AMD Ryzen 3 5300G vs Intel Core i3-13100T Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits this comparison into two clear domains. The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G dominates the Cinebench suite across every single iteration, while the Intel Core i3-13100T claims only one narrow victory in Geekbench single-core testing. That is a 7 to 1 win split in favor of the AMD part, a decisive margin in aggregate performance.

Looking at the Cinebench results, the Ryzen 3 5300G wins all six tests: R15 multicore, R15 singlecore, R20 multicore, R20 singlecore, R23 multicore, and R23 singlecore. The margins are consistent, hovering at 2 percent for every Cinebench test except R15 singlecore, which shows a 1.9 percent delta. This consistency suggests the AMD chip maintains its advantage across different rendering workloads and thread counts, not just in one specific benchmark scenario.

The Intel part's lone win comes in Geekbench single-core, where it scores 1780 against the AMD's 1768, a 0.7 percent advantage. This is a slim margin, but it indicates that in lighter, single-threaded integer and floating-point workloads, the Raptor Lake architecture can edge ahead. However, that advantage evaporates in Geekbench multicore, where the AMD part scores 5467 against Intel's 4993, a substantial 9.5 percent lead. That 9.5 percent delta is the largest single gap in the entire head-to-head comparison.

For use-case planning, the data suggests the Ryzen 3 5300G is the stronger choice for sustained multi-threaded workloads, particularly those that resemble Cinebench's rendering tasks. The Intel Core i3-13100T shows a slight edge only in very specific single-threaded scenarios, and even then by less than a full percentage point. The average benchmark scores reinforce this: the AMD part averages 3303 across all tests, while the Intel part averages 3198. The AMD chip also sits at the 54th percentile of all CPUs, versus the 53rd percentile for Intel.

The Verdict

Users who prioritize rendering, video encoding, or any workload that scales across cores should select the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G. The data shows a consistent 2 percent advantage across all Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 tests, plus a 9.5 percent lead in Geekbench multicore. The AMD chip also has a higher average benchmark score of 3303 versus 3198 for Intel.

Users whose primary workload is short, single-threaded bursts, such as legacy application launches or lightweight productivity tasks, might consider the Intel Core i3-13100T. Its Geekbench single-core score of 1780 is 0.7 percent higher than the AMD's 1768. However, this is the only test the Intel part wins, and the margin is minor. For any mixed workload, the AMD part's broader wins make it the safer selection.

The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G also offers an unlocked multiplier, allowing user-directed overclocking, while the Intel Core i3-13100T is locked. The AMD chip includes a Radeon Vega 6 integrated GPU, whereas the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730. Both are active production parts.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench R15 multicore test opens the comparison with the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G scoring 1114 against the Intel Core i3-13100T's 1092, a 2 percent delta. The single-core version of the same test shows a 1.9 percent gap, 157 versus 154. These are modest differences, but they set the tone for the rest of the Cinebench suite.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the AMD part scores 4645 multicore and 655 singlecore. The Intel part scores 4552 and 642 respectively, both again a 2 percent gap. Cinebench R23 follows the identical pattern: the AMD chip scores 11060 multicore and 1561 singlecore, while the Intel chip scores 10840 and 1530, again a 2 percent delta in both cases. The consistency of this 2 percent margin across three different Cinebench versions indicates a stable architectural advantage for the AMD Zen 3 design in this workload family.

The Geekbench results tell a different story. In multicore, the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G scores 5467, which is 9.5 percent higher than the Intel Core i3-13100T's 4993. This is the largest delta in the entire comparison, representing the clearest single victory for either part. The gap suggests that Geekbench's multicore test exercises the AMD chip's memory bandwidth and core efficiency more aggressively than the Cinebench tests do.

In Geekbench single-core, the tables turn slightly. The Intel part scores 1780, edging out the AMD's 1768 by 0.7 percent. This is the only test the Intel chip wins, and the margin is the smallest of any test in the comparison. It is a narrow technical victory that does not offset the AMD chip's broader dominance.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G wins 7 out of 8 head-to-head tests, with the only Intel victory coming in Geekbench single-core.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between these two CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G leads by 9.5 percent in Geekbench multicore, scoring 5467 against the Intel Core i3-13100T's 4993.

Q: Is the Intel Core i3-13100T better at any single test?

A: Yes, the Intel part scores 1780 in Geekbench single-core, which is 0.7 percent higher than the AMD's 1768.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G has an average benchmark score of 3303, while the Intel Core i3-13100T averages 3198.

Q: What is the Cinebench R23 multicore score difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G scores 11060, and the Intel Core i3-13100T scores 10840, a 2 percent advantage for AMD.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G and the Intel Core i3-13100T have an active production status.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design generations. The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G is built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, part of the 5000 series. It uses a 7 nm process from TSMC, with a die size of 180 mm² and 10,700 million transistors. The Intel Core i3-13100T uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-S codename, part of the Core 13th Gen series. It is built on a 10 nm process from Intel, with a die size of 163 mm². The Intel part has no transistor count listed in the database.

Cache configurations differ notably. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, with 8 MB of total L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip therefore has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches and more total L3, yet it still loses most benchmarks. The AMD chip's smaller cache footprint is evidently sufficient for its performance level.

Clock speeds also diverge. The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, while the Intel Core i3-13100T has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The AMD chip runs at a much higher base frequency, which likely contributes to its consistent Cinebench wins. The Intel chip's lower base clock is offset by its boost capability, but in sustained workloads the AMD part maintains its lead.

Memory support differs significantly. The AMD chip supports only DDR4 memory with dual-channel access and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no memory bandwidth figure is listed in the database. The Intel part includes PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. Both lack ECC memory support.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G includes a Radeon Vega 6 GPU, while the Intel Core i3-13100T includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part also has an unlocked multiplier, making it overclockable, whereas the Intel part is locked. Both use different sockets: AMD Socket AM4 for the Ryzen chip and Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i3. The AMD part was released in April 2021, while the Intel part was released in January 2023, making the Intel chip nearly two years newer in release timing. The Intel part has a listed launch MSRP of $134.