AMD Ryzen 3 8300G vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G and Intel Core 5 213PE are both active desktop processors aimed at different performance strata. The recorded data shows a clear overall winner in the Intel Core 5 213PE, which takes 17 of 17 head-to-head benchmark wins. However, the scale of those wins varies dramatically, from a narrow single-thread margin to a massive deficit in floating-point math. The AMD part, while consistently behind, offers a distinct feature set with a newer process node and a different memory and expansion profile.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core 5 213PE wins every recorded test. There are zero wins for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G across the 17 head-to-head comparisons. The Intel part’s dominance is most pronounced in multi-threaded and compute-heavy workloads, where its 8 cores and 16 threads provide a substantial advantage over the AMD’s 4 cores and 8 threads.

The largest margins for the Intel processor come in PassMark floating point math, where it scores 68587 against the AMD’s 25336, a delta of -63.1%. This indicates a significant advantage in scientific, engineering, and other FPU-heavy tasks. Similarly, PassMark find prime numbers shows a -58.8% delta (114 vs 47), and PassMark integer math shows a -56% delta (92089 vs 40534). These results point to the Intel part being far more capable in raw computational throughput.

In contrast, the narrowest gap between the two processors is in single-thread performance. In PassMark single thread, the Intel scores 4060 versus the AMD’s 3778, a delta of only -6.9%. This suggests that for lightly threaded workloads, such as everyday productivity or older games, the two processors are much closer in capability. The AMD’s higher base clock of 3.40 GHz versus the Intel’s 2.70 GHz helps close the gap in single-core tasks, even though the Intel part has a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 4.90 GHz.

The data indicates the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G is best suited for scenarios where its integrated Radeon 740M graphics and lower platform costs are priorities, while the Intel Core 5 213PE is the clear choice for compute-heavy workloads. The Intel part’s wins in Cinebench R23 multicore (22468 vs 12217) and PassMark multithread (26434 vs 14018) confirm its superiority in rendering and video encoding. The AMD’s role appears to be as an entry-level desktop option where single-thread performance is acceptable but multi-threaded performance is not a primary requirement.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G is built on TSMC’s 4 nm process node and uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename. It belongs to the 8000 series and the Ryzen 3 generation. In contrast, the Intel Core 5 213PE is fabricated by Intel on a 10 nm process and uses the Bartlett Lake codename, belonging to the Core 5 generation. The process node difference is significant, with AMD using a more advanced node.

The core configurations differ substantially. The AMD has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel has 8 cores and 16 threads. This doubling of cores and threads is the primary driver of the multi-threaded benchmark results. Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, with a much larger 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part contributes to its advantage in cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory support and platform features diverge. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G supports only DDR5 memory, while the Intel Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, but the AMD has a higher theoretical memory bandwidth at 83.2 GB/s versus the Intel’s 76.8 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities are another differentiator: the AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel’s newer PCIe generation and higher lane count provide more expansion headroom for discrete GPUs and NVMe storage.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD uses a Radeon 740M, while the Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The sockets are incompatible: the AMD uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor is not multiplier unlocked, and neither is the Intel part. The AMD has a smaller die size at 137 mm² and a transistor count of 20,900 million, while the Intel’s transistor count and die size are not recorded in the data. The AMD’s release date is 2024-01-07, while the Intel’s is 2026-03-08.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows consistent margins across all versions. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel scores 2264 against the AMD’s 1231, a -45.6% delta. In Cinebench R20 multicore, the Intel scores 9436 versus 5131, again a -45.6% delta. Cinebench R23 multicore follows the same pattern with 22468 versus 12217, a -45.6% delta. Single-core results are equally consistent: Cinebench R15 singlecore shows 319 versus 173 (-45.8%), Cinebench R20 singlecore shows 1332 versus 724 (-45.6%), and Cinebench R23 singlecore shows 3172 versus 1724 (-45.6%). This uniformity suggests the performance gap scales proportionally across Cinebench versions.

PassMark tests reveal a wider range of deltas. Data compression shows the Intel at 298804 versus 158952, a -46.8% delta. Data encryption shows 15916 versus 9115, a -42.7% delta. Extended instructions show 19565 versus 12354, a -36.9% delta, which is the second smallest margin after single-thread. Floating point math shows the largest gap at -63.1% (68587 vs 25336). Integer math shows -56% (92089 vs 40534). Multithread shows -47% (26434 vs 14018). Physics shows -53.5% (1624 vs 755). Random string sorting shows -40.6% (32027 vs 19013). Find prime numbers shows -58.8% (114 vs 47).

The single-thread results in PassMark are the most competitive. The Intel scores 4060 versus the AMD’s 3778, a delta of only -6.9%. This is consistent across both PassMark single thread and PassMark singlethread entries, which both record the same scores. This narrow margin indicates that for single-core performance, the AMD’s higher base clock partially compensates for the Intel’s architectural advantages. The Intel’s boost clock advantage of 5.20 GHz versus 4.90 GHz is not enough to create a large single-thread gap in the PassMark test.

The data confirms that the Intel Core 5 213PE delivers roughly double the multi-threaded performance in several tests. For example, in PassMark integer math, the Intel’s 92089 is more than twice the AMD’s 40534. In floating point math, the Intel’s 68587 is nearly three times the AMD’s 25336. These ratios highlight the stark difference in raw compute capability between the two parts. The AMD’s average benchmark score of 18169 places it near the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and Intel Core i7-1365U, while the Intel’s average score of 35428 places it near the Intel Core i7-13700T and Intel Core i7-12700KF.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Both have a TDP of 65 watts.

Cache specifications diverge. The AMD has 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support differs: the AMD supports only DDR5, while the Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD has a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, while the Intel has 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ. The AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The sockets are different: AMD Socket AM5 for the AMD and Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel. The AMD uses the Radeon 740M integrated graphics, while the Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD is built on a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD has a die size of 137 mm² and a transistor count of 20,900 million; the Intel’s die size and transistor count are not recorded.

The release dates differ, with the AMD launching on 2024-01-07 and the Intel on 2026-03-08. The AMD has a launch MSRP of $176. The Intel has a launch MSRP of $221. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD’s part number is 100-000001492, while the Intel’s is SA4QG. The AMD belongs to the 8000 series and uses the Zen 4 (Phoenix) generation, while the Intel belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: In PassMark single thread, the Intel scores 4060 versus the AMD’s 3778, a delta of -6.9%. This is the smallest margin of any recorded benchmark.

Q: What is the largest performance difference between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark floating point math, where the Intel scores 68587 versus the AMD’s 25336, a delta of -63.1%.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G and the Intel Core 5 213PE support ECC memory.

Q: What PCIe generations do the two processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core 5 213PE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has an average benchmark score of 18169, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 213PE has an average benchmark score of 35428, placing it in the 85th percentile.