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

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G and Intel Core 7 253PTE occupy different tiers of the desktop processor market, and the benchmark data reflects a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel part wins every single recorded benchmark comparison, but the magnitude of those wins varies dramatically across workloads. This analysis breaks down where each processor shows its strengths, the architectural choices behind those results, and what the measurements imply for different use cases.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows a complete sweep: the Intel Core 7 253PTE wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G does not win a single test in this dataset. This is not a close contest in any category, but the gap between the two processors is unevenly distributed.

The Intel processor delivers its most dominant advantages in integer-heavy and floating-point workloads. In PassMark integer math, the Intel part scores 119552 against the AMD's 40534, a 66.1% advantage. Floating-point math shows a 62.3% gap, with Intel at 67209 and AMD at 25336. These are compute-bound tasks where the Intel processor's additional cores and threads create a substantial throughput advantage.

The narrowest margin appears in single-threaded performance. PassMark single-thread scores show Intel at 3794 versus AMD at 3778, a difference of only 0.4%. This indicates that for lightly threaded workloads, the two processors are nearly equivalent in per-core capability. The AMD processor's 4.90 GHz boost clock helps it stay competitive in this specific area despite having fewer cores.

For memory-sensitive tasks like data compression, the Intel part scores 275828 versus AMD's 158952, a 42.4% lead. Encryption workloads show a 41.2% gap. These results suggest the Intel processor's larger cache hierarchy and higher memory bandwidth translate into measurable real-world advantages for data-intensive operations.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G uses the Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, built with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses the Bartlett Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process, though the database does not record its transistor count or die size.

Core configurations differ substantially. The AMD processor has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel processor has 10 cores and 20 threads. This 2.5x core advantage and 2.5x thread advantage explains the large multi-threaded performance gaps. The AMD part's base clock of 3.40 GHz is higher than Intel's 1.80 GHz, but the Intel boost clock of 5.40 GHz exceeds AMD's 4.90 GHz.

Cache hierarchies reveal another major difference. The AMD processor uses 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. The Intel processor has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. The Intel part's 33 MB L3 cache is more than four times larger than AMD's 8 MB, which directly benefits workloads that reuse data frequently.

Memory support also differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part's slightly higher bandwidth and larger cache likely contribute to its data compression and encryption wins.

PCIe connectivity shows the Intel part with a newer standard: Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus AMD's Gen 4 with 14 lanes. Both processors support ECC memory and have integrated graphics, with AMD using Radeon 740M and Intel using UHD Graphics 730. The Intel processor uses Socket 1700, while AMD uses Socket AM5.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows consistent Intel dominance across all versions. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 21276 against AMD's 12217, a 42.6% lead. Single-core R23 shows Intel at 3003 versus AMD at 1724, also a 42.6% gap. These results are notable because the single-core gap is much larger than the PassMark single-thread gap, suggesting the Cinebench workload benefits more from the Intel processor's higher boost clock and larger cache.

Cinebench R20 and R15 follow the same pattern. R20 multi-core has Intel at 8935 versus AMD's 5131 (42.6% gap), and R15 multi-core has Intel at 2144 versus AMD's 1231 (42.6% gap). The consistency across Cinebench versions indicates the performance difference scales predictably with the workload.

PassMark results vary more widely. The floating-point math test shows Intel at 67209 versus AMD's 25336, a 62.3% gap. Integer math shows the largest difference at 66.1%. These tests likely scale with core count more than clock speed, favoring the 10-core Intel part.

The find prime numbers test shows Intel at 82 versus AMD's 47, a 42.7% gap. Physics simulation shows Intel at 1318 versus AMD's 755, also 42.7%. Extended instructions show a smaller 27.8% gap, with Intel at 17099 and AMD at 12354. Random string sorting shows a 32.6% gap, with Intel at 28227 and AMD at 19013.

