AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE vs Intel Core i7-1185G7E Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE wins every recorded head-to-head benchmark against the Intel Core i7-1185G7E. Across six Cinebench tests, the AMD part leads by margins ranging from 14.4% to 15%. If the priority is raw compute throughput in the measured workloads, the Ryzen 3 4300GE is the clear choice.

The Intel Core i7-1185G7E does not win a single recorded comparison. Its average benchmark score sits at 2703, which is only 2% behind the Ryzen’s 2759. The Intel chip’s strongest showing is in the Geekbench tests, where it records 5459 multicore and 1756 singlecore, results that the AMD part cannot match because the database does not include Geekbench scores for the Ryzen 3 4300GE. However, in the Cinebench suite, which both processors share, the Ryzen dominates every test.

The 50th percentile ranking for both CPUs means each sits at the median of all processors in the database. The Ryzen 3 4300GE’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 5400U at 2765 (-0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE at 2767 (-0.3% delta), and the Intel Xeon D-1567 at 2770 (-0.4% delta), all of which score only marginally higher. The Intel Core i7-1185G7E sits alongside the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 at 2703 (0% delta) and the Intel Core i7-8700T at 2701 (0.1% delta).

For a desktop user needing a 35 W processor with an unlocked multiplier and ECC memory support, the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE is the superior part according to the measurements. For a mobile platform constrained to 15 W with a lower thermal envelope, the Intel Core i7-1185G7E has its place, but the data shows it sacrifices roughly 15% Cinebench performance to achieve that efficiency. The Intel chip’s launch MSRP is $431, and it offers a higher boost clock, larger L3 cache, and PCIe Gen 4 support, which may matter to some users.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE uses the Zen 2 architecture under the Renoir codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 9,800 million transistors into a 156 mm² die. The Intel Core i7-1185G7E uses the Tiger Lake architecture, specifically Tiger Lake-U, with Willow Cove cores on Intel’s 10 nm process and a 144 mm² die size. The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded.

Both chips have 4 cores and 8 threads, but their cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Ryzen 3 4300GE provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core i7-1185G7E offers 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3, triple the Ryzen’s L3 capacity. The larger L3 on the Intel chip does not translate into Cinebench wins in the recorded data, which is notable given that Cinebench tends to favor larger caches.

The base clock figures are recorded differently: the Ryzen runs at 3.50 GHz base and boosts to 4.00 GHz, while the Intel part is listed with a base clock of 1800.00 (interpreted as 1.80 GHz) and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Intel chip’s higher boost clock of 4.40 GHz does not overcome the Ryzen’s advantage in the benchmark results, suggesting the AMD part sustains higher effective clocks or benefits from its architecture efficiency.

Memory support differs as well. The Ryzen 3 4300GE supports DDR4 with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, plus ECC memory support. The Intel Core i7-1185G7E supports both DDR4 and LPDDR4X over a dual-channel bus, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded and it lacks ECC support. The Ryzen uses PCIe Gen 3, while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 4 lanes for the CPU only.

The integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part carries Radeon Vega 6, while the Intel part has Iris Xe-LP Graphics G7 with 96 execution units. The socket and platform targets are entirely different: the Ryzen is a desktop part on AMD Socket AM4 with an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is a mobile chip on Intel BGA 1449 with a locked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench multicore tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE wins all three multicore Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 961 versus 836 for the Intel Core i7-1185G7E, a 15% lead. In R20 multicore, the AMD scores 4006 versus 3487, a 14.9% lead. In R23 multicore, the AMD scores 9540 versus 8303, again 14.9% ahead.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-1185G7E win any benchmark?

A: No. The database records 6 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, all Cinebench tests, and the Intel Core i7-1185G7E wins none of them. The Intel chip does have Geekbench scores (5459 multicore, 1756 singlecore) that are not present in the AMD processor’s benchmark list, so a direct comparison in that test is not possible from this data.

Q: How much faster is the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE in single-core performance?

A: In Cinebench R15 singlecore, the AMD scores 135 versus 118 for the Intel, a 14.4% advantage. In R20 singlecore, the AMD scores 565 versus 492, a 14.8% advantage. In R23 singlecore, the AMD scores 1346 versus 1172, a 14.8% advantage.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference between these two CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE has a 35 W TDP, while the Intel Core i7-1185G7E has a 15 W TDP. The Intel chip uses less than half the thermal envelope, which is consistent with its mobile market segment.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i7-1185G7E does not support ECC memory.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE has an average benchmark score of 2759 across the database. The Intel Core i7-1185G7E has an average benchmark score of 2703, about 2% lower.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every physical and platform specification. The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE is a desktop part with a 35 W TDP, while the Intel Core i7-1185G7E is a mobile part with a 15 W TDP. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM4, and the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1449. The Ryzen has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part is locked.

