AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE vs Intel Atom x7211RE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database records five direct comparisons between the Intel Atom x7211RE and the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE, and the AMD part wins every single one. The margins are substantial across both multi-core and single-core workloads, indicating a fundamental performance gap rather than a close contest.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE scores 961, while the Intel Atom x7211RE scores 181. That is an 81.2% deficit for the Atom part, meaning the AMD processor delivers roughly five times the multi-threaded rendering performance. The Cinebench R20 multi-core test tells the same story: AMD scores 4006, Intel scores 757, an 81.1% gap. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result is equally lopsided, with AMD at 9540 and Intel at 1804, again an 81.1% difference.

Single-core results are not closer. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE scores 565, while the Intel Atom x7211RE scores 106, an 81.2% deficit. The Cinebench R23 single-core test shows AMD at 1346 and Intel at 254, an 81.1% gap. These numbers indicate that the Atom's Gracemont cores, despite a boost clock of 3.20 GHz, cannot match the Zen 2 cores in the Ryzen part even on a per-thread basis. The Ryzen 3 4300GE's 4.00 GHz boost clock and higher IPC architecture produce a commanding lead in every measured workload.

The average benchmark score in the database reflects this hierarchy. The Intel Atom x7211RE has an average score of 2811, placing it at the 51st percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE has an average score of 2759, placing it at the 50th percentile. Despite the AMD part being far faster in the head-to-head tests, its average score is actually slightly lower than the Atom's. This is because the Atom's benchmark set includes additional Passmark tests where its scores are relatively strong, while the Ryzen's recorded benchmarks are limited to Cinebench workloads. The nearest rival data for the Atom shows it within 0.7% of the Intel Core i5-11300H and within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U, indicating that its overall average is competitive with those parts. The Ryzen 3 4300GE, by contrast, sits within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 3 5400U and the Intel Xeon D-1567.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE wins all five recorded head-to-head tests, covering Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both multi-core and single-core configurations. The Intel Atom x7211RE has zero wins in the database.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE leads by 81.1% to 81.2% across all multi-core Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD scores 9540 versus 1804 for the Intel Atom x7211RE, meaning the AMD processor produces over five times the score.

Q: Does the Intel Atom x7211RE have any advantage in single-core tests?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE leads by 81.1% in Cinebench R23 single-core (1346 versus 254) and by 81.2% in Cinebench R20 single-core (565 versus 106). The Atom's higher boost clock of 3.20 GHz does not compensate for the architectural difference.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The Intel Atom x7211RE has an average benchmark score of 2811, while the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE has an average score of 2759. The Atom's average is slightly higher, despite losing all head-to-head tests, because its benchmark set includes Passmark workloads that are not recorded for the Ryzen part.

Q: How do these processors compare to their nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Atom x7211RE is within 0.7% of the Intel Core i5-11300H and 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U. The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE is within 0.3% of the Intel Xeon E-2176M and 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 3 5400U and Intel Xeon D-1567.

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread Passmark score?

A: The Intel Atom x7211RE has a Passmark single-thread score of 1317. The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE does not have a Passmark single-thread score recorded in the database, so no direct comparison is available for that specific test.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Atom x7211RE is built on the Amston Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node from Intel's own foundry. Its two cores and two threads use the Gracemont microarchitecture, which is designed for low-power efficiency rather than peak throughput. The processor has a base clock of 1.00 GHz and a boost clock of 3.20 GHz, with a thermal design power of 6 watts. It is a mobile segment part that ships on the Intel BGA 1264 socket.

The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE uses the Zen 2 architecture, specifically the Renoir die, fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It has four cores and eight threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The thermal design power is 35 watts, which is significantly higher than the Atom's 6 watts. It is a desktop part that fits the AMD Socket AM4 and has an unlocked multiplier.

The cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Atom x7211RE provides 96 KB of L1 cache per core, a shared 2 MB L2 cache, and a shared 6 MB L3 cache. The Ryzen 3 4300GE provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a shared 4 MB L3 cache. The Atom has a larger L3 cache overall, but the Ryzen has more L2 cache per core. The Ryzen's transistor count is listed at 9,800 million, with a die size of 156 mm², while the Atom has no recorded transistor or die size data.

