AMD Ryzen 3 8300G vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits these two processors along clear architectural lines. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G wins 6 of 17 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 7 350 takes 11. However, the margin and nature of those wins matter more than the raw count. The Ryzen 3 8300G delivers a dominant 52.1% victory in Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 12217 against Intel's 8030, which signals that heavily threaded, sustained workloads favor AMD's desktop-oriented design. The Intel Core 7 350 counters with a near-sweep of single-threaded and math-heavy tests, including a 40.8% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core (292 vs 173) and a 40.8% advantage in PassMark floating point math (42809 vs 25336).

For users selecting a desktop part for productivity and rendering, the Ryzen 3 8300G is the stronger choice. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12217 places it well ahead of the Intel part, and its PassMark integer math score of 40534 beats Intel's 33734 by 20.2%. The Ryzen also leads in data compression (158952 vs 143123, an 11.1% edge), extended instructions (12354 vs 12045, a 2.6% gain), and random string sorting (19013 vs 17238, a 10.3% margin). These results indicate a processor that handles encoding, compression, and general productivity tasks with more authority.

Conversely, the Intel Core 7 350 is the pick for single-thread responsiveness and floating-point workloads. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2046 beats the Ryzen's 1724 by 15.7%, and its PassMark single-thread score of 4100 edges out 3778 by 7.9%. The Intel part also wins PassMark multi-thread (15170 vs 14018, a 7.6% margin) despite having fewer threads, which suggests its 6 physical cores operate more efficiently in certain parallel scenarios. The Intel chip dominates prime number finding (107 vs 47, a 56.1% lead) and physics calculations (1173 vs 755, a 35.6% edge). The average benchmark scores are nearly identical: the Ryzen sits at 18169 with a 72nd percentile ranking, while the Intel part posts 17779 at the 71st percentile. The Ryzen's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U at 18176 (0% delta), while the Intel Core 7 350's closest competitor is the Intel Core 5 221TE at 17860 (-0.5%). Neither chip is a runaway overall winner; the choice depends on workload priorities.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G wins decisively with a score of 12217 versus 8030 for the Intel Core 7 350, a 52.1% advantage. This is the largest margin in any head-to-head test.

Q: How do the two compare in single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 leads in every single-thread test. It wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 40.8% (292 vs 173), Cinebench R20 single-core by 4.5% (758 vs 724), Cinebench R23 single-core by 15.7% (2046 vs 1724), and PassMark single-thread by 7.9% (4100 vs 3778).

Q: Which chip has better memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has a dual-channel memory bus with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel Core 7 350 uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. The AMD part also supports ECC memory; the Intel part does not.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the Intel part wins PassMark multi-thread by 7.6% (15170 vs 14018).

Q: Which processor scores higher in floating-point math?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 is far ahead with a PassMark floating point math score of 42809 versus 25336 for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G, a 40.8% difference.

Q: What are the power envelopes of the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel Core 7 350 has a TDP of 15 watts. The Intel part is designed for mobile use with an Intel BGA 1516 socket, whereas the AMD chip uses the desktop AMD Socket AM5.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G is built on TSMC's 4 nm process with Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix2 codename. It integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 350 uses Intel's 3 nm process, codenamed Wildcat Lake, with the foundry listed as Intel. The manufacturing process difference is significant: the Intel part is denser, but the AMD part has a larger transistor budget for its desktop role.

Cache layouts diverge sharply. The Ryzen 3 8300G allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 7 350 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger per-core L2 cache (2.5 MB vs 1 MB) likely contributes to its single-thread and floating-point wins, while AMD's larger shared L3 (8 MB vs 6 MB) may help in multi-threaded scenarios.

Memory architecture differs completely. The Ryzen 3 8300G supports dual-channel DDR5 with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth and ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but uses a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s and no ECC. This memory bandwidth gap is a likely factor in AMD's wins in data compression and random string sorting, which are memory-sensitive workloads.

