AMD Ryzen 3 8300G vs Intel Core 9 273PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core 9 273PTE, which wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G secures only 2 wins, both in PassMark single-thread testing, where it posts a score of 3778 against 3433 for the Intel part, a 10% advantage. This single-thread result is the only bright spot for the AMD processor, indicating that its Zen 4 architecture delivers strong per-core performance despite having fewer cores.

In multi-threaded workloads, the gap is substantial. The Intel Core 9 273PTE leads by 40.2% in Cinebench R15 multicore, scoring 2060 against 1231. The same 40.2% delta appears in Cinebench R20 multicore, where the Intel chip scores 8586 versus 5131, and in Cinebench R23 multicore, where it reaches 20445 against 12217. The consistency of this 40.2% deficit across all three Cinebench multicore tests suggests a uniform scaling advantage for the Intel part rather than a workload-specific anomaly.

Single-core Cinebench results tell a similar story, with the Intel processor winning by 40.3% in every Cinebench generation tested. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, the scores are 290 for Intel and 173 for AMD; in R20 singlecore, 1212 versus 724; and in R23 singlecore, 2886 versus 1724. These margins are nearly identical across all three versions, which points to a stable architectural advantage in lightly threaded rendering tasks.

The PassMark suite reveals the widest deltas. The Intel Core 9 273PTE leads by 66.9% in find prime numbers, scoring 142 against just 47 for the AMD part. Floating point math shows a 58.2% advantage, with the Intel chip at 60673 versus 25336. Integer math follows at 50.8%, scoring 82411 against 40534. Physics testing shows a 60.6% gap, with 1917 for Intel and 755 for AMD. These results indicate that the Intel processor's additional cores and threads provide significant headroom in heavily parallel computational tasks.

Data compression favors Intel by 38.6%, with scores of 258704 versus 158952. Data encryption shows a 36% gap, at 14253 against 9115. Random string sorting is 34.4% faster on the Intel chip, scoring 28973 versus 19013. Extended instructions testing narrows the gap to 22.6%, with Intel at 15952 and AMD at 12354, but Intel still holds the lead. PassMark multithread testing shows a 41.7% advantage for Intel, with 24054 against 14018.

The average benchmark score confirms the overall picture. The Intel Core 9 273PTE sits at 31143, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G averages 18169. The Intel chip's percentile ranking of 82 places it well above the AMD part's 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. Nearest rival comparisons reinforce this positioning: the Intel processor sits alongside the Intel Core i7-12700F (0.2% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS (0.2% delta), while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G aligns with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (0% delta) and the Intel Core i7-1365U (0% delta).

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G wins only 2, both in PassMark single-thread testing.

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

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE leads by 40.2% in all three Cinebench multicore tests (R15, R20, R23). In PassMark multithread testing, the Intel chip leads by 41.7%.

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

A: Yes, it wins both PassMark single-thread tests with a score of 3778, which is 10% higher than the Intel Core 9 273PTE's 3433.

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

A: The largest delta is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel Core 9 273PTE leads by 66.9%, scoring 142 against 47 for the AMD part.

Q: How do the two processors rank relative to all CPUs in the database?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE sits at the 82nd percentile, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G sits at the 72nd percentile.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has an average benchmark score of 31143, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G averages 18169.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different architectures. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G is built on Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 9 273PTE uses Bartlett Lake with a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. The AMD chip integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, while the Intel part has no recorded transistor count or die size in the database.

Core configuration differs sharply. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G provides 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE delivers 12 cores and 24 threads. Cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 allocation on the Intel chip is consistent with its broader core layout and higher thread count.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Intel part records a higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s against 83.2 GB/s for the AMD chip. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity shows a generational split. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core 9 273PTE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives the Intel chip both a newer PCIe generation and more available lanes for expansion.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G includes a Radeon 740M, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE includes UHD Graphics 730. The database records no benchmark comparisons for these integrated GPUs, so relative graphics performance cannot be assessed from the available data.

Clock behavior reveals another contrast. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel Core 9 273PTE starts lower at 1.40 GHz base but boosts higher to 5.50 GHz. The lower base clock on the Intel part, combined with its higher 45 W TDP, suggests a design that prioritizes boost performance under load while maintaining thermal discipline at idle or light usage. The AMD part has a 65 W TDP, reflecting a higher sustained power envelope overall.

Specification Differences

The socket platforms differ completely. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE uses Intel Socket 1700. This alone determines motherboard compatibility and prevents direct platform interchangeability.

The production process nodes differ significantly: the AMD chip uses a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel chip uses a 10 nm Intel process. Transistor counts are recorded for the AMD part (20,900 million) but are not recorded for the Intel part. Similarly, die size is listed for the AMD chip at 137 mm², but no die size is recorded for the Intel chip.

Core and thread counts show a 3x difference in core count and a 3x difference in thread count, with the Intel part at 12 cores and 24 threads versus 4 cores and 8 threads for AMD. Cache capacities differ across all levels: L1 per core is 64 KB on AMD versus 80 KB on Intel, L2 per core is 1 MB on AMD versus 2 MB on Intel, and shared L3 is 8 MB on AMD versus 36 MB on Intel.

Base and boost clocks differ substantially. AMD runs at 3.40 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost, while Intel runs at 1.40 GHz base and 5.50 GHz boost. TDP also differs, with AMD at 65 W and Intel at 45 W. Memory support narrows to DDR5 only on AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 on Intel. Memory bandwidth is higher on Intel at 89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s on AMD. PCIe generation and lane count differ, with Gen 4 and 14 lanes on AMD versus Gen 5 and 16 lanes on Intel.

Release dates are recorded for both: the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G released on 2024-01-07, while the Intel Core 9 273PTE released on 2026-03-08. The launch MSRP for the AMD part is $176, and the launch MSRP for the Intel part is $549. The integrated graphics differ, with Radeon 740M on AMD and UHD Graphics 730 on Intel. Both processors have locked multipliers, and both are marked as Active in production status. The part numbers are 100-000001492 for AMD and SA4QJ for Intel.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 9 273PTE dominates in nearly every measured category, with multicore advantages of roughly 40% across Cinebench tests and even larger deltas in specific PassMark workloads such as find prime numbers (66.9%), physics (60.6%), and floating point math (58.2%). Its 12 cores and 24 threads provide a substantial throughput advantage over the 4-core, 8-thread AMD Ryzen 3 8300G, and its 36 MB of L3 cache versus 8 MB supports larger working sets in cache-sensitive tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G holds a single meaningful advantage: PassMark single-thread performance, where it scores 10% higher than the Intel part. This suggests that for lightly threaded workloads that depend on single-core speed, the AMD chip can outperform the Intel processor. However, the Cinebench singlecore results contradict this, with Intel leading by 40.3% across all three Cinebench generations. The discrepancy between PassMark single-thread and Cinebench singlecore results indicates that the two processors respond differently to different single-threaded test methodologies, and neither result should be treated as universally representative.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE also records a higher average benchmark score (31143 versus 18169) and a higher percentile ranking (82nd versus 72nd). Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700F and AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, both within 0.2% of its average score, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G aligns with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and Intel Core i7-1365U at a 0% delta.

For workloads that scale with core count, such as rendering, physics simulation, data compression, and integer math, the Intel Core 9 273PTE is the stronger choice based on the recorded data. For tasks that favor the specific PassMark single-thread methodology, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G shows a measurable edge, though it is the sole category where it leads. The Intel part's higher memory bandwidth, larger cache, and newer PCIe generation further support its position as the more capable processor in the database's measurements.