7662 (36.2%). The Intel part wins find prime numbers 25 versus 23 (8%), physics 410 versus 397 (3.2%), and single-thread 2585 versus 2185 (15.5%).

The overall win count is 14 for the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G and 5 for the Intel Core i3-1115G4. The AMD wins include all multi-threaded tests and most single-threaded Cinebench tests, while the Intel wins are concentrated in PassMark single-thread, Geekbench single-core, and two specialized PassMark tests.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G is the clear winner for multi-threaded productivity workloads. Data compression shows the largest gap, with AMD leading by 36.7%, and random string sorting follows closely at 36.2%. Encryption is also a strong suit, with a 34% lead. For rendering tasks, the Cinebench results consistently favor AMD by about 20.7% in multicore tests. The Ryzen 3 3200G also wins integer math by 15.3% and floating-point math by 21%, making it the better choice for numerical computation and general-purpose desktop work. Its 4 physical cores provide a structural advantage in any workload that scales with core count, which explains the consistent 14.9% to 20.8% margins in multi-threaded tests.

The Intel Core i3-1115G4 wins in single-thread performance and specific latency-sensitive tasks. The Geekbench single-core result is its strongest showing, a 33.5% advantage. PassMark single-thread confirms this pattern with a 15.5% lead. The Intel chip also wins passmark_find_prime_numbers by 8% and passmark_physics by 3.2%, suggesting an advantage in workloads that depend heavily on per-core efficiency rather than raw core count. For users running older software, single-threaded applications, or tasks that cannot utilize multiple cores, the Core i3-1115G4 delivers noticeably better responsiveness.

The choice comes down to workload and platform. For desktop users who can take advantage of the Ryzen 3 3200G's 4 cores and unlocked multiplier, the benchmark data shows broad superiority across most tested workloads. For mobile users constrained by the Core i3-1115G4's 15 W TDP and BGA socket, the Intel chip offers better single-thread performance in a more power-efficient package. The 63rd percentile ranking for both parts indicates they occupy the same overall performance tier, but they reach it through different means — AMD through core count and sustained multi-threaded output, Intel through high single-thread clock speeds and cache efficiency.