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

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a decisive outcome: the Intel Core 5 213PTE wins 15 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G secures only 2 wins. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 32924 places it at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to AMD's 18169 average and 72nd percentile. This is not a close contest; the Intel Core 5 213PTE is the superior processor for nearly every computational workload recorded in the database.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G does hold one meaningful advantage: single-thread performance. In the PassMark single-thread test, AMD scores 3778 versus Intel's 3718, a 1.6% margin. This makes the Ryzen 3 8300G the better choice for tasks that rely heavily on a single core and cannot utilize additional threads. However, this narrow win is the only area where AMD leads.

For all other workloads, including multi-threaded rendering, encryption, compression, physics simulation, and integer math, the Intel Core 5 213PTE delivers substantially higher scores, often by margins of 40% or more. The Intel part also carries a higher launch MSRP of $221 compared to AMD's $176, but the performance gap far exceeds the price difference in every multi-threaded test. Users who need maximum throughput should select the Intel Core 5 213PTE. Users who prioritize the slight single-thread edge and the lower platform cost may consider the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G, but the data shows they will sacrifice significant multi-core capability.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing approaches. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G uses the Zen 4 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm process node, with a die size of 137 mm² and 20,900 million transistors. Its codename is Phoenix2, and it belongs to the 8000 series. The processor integrates 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The TDP is 65 W. Cache is distributed as 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 only, on a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics are Radeon 740M.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node. It provides 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The TDP is lower at 45 W, despite having double the cores and threads. Cache is larger: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is supported. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730.

The architectural split is clear: AMD uses a smaller, denser 4 nm process but fewer cores and less cache. Intel uses a larger 10 nm process but doubles the core count, doubles the threads, and triples the L3 cache (24 MB versus 8 MB). Intel also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while AMD is DDR5-only. The Intel part's boost clock of 5.20 GHz is higher than AMD's 4.90 GHz, but its base clock is lower at 2.10 GHz versus 3.40 GHz. The socket differs as well: AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins in every multi-threaded and compute-intensive benchmark category. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 21751 versus AMD's 12217, a 43.8% margin. Similar margins appear across all Cinebench versions: R15 multi-core (2192 vs 1231), R20 multi-core (9135 vs 5131), and R15 single-core (309 vs 173, 44% margin). The Intel part also leads in PassMark's data compression (261083 vs 158952, 39.1% margin), data encryption (14413 vs 9115, 36.8%), extended instructions (16146 vs 12354, 23.5%), find prime numbers (157 vs 47, 70.1%), floating point math (71722 vs 25336, 64.7%), integer math (93109 vs 40534, 56.5%), multithread (25590 vs 14018, 45.2%), physics (2199 vs 755, 65.7%), and random string sorting (30106 vs 19013, 36.8%).

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G wins only in the PassMark single-thread test, scoring 3778 versus Intel's 3718, a 1.6% advantage. This same result appears twice in the data (as passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, both 3778). This indicates that for single-threaded legacy applications or lightly threaded workloads, AMD has a slight edge. However, the margin is small, and every other single-core benchmark in the Cinebench suite favors Intel by large margins (44% in R15, 43.8% in R20 and R23). The AMD part's single-thread win is isolated to the PassMark methodology.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G boosts to 4.90 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor is better for multi-threaded rendering?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 21751 versus AMD's 12217, a 43.8% lead.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G win any benchmark?

A: Yes. It wins the PassMark single-thread test with 3778 versus Intel's 3718, a 1.6% margin. It also wins the identical passmark_singlethread test.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G supports only DDR5.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest Intel win comes in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 157 versus AMD's 47, a 70.1% margin. This test heavily favors the Intel part's higher core count and cache. The second-largest margin is in floating point math: Intel scores 71722 versus AMD's 25336, a 64.7% lead. Physics simulation follows closely, with Intel at 2199 and AMD at 755, a 65.7% margin. These three tests show that the Intel part excels in mathematical and simulation workloads that scale with core count and cache size.

In integer math, Intel scores 93109 versus AMD's 40534, a 56.5% margin. This test measures raw integer processing throughput, and the Intel part's 8 cores and 16 threads provide a clear advantage. Multithread performance in PassMark shows Intel at 25590 versus AMD at 14018, a 45.2% margin. The Cinebench suite confirms this pattern: Intel leads by 43.8% in R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests, with scores of 2192, 9135, and 21751 respectively, versus AMD's 1231, 5131, and 12217.

Single-core Cinebench results also favor Intel, though by slightly different margins. In R15 single-core, Intel scores 309 versus AMD's 173, a 44% margin. In R20 single-core, Intel scores 1289 versus AMD's 724, a 43.8% margin. In R23 single-core, Intel scores 3070 versus AMD's 1724, a 43.8% margin. These results contrast sharply with the PassMark single-thread test, where AMD wins 3778 to 3718. The discrepancy likely stems from different test methodologies and the AMD part's higher base clock of 3.40 GHz versus Intel's 2.10 GHz, which helps in short-duration single-thread bursts.

Data compression shows Intel at 261083 versus AMD's 158952, a 39.1% margin. Data encryption shows Intel at 14413 versus AMD's 9115, a 36.8% margin. Random string sorting shows Intel at 30106 versus AMD's 19013, a 36.8% margin. Extended instructions show Intel at 16146 versus AMD's 12354, a 23.5% margin, which is the smallest Intel win outside of the PassMark single-thread test. The overall head-to-head record is 15 wins for Intel and 2 wins for AMD, with the average benchmark score difference being 32924 versus 18169, an 81% advantage for Intel. The database places Intel at the 83rd percentile and AMD at the 72nd percentile, confirming that the Intel part belongs in a higher performance tier despite its lower TDP of 45 W versus AMD's 65 W.