AMD Ryzen 3 3200U vs Intel Core i3-1000NG4 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data splits these two mobile processors almost perfectly down the middle: the AMD Ryzen 3 3200U and the Intel Core i3-1000NG4 each claim two head-to-head benchmark victories. The AMD part wins the Cinebench R15 multi-core test with a score of 334 against Intel's 301, an 11% margin, and it dominates Cinebench R23 single-core with 765 versus 422, a striking 81.3% advantage. The Intel part answers with a decisive win in Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 2989 against 1786, a 40.2% gap, and it takes Cinebench R15 single-core with 141 versus 129, an 8.5% edge.

Looking at the aggregate database averages, the two sit nearly level. The Ryzen 3 3200U posts an average benchmark score of 893, while the Core i3-1000NG4 records 881. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-5300U at 895 (a -0.2% delta) and the Intel Core i3-6100 at 888 (a +0.5% delta). The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the AMD Phenom II X6 1035T at 881 (0% delta) and the Intel Core i7-930 at 882 (-0.1% delta). Both processors sit in the low 20s for percentile versus all CPUs, with AMD at 24 and Intel at 23.

Which one should a buyer choose? The data suggests the AMD Ryzen 3 3200U for anyone whose workloads rely on single-threaded rendering tasks, given its massive 81.3% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core. The Intel Core i3-1000NG4 is the pick for multi-threaded rendering under Cinebench R23, where its 40.2% advantage is substantial. The two are otherwise statistically indistinguishable in overall average score, so the deciding factor should be the specific benchmark that matches the intended workload.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200U wins in two benchmark categories. Its first victory comes in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where it scores 334 against Intel's 301, an 11% lead. Its second and larger victory is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 765 against Intel's 422, an 81.3% margin. These results indicate the AMD processor has a clear strength in the newer single-threaded rendering workload, and it also holds an advantage in the older multi-threaded render test.

The Intel Core i3-1000NG4 also wins two categories. It takes Cinebench R15 single-core with 141 against AMD's 129, an 8.5% lead. More significantly, it wins Cinebench R23 multi-core with 2989 against AMD's 1786, a 40.2% margin. This suggests the Intel part scales much better under the multi-threaded load of the R23 test, a workload that appears to favor its architecture despite the similar core and thread counts.

The overall win count is tied at two apiece, but the magnitudes differ. Intel's multi-core win is 40.2%, while AMD's single-core win is 81.3%. AMD's wins are larger in percentage terms, but Intel's R23 multi-core score is nearly double AMD's on an absolute basis. The database shows no clear overall victor; the winner depends entirely on which benchmark is most representative of the target application.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 3200U uses the Zen architecture with the Raven Ridge codename, built on a 14 nm process node at GlobalFoundries. It packs 4,940 million transistors into a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core i3-1000NG4 uses the Ice Lake architecture with the Ice Lake-Y codename, built on a 10 nm process node at Intel, with a 123 mm² die and no transistor count recorded in the database. The process node difference is significant: 14 nm versus 10 nm, which typically correlates with efficiency and density, though the benchmark data does not directly measure that here.

Cache layouts also differ. The AMD chip has 96 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, while the Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core and 256 KB of L2 per core. Both share 4 MB of L3 cache, so the total L3 is identical, but the per-core L1 and L2 allocations are smaller on the Intel side. The core and thread counts are the same: 2 cores and 4 threads on both parts.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the Ryzen 3 3200U with Radeon Vega 3 graphics, while Intel uses Iris Plus with 48 execution units (48EU). Both support DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, but the AMD chip records a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while the Intel chip has no bandwidth figure in the database. Both use PCIe Gen 3, and neither supports ECC memory. The AMD chip is on AMD Socket FP5, the Intel chip on Intel BGA 1044, so they are not interchangeable at the socket level.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specification fields. The base clock is a major difference: the AMD Ryzen 3 3200U runs at 2.60 GHz, while the Intel Core i3-1000NG4 has a base clock of 1100.00 MHz (1.10 GHz). The boost clocks are closer: AMD reaches 3.50 GHz, Intel reaches 3.20 GHz. The TDP differs substantially, with AMD rated at 15 watts and Intel at 9 watts, indicating the Intel part is designed for a lower power envelope.

