AMD Ryzen 3 8300G vs Intel Core i3-13100F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data between the Intel Core i3-13100F and the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G paints a picture of two processors that trade blows, but with a clear overall edge for Intel in the majority of tests. Out of the 17 head-to-head comparisons recorded in the database, the Intel chip takes 12 wins, while the AMD part claims 5. The average benchmark score tells a similar story: the Intel Core i3-13100F lands at 17,653, with the Ryzen 3 8300G slightly higher at 18,169, placing both chips within a narrow band of overall performance.

The most decisive victories for the Intel Core i3-13100F come in the PassMark physics and floating-point math tests. In the physics test, Intel scores 1,055 against AMD's 755, a commanding 39.7% advantage. Floating-point math shows a similar gap, with Intel at 33,510 versus 25,336, a 32.3% lead. These are not marginal differences; they indicate a substantial advantage in workloads that rely on heavy mathematical computation and physical simulation.

The Intel chip also dominates in prime number finding, scoring 61 compared to AMD's 47, a 29.8% delta. This is a classic test of integer throughput and branch prediction, and the Raptor Lake architecture clearly handles it better. The integer math test also goes to Intel, with a score of 43,038 versus 40,534, a 6.2% margin. Data compression favors Intel as well, 168,043 versus 158,952, a 5.7% lead, and the multithread test shows Intel ahead at 14,687 versus 14,018, a 4.8% advantage.

Across the Cinebench suite, the Intel part wins every single test, but by narrow margins. In Cinebench R15 multicore, Intel scores 1,255 to AMD's 1,231, a 1.9% lead. Single-core in R15 shows Intel at 177 versus 173, a 2.3% edge. The R20 tests show a 2% multicore lead (5,232 versus 5,131) and a 1.9% single-core lead (738 versus 724). In R23, the margins remain consistent: a 2% multicore win (12,458 versus 12,217) and a 2% single-core win (1,758 versus 1,724). These are tight races, but the Intel chip wins them all.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G, however, has its own areas of strength. The most notable is random string sorting, where AMD scores 19,013 against Intel's 16,569, a 12.9% victory. This indicates better memory access patterns or cache handling for that specific workload. AMD also wins the single-thread PassMark test, scoring 3,778 versus 3,609, a 4.5% edge. The extended instructions test goes to AMD, 12,354 versus 11,407, a 7.7% margin, and data encryption favors AMD at 9,115 versus 8,496, a 6.8% lead.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core i3-13100F is built on the Raptor Lake architecture, using a 10 nm process node, fabricated by Intel itself. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G uses the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Phoenix2, on a 4 nm process node from TSMC. The AMD chip packs 20,900 million transistors into a 137 mm² die, while the Intel chip has a 163 mm² die with no transistor count recorded in the database.

Both processors have 4 cores and 8 threads, and both have a base clock of 3.40 GHz. The boost clocks differ, with Intel reaching 4.50 GHz and AMD boosting to 4.90 GHz. The AMD part has a higher TDP at 65 watts versus Intel's 58 watts. This clock advantage for AMD does not translate into consistent wins, as the benchmark data shows Intel outperforming in most tests despite the lower boost clock.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The Intel chip has an 80 KB L1 cache per core, a 1.25 MB L2 cache per core, and a 12 MB shared L3 cache. The AMD chip has a 64 KB L1 per core, a 1 MB L2 per core, and an 8 MB shared L3 cache. The larger L3 cache on the Intel chip likely contributes to its wins in data compression and integer math, where larger working sets can be held on-die.

Memory support is another differentiator. The Intel Core i3-13100F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G supports only DDR5. The AMD chip has a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, while the Intel chip's bandwidth is not listed. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, which the Intel chip does not. PCIe connectivity differs as well: Intel provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only).