The process nodes differ: 7 nm TSMC for AMD versus 10 nm Intel for the Intel chip. The AMD die measures 156 mm² with 9,800 million transistors; the Intel die measures 144 mm² with no recorded transistor count. The cache configurations differ, with the Intel chip offering 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3, versus the AMD’s 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs: the AMD supports DDR4 only, while the Intel supports DDR4 and LPDDR4X. The AMD has a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s; the Intel bandwidth is not recorded. ECC memory is supported on the AMD but not the Intel. PCIe support differs, with the AMD using Gen 3 and the Intel using Gen 4 with 4 lanes for the CPU only.

The integrated graphics differ: the AMD has Radeon Vega 6, and the Intel has Iris Xe-LP Graphics G7 96EU. The base clocks differ, with the AMD at 3.50 GHz and the Intel at 1.80 GHz, while boost clocks are 4.00 GHz for the AMD and 4.40 GHz for the Intel. Release dates are close, with the AMD released on 2020-07-20 and the Intel on 2020-09-01. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $431, while the AMD part has no recorded MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data covers six Cinebench tests, and the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE wins all six. The largest margin is in Cinebench R15 multicore, where the AMD scores 961 versus 836, a 15% lead. The smallest margin is in Cinebench R15 singlecore, where the AMD scores 135 versus 118, a 14.4% lead. The R20 and R23 tests show consistent margins between 14.8% and 14.9%.

In Cinebench R20 multicore, the AMD scores 4006 versus 3487, a 14.9% advantage. In R20 singlecore, the AMD scores 565 versus 492, a 14.8% advantage. In R23 multicore, the AMD scores 9540 versus 8303, a 14.9% advantage. In R23 singlecore, the AMD scores 1346 versus 1172, a 14.8% advantage.

The consistency of these margins is striking. Across the entire suite, the AMD processor maintains a lead between 14.4% and 15%, regardless of test version or core count focus. This suggests a fundamental performance advantage in the Cinebench workload rather than a test-specific quirk.

The Intel Core i7-1185G7E does have Geekbench results in its benchmark list: 5459 multicore and 1756 singlecore. The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE has no Geekbench scores recorded, so no head-to-head comparison is possible for that test. The Intel chip’s average score of 2703 is close to the AMD’s 2759, but that average includes the Geekbench results, which may skew the comparison.

Looking at nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE sits within 0.4% of its closest competitors: the AMD Ryzen 3 5400U scores 2765 (-0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4350GE scores 2767 (-0.3% delta), and the Intel Xeon D-1567 scores 2770 (-0.4% delta). The Intel Core i7-1185G7E’s nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 at 2703 (0% delta), the Intel Core i7-8700T at 2701 (0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i5-1345UE at 2698 (0.2% delta).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE wins in every measured Cinebench workload. For users running CPU rendering, 3D modeling, or other workloads that depend on sustained multicore throughput, the data shows a consistent 15% advantage over the Intel Core i7-1185G7E. The AMD part also wins in single-core Cinebench tests, which are often indicative of general responsiveness and lightly threaded application performance. The Ryzen’s 35 W TDP and desktop platform with an unlocked multiplier make it the better choice for systems where power draw is not the primary constraint and where overclocking may be desired. Its ECC memory support is an additional differentiator for users who require data integrity features.

The Intel Core i7-1185G7E wins in the context of thermal efficiency. With a 15 W TDP, it draws less than half the power of the AMD part while delivering about 15% lower Cinebench scores. In a compact mobile chassis, that tradeoff can be decisive. The Intel chip also offers a larger L3 cache (12 MB versus 4 MB), a higher boost clock (4.40 GHz versus 4.00 GHz), and PCIe Gen 4 support with 4 lanes for the CPU. The Iris Xe-LP Graphics G7 with 96 execution units is a more substantial integrated GPU than the Radeon Vega 6 on paper, though no graphics benchmarks are recorded in this database. The Intel part’s Geekbench scores, 5459 multicore and 1756 singlecore, indicate strong performance in that specific test, but the AMD chip has no Geekbench data for comparison.

For a desktop workstation or SFF build where compute performance matters most, the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE is the data-supported winner. For a fanless or low-power mobile device where the 15 W envelope and platform features matter more than raw Cinebench scores, the Intel Core i7-1185G7E has its place, but the recorded benchmarks show it trailing by roughly 15% in every shared test.