AMD Ryzen 3 3200G vs Intel Core i5-13400E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G and the Intel Core i5-13400E is decisively one-sided. Across all six head-to-head tests recorded in the database, the Intel Core i5-13400E wins every single matchup, and the margins are substantial. The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G does not claim a single victory in any recorded benchmark category.

Starting with multi-core performance, the gap is enormous. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel Core i5-13400E scores 2313, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G manages only 600. That puts the Intel processor roughly 74% ahead in that test. The pattern repeats in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the Intel chip scores 9639 versus 2501 for the AMD part, again a 74% advantage. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows the same story: Intel scores 22950, AMD scores 5955, a 74% lead for Intel. These deltas are consistent across every multi-core Cinebench iteration, indicating that the Intel processor’s advantage scales uniformly with workload intensity.

Single-core results tell a similar tale. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Intel Core i5-13400E scores 326, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G scores 84, a 74% deficit for AMD. Cinebench R20 single-core shows Intel at 1360 versus AMD at 352, again a 74% gap. Cinebench R23 single-core has Intel scoring 3240 and AMD scoring 840, with the same 74% difference. The consistency of these deltas across all six tests suggests that the architectural efficiency and clock speed advantages of the Intel processor are not isolated to multi-threaded workloads but also apply to single-threaded performance.

The data shows that the Intel Core i5-13400E outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G by roughly three to four times in raw score terms across Cinebench tests. For instance, in Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel score of 22950 is nearly four times the AMD score of 5955. Similarly, in Cinebench R20 single-core, Intel’s 1360 is about 3.9 times AMD’s 352. These are not marginal improvements; they represent a generational leap in performance.

When looking at the broader database context, the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G sits at the 63rd percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-13400E sits at the 62nd percentile. This is a curious result: despite the Intel processor winning every head-to-head test by wide margins, its overall percentile is slightly lower than AMD’s. This can be explained by the fact that the percentile is calculated against the entire CPU database, which includes many high-end desktop and server parts. The Intel Core i5-13400E’s average benchmark score is 6638, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G’s average is 6931. The AMD chip’s average is slightly higher because its benchmark suite includes a broader set of tests, including PassMark and 3DMark results, whereas the Intel chip’s recorded benchmarks are limited to Cinebench tests. This discrepancy highlights the importance of comparing like-for-like tests rather than relying solely on aggregate scores.

Looking at nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G is closely matched with the Intel Core i9-9960X (average score 6938, a 0.1% difference), the Intel Core i5-3470 (6906, 0.4% difference), the Intel Pentium Gold G6400 (6969, 0.5% difference), and the Intel Xeon W-2195 (6892, 0.6% difference). These small deltas indicate that the AMD part is competitive with older mid-range and high-end desktop chips from several generations ago. The Intel Core i5-13400E, on the other hand, sits near the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X (6647, 0.1% difference), the Intel Core i9-9940X (6657, 0.3% difference), the Intel Core i9-12900E (6611, 0.4% difference), and the Intel Pentium Gold G6405 (6605, 0.5% difference). These rivals are generally more recent or higher-tier parts, reinforcing that the Intel Core i5-13400E is in a different performance class.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-13400E wins in every recorded benchmark category. That includes all Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 tests, both single-core and multi-core. There is no workload in the head-to-head data where the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G comes out ahead. This means that for any CPU-bound task, whether it is rendering, encoding, simulation, or general compute, the Intel processor is the stronger choice based on the recorded data.

However, the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G does have a broader set of benchmark results in the database beyond the head-to-head tests. These include 3DMark scores: 1953 in 16-thread, 1003 in 2-thread, 1938 in 4-thread, 1945 in 8-thread, 1939 in max-thread, and 498 in single-thread. It also has PassMark results such as 85374 in data compression, 4475 in data encryption, 4679 in extended instructions, 23 in find prime numbers, 13059 in floating point math, 20141 in integer math, 7007 in multithread, 397 in physics, 10432 in random string sorting, and 2185 in single-thread tests. These measurements show that the AMD part is a capable general-purpose desktop processor, but they do not change the fact that, in direct comparison with the Intel Core i5-13400E, it loses every recorded test.

The Intel Core i5-13400E has only six recorded benchmarks, all Cinebench. This limits direct comparison to those six tests, but within those tests it is uniformly superior. For users who rely on Cinebench as a proxy for real-world rendering and compute performance, the Intel processor is clearly the better option. The AMD processor’s additional benchmark results are informative for users who care about specific workloads like data compression or integer math, but they do not offset the Intel chip’s dominance in the head-to-head suite.

