AMD Ryzen 3 8300G vs Intel Core 7 253PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive matchup. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G and Intel Core 7 253PE were compared across 17 recorded tests, and the Intel part won every single one. The final tally shows 17 wins for Intel and 0 for AMD. This is not a close contest; it is a systematic performance gap that appears consistently across rendering, encryption, math workloads, and single-threaded tasks.

The most significant margin appears in floating-point math. Intel's score of 80,870 versus AMD's 25,336 produces a delta of -68.7%, meaning Intel is roughly 3.2 times faster in this workload. Integer math shows a similar pattern, with Intel at 114,158 against AMD's 40,534, a delta of -64.5%. Prime number finding also heavily favors Intel, with scores of 138 versus 47, a delta of -65.9%. These three workloads indicate a substantial advantage in raw arithmetic throughput.

Cinebench results confirm the trend across all versions. In R15 multi-core, Intel scores 2,507 against AMD's 1,231, a delta of -50.9%. The R20 multi-core test shows Intel at 10,449 versus 5,131, also a -50.9% delta. R23 multi-core delivers the same relative gap: Intel at 24,880, AMD at 12,217. Single-core Cinebench results are also consistently in Intel's favor. R15 single-core shows Intel at 354 versus 173 (-51.1%), R20 at 1,475 versus 724 (-50.9%), and R23 at 3,512 versus 1,724 (-50.9%).

The narrowest margin is in PassMark single-thread performance. Intel scores 3,955 versus AMD's 3,778, a delta of only -4.5%. This is the only test where the two processors are close, indicating that AMD's Zen 4 architecture is competitive in lightly threaded, clock-for-clock scenarios. However, even here Intel holds the lead.

PassMark multi-threaded performance shows Intel at 29,271 versus 14,018, a delta of -52.1%. Data compression favors Intel at 339,133 versus 158,952 (-53.1%), while data encryption shows Intel at 18,385 versus 9,115 (-50.4%). Extended instruction workloads produce a smaller but still decisive gap: Intel at 21,806, AMD at 12,354, a delta of -43.3%. Physics simulation also clearly favors Intel, with scores of 1,845 versus 755, a delta of -59.1%. Random string sorting rounds out the set with Intel at 32,777 versus 19,013, a delta of -42%.

Looking at the database percentiles, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G sits at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 253PE reaches the 87th percentile. The average benchmark score for AMD is 18,169, while Intel's average is 40,557, more than double. The nearest rivals for AMD include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and Intel Core i7-1365U, both with average scores around 18,176 to 18,177, and the Intel Core i7-9700 at 18,180. For Intel, its nearest rivals are the Intel Core 5 223PE at 40,585 and the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H at 40,518, showing it sits in a higher performance class entirely.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins all head-to-head benchmark tests?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE wins all 17 recorded tests. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has zero wins in the comparison.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark floating-point math, where Intel scores 80,870 versus AMD's 25,336, a delta of -68.7%.

Q: Is there any test where the AMD processor is competitive?

A: The closest result is PassMark single-thread performance, where Intel scores 3,955 and AMD scores 3,778, a delta of only -4.5%. This is the only test with a single-digit percentage difference.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has an average benchmark score of 18,169, while the Intel Core 7 253PE has an average score of 40,557.

Q: What percentiles do these CPUs occupy in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G is at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 253PE is at the 87th percentile.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 253PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. Transistor count and die size are not recorded for Intel in the database.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel part has 10 cores and 20 threads. This core and thread disparity directly explains the multi-threaded benchmark results, where Intel consistently shows roughly double the performance.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 7 253PE uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a much larger 33 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part provides a structural advantage in workloads that benefit from larger on-chip data pools.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory only. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Intel part also has higher recorded memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s, compared to AMD's 83.2 GB/s. Both support ECC memory and use a dual-channel memory bus.

PCIe connectivity shows a significant generation gap. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G supports PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 7 253PE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This gives the Intel platform a newer and wider interconnect for storage and expansion devices.

Integrated graphics also differ. AMD uses the Radeon 740M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Both are desktop-class integrated solutions, but the database does not include comparative graphics benchmarks for these two parts.

Specification Differences

The base clock differs: AMD runs at 3.40 GHz, Intel at 2.50 GHz. The boost clock reverses the relationship, with Intel at 5.50 GHz versus AMD at 4.90 GHz. Both have a TDP of 65 watts.

The socket is different. AMD uses the AM5 socket, while Intel uses Socket 1700. This means they are not interchangeable in any motherboard.

The process node differs, as covered above: AMD at 4 nm, Intel at 10 nm.

The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $176. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $384.

The cache structure differs in total capacity. AMD offers 8 MB of L3, while Intel offers 33 MB of L3. The Intel part also has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

Memory support differs in the range of standards: AMD supports only DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

PCIe generation differs: AMD is Gen 4, Intel is Gen 5. Lane count also differs: AMD has 14 CPU lanes, Intel has 16 CPU lanes.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PE wins in every recorded benchmark category. The data shows no workload where the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G takes a lead. Therefore, the Intel part is the stronger choice for all measured tasks, including multi-threaded rendering, single-threaded responsiveness, data encryption, data compression, floating-point math, integer math, physics simulation, and random string sorting.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G does show a relatively smaller deficit in single-threaded PassMark performance, with a delta of only -4.5%. This suggests that in lightly threaded, low-complexity tasks, the AMD part comes close to Intel's performance. However, "close" is still a loss, and the Intel part remains ahead.

The AMD part also has the advantage of a smaller process node (4 nm versus 10 nm) and a lower launch MSRP ($176 versus $384). These are relevant for system builders who prioritize these factors, but they do not translate into any benchmark win in the recorded data.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The Intel Core 7 253PE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G in all 17 head-to-head benchmark tests. The Intel part more than doubles the average benchmark score (40,557 versus 18,169) and sits at the 87th percentile versus the 72nd percentile for AMD. The gap is largest in floating-point math (-68.7%), integer math (-64.5%), and prime number finding (-65.9%), and smallest in single-thread PassMark (-4.5%).

For workloads that rely on multi-core scaling, the Intel part's 10 cores and 20 threads produce consistently double or near-double performance in Cinebench and PassMark multi-threaded tests. For single-threaded responsiveness, the Intel part still leads, though by a smaller margin. The Intel part also offers a larger L3 cache, higher memory bandwidth, and PCIe Gen 5 support.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G is a 4-core, 8-thread desktop processor on the AM5 socket with a 4 nm process and DDR5 support. Its strengths are a lower launch MSRP and a smaller process node, but the recorded benchmarks show no workload where it overtakes the Intel part.

Given the data, the Intel Core 7 253PE is the higher-performing processor across every measured category. The choice between these two parts depends on platform preferences and cost considerations, but the performance data consistently favors Intel.