The integrated graphics solutions are different as well. The AMD part carries a Radeon 740M iGPU, while the Intel part has Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The PCIe configuration also differs: the Ryzen offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), and the Intel offers Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The Ryzen 3 8300G is a desktop part on AMD Socket AM5 with a 65 W TDP, while the Intel Core 7 350 is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1516 with a 15 W TDP.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database. The Ryzen 3 8300G has 4 cores and 8 threads; the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 3.40 GHz for AMD versus 1.50 GHz for Intel, while boost clocks are 4.90 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. The TDP difference is substantial: 65 W for the Ryzen, 15 W for the Intel part.

The AMD chip uses the AMD Socket AM5, whereas the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1516. Process nodes are 4 nm (TSMC) for AMD and 3 nm (Intel) for Intel. The Ryzen has a publicly listed transistor count of 20,900 million and a die size of 137 mm²; the Intel part has no transistor or die size data in the database. Cache differs as described: L1 is 64 KB per core for AMD and 192 KB per core for Intel; L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2.5 MB per core for Intel; L3 is 8 MB shared for AMD and 6 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support shows AMD with dual-channel DDR5 (83.2 GB/s, ECC true) and Intel with DDR5 and LPDDR5X (single-channel, 59.7 GB/s, ECC false). PCIe lanes are 14 for AMD and 6 for Intel, both Gen 4. The integrated GPU is Radeon 740M for AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) for Intel. Market segments are Desktop for AMD and Mobile for Intel. Release dates are 2024-01-07 for the Ryzen and 2026-04-15 for the Core 7 350. Launch MSRP is $176 for the Ryzen and $469 for the Intel part. Both have locked multipliers. Part numbers are 100-000001492 for AMD and SAE3F for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite reveals a split personality. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen 3 8300G wins narrowly with 1231 against 1220, a 0.9% margin. But in R15 single-core, Intel dominates with 292 versus 173, a 40.8% lead. Cinebench R20 flips the multi-core result: Intel wins 5373 versus 5131, a 4.5% edge, and also takes R20 single-core 758 versus 724, another 4.5% margin. The most dramatic result is Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Ryzen wins 12217 versus 8030, a 52.1% blowout. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel recovers with 2046 versus 1724, a 15.7% win. The R23 multi-core result is the single largest delta in the entire comparison and suggests the Ryzen's 8 threads are far more effective under sustained AVX-style loads.

PassMark tests show a mixed bag with clear patterns. Data compression favors AMD: 158952 versus 143123, an 11.1% win. Data encryption favors Intel: 10933 versus 9115, a 16.6% margin. Extended instructions go to AMD by a slim 2.6% (12354 vs 12045). Prime number finding is a landslide for Intel: 107 versus 47, a 56.1% lead. Floating point math is another Intel landslide: 42809 versus 25336, a 40.8% gap. Integer math reverses course, with AMD winning 40534 versus 33734, a 20.2% margin. Multi-thread goes to Intel 15170 versus 14018, a 7.6% win, which is notable given the Ryzen's R23 multi-core dominance. Physics favors Intel heavily: 1173 versus 755, a 35.6% gap. Random string sorting goes to AMD: 19013 versus 17238, a 10.3% win. Both single-thread tests (PassMark single-thread and singlethread) show Intel ahead: 4100 versus 3778, a 7.9% margin.

The win distribution, 6 for AMD and 11 for Intel, tells a story of specialization. AMD's wins cluster in integer-heavy, memory-bandwidth-sensitive, and sustained multi-core tasks. Intel's wins cluster in single-thread, floating-point, and physics workloads. The average benchmark scores, 18169 for AMD and 17779 for Intel, are separated by just 2.2%, confirming that these are closely matched parts with different personalities. The Ryzen 3 8300G's 72nd percentile versus the Core 7 350's 71st percentile reinforces the near-parity in overall standing.