In terms of use cases, the Intel Core i5-13400E is the pick for multi-threaded productivity tasks such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and software compilation, based on its multi-core Cinebench scores. It is also the pick for single-threaded workloads like legacy software, gaming, and general desktop responsiveness, based on its single-core scores. The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G, by contrast, offers no recorded advantage in any head-to-head test, so there is no workload category where the data supports choosing it over the Intel part.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G is built on the Zen+ architecture, codenamed Picasso. It uses a 12 nm process node from GlobalFoundries. The chip has 4 cores and 4 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The transistor count is 4,940 million, and the die size is 210 mm². The processor uses AMD Socket AM4 and supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It does not support ECC memory. PCIe support is Gen 3. The integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 8. The multiplier is unlocked, meaning overclocking is possible.

The Intel Core i5-13400E is built on the Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-S. It uses a 10 nm process node from Intel. The chip has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The transistor count is not recorded in the database, but the die size is 215 mm². The processor uses Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It supports ECC memory. PCIe support is Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the CPU. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. The multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not supported.

These architectural differences are significant. The Intel chip has more than double the cores and four times the threads of the AMD chip. Its boost clock is 0.60 GHz higher. Its L3 cache is five times larger (20 MB versus 4 MB). The process node is smaller (10 nm versus 12 nm), which typically allows for better power efficiency and higher transistor density, although the die size is slightly larger. The Intel chip also supports newer memory standards (DDR5 in addition to DDR4) and newer PCIe standards (Gen 5 versus Gen 3). The AMD chip, on the other hand, has an unlocked multiplier, which is a feature for enthusiasts who want to overclock, while the Intel chip does not offer that flexibility.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G has 4 cores and 4 threads, while the Intel Core i5-13400E has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz versus 2.40 GHz, but boost clocks are 4.00 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. The AMD chip’s TDP is 65 watts, and the Intel chip’s TDP is also 65 watts, so they match on power draw. Sockets differ: AMD uses Socket AM4, Intel uses Socket 1700. Architecture differs as noted: Zen+ versus Raptor Lake. Process nodes differ: 12 nm versus 10 nm. Foundries differ: GlobalFoundries versus Intel.

Cache configurations differ substantially. L1 per core is 96 KB for AMD and 80 KB for Intel. L2 per core is 512 KB for AMD and 1.25 MB for Intel. L3 shared is 4 MB for AMD and 20 MB for Intel. Memory support differs: AMD supports only DDR4, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel. ECC support differs: AMD does not support ECC, Intel does. PCIe differs: AMD is Gen 3, Intel is Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD has Radeon Vega 8, Intel has UHD Graphics 730. The multiplier is unlocked on AMD and locked on Intel. Release dates differ: AMD launched on 2019-07-06, Intel launched on 2023-01-03. Part numbers are different. Production status is Active for both.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400E has 10 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G has 4 cores.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400E has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G has a boost clock of 4.00 GHz.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G support DDR5 memory?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G supports only DDR4 memory. The Intel Core i5-13400E supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G does not.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G has 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-13400E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has an unlocked multiplier?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking. The Intel Core i5-13400E has a locked multiplier.

Q: How do the Cinebench R23 multi-core scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400E scores 22950, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G scores 5955. The Intel processor is roughly 74% ahead.

The Verdict

Based on the recorded data, the Intel Core i5-13400E is the clear performance winner. It wins all six head-to-head benchmarks by approximately 74% in each case, covering both single-core and multi-core Cinebench tests. The Intel processor offers more cores, more threads, a higher boost clock, larger cache, newer memory support, and newer PCIe support. It also supports ECC memory, which is a feature for workstation use. The AMD Ryzen 3 3200G, while having a slightly higher average benchmark score in the database due to a broader test suite, cannot match the Intel chip in any direct comparison.

Users who prioritize raw compute performance, particularly in rendering, encoding, and multi-threaded workloads, should choose the Intel Core i5-13400E. Users who require overclocking flexibility or prefer the AMD platform with Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics may consider the AMD Ryzen 3 3200G, but they must accept that it will be significantly slower in CPU-bound tasks. The data does not support any scenario where the AMD chip outperforms the Intel chip in the recorded benchmark suite. For anyone choosing between these two processors, the Intel Core i5-13400E is the recommended option based on the available evidence.