AMD Ryzen 3 5300G vs Intel Core i7-9700E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data paints a surprisingly one-sided picture in raw benchmark wins, with the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G taking 7 of the 8 head-to-head comparisons. The only Intel victory comes in Geekbench multicore, where the Core i7-9700E scores 5661 against the Ryzen's 5467, a 3.4% margin. That single win, however, does not offset the pattern elsewhere.

The AMD processor's most dominant result is in Geekbench singlecore, where it posts 1768 versus Intel's 1497, a massive 18.1% advantage. This is the largest delta across all tested workloads and highlights a fundamental difference in per-thread capability between the two designs. In Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, the Ryzen 3 5300G wins both singlecore and multicore tests by consistent margins. The multicore deltas are 4.2% in R15 (1114 vs 1069), 4.2% in R20 (4645 vs 4457), and 4.2% in R23 (11060 vs 10613). Singlecore deltas in the same suite are 4.7% in R15 (157 vs 150), 4.1% in R20 (655 vs 629), and 4.2% in R23 (1561 vs 1498).

The consistency of these margins is notable. Across three different Cinebench versions, the AMD chip maintains a nearly identical 4.1% to 4.7% lead in every test, suggesting a stable architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk. The Intel part's higher boost clock of 4.40 GHz versus 4.20 GHz does not translate into singlecore wins, which indicates that the Ryzen's Zen 3 architecture delivers more instructions per clock.

The Geekbench multicore result is the outlier that warrants closer inspection. Despite having only 4 cores and 8 threads, the Ryzen 3 5300G comes within 3.4% of the 8-core, 8-thread Core i7-9700E in that test. The Intel chip's 8 physical cores provide a raw thread count advantage, yet the AMD part's higher per-core efficiency nearly neutralizes it. In every other multicore benchmark, the 4-core AMD design actually beats the 8-core Intel design outright.

Average benchmark scores reinforce this dynamic. The Ryzen 3 5300G carries an average score of 3303, placing it in the 54th percentile of all CPUs. The Core i7-9700E averages 3197, sitting at the 53rd percentile. The Ryzen's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 at a 0% delta, the Intel Core i5-11400T at -0.2%, and the Intel Core i5-11500T at 0.5%. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-13100T at a 0% delta and the Intel Xeon E-2136 at 0.1%.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G wins 7 of the 8 recorded comparisons. The Intel Core i7-9700E wins only the Geekbench multicore test.

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

A: The biggest delta is in Geekbench singlecore, where the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G scores 1768 versus the Intel Core i7-9700E's 1497, an 18.1% advantage for AMD.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-9700E win any multicore tests?

A: Yes, in Geekbench multicore the Intel chip scores 5661 versus AMD's 5467, a 3.4% lead. In all three Cinebench multicore tests, the AMD processor wins by 4.2% margins.

Q: How do the two CPUs compare in average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G has an average benchmark score of 3303, which places it at the 54th percentile. The Intel Core i7-9700E averages 3197, placing it at the 53rd percentile.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor?

A: For the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G, the nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2600 (0% delta), Intel Core i5-11400T (-0.2%), and Intel Core i5-11500T (0.5%). For the Intel Core i7-9700E, the nearest rivals are the Intel Core i3-13100T (0% delta), Intel Xeon E-2136 (0.1%), and Intel Core i5-1240P (-0.2%).

Q: Is the Intel processor still in production?

A: No, the Intel Core i7-9700E is marked as end-of-life in the database. The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G is listed as active production.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G is built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It integrates 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core i7-9700E uses the Coffee Lake architecture, also with the Coffee Lake codename, fabricated on Intel's 14 nm process with a die size of 180.3 mm². The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

The core configuration differs dramatically. The AMD chip has 4 cores and 8 threads, utilizing simultaneous multithreading. The Intel chip has 8 cores and 8 threads, with no multithreading capability. This means the Intel part offers double the physical core count, but the AMD part matches its thread count through SMT. The cache hierarchy also differs. Both have 64 KB L1 cache per core, but the AMD part has 512 KB L2 per core versus Intel's 256 KB per core. The L3 cache favors Intel at 12 MB shared, while AMD has 8 MB total.