The only close result is PassMark single-thread, where Intel's 3794 is just 0.4% ahead of AMD's 3778. This near-tie suggests that for single-threaded applications, the AMD processor's higher base clock and Zen 4 efficiency nearly offset the Intel processor's higher boost clock and larger per-core cache.

FAQ

Q: Why does the Intel Core 7 253PTE win every benchmark in this comparison?

A: The Intel processor has 10 cores and 20 threads versus AMD's 4 cores and 8 threads. It also has a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz versus AMD's 4.90 GHz, and a larger 33 MB L3 cache versus AMD's 8 MB. These specifications contribute to its wins across all recorded tests.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G competitive in any workload?

A: The closest result is PassMark single-thread, where AMD scores 3778 against Intel's 3794, a 0.4% difference. This indicates near-parity for lightly threaded applications, though AMD still trails in every recorded test.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 21276 against AMD's 12217, a 42.6% lead. PassMark multithread shows Intel at 25031 versus AMD's 14018, a 44% gap. The largest multi-threaded difference appears in integer math at 66.1%.

Q: What architectural differences explain the performance gap?

A: The Intel processor uses the Bartlett Lake architecture on a 10 nm process, while AMD uses Zen 4 on a 4 nm process. Intel has more than twice the cores, more than four times the L3 cache, and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while AMD supports only DDR5.

Q: Do the processors differ in memory bandwidth?

A: Yes. The Intel processor records 89.6 GB/s bandwidth versus AMD's 83.2 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but Intel's higher bandwidth and larger cache likely contribute to its data compression and encryption advantages.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G boosts to 4.90 GHz. The AMD processor has a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz versus Intel's 1.80 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads. AMD's base clock is 3.40 GHz compared to Intel's 1.80 GHz, but Intel's boost clock of 5.40 GHz exceeds AMD's 4.90 GHz.

Power consumption differs, with AMD rated at 65 W TDP and Intel at 45 W TDP. The AMD processor uses Socket AM5, while Intel uses Socket 1700. Manufacturing processes differ: AMD uses 4 nm TSMC with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, while Intel uses 10 nm with no recorded transistor count or die size.

Cache configurations show Intel with larger allocations at every level: 80 KB L1 per core versus 64 KB, 2 MB L2 per core versus 1 MB, and 33 MB shared L3 versus 8 MB. Memory support sees AMD limited to DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth favors Intel at 89.6 GB/s versus AMD's 83.2 GB/s.

PCIe connectivity differs, with Intel offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes and AMD offering Gen 4 with 14 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 740M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Both support ECC memory and have locked multipliers. The AMD processor released in January 2024, while the Intel processor has a recorded release date of March 2026 in the database.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the Intel Core 7 253PTE across every recorded workload. The Intel processor's 10-core, 20-thread configuration delivers 44% higher PassMark multithread scores and 42.6% higher Cinebench R23 multi-core scores. Its 33 MB L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth support strong data compression and encryption results.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G shows its best performance in single-threaded workloads, coming within 0.4% of the Intel part in PassMark single-thread testing. Its higher 3.40 GHz base clock and Zen 4 architecture help it remain competitive for lightly threaded tasks, but the 4-core design limits its multi-threaded ceiling.

Users choosing between these processors based on benchmark data alone would pick the Intel Core 7 253PTE for nearly any compute-heavy application. The Intel part ranks in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while AMD sits in the 72nd percentile. The Intel processor's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13800H and Intel Core i9-12900HX, both scoring about 0.1% higher in the database. The AMD processor's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and Intel Core i7-1365U, showing its performance tier sits closer to mobile-class parts.

The AMD processor does offer a lower launch MSRP of $176, which the database records alongside Intel's $384 launch MSRP. For users prioritizing raw throughput, multi-threaded rendering, or data-heavy workloads, the Intel processor's benchmark results justify its higher position in the performance hierarchy. For users whose workloads are predominantly single-threaded and who prefer the AM5 platform, the AMD processor's near-parity in that specific metric provides a smaller but real point of comparison.