AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE vs Intel Core i5-8269U Comparison

AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE vs Intel Core i5-8269U

The benchmark database records a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE across every measured Cinebench test, with the Intel Core i5-8269U trailing by a consistent margin in both single-core and multi-core workloads. The Ryzen chip wins all six head-to-head comparisons, with the largest advantage appearing in the single-core R15 test at 2.4%, while the multi-core tests show a steady 2.1% to 2.2% lead. The Intel part does hold a higher boost clock and more threads, but the recorded data shows that the AMD processor's architectural efficiency translates into better raw scores across the board.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most direct comparison comes from the Cinebench R15 multi-core test, where the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE scores 622 against Intel's 609, a 2.1% advantage. The R15 single-core test shows an even larger gap: the AMD chip scores 87 versus 85, a 2.4% delta that represents the biggest single-test win for the Ryzen part. These numbers indicate that the AMD processor's higher base clock of 3.30 GHz, compared to Intel's 2.60 GHz, helps it outperform despite the Intel part's superior boost clock of 4.20 GHz.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the pattern repeats. The Ryzen 3 3200GE scores 2595 in multi-core and 366 in single-core, while the Core i5-8269U manages 2538 and 358, respectively. Both deltas sit at 2.2%. The consistency of this margin across different Cinebench versions suggests a stable performance relationship rather than a test-specific anomaly. The R23 results reinforce this: AMD scores 6179 multi-core and 872 single-core, Intel scores 6044 and 853, again with a 2.2% difference in both cases.

The average benchmark scores in the database reflect this overall picture. The Ryzen 3 3200GE holds an average score of 1787, while the Core i5-8269U averages 1748. This places the AMD part in the 42nd percentile of all CPUs, versus the 41st percentile for the Intel chip. The nearest rivals for the AMD processor include the AMD Opteron 6281 at 1789 (a 0.1% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 at 1778 (0.5% behind). For the Intel part, its closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE at 1750, which sits just 0.1% ahead, followed by the Intel Core i7-980X at 1746 and the Intel Core i5-6600 at 1744.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmark tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE wins all six recorded head-to-head Cinebench tests, with a 100% win rate against the Intel Core i5-8269U.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two chips?

A: The largest delta appears in the Cinebench R15 single-core test, where the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE leads by 2.4%. All other tests show a 2.1% or 2.2% advantage for the AMD part.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-8269U have any advantage in thread count?

A: Yes, the Intel chip supports 8 threads while the AMD chip supports 4 threads, but this does not translate into a benchmark win. The AMD processor still leads in every multi-core test despite the thread deficit.

Q: How do the two chips compare in terms of overall average score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has an average benchmark score of 1787, while the Intel Core i5-8269U averages 1748. This gives the AMD part a 2.2% advantage in aggregate performance.

Q: Which chip has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-8269U boosts to 4.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE boosts to 4.00 GHz. Despite this, the AMD chip still wins all single-core tests.

Q: What do the percentile rankings indicate?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE sits in the 42nd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-8269U sits in the 41st percentile. This means the AMD part outperforms slightly more of the CPU population.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE uses the Zen+ architecture with the Picasso codename, built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It packs 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-8269U uses the Kaby Lake architecture with the Kaby Lake-R codename, built on a 14 nm process at Intel, with a 123 mm² die size. The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD chip provides 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip offers 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and a larger 6 MB of shared L3 cache. This means the Intel part has more total L3 cache, but the AMD processor has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE supports ECC memory, a feature the Intel Core i5-8269U lacks. Both processors support DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, though the database only records the memory bandwidth for the AMD part at 46.9 GB/s. The AMD chip also exposes PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while no PCIe data is recorded for the Intel part.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD chip features Radeon Vega 8 graphics, while the Intel chip includes Iris Pro Plus graphics. The market segments also diverge: the AMD part is classified as a desktop processor, while the Intel part is classified as mobile. The AMD chip uses the AM4 socket and has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel chip uses BGA 1356 and has a locked multiplier.

The Verdict

The recorded data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE in raw compute performance. Every Cinebench test, from R15 through R23, shows the AMD chip ahead by roughly 2%. The consistency of this margin across single-core and multi-core workloads indicates a genuine architectural advantage rather than a test-specific quirk. The AMD part achieves this with fewer threads (4 versus 8) and a lower boost clock (4.00 GHz versus 4.20 GHz), which makes the win more impressive.

However, the Intel Core i5-8269U is not without merits. It carries a larger 6 MB L3 cache, supports more threads, and comes from a mobile-focused design with a lower 28 W TDP compared to the AMD chip's 35 W. The Intel part also has a smaller die size at 123 mm² versus 210 mm². For users prioritizing thread count for background tasks or cache capacity, the Intel chip offers structural advantages, but the benchmark results show that these do not convert into Cinebench wins.

The performance delta is modest in absolute terms, with the largest gap being 2.4% in R15 single-core. This means that in real-world applications, the difference would be noticeable but not dramatic. The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE holds a slight edge across the board, making it the safer choice for users who want consistent performance regardless of workload type.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE | Intel Core i5-8269U |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 4 | 4 |

| Threads | 4 | 8 |

| Base clock | 3.30 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.00 GHz | 4.20 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 28 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA 1356 |

| Architecture | Zen+ | Kaby Lake |

| Codename | Picasso | Kaby Lake-R |

| Process node | 12 nm | 14 nm |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | Intel |

| Die size | 210 mm² | 123 mm² |

| Transistors | 4,940 million | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 96 KB per core | 64 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 512 KB per core | 256 KB per core |

| L3 cache | 4 MB shared | 6 MB shared |

| Memory bandwidth | 46.9 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC support | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 lanes | Not recorded |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 8 | Iris Pro Plus |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Production status | Active | Active |

| Multiplier | Unlocked | Locked |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE wins in every recorded benchmark category. Its strengths lie in single-core performance, where it leads by 2.4% in R15 and 2.2% in both R20 and R23. It also wins all multi-core tests by 2.1% to 2.2%, despite having only 4 threads versus Intel's 8 threads. The AMD chip's higher base clock of 3.30 GHz appears to carry more weight than Intel's higher boost clock of 4.20 GHz in sustained workloads. Additionally, the AMD processor supports ECC memory, offers PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes, and has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking flexibility.

The Intel Core i5-8269U wins in structural specifications rather than benchmarks. It offers 8 threads, which provides better multitasking capability in theory, and it carries a larger 6 MB L3 cache. The Intel chip also operates at a lower 28 W TDP, making it more power-efficient on paper, and it has a smaller die size at 123 mm², which suggests a more compact manufacturing footprint. The Intel part's boost clock of 4.20 GHz is higher than the AMD chip's 4.00 GHz, though this does not translate into benchmark wins. For users who value thread count for parallel workloads that do not appear in Cinebench, or who need lower thermal output, the Intel chip offers those advantages. But for anyone making a decision based on the recorded benchmark data, the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE is the clear performer.