AMD Ryzen 3 8300G vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data delivers a clear verdict on raw performance: the Intel Core 5 211E wins 15 of the 17 benchmark comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G takes only 2. The scale of Intel's advantage is substantial across nearly every workload category, though the AMD part claims two specific victories that merit attention.

In Cinebench tests, the Intel Core 5 211E posts a consistent 40.1% lead over the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G across all six runs. The multicore results show the pattern: Cinebench R15 multicore scores 2055 for Intel versus 1231 for AMD, R20 multicore records 8563 versus 5131, and R23 multicore reaches 20389 versus 12217. Single-core Cinebench follows the same trajectory, with R15 at 289 versus 173, R20 at 1208 versus 724, and R23 at 2878 versus 1724. The identical 40.1% delta across all six Cinebench runs suggests a consistent architectural throughput advantage rather than workload-specific behavior.

PassMark results reinforce Intel's dominance, but with wider variation in the margins. Floating point math shows the largest gap at 61.8%, with Intel scoring 66402 against AMD's 25336. Data compression delivers a 54.2% gap, 346757 versus 158952. Integer math runs 54% behind, 88117 versus 40534. Data encryption trails by 49.2%, 17938 versus 9115. Random string sorting shows a 44.6% gap, 34308 versus 19013. Extended instructions fall 42.8% short, 21592 versus 12354. The multithreaded PassMark score lands at 23833 for Intel versus 14018 for AMD, a 41.2% difference.

The single-thread PassMark results narrow considerably. Intel's 4006 beats AMD's 3778 by only 5.7%. This is the closest margin in the entire comparison and hints that the AMD core design is competitive on a per-thread basis, even if the Intel chip has more cores to bring to bear. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G claims its two wins in prime number finding and physics simulation. PassMark find prime numbers scores 47 for AMD versus 43 for Intel, a 9.3% advantage. PassMark physics records 755 for AMD versus 702 for Intel, a 7.5% lead. These are narrow victories, but they are consistent enough to suggest specific computational patterns where the Zen 4 architecture retains an edge.

Average benchmark scores tell the broader story. The Intel Core 5 211E averages 37829, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G averages 18169, sitting in the 72nd percentile. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904 (0.2% ahead) and the Intel Core i9-14901E at 37911 (0.2% ahead), placing it in strong company. The AMD part's nearest rivals are clustered tightly around 18180, with the Intel Core i7-9700 within 0.1% and the Intel Core i5-1334U within 0.1%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 20,900 million transistors into a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a substantially larger 257 mm² die. Transistor counts for the Intel part are not recorded in the database.

Core configurations diverge sharply. The AMD chip provides 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel chip offers 10 cores and 16 threads. Both run at a 65 W TDP, but their base clocks differ: AMD starts at 3.40 GHz while Intel starts at 2.70 GHz. Both reach the same 4.90 GHz boost clock, which explains why single-threaded performance is relatively close despite the multi-core gap.

Cache hierarchies reflect the core count difference. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G carries 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 5 211E provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part aligns with its wider core configuration and likely contributes to its multi-threaded throughput.

Memory support and platform connectivity also separate the two. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, over a dual-channel bus delivering 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel part uses the Intel Socket 1700.

Integrated graphics differentiate the pair as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G carries the Radeon 740M, while the Intel Core 5 211E includes UHD Graphics 730. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking flexibility is not part of the equation for either chip. The AMD part shipped in the 8000 series and belongs to the Ryzen 3 generation, while the Intel part is a Core 5 from the Bartlett Lake generation. Release dates in the database place the AMD part in early 2024 and the Intel part in early 2025.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the Intel Core 5 211E is the stronger processor for almost every measured workload. Its 40.1% lead across all Cinebench versions, combined with dominant PassMark results in floating point math, integer math, data compression, encryption, and sorting, makes it the clear choice for compute-heavy tasks. The 86th percentile ranking against all CPUs, versus the AMD part's 72nd percentile, quantifies the overall performance gap.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G does hold specific advantages that should not be dismissed. Its passmark physics score of 755 versus 702 and prime number finding score of 47 versus 43 indicate that certain specialized workloads respond better to its architecture. The single-thread PassMark gap of only 5.7% (4006 versus 3778) shows that the Zen 4 core design is efficient on a per-thread basis, even if it lacks the core count to compete in multi-threaded scenarios.