The integrated graphics solutions are distinct. AMD uses Radeon Vega 6, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 630. Both support DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, but the memory bandwidth figures differ, with AMD rated at 51.2 GB/s and Intel at 42.7 GB/s. Neither supports ECC memory. Both use PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes.

The AMD processor is unlocked, allowing multiplier adjustments, while the Intel processor has a locked multiplier. The socket platforms are incompatible: AMD uses Socket AM4, while Intel uses Socket 1151. The production status also differs, with AMD listed as active and Intel as end-of-life.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the most striking specification difference. The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G offers 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i7-9700E offers 8 cores and 8 threads. Clock speeds favor Intel on boost, with the Intel part boosting to 4.40 GHz versus AMD's 4.20 GHz. The base clocks are reversed, with AMD at 4.00 GHz and Intel at a much lower 2.60 GHz.

Both processors carry a 65 W TDP. The process nodes differ substantially: AMD uses 7 nm TSMC fabrication, while Intel uses 14 nm. Cache configurations diverge in L2 and L3 capacity. AMD provides 512 KB L2 per core and 8 MB total L3, while Intel provides 256 KB L2 per core and 12 MB shared L3. The L1 cache is identical at 64 KB per core.

Memory bandwidth is higher on the AMD side at 51.2 GB/s versus Intel's 42.7 GB/s. The integrated graphics differ, with AMD's Radeon Vega 6 versus Intel's UHD Graphics 630. The release dates are about two years apart, with Intel launching in April 2019 and AMD in April 2021. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $323, while the AMD part has no recorded MSRP. The Intel part number is SRGDX, while AMD's is 100-000000253.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G is the superior performer in 7 of 8 tests, despite having half the physical cores of the Intel Core i7-9700E. The singlecore advantage is decisive, with an 18.1% lead in Geekbench singlecore and consistent 4.1% to 4.7% leads across all Cinebench iterations. The multicore results are more nuanced, but the AMD chip still wins all three Cinebench multicore tests by 4.2% margins, only losing in Geekbench multicore by 3.4%.

The Intel Core i7-9700E's case rests entirely on its Geekbench multicore win and its 8 physical cores. For workloads that scale with raw core count and respond well to Geekbench's specific threading patterns, the Intel part holds a narrow edge. However, the database shows that the AMD chip's efficiency more than compensates for its core deficit in the Cinebench suite.

The production status is a significant factor. The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G is active, while the Intel Core i7-9700E is end-of-life. The AMD part also offers an unlocked multiplier, which the Intel part lacks. The process node advantage, 7 nm versus 14 nm, likely contributes to the AMD chip's higher efficiency and lower power draw per unit of work.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G wins across the Cinebench suite in both singlecore and multicore, and it dominates in Geekbench singlecore. This makes it the stronger choice for applications that rely on per-thread performance, such as lightly threaded productivity tasks, general desktop responsiveness, and workloads that favor higher instructions per clock. The consistent 4.2% multicore lead in Cinebench also suggests it handles heavily threaded rendering tasks well despite fewer physical cores.

The Intel Core i7-9700E wins only in Geekbench multicore, where its 8 physical cores provide a measurable advantage. This result suggests that certain heavily threaded workloads, particularly those that scale linearly with core count and are not bottlenecked by memory bandwidth or cache latency, can benefit from the Intel part's additional cores. The 12 MB shared L3 cache versus AMD's 8 MB could also help in some data-intensive scenarios.

For users prioritizing singlecore speed, the choice is clear: the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G offers an 18.1% advantage in Geekbench singlecore and 4.2% in Cinebench R23 singlecore. For users who need maximum multicore throughput in Geekbench-style workloads, the Intel Core i7-9700E provides a 3.4% edge. The database record shows that the AMD part wins more tests overall and maintains a higher average benchmark score, 3303 versus 3197, which places it in a higher percentile of all CPUs.