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

The database comparison between the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G and the Intel Core 7 253PQE is one-sided. Across all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, the Intel Core 7 253PQE wins every test. The Intel part records an average benchmark score of 55,919 and ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G records an average of 18,169 and ranks in the 72nd percentile. The recorded data shows a consistent performance gap in favor of Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in the comparison is PassMark find prime numbers. The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 206, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G scores 47, a delta of -77.2% from the AMD side. PassMark floating point math is almost as wide: 105,279 to 25,336, a -75.9% delta. PassMark physics shows 2,970 to 755, a -74.6% delta, and PassMark integer math shows 137,795 to 40,534, a -70.6% delta. Data compression favors Intel by a -67.4% delta (487,335 to 158,952), and PassMark multithread favors Intel by -66.3% (41,656 to 14,018).

All six Cinebench results follow the same pattern. In Cinebench R23 multicore, Intel scores 31,390 against AMD's 12,217; R20 multicore is 13,183 to 5,131; R15 multicore is 3,163 to 1,231. Single-core results are 4,431 to 1,724 in R23, 1,861 to 724 in R20, and 446 to 173 in R15. The Cinebench deltas are mostly -61.1%, with R15 single-core at -61.2%.

The narrowest gap is in PassMark single-thread, where Intel scores 4,389 and AMD scores 3,778, a -13.9% delta. That is the only head-to-head result under 60%; apart from that pair, every other delta sits between -61.1% and -77.2%. The data shows that Intel's advantage is much smaller when the workload is single-threaded, but it is still a loss for AMD.

Context from nearest rivals reinforces the gap. Intel's 55,919 average sits 0.2% below the Intel Core i9-14900HX (56,004), 0.6% below the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 (56,273), 0.7% below the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 (56,306), and 1.1% below the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX (56,555). The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G's 18,169 average matches the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (18,176) and Intel Core i7-1365U (18,177), sits 0.1% behind the Intel Core i7-9700 (18,180), and 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-1334U (18,154).

Where Each One Wins

The recorded head-to-head data gives the Intel Core 7 253PQE 17 wins and the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G 0 wins. There is no workload category in this set where AMD takes the lead. The Intel part wins Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both multicore and single-core, and it wins every PassMark test: data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, find prime numbers, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread.

Although AMD has no wins, the shape of the loss matters. The smallest deficit is in single-thread PassMark, where Intel leads by -13.9%. The largest deficits are in prime number finding (-77.2%), floating point math (-75.9%), and physics (-74.6%). This suggests the AMD part is least outmatched in lightly threaded general execution and most outmatched in math-heavy and parallel workloads. In the database, the closest comparison point for AMD is the 18,169 average score, which is effectively level with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and Intel Core i7-1365U.

No integrated graphics benchmark is included in the head-to-head set, so the Radeon 740M and UHD Graphics 770 do not contribute to the win count.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G uses Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 253PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel; the database does not list its transistor count or die size.

Core and thread counts differ sharply: AMD has 4 cores and 8 threads, while Intel has 10 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are close, 3.40 GHz for AMD versus 3.50 GHz for Intel, but boost clocks diverge: 4.90 GHz for AMD versus 5.70 GHz for Intel. TDP also differs, 65 W for AMD versus 125 W for Intel.

Cache allocations are larger on the Intel part. AMD lists 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. Intel lists 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3.

Memory support differs. AMD supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Both list ECC memory support. The PCIe interfaces also differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Both are desktop parts with active production status and locked multipliers. AMD uses Socket AM5 and Radeon 740M integrated graphics; Intel uses Socket 1700 and UHD Graphics 770. Release dates are 2024-01-07 for AMD and 2026-03-08 for Intel.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has an average benchmark score of 55,919 and a 91st percentile ranking. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has an average of 18,169 and a 72nd percentile ranking.

Q: What is the largest margin in the head-to-head results?

A: PassMark find prime numbers: Intel scores 206, AMD scores 47, a -77.2% delta. Floating point math follows at -75.9% (105,279 to 25,336), and physics at -74.6% (2,970 to 755).

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

A: No. The head-to-head data records 17 tests, and the Intel Core 7 253PQE wins all 17. The AMD part has 0 wins.

Q: How do the core, thread, and cache counts compare?

A: Intel has 10 cores and 20 threads; AMD has 4 cores and 8 threads. Intel also lists larger caches: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3, versus AMD's 64 KB per core, 1 MB per core, and 8 MB shared L3.

Q: What memory and PCIe options are listed?

A: AMD supports DDR5 only with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth and PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Both support ECC memory.

Q: What are the launch MSRPs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has a launch MSRP of $176. The Intel Core 7 253PQE has a launch MSRP of $409.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 3 8300G | Intel Core 7 253PQE |

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

| Series | 8000 series | Not listed |

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Cores | 4 | 10 |

| Threads | 8 | 20 |

| Base clock | 3.40 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.70 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not listed |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen 3 (Zen 4 (Phoenix)) | Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not listed |

| Die size | 137 mm² | Not listed |

| 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) | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release date | 2024-01-07 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | $176 | $409 |

| Part number | 100-000001492 | SA4QA |

| Average benchmark score | 18,169 | 55,919 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 72 | 91 |

The Verdict

The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward. The Intel Core 7 253PQE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G in every one of the 17 head-to-head benchmark tests. Its average score of 55,919 is more than three times the AMD part's 18,169, and its 91st percentile ranking sits well above the AMD part's 72nd. The smallest Intel margin is -13.9% in PassMark single-thread, and the largest is -77.2% in PassMark find prime numbers. No tested workload favors AMD.

For anyone selecting a processor based on the benchmark database, the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the higher-performing part in every recorded category. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G does offer a different platform profile: AM5 socket, Radeon 740M graphics, 65 W TDP, and a 4 nm process. But the data does not show a single performance win for that configuration in this comparison.