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

The Intel Core i3-13100T and AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE are both 35W, 4-core, 8-thread desktop processors aimed at compact and low-power builds. Benchmark results show the two are extremely close, but the AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE holds a narrow yet consistent edge across every tested workload, winning all six head-to-head comparisons. While the Intel part counters with a stronger platform feature set, the data indicates the AMD chip is the faster processor in raw compute tasks.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a remarkably tight race, with the AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE winning every single comparison, though by margins that are almost negligible. In the Cinebench R15 multi-core test, the AMD chip scores 1101 against the Intel Core i3-13100T’s 1092, a difference of just 0.8%. The single-core R15 test is equally close, with AMD leading 155 to 154, a 0.6% margin.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the pattern holds. The Ryzen 3 5300GE posts a multi-core score of 4589 versus the Intel’s 4552, again a 0.8% advantage. In single-core R20, AMD leads 647 to 642, another 0.8% gap. The most modern rendering test, Cinebench R23, shows the same story: AMD wins multi-core 10927 to 10840 and single-core 1542 to 1530, both by 0.8%.

These margins are small enough to be considered within run-to-run variance, but the fact that AMD wins all six tests is statistically meaningful. The largest delta is just 0.8%, meaning neither processor has a decisive performance advantage. For context, the Intel Core i3-13100T’s average benchmark score of 3198 places it in the 53rd percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rival being the Intel Core i7-9700E at 3197 (0% delta). The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE averages 3160, also in the 53rd percentile, sitting next to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U at 3159 (0% delta). Both chips are mid-pack performers, but the AMD part is consistently a hair faster in every benchmark recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE wins every benchmark in the dataset, so its advantage is universal across the tested workloads. It leads in both multi-threaded rendering tasks (Cinebench R15, R20, R23 multi-core) and single-threaded tests (all corresponding single-core variants). This means for users running CPU-bound productivity software, video encoding, or 3D rendering, the data shows the Ryzen 3 5300GE will deliver marginally better performance. The Intel Core i3-13100T, however, does not win a single recorded benchmark.

Despite losing all six compute tests, the Intel part has strengths outside the benchmark suite. The Core i3-13100T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the Ryzen 3 5300GE is limited to DDR4. This gives Intel a platform flexibility advantage for new builds. Additionally, the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, while the AMD part is restricted to PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. For storage or GPU throughput, the Intel platform offers more headroom, though this does not show up in the CPU-only benchmark scores. The Intel chip also has a higher L3 cache at 12 MB shared versus AMD’s 8 MB, which could help in cache-sensitive workloads not represented in the Cinebench results.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and foundries. The Intel Core i3-13100T is built on Intel’s 10 nm process and uses the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-S codename). It is manufactured by Intel itself. The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE uses the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne codename) on a 7 nm process from TSMC. The AMD chip has 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die, while the Intel die size is 163 mm².

Cache layouts differ significantly. The Intel Core i3-13100T has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a 12 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. This means Intel has more L2 and L3 cache, which can improve performance in workloads that repeatedly access data sets larger than AMD’s smaller caches.

The integrated graphics also differ. Intel pairs the Core i3-13100T with UHD Graphics 730, while AMD includes Radeon Vega 6. Neither is a gaming powerhouse, but they serve basic display output needs. The Intel part’s socket is Intel Socket 1700, while AMD uses Socket AM4. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, whereas the Intel part is locked. Both are production-active desktop processors with a TDP of 35W.

Specification Differences

The most notable specification difference is the process node: Intel uses 10 nm, AMD uses 7 nm. This gives AMD a theoretical efficiency advantage, though both are rated at 35W TDP. Base clocks differ, with the Ryzen 3 5300GE starting at 3.60 GHz versus the Intel’s 2.50 GHz, but both boost to 4.20 GHz. The AMD part has a higher base clock, which helps in lightly-threaded tasks that run at base frequencies.

Memory support is a key differentiator. The Intel Core i3-13100T supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE only supports DDR4. Both have dual-channel memory buses, but AMD’s memory bandwidth is listed at 51.2 GB/s, a figure not specified for Intel. PCIe connectivity differs: Intel provides Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, while AMD provides Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. Neither supports ECC memory.

Other differences include the socket (LGA 1700 vs AM4), the transistor count (AMD has 10,700 million, Intel’s is not listed), and the die size (Intel 163 mm², AMD 180 mm²). The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel part does not. The Intel chip’s launch MSRP is $134, while the AMD chip has no listed launch MSRP. The Intel part was released on 2023-01-03, while the AMD chip came out on 2021-04-12, making Intel nearly two years newer.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE wins all multi-core tests. It scores 1101 in Cinebench R15 multi-core versus Intel’s 1092, 4589 in R20 versus 4552, and 10927 in R23 versus 10840. All margins are 0.8%.

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-13100T win any benchmark?

A: No. The Intel part loses all six head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE wins every Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 test, both multi-core and single-core.

Q: What is the difference in single-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE leads in single-core tests by 0.6% to 0.8%. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD scores 155 to Intel’s 154. In R20, AMD scores 647 to 642. In R23, AMD scores 1542 to 1530.

Q: Which processor supports newer memory technology?

A: The Intel Core i3-13100T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE only supports DDR4. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Can either processor be overclocked?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking. The Intel Core i3-13100T has a locked multiplier, so it cannot be overclocked.

Q: Which CPU has more cache?

A: The Intel Core i3-13100T has more cache than the AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE. Intel has 80 KB L1, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. AMD has 64 KB L1, 512 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB L3.