Platform considerations factor into the decision. The AMD part's DDR5-only memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth versus Intel's dual DDR4/DDR5 support at 76.8 GB/s, plus the PCIe Gen 4 versus Gen 5 difference, means the choice extends beyond raw compute scores. The database records that the AMD part has a Radeon 740M iGPU and the Intel part has UHD Graphics 730, so integrated graphics capability differs as well.

For users prioritizing maximum multi-threaded performance, data-heavy workloads, or encryption and compression tasks, the Intel Core 5 211E is the data-backed selection. For workloads that resemble the passmark physics and prime number finding patterns, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G demonstrates measurable wins.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ, according to the database records.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 8300G | Intel Core 5 211E |

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

| Cores | 4 | 10 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.40 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Bartlett Lake |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Generation | Ryzen 3 (Zen 4 (Phoenix)) | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 137 mm² | 257 mm² |

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

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

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

| Launch MSRP | $176 | $221 |

| Part number | 100-000001492 | SRQERQ65F |

The manufacturing process gap is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm. The smaller process allows AMD to fit 20,900 million transistors into a 137 mm² die, while Intel spreads across 257 mm². The Intel part compensates with more cores, more cache, and PCIe Gen 5 support.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Do both processors boost to the same clock speed?

A: Yes, both reach a 4.90 GHz boost clock, though the AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.40 GHz versus Intel's 2.70 GHz.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench multicore tests?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E wins all Cinebench multicore runs by 40.1%, including R23 multicore at 20389 versus 12217.

Q: What workloads does the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G win?

A: The AMD part wins passmark find prime numbers (47 versus 43, a 9.3% lead) and passmark physics (755 versus 702, a 7.5% lead).

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E averages 37829 and sits in the 86th percentile, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G averages 18169 in the 72nd percentile.

Q: Do the processors support the same memory types?

A: No, the AMD part supports DDR5 only with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211E dominates multi-threaded compute scenarios. Cinebench R23 multicore at 20389 versus 12217, PassMark multithread at 23833 versus 14018, and floating point math at 66402 versus 25336 all point to a processor that excels when all cores are active. The 61.8% lead in floating point math is the largest single gap in the entire dataset, indicating strong vector and scientific computing performance. Data compression at 346757 versus 158952 and encryption at 17938 versus 9115 make the Intel part suitable for file archiving, database workloads, and security-related tasks. Integer math at 88117 versus 40534 reinforces the pattern for general application processing.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G claims its territory in specific specialized computations. The passmark physics score of 755 versus 702 shows a 7.5% advantage in physics simulation workloads, and the prime number finding score of 47 versus 43 delivers a 9.3% lead. These wins suggest that the Zen 4 architecture retains efficiency in certain algorithmic patterns despite having fewer cores. The single-thread PassMark score of 3778 versus 4006, a gap of only 5.7%, indicates that per-thread performance is competitive even if the overall score favors Intel.

The platform differences create separate use cases. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G on Socket AM5 with DDR5-only support and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth offers a newer memory ecosystem, while the Intel Core 5 211E on Socket 1700 with dual DDR4/DDR5 support provides memory flexibility. The Intel part's PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus AMD's Gen 4 with 14 lanes gives the Intel chip an advantage for high-bandwidth expansion devices. The Intel part also carries a larger L3 cache at 20 MB shared versus 8 MB shared, which benefits workloads with large working sets.

The data does not present a balanced contest. The Intel Core 5 211E wins 15 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, and its average score of 37829 is more than double the AMD part's 18169. Users who need maximum throughput in rendering, compression, encryption, or general multi-threaded applications will find the Intel part consistently faster. Users whose workloads match the physics and prime number patterns, or who prefer the AM5 platform and its DDR5-only memory bandwidth, will find the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G delivers value in those specific areas.