A notable feature gap is integrated graphics. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G includes a Radeon 740M integrated GPU, while the Intel Core i3-13100F has no integrated graphics, as indicated by the "F" suffix. This is a major practical difference for system builders who may want to use the processor without a discrete graphics card. The launch dates also differ, with Intel releasing on 2023-01-03 and AMD on 2024-01-07. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $109, while the AMD part has a launch MSRP of $176.

Where Each One Wins

The data points to a clear split in use cases. The Intel Core i3-13100F is the stronger choice for compute-heavy applications that stress the CPU's arithmetic and physics capabilities. The 39.7% lead in the PassMark physics test and the 32.3% lead in floating-point math suggest that engineering simulations, scientific computing, and any workload with heavy floating-point operations will run noticeably faster on the Intel chip. The 29.8% advantage in prime number finding also indicates strong integer performance for tasks like cryptography or number-crunching algorithms.

For general productivity, the Intel chip holds a consistent, if modest, advantage. The Cinebench suite, which represents typical rendering and multi-threaded workloads, shows Intel ahead by roughly 2% across the board. The data compression win of 5.7% and the multithread win of 4.8% reinforce this pattern. Users running video encoding, 3D rendering, or data compression tools will see a slight but measurable benefit from the Intel processor.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G wins in more specialized areas. The 12.9% victory in random string sorting points to an advantage in text processing, database operations, or any workload that involves sorting large amounts of string data. The 7.7% lead in extended instructions suggests AMD handles SIMD-style workloads better, which could benefit certain scientific or multimedia applications. The 6.8% win in data encryption makes AMD the better choice for security-focused tasks, such as VPN services, encrypted storage, or secure communications.

The single-thread PassMark test goes to AMD by 4.5%, which indicates that for lightly-threaded applications, the AMD chip has a slight edge. This could matter for older software, many games that rely on a few fast cores, or general desktop responsiveness. The AMD chip also has the advantage of integrated graphics, so for systems without a discrete GPU, the Ryzen 3 8300G is the only option of the two that can output video at all.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, while the Intel Core i3-13100F has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: How do the two chips compare in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core i3-13100F scores 12,458, which is 2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G's score of 12,217 in the same test.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G includes a Radeon 740M integrated GPU, whereas the Intel Core i3-13100F has no integrated graphics.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i3-13100F does not.

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

A: The largest gap is in the PassMark physics test, where the Intel Core i3-13100F scores 1,055 against the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G's 755, a 39.7% difference.

Q: In which test does the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G have its biggest win?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G's biggest win is in PassMark random string sorting, where it scores 19,013 versus 16,569, a 12.9% advantage.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows that the Intel Core i3-13100F is the stronger overall performer for most compute-intensive tasks. Its wins in physics, floating-point math, prime number finding, and the entire Cinebench suite make it the better choice for users who prioritize raw CPU throughput in rendering, simulation, and mathematical workloads. The consistent 2% lead across Cinebench tests, combined with larger margins in several PassMark categories, gives Intel the edge in the majority of scenarios.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G is the better pick for specific workloads and system configurations. Its wins in data encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting make it suitable for security-related tasks and text-heavy data processing. The 4.5% single-thread lead in PassMark also makes it a slightly better option for lightly-threaded applications. The integrated Radeon 740M GPU is a decisive factor for builds that avoid a discrete graphics card, and the ECC memory support appeals to users who require error-correcting memory for data integrity.

The overall benchmark averages put the two chips close, with the AMD part at 18,169 versus Intel's 17,653, a difference of less than 3%. The Intel chip's 71st percentile versus AMD's 72nd percentile among all CPUs places both in the same tier. The launch MSRP difference is notable, with Intel at $109 and AMD at $176. For users who already have a discrete GPU and want maximum compute performance per dollar, the Intel Core i3-13100F is the clear choice. For users who need integrated graphics, ECC memory support, or superior encryption performance, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G justifies its higher price. The data supports both processors, but for general purpose computing, the Intel chip wins more tests and wins them by larger margins in the most demanding categories.