AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE vs Intel Core i5-8305G Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a consistent pattern across every Cinebench iteration: the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE takes the lead in all six head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i5-8305G trails by a nearly identical margin each time. The largest gap appears in the Cinebench R15 multicore test, where the AMD part scores 622 against Intel's 578, a delta of 7.1 percent in AMD's favor. The same 7.1 percent delta repeats in Cinebench R20 multicore (2595 vs. 2410) and Cinebench R23 multicore (6179 vs. 5739), indicating that the performance relationship is stable across workload generations rather than an artifact of any single benchmark version.

Single-core results follow the same trajectory. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Ryzen 3 3200GE posts 87 points versus 81 for the i5-8305G, a 6.9 percent advantage. The gap widens slightly to 7.1 percent in both R20 single-core (366 vs. 340) and R23 single-core (872 vs. 810). Notably, the delta is consistent at 7.1 percent across the three multicore tests and two of the three single-core tests, which suggests the clock speed and architectural differences produce a uniform performance offset rather than workload-specific variability.

The Geekbench results are not part of the head-to-head table, but the individual benchmark scores in the database show a similar story. The Ryzen 3 3200GE records a Geekbench multicore score of 3536, while the i5-8305G reaches 1150 in single-core Geekbench. The AMD chip's multicore Geekbench result is not directly comparable to the Intel single-core figure, but the overall average benchmark score for the Ryzen 3 3200GE is 1787, slightly below the Intel part's 1831 average. This apparent contradiction with the head-to-head results stems from the different benchmark sets recorded for each processor, with the Intel chip having Geekbench data that pulls its average upward.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 3 3200GE wins every benchmark where both processors have matching test data. That includes all six Cinebench tests, covering both multicore and single-core workloads across R15, R20, and R23 versions. For users whose primary concern is rendering performance in Cinebench-class applications, the AMD part is the clear choice based on the recorded scores. The 7.1 percent multicore advantage in R23 translates to a tangible difference in long-running threaded workloads, while the single-core lead in R23, also 7.1 percent, indicates that even lightly threaded tasks favor the AMD chip.

The Intel Core i5-8305G does not win any head-to-head benchmark in the database. Its wins count is zero across the six recorded comparisons. However, the Intel part does have a higher average benchmark score overall (1831 vs. 1787), which comes from its Geekbench results. The i5-8305G records a Geekbench multicore score of 3536 and a single-core score of 1150, while the Ryzen 3 3200GE has no Geekbench entries in the database. This means the Intel chip's average is not directly comparable to the AMD chip's average, as the underlying test suites differ. The practical takeaway is that in the tests where both chips are measured side by side, the AMD processor wins all of them.

For mobile users specifically, the i5-8305G is a mobile-segment part with a 65 watt TDP, while the Ryzen 3 3200GE is a desktop part with a 35 watt TDP. The lower power draw of the AMD chip, combined with its higher benchmark scores, suggests it can deliver more performance per watt in the tested workloads, though the database does not include power efficiency metrics directly.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers and use fundamentally different designs. The Intel Core i5-8305G is built on the Kaby Lake architecture, specifically the Kaby Lake G variant, using Intel's 14 nm process node. It is a mobile processor with four cores and eight threads, featuring a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 3.80 GHz. Its integrated graphics are the Radeon RX Vega M GL, a discrete-class GPU packaged alongside the CPU, which is unusual for an Intel part. The chip uses the Intel BGA 2270 socket, indicating it is soldered to the motherboard rather than user-replaceable.

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE is based on the Zen+ architecture, codenamed Picasso, and manufactured on GlobalFoundries' 12 nm process. It has four cores and four threads, with a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 8, a more conventional integrated solution. The chip uses the AMD Socket AM4, a mainstream desktop socket that allows for user upgrades. Its transistor count is listed at 4,940 million, with a die size of 210 mm², whereas the Intel chip has no transistor or die size data recorded in the database.

