AMD Ryzen 3 8300G vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X Comparison

The Verdict

The data splits this comparison into two very different profiles. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G is a fully benchmarked desktop processor with recorded scores across Cinebench and Passmark suites, placing in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, an average benchmark score of zero, and a 50th percentile ranking. Any direct performance comparison must rely on architectural specifications rather than measured results.

The Ryzen 3 8300G suits workloads where a complete, verified performance record matters. Its benchmark data confirms a capable 4-core, 8-thread part with strong single-thread and multi-thread scores. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X targets a different role: 8 cores, 16 threads, higher clocks, and newer Zen 5 architecture on the same 4 nm process. The embedded part has a higher base clock of 3.80 GHz versus 3.40 GHz, a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 4.90 GHz, and triple the shared L3 cache at 32 MB versus 8 MB.

For buyers requiring confirmed performance data, the Ryzen 3 8300G is the only option with measurements. For buyers prioritizing core count, cache capacity, and PCIe generation, the Ryzen Embedded 9700X holds the architectural advantage. The Embedded 9700X also carries a higher memory bandwidth rating of 89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s, and its PCIe Gen 5 interface with 24 lanes exceeds the Gen 4, 14-lane configuration of the 8300G.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 3 8300G wins in the only category with actual data: measured benchmarks. It records a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12217 and a single-core score of 1724. Passmark results include a multi-thread score of 14018, a single-thread score of 3778, and a floating point math score of 25336. These numbers place it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18169. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U at 18176 (0% delta), the Intel Core i7-1365U at 18177 (0% delta), and the Intel Core i7-9700 at 18180 (-0.1% delta). This means the 8300G trades blows with those parts within a 0.1% margin.

The Ryzen Embedded 9700X wins on specifications that predict higher throughput in threaded workloads. It doubles the core count to 8 and the thread count to 16. The shared L3 cache expands from 8 MB to 32 MB, a fourfold increase. The L1 cache per core is 80 KB versus 64 KB. The PCIe interface jumps from Gen 4 with 14 lanes to Gen 5 with 24 lanes. The boost clock gains 0.60 GHz over the 8300G. These are structural advantages that the absence of benchmark data cannot contradict, but they remain unverified in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and microarchitectures despite sharing the same process node. The Ryzen 3 8300G belongs to the 8000 series, uses Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, and is classified as Ryzen 3 generation with Zen 4 (Phoenix). The Ryzen Embedded 9700X belongs to the 9000 series, uses Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, and is classified as Ryzen Embedded generation with Zen 5 (Granite Ridge). Both are built on TSMC's 4 nm process, but the transistor counts diverge sharply: the 8300G integrates 20,900 million transistors across a 137 mm² die, while the Embedded 9700X uses 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die.

Cache hierarchies differ per core. The 8300G has 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of shared L3. The Embedded 9700X has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3. Neither part has 3D V-Cache.

Integrated graphics also differ. The 8300G features the Radeon 740M, while the Embedded 9700X lists simply "Radeon Graphics". Both support DDR5 memory and ECC memory, both use dual-channel memory buses, and both fit AMD Socket AM5. The memory bandwidth rating favors the Embedded 9700X at 89.6 GB/s against 83.2 GB/s. The multiplier is locked on the 8300G but unlocked on the Embedded 9700X. The 8300G has a launch MSRP of $176; the Embedded 9700X has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better benchmark scores?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has recorded benchmark scores. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 12217, its single-core score is 1724, and its Passmark multi-thread score is 14018. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark entries in the database.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Ryzen 3 8300G has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the clock speed difference?

A: The Ryzen 3 8300G has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more cache?

A: The Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 80 KB of L1 per core. The Ryzen 3 8300G has 8 MB of shared L3 cache and 64 KB of L1 per core. Both have 1 MB of L2 per core.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Ryzen 3 8300G and the Ryzen Embedded 9700X support ECC memory, and both use DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What are the PCIe capabilities?

A: The Ryzen 3 8300G supports PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). The Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

There are no head-to-head benchmark records in the database for this pair. The head-to-head table is empty, with zero wins recorded for either processor. The Ryzen 3 8300G nevertheless provides a complete performance profile that can be read against its own nearest rivals. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, has an average score of 18176 against the 8300G's 18169, a 0% delta. The Intel Core i7-1365U also sits at 18177 with a 0% delta. The Intel Core i7-9700 is 0.1% behind at 18180. The Intel Core i5-1334U trails by 0.1% at 18154. The 8300G is effectively level with these four parts, within a 0.1% band.

Within the 8300G's own scores, the Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 12217 is roughly 7.1 times its single-core result of 1724, indicating strong scaling across its 4 cores and 8 threads. Passmark results show an integer math score of 40534, a floating point math score of 25336, and a data compression score of 158952. Data encryption scores 9115, extended instructions score 12354, and random string sorting scores 19013. The physics score is 755, and find prime numbers scores 47. These figures give a reliable picture of a desktop processor performing at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs.

The Ryzen Embedded 9700X cannot be placed on the same benchmark ladder because no scores exist. Its percentile ranking of 50 and average score of 0 reflect the absence of data, not a measured performance level. The database records its specifications but offers no comparative benchmark evidence. Any statement about its performance relative to the 8300G must remain speculative on the basis of the recorded data.

Specification Differences

The two parts differ across nearly every major specification field. Core count: 4 versus 8. Thread count: 8 versus 16. Base clock: 3.40 GHz versus 3.80 GHz. Boost clock: 4.90 GHz versus 5.50 GHz. TDP is identical at 65 watts for both. Both use AMD Socket AM5.

Architecture and codename differ: Zen 4 with Phoenix2 for the 8300G, Zen 5 with Granite Ridge for the Embedded 9700X. The process node is the same, 4 nm at TSMC, but the transistor count and die size differ substantially: 20,900 million transistors and 137 mm² for the 8300G, 8,315 million transistors and 70.6 mm² for the Embedded 9700X.

Cache differs in L1 and L3. The 8300G has 64 KB L1 per core and 8 MB shared L3. The Embedded 9700X has 80 KB L1 per core and 32 MB shared L3. L2 cache is the same at 1 MB per core. Memory bandwidth differs: 83.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. Both support DDR5, dual-channel memory, and ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation and lane count. The 8300G uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes, the Embedded 9700X uses Gen 5 with 24 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 740M versus Radeon Graphics. The multiplier is locked on the 8300G and unlocked on the Embedded 9700X. Release dates differ, with the 8300G released in January 2024 and the Embedded 9700X in October 2025. The 8300G has a launch MSRP of $176; the Embedded 9700X has no recorded launch MSRP. The market segment for both is Desktop, and both are in active production.