AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE vs Intel Atom P5342 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a remarkably consistent picture across every recorded Cinebench test. The Intel Atom P5342 wins all six head-to-head comparisons, but the margins are uniformly narrow. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Atom P5342 scores 11,122 against 10,927 for the Ryzen 3 5300GE, a 1.8% advantage. Single-core R23 tells the same story: 1,570 versus 1,542, again a 1.8% gap. There is no workload category where either processor breaks away decisively.

The pattern holds in older Cinebench versions as well. In R20 multi-core, the Atom P5342 posts 4,671 versus 4,589, a 1.8% lead. Single-core R20 shows 659 against 647, a 1.9% edge. In R15, the Atom P5342 records 1,121 multi-core and 158 single-core, while the Ryzen 3 5300GE manages 1,101 and 155 respectively. The single-core delta is 1.9%, and the multi-core gap is 1.8%. The margin never fluctuates beyond that narrow band, which suggests the two chips are closely matched in raw compute throughput despite their very different internal designs.

The average benchmark score reinforces this picture. The Atom P5342 carries an average score of 3,217, while the Ryzen 3 5300GE sits at 3,160. That is a difference of roughly 1.8%, consistent with the individual test deltas. Both processors land at the 53rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning they occupy the same tier of overall performance. The nearest rivals for the Atom P5342 include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE with an average score of 3,218 and a delta of 0%, plus the AMD Ryzen 7 4800U at 3,218 and the Intel Core i5-1240P at 3,202. The Ryzen 3 5300GE's nearest neighbors are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U at 3,159, the AMD Ryzen 5 5560U at 3,162, and the Intel Xeon E5-2676 v3 at 3,163. These surrounding data points indicate that both chips sit in a dense performance cluster where small score differences separate many models.

Architecture Differences

The two processors approach multi-threaded performance from opposite directions. The Intel Atom P5342 is a 16-core, 16-thread part built on the Tremont architecture and codenamed Snow Ridge. It uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundries and carries a TDP of 71 watts. The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE is a 4-core, 8-thread desktop chip based on Zen 3, codenamed Cezanne, fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm node, with a TDP of just 35 watts. The Atom achieves its multi-core scores through sheer core count, while the Ryzen relies on higher per-core efficiency and simultaneous multithreading.

Cache organization differs substantially. The Atom P5342 provides 64 KB of L1 per core and 4.5 MB of L2 per module, with no L3 cache listed. The Ryzen 3 5300GE also has 64 KB of L1 per core, but its L2 is 512 KB per core, and it includes 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen's larger aggregate cache hierarchy is typical of a modern desktop design, while the Atom's cache layout reflects its modular, high-core-count server orientation.

Memory bandwidth also favors the AMD part. The Atom P5342 supports dual-channel DDR4 with a recorded bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. The Ryzen 3 5300GE also uses dual-channel DDR4 but reaches 51.2 GB/s. Both support PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. ECC memory support is present on the Intel chip but absent on the AMD chip. The Atom P5342 has no integrated graphics, while the Ryzen 3 5300GE includes Radeon Vega 6 graphics.

The transistor and die data further highlight the design gulf. The Ryzen 3 5300GE lists 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The Atom P5342 has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database. The Atom P5342 launched in June 2022, while the Ryzen 3 5300GE appeared in April 2021. The Intel part targets the server and workstation segment, whereas the AMD chip is positioned as a desktop processor. The Ryzen 3 5300GE has an unlocked multiplier, and the Atom P5342 does not. The Atom P5342 carries a launch MSRP of $708.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Atom P5342 scores 11,122 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE scores 10,927. The Intel part leads by 1.8%.

Q: Is there any benchmark where the Ryzen 3 5300GE comes out ahead?

A: No. Across all six recorded head-to-head Cinebench tests (R15, R20, and R23, each in single-core and multi-core), the Atom P5342 wins every test. The Ryzen 3 5300GE does not post a single winning score in the database.

Q: How do the core counts differ between these two processors?

A: The Intel Atom P5342 has 16 cores and 16 threads, with no multithreading. The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads, using simultaneous multithreading to double its thread count.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each chip?

A: The Atom P5342 has a TDP of 71 watts. The Ryzen 3 5300GE has a TDP of 35 watts, less than half the Intel part's power envelope.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Atom P5342 has ECC memory support enabled. The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE includes Radeon Vega 6 integrated graphics. The Intel Atom P5342 has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Atom P5342 | AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 16 | 4 |

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 2.20 GHz | 3.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | Not listed | 4.20 GHz |

| TDP | 71 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 2106 | AMD Socket AM4 |

| Architecture | Tremont | Zen 3 |

| Codename | Snow Ridge | Cezanne |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 7 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not listed | 10,700 million |

| Die Size | Not listed | 180 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 4.5 MB (per module) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | Not listed | 8 MB |

| Memory Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| Integrated Graphics | N/A | Radeon Vega 6 |

| Market Segment | Server/Workstation | Desktop |

| Release Date | June 2022 | April 2021 |

| Launch MSRP | $708 | Not listed |

| Unlocked Multiplier | No | Yes |

| Part Number | SRL3T | 100-000000262 |

The Verdict

The data points to a narrow overall performance win for the Intel Atom P5342, but the context matters more than the score difference. The Atom P5342 wins every recorded benchmark by roughly 1.8% to 1.9%, which is a meaningful but small margin. Buyers choosing between these two based purely on Cinebench scores would see nearly identical results in most workloads.

The real differentiation lies elsewhere. The Atom P5342 is a 16-core server and workstation part with ECC memory support, a 71 watt TDP, and a launch MSRP of $708. The Ryzen 3 5300GE is a 4-core, 8-thread desktop chip with a 35 watt TDP, integrated Radeon Vega 6 graphics, an unlocked multiplier, and higher memory bandwidth at 51.2 GB/s. The Ryzen also has a clear advantage in base clock speed at 3.60 GHz versus 2.20 GHz, plus a recorded boost clock of 4.20 GHz that the Intel part lacks entirely.

For server or workstation deployments where ECC memory is a requirement and high core counts are valued, the Atom P5342 is the appropriate choice. Its 16 cores provide parallel throughput that matches or slightly exceeds the Ryzen in the recorded tests, and the ECC support is a hard requirement in many reliability-focused environments. The $708 launch MSRP reflects its enterprise positioning.

For desktop users, especially those who want integrated graphics, lower power consumption, or overclocking capability, the Ryzen 3 5300GE is the more sensible pick. Its 35 watt TDP makes it far easier to cool and power, and the unlocked multiplier offers flexibility that the Atom P5342 cannot match. The inclusion of Radeon Vega 6 graphics means no discrete GPU is required for basic display output.

The benchmark scores alone do not separate these processors meaningfully. The Atom P5342 leads by 1.8% across the board, but that margin is small enough that real-world differences would depend heavily on the specific application and platform. The Ryzen 3 5300GE's 53rd percentile ranking among all CPUs matches the Atom P5342 exactly, confirming that these parts occupy the same performance tier. The deciding factors are platform features, power constraints, and use case, not raw Cinebench numbers.