AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE vs Intel Core i7-8700T Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data paints a remarkably one-sided picture. Across every recorded Cinebench iteration, the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE takes the win. The Intel Core i7-8700T does not secure a single victory in the head-to-head comparison. The AMD part leads in both single-core and multi-core workloads, which means the 4300GE is the more responsive processor for everyday tasks and the stronger renderer for threaded applications.

The Ryzen 3 4300GE wins all six Cinebench tests, including R15, R20, and R23 in both multi-core and single-core modes. Its multi-core advantage is consistent at 9.7 percent across R15, R20, and R23, while single-core leads hover between 9.6 and 9.8 percent. This uniformity suggests the performance gap is structural, not workload-specific. The Intel Core i7-8700T does have a Geekbench entry in the database, but the head-to-head table only includes Cinebench runs, and the AMD part has no recorded Geekbench scores for direct comparison.

For users deciding between these two, the data implies the AMD chip is the better choice for compressed video encoding, 3D scene rendering, and any task that scales across cores. The single-core wins also indicate snappier application launches and more responsive spreadsheet or browser workloads. The Intel part, despite having more physical cores, cannot overcome the per-core efficiency of the Zen 2 architecture in these measurements.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies separated by roughly two years of silicon evolution. The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE uses the Zen 2 architecture on a 7 nm process from TSMC, packing 9,800 million transistors into a 156 mm² die. The Intel Core i7-8700T relies on the older Coffee Lake architecture on Intel's 14 nm process, with a slightly smaller 154 mm² die and no listed transistor count.

Core counts differ significantly. The Intel part has six cores and twelve threads, while the AMD chip has four cores and eight threads. Despite having two fewer physical cores, the AMD processor still wins all multi-core benchmarks, which points to higher instructions-per-clock and better memory efficiency. Cache layouts also diverge: the AMD chip has 512 KB of L2 per core and 4 MB of shared L3, while the Intel chip has 256 KB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. The larger Intel L3 does not translate into benchmark superiority.

Both processors support DDR4 memory in dual-channel mode, but the AMD part lists a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s for the Intel part. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, a feature the Intel part lacks. PCIe connectivity is Gen 3 on both, though the Intel part specifies 16 lanes from the CPU only, while the AMD part does not specify lane count. Integrated graphics differ as well: Radeon Vega 6 on the AMD side versus UHD Graphics 630 on the Intel side. The AMD processor is socketed for AM4 and has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part sits in Socket 1151 and is locked.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result is the consistency of the AMD lead. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen 3 4300GE scores 961 against 876 for the Core i7-8700T, a 9.7 percent advantage. The single-core R15 test shows 135 versus 123, a 9.8 percent lead. These margins repeat almost exactly in R20, where the AMD part scores 4006 against 3653 in multi-core (9.7 percent) and 565 against 515 in single-core (9.7 percent).

Cinebench R23 continues the pattern. The AMD chip posts 9540 multi-core versus 8698 for the Intel part, again a 9.7 percent gap. Single-core R23 shows 1346 versus 1228, a 9.6 percent edge. The narrow spread between the smallest and largest deltas, from 9.6 to 9.8 percent, indicates the performance difference is not sensitive to workload intensity or thread count. Whether the task uses one core or all available threads, the AMD processor maintains roughly the same relative advantage.

It is notably the Intel Core i7-8700T has a Geekbench multi-core score of 5168 and a single-core score of 1343 in the database. These numbers do not appear in the head-to-head table, so no direct delta percentage can be calculated against the AMD part. However, the single-core Geekbench score of 1343 is nearly identical to the AMD chip's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1346, though comparing across different benchmark suites is not statistically valid.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE win every benchmark in the comparison?

A: Yes. The head-to-head table shows six wins for the AMD part and zero for the Intel Core i7-8700T across all recorded Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 tests.

Q: How consistent is the performance gap between the two processors?

A: The delta percentage ranges from 9.6 to 9.8 percent across all six tests. Multi-core deltas are 9.7 percent in every Cinebench version, while single-core deltas are 9.8 percent in R15 and R20, and 9.6 percent in R23.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-8700T have more cores than the AMD part?

A: Yes. The Intel chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD chip has 4 cores and 8 threads. Despite this, the AMD part wins all multi-core benchmarks.

Q: Which processor has a more advanced manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE is built on a 7 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core i7-8700T uses Intel's 14 nm process. The AMD chip also has a higher listed memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s for the Intel part.

Q: Are there any benchmark results where the Intel part is competitive?

A: The Intel Core i7-8700T has a recorded Geekbench single-core score of 1343 and a multi-core score of 5168, but no direct comparison data exists for the AMD part in Geekbench tests. In the Cinebench head-to-head results, the Intel part does not win any test.

Q: What is the production status of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE is listed as active production, while the Intel Core i7-8700T is marked as end-of-life.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i7-8700T has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: the AMD part runs at 3.50 GHz, the Intel part at 2.40 GHz. Boost clocks are identical at 4.00 GHz for both.

Process technology separates the two clearly. The AMD chip uses a 7 nm node from TSMC with 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die. The Intel chip uses a 14 nm node from Intel with no listed transistor count on a 154 mm² die. Cache hierarchies differ: both have 64 KB of L1 per core, but the AMD part has 512 KB of L2 per core versus 256 KB on the Intel part, and the AMD chip has 4 MB of shared L3 versus 12 MB on the Intel chip.

Memory support shows the AMD part offering ECC capability and a higher bandwidth rating of 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel part has no ECC support and a 42.7 GB/s rating. Both use DDR4 in dual-channel mode. PCIe is Gen 3 on both, but the Intel part specifies 16 lanes from the CPU only, while the AMD part does not list a lane count. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Vega 6 on AMD versus UHD Graphics 630 on Intel. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier and is socketed for AM4; the Intel chip is locked and uses Socket 1151.

Release dates and status also differ. The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE launched on 2020-07-20 and remains active. The Intel Core i7-8700T launched on 2018-04-01 and is now end-of-life.

The Verdict

The recorded data leaves little room for debate. The AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE outperforms the Intel Core i7-8700T in every measured Cinebench test, with a consistent 9.7 percent multi-core advantage and roughly 9.6 to 9.8 percent single-core lead. The Intel part offers more cores and threads, but that numerical advantage does not translate into faster rendering or better single-thread responsiveness in the benchmark results.

For users prioritizing raw rendering performance, video encoding throughput, or general application speed, the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE is the clear choice based on the data. The AMD part also brings a newer manufacturing process, higher memory bandwidth, ECC support, and an unlocked multiplier for enthusiast tuning. Its active production status means continued availability.

The Intel Core i7-8700T does have one notable edge: a higher average benchmark score of 2701 compared to 2759 for the AMD part? No, that is incorrect. The AMD part has an average benchmark score of 2759, while the Intel part sits at 2701. The AMD chip also holds a percentile rank of 50 against all CPUs, matching the Intel part's percentile of 50. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip include the AMD Ryzen 3 5400U at 2765 (0.2 percent higher) and the Intel Xeon E-2176M at 2751 (0.3 percent lower). The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-1185G7E at 2703 and the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 at 2703, both 0.1 percent higher.

The verdict is straightforward: the AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE wins on every recorded benchmark, offers a more modern architecture, and provides additional features like ECC memory support. The Intel Core i7-8700T retains a larger L3 cache and more cores, but the data shows no workload where those specifications produce a win. Users on an AM4 platform or those who value ECC memory should choose the AMD part. Users locked into Socket 1151 or needing more physical cores for non-benchmarked workloads might still consider the Intel chip, but the measured performance does not support that choice.