AMD Ryzen 3 8300G vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear overall victory for the Intel Core 3 201E, which wins 12 of the 17 recorded tests. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G wins 5 tests. The Intel part's wins are often substantial, while AMD's wins are more selective but still meaningful in specific workloads.

The Intel Core 3 201E dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15 multicore, Intel scores 1271 against AMD's 1231, a 3.1% margin. The R15 singlecore test shows Intel at 179 versus 173, a 3.4% lead. This pattern repeats in R20 and R23. In Cinebench R20 multicore, Intel scores 5297 versus 5131 (3.1% ahead), and in R20 singlecore, Intel scores 747 versus 724 (3.1% ahead). Cinebench R23 multicore shows Intel at 12613 versus 12217, again 3.1% ahead, while R23 singlecore shows Intel at 1780 versus 1724, a 3.1% lead. The consistency of the 3.1% margin across all multicore Cinebench versions indicates a stable performance advantage in rendering workloads.

The PassMark suite reveals where Intel truly separates itself. The largest delta is in PassMark physics, where Intel scores 1141 against AMD's 755, a massive 33.8% advantage. This is the single biggest margin in the entire comparison. PassMark floating point math shows Intel at 33260 versus 25336, a 23.8% lead, the second-largest delta. PassMark find prime numbers gives Intel 57 versus 47, a 17.5% advantage. PassMark integer math shows Intel at 43894 versus 40534 (7.7% ahead), and PassMark multithread gives Intel 14839 versus 14018 (5.5% ahead). PassMark data compression shows Intel at 164160 versus 158952, a 3.2% margin.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G's wins are concentrated in specific instruction and encryption workloads. The largest AMD victory is in PassMark extended instructions, where AMD scores 12354 versus Intel's 11035, a 12% advantage. In PassMark single thread, AMD scores 3778 versus 3482, an 8.5% lead. PassMark random string sorting gives AMD 19013 versus 17783, a 6.9% margin. PassMark data encryption shows AMD at 9115 versus 8931, a 2.1% win.

The average benchmark scores reflect the overall picture. Intel's average benchmark score is 19056, while AMD's is 18169. Intel sits at the 73rd percentile versus all CPUs, while AMD sits at the 72nd percentile. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (0% delta), the Intel Core i5-12400F (0.1% ahead of Intel), and the Intel Core i5-1335U (0.4% ahead). AMD's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (0% delta), the Intel Core i7-1365U (0% delta), and the Intel Core i7-9700 (0.1% ahead of AMD).

The Verdict

The data supports the Intel Core 3 201E as the stronger performer in the majority of workloads. With 12 wins out of 17 tests and a higher average benchmark score (19056 versus 18169), Intel demonstrates superior overall throughput. The Intel part also holds the higher percentile ranking at 73 versus AMD's 72.

The Intel Core 3 201E is the choice for users whose workloads resemble the dominant test categories: physics simulation, floating point math, integer math, data compression, and multithreaded rendering. The 33.8% lead in PassMark physics is particularly decisive, indicating that physics-bound applications will show a clear performance gap.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G is the choice for workloads that leverage extended instruction sets, single-thread responsiveness, string sorting, and data encryption. The 12% lead in extended instructions and 8.5% lead in single-thread performance show that AMD retains an edge in specific instruction-heavy scenarios.

The launch MSRP for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G is $176. The launch MSRP for the Intel Core 3 201E is $134. Both parts have locked multipliers and use 4 cores with 8 threads.

Where Each One Wins

Intel Core 3 201E wins in:

• Rendering and multi-core productivity: Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests all show Intel ahead by 3.1%.
• Single-core rendering tasks: Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 singlecore tests all show Intel ahead by 3.1% to 3.4%.
• Physics simulation: PassMark physics shows Intel ahead by 33.8%, the largest margin in the comparison.
• Floating point math: PassMark floating point math shows Intel ahead by 23.8%.
• Prime number finding: PassMark find prime numbers shows Intel ahead by 17.5%.
• Integer math: PassMark integer math shows Intel ahead by 7.7%.
• Multithreaded throughput: PassMark multithread shows Intel ahead by 5.5%.
• Data compression: PassMark data compression shows Intel ahead by 3.2%.

AMD Ryzen 3 8300G wins in:

• Extended instruction workloads: PassMark extended instructions shows AMD ahead by 12%.
• Single-thread responsiveness: PassMark single thread shows AMD ahead by 8.5%.
• String sorting: PassMark random string sorting shows AMD ahead by 6.9%.
• Data encryption: PassMark data encryption shows AMD ahead by 2.1%.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 201E has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: How do the L3 cache sizes compare?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports more memory types?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G supports only DDR5.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 76.8 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a higher PassMark physics score?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E scores 1141 in PassMark physics, compared to the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G's 755, giving Intel a 33.8% advantage.

Q: Which processor wins in PassMark extended instructions?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G scores 12354 in PassMark extended instructions, compared to the Intel Core 3 201E's 11035, an AMD advantage of 12%.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process node at TSMC. It contains 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process node at Intel, with a 163 mm² die size and no transistor count recorded in the database.

Cache organization differs between the two. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's larger L3 cache (12 MB versus 8 MB) correlates with its lead in multithreaded and compression benchmarks.

Memory architecture also differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 only with dual-channel memory and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe configurations show the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 740M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part's process node advantage (4 nm versus 10 nm) may contribute to its single-thread and extended instruction wins, while Intel's larger L3 cache and higher base clock (3.60 GHz versus 3.40 GHz) likely support its overall throughput lead.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 8300G | Intel Core 3 201E |

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

| Base clock | 3.40 GHz | 3.60 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 60 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 137 mm² | 163 mm² |

| L1 cache (per core) | 64 KB | 80 KB |

| L2 cache (per core) | 1 MB | 1.25 MB |

| L3 cache (shared) | 8 MB | 12 MB |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release date | 2024-01-07 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | $176 | $134 |

Both processors have 4 cores and 8 threads, dual-channel memory, ECC support, locked multipliers, and active production status. The Intel part has a higher base clock but lower boost clock, a lower TDP, a larger die, and more L3 cache. The AMD part has higher memory bandwidth, a smaller die, and a more advanced process node.