The process node differs as described: AMD at 14 nm, Intel at 10 nm. The die size differs at 210 mm² for AMD and 123 mm² for Intel. The transistor count is recorded only for AMD at 4,940 million, with no figure for Intel. The AMD chip's generation is listed as "Ryzen 3 (Zen (Raven Ridge))", while Intel's is "Core i3 (Sunny Cove-Y)". The market segment is mobile for both, but the production status differs: AMD is listed as "Active", Intel as "End-of-life".

Release dates differ by over a year: AMD's is January 5, 2019, Intel's is March 17, 2020. The part numbers are unique, and neither has a launch MSRP recorded. The AMD chip has a multiplier that is not unlocked, and the same applies to Intel. The memory bandwidth figure exists only for AMD at 38.4 GB/s. The integrated graphics differ in name and configuration, as noted. The sockets are different, which means platform compatibility is separate.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench R15 multi-core test opens the comparison. AMD scores 334, Intel scores 301, giving AMD an 11% win. This is a modest but clear margin, suggesting the older render test responds well to AMD's higher base clock and potentially its memory bandwidth advantage. The Cinebench R15 single-core test flips the result: Intel scores 141 against AMD's 129, an 8.5% lead for Intel. This is the narrowest margin in the entire comparison, indicating the two parts are closely matched in this legacy single-threaded workload.

The Cinebench R23 multi-core test produces the largest delta in Intel's favor. Intel scores 2989, AMD scores 1786, a 40.2% margin. This is a significant divergence from the R15 multi-core result, where AMD actually won. The newer R23 test appears to expose architectural differences in how the two processors handle sustained multi-threaded rendering. The Cinebench R23 single-core test produces the largest delta in AMD's favor, and it is the single biggest gap in the entire dataset: AMD scores 765 against Intel's 422, an 81.3% margin. This result is striking because Intel wins the R15 single-core test but loses the R23 single-core test by a wide margin.

The two Cinebench R23 results tell a consistent story about the Intel part: it scales very well across cores in the newer benchmark (2989 multi-core versus 422 single-core, a ratio of roughly 7 to 1), while AMD's R23 results show a smaller scaling ratio (1786 versus 765, roughly 2.3 to 1). However, AMD's single-core R23 score is far higher in absolute terms, which suggests the Intel chip's single-threaded performance in this test is a weak point. The database also records a Cinebench R20 test for Intel (multi-core 1255, single-core 177), but no corresponding R20 result for AMD, so it cannot be compared head-to-head.

The average benchmark scores across all recorded tests place AMD at 893 and Intel at 881, a difference of less than 1.5%. This reinforces the overall picture of two closely matched processors with divergent workload-specific strengths.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3200U records an average benchmark score of 893, while the Intel Core i3-1000NG4 records 881, a difference of 12 points in AMD's favor.

Q: How large is AMD's win in Cinebench R23 single-core?

A: AMD scores 765 against Intel's 422, a margin of 81.3%. This is the largest percentage gap in any head-to-head benchmark between these two processors.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3200U is rated at 15 watts TDP, while the Intel Core i3-1000NG4 is rated at 9 watts, making the Intel part the lower-power option by 6 watts.

Q: Which processor wins the Cinebench R23 multi-core test?

A: The Intel Core i3-1000NG4 wins with a score of 2989 against AMD's 1786, a margin of 40.2% in Intel's favor.

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall percentile versus all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3200U sits at the 24th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i3-1000NG4 sits at the 23rd percentile, a difference of one percentile point.

Q: What are the base clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3200U has a base clock of 2.60 GHz, while the Intel Core i3-1000NG4 has a base clock of 1100.00 MHz, which is 1.10 GHz. The AMD chip's base clock is substantially higher.