Cache configurations differ notably. The Intel part provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 256 KB of L2 per core, with 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part offers 96 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, but only 4 MB of shared L3. This means the AMD chip has larger per-core caches at the L1 and L2 levels, while the Intel chip has a larger pooled L3. The impact of these cache differences is visible in the benchmark results, where the AMD chip leads despite the smaller L3, suggesting that its higher clocks and larger L1/L2 caches compensate effectively.

Memory support is DDR4 for both, but the AMD chip explicitly lists dual-channel memory with a bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, while the Intel part has no memory bus or bandwidth figures in the database. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Intel part. PCIe support is listed for the AMD chip as Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip has no PCIe data recorded.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. Core count is identical at four, but thread count differs: the Intel i5-8305G has eight threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has four. This means the Intel part can process twice as many threads simultaneously, yet it still loses in multicore benchmarks, which points to the AMD chip's higher clocks and architectural efficiency overcoming the thread deficit.

Clock speeds favor the AMD part. The Ryzen 3 3200GE runs at 3.30 GHz base and 4.00 GHz boost, compared to the Intel chip's 2.80 GHz base and 3.80 GHz boost. The AMD chip has a 0.50 GHz higher base clock and a 0.20 GHz higher boost clock. TDP also favors the AMD part at 35 watts versus 65 watts for the Intel chip, a 30 watt difference that makes the AMD processor substantially more power-efficient on paper.

Socket types are incompatible: Intel uses BGA 2270 (soldered), AMD uses Socket AM4 (socketed). Process nodes differ at 14 nm for Intel and 12 nm for AMD. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip's multiplier is locked. The AMD chip has a part number (YD3200C6M4MFH) in the database, while the Intel chip does not. Release dates show the Intel part launched on 2018-01-31, while the AMD part followed on 2019-07-06. Both are marked as Active in production status.

The AMD chip has a larger L1 cache per core (96 KB vs. 64 KB) and larger L2 per core (512 KB vs. 256 KB), but smaller L3 (4 MB vs. 6 MB). The AMD chip's integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel chip uses Radeon RX Vega M GL. The AMD chip supports ECC memory, the Intel chip does not. The AMD chip has a listed memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s and dual-channel memory bus, while the Intel chip lacks those entries entirely.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE scores 6179 versus 5739 for the Intel Core i5-8305G, a 7.1 percent advantage for the AMD part.

Q: Does the Intel chip have more threads than the AMD chip?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-8305G has 8 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has 4 threads, yet the AMD chip still wins all six head-to-head benchmarks.

Q: What are the clock speeds for each processor?

A: The Intel part runs at 2.80 GHz base and 3.80 GHz boost. The AMD part runs at 3.30 GHz base and 4.00 GHz boost.

Q: Which chip has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-8305G has 6 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE has 4 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No, only the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-8305G does not.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Intel part has a TDP of 65 watts, while the AMD part has a TDP of 35 watts.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the benchmark data, the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE is the superior processor in every measured head-to-head test. It wins all six Cinebench comparisons, with a consistent 7.1 percent margin in multicore tests and a 6.9 to 7.1 percent margin in single-core tests. The AMD chip achieves this while drawing 35 watts, compared to the Intel chip's 65 watts, and while using only four threads against the Intel chip's eight threads. The higher base and boost clocks, along with the larger L1 and L2 caches, appear to be the deciding factors.

The Intel Core i5-8305G has its own strengths, namely a larger L3 cache and a higher average benchmark score overall, driven by Geekbench results that are not present for the AMD part. However, in the tests where both chips are measured with identical workloads, the Intel chip does not win a single one. For users who rely on Cinebench-class rendering performance, the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE is the clear pick.

The AMD part also offers desktop flexibility with Socket AM4, an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, and ECC memory support. The Intel part is a mobile-only BGA chip with a locked multiplier. Given that the AMD chip wins every head-to-head benchmark, delivers those wins at a lower TDP, and provides more user-facing features, the data favors the AMD Ryzen 3 3200GE for any workload represented in the database. The Intel chip may retain appeal for specific mobile deployments where its soldered form factor and Radeon RX Vega M GL graphics are required, but in pure CPU benchmark performance, the AMD part dominates.