Memory support differs substantially. The Atom x7211RE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a single-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Ryzen 3 4300GE supports DDR4 only, but uses a dual-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Ryzen also supports ECC memory, while the Atom does not. PCIe connectivity also varies: the Atom provides Gen 3 with 9 lanes from the CPU, while the Ryzen provides Gen 3 without a specific lane count listed in the database.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Atom x7211RE includes UHD Graphics with 16 execution units, while the Ryzen 3 4300GE includes Radeon Vega 6 graphics. The Atom was released on April 7, 2024, while the Ryzen was released on July 20, 2020. The Atom has a launch MSRP of $42, while the Ryzen has no launch MSRP recorded. The Atom's part number is SRNET, and the Ryzen's is 100-000000151.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear conclusion for users who prioritize raw compute performance. The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE is the superior choice in every head-to-head benchmark, with margins of at least 81.1% in all five Cinebench tests. Its four cores and eight threads, combined with a 4.00 GHz boost clock and Zen 2 architecture, deliver multi-core scores of 4006 in Cinebench R20 and 9540 in Cinebench R23. The Intel Atom x7211RE cannot approach these figures, scoring 757 and 1804 in the same tests respectively. For any workload that depends on sustained CPU throughput, rendering, or compilation, the Ryzen 3 4300GE is the only rational selection from this data.

The Intel Atom x7211RE does have its place, but it is not in performance-sensitive desktop workloads. Its 6 watt thermal design power makes it suitable for fanless or ultra-low-power mobile designs, and its support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory offers flexibility in system integration. The Atom's average benchmark score of 2811 is actually higher than the Ryzen's 2759, driven by strong Passmark results in data compression (20820), integer math (6517), and floating-point math (4303). These scores indicate that for specific embedded or edge tasks, the Atom can hold its own against a broader field of CPUs, even if it loses decisively to the Ryzen 3 4300GE in Cinebench workloads.

Users who need a desktop processor with strong multi-threaded performance, ECC memory support, dual-channel memory bandwidth, and an unlocked multiplier should choose the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE. Users who require a low-power mobile processor with a compact BGA package, DDR5 compatibility, and a 6 watt thermal envelope should consider the Intel Atom x7211RE, provided they accept the substantial performance trade-off. The database shows no scenario where the Atom wins a head-to-head test, so the decision rests entirely on power, platform, and ecosystem requirements rather than performance.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification category. The Intel Atom x7211RE has 2 cores and 2 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Atom's base clock is 1.00 GHz compared to the Ryzen's 3.50 GHz, and its boost clock is 3.20 GHz compared to the Ryzen's 4.00 GHz. Thermal design power is 6 watts for the Atom and 35 watts for the Ryzen.

The socket and platform are entirely different: the Atom uses Intel BGA 1264, while the Ryzen uses AMD Socket AM4. The Atom is a mobile segment part, while the Ryzen is a desktop part. The Atom's architecture is Amston Lake with the Gracemont microarchitecture, while the Ryzen uses Zen 2 with the Renoir codename. The process node is 10 nm for the Atom (Intel foundry) and 7 nm for the Ryzen (TSMC foundry).

Cache configurations differ in structure. The Atom has 96 KB L1 per core, 2 MB shared L2, and 6 MB shared L3. The Ryzen has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. The Atom supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a single-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The Ryzen supports DDR4 on a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported only on the Ryzen. PCIe is Gen 3 for both, but the Atom lists 9 CPU lanes while the Ryzen lists no lane count.

Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 16EU for the Atom and Radeon Vega 6 for the Ryzen. The multiplier is unlocked only on the Ryzen. The Atom's launch MSRP is $42, while the Ryzen has no launch MSRP in the database. The Atom was released on April 7, 2024, and the Ryzen on July 20, 2020. The Atom's part number is SRNET, and the Ryzen's is 100-000000151. The Ryzen has a recorded transistor count of 9,800 million and a die size of 156 mm², while the Atom has no such data recorded.