AMD Ryzen 3 8300G vs Intel Core i3-14100F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core i3-14100F, which wins 14 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, with 3 wins going to the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G. The most dramatic Intel advantages appear in compute-heavy PassMark workloads. In floating point math, the Intel part scores 35370 against 25336, a 39.6% advantage. Physics simulation shows an even larger gap, with the i3-14100F scoring 1077 versus 755, representing a 42.6% lead. Prime number finding also heavily favors Intel, 61 to 47, a 29.8% difference. Integer math shows an 11.9% lead for Intel, at 45357 versus 40534, while multithreaded performance is 10% higher, 15420 against 14018.

Cinebench results consistently show Intel ahead by about 7% across all versions and both single-core and multi-core tests. Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 13084 for Intel versus 12217 for AMD, a 7.1% gap, while single-core shows 1847 against 1724, also 7.1%. The older Cinebench R15 and R20 versions show similar margins, with multi-core deltas of 7.1% and single-core deltas of 7.5% and 7% respectively.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G claims three wins, mostly in specialized instruction areas. Data encryption goes to AMD at 9115 versus 8922, a 2.1% edge. Extended instruction performance also favors AMD, 12354 against 11984, a 3% margin. Random string sorting shows AMD ahead by 7.5%, 19013 versus 17596. The single-thread PassMark score is identical at 3778 for both processors, resulting in a 0% delta. The data compression test favors Intel significantly, 176106 versus 158952, a 10.8% lead.

Overall average benchmark scores place the Intel part at 18519, with the AMD part at 18169. Both processors sit at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13420H at 18511 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE at 18505 (0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380 (0.8% delta). The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G sits close to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U at 18176 (0% delta), the Intel Core i7-1365U at 18177 (0% delta), and the Intel Core i7-9700 at 18180 (-0.1% delta).

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i3-14100F wins 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G wins 3, and the single-thread PassMark test is tied at 3778 for both.

Q: How large is the performance gap in Cinebench tests?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100F leads by 7.1% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (13084 vs 12217), 7.1% in R23 single-core (1847 vs 1724), 7.1% in R20 multi-core (5495 vs 5131), 7% in R20 single-core (775 vs 724), 7.1% in R15 multi-core (1318 vs 1231), and 7.5% in R15 single-core (186 vs 173).

Q: Where does the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G outperform the Intel chip?

A: The AMD part wins in data encryption (9115 vs 8922, a 2.1% edge), extended instructions (12354 vs 11984, a 3% edge), and random string sorting (19013 vs 17596, a 7.5% edge).

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

A: The Intel Core i3-14100F has an average benchmark score of 18519, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G scores 18169. Both rank at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Is there any benchmark where both processors perform identically?

A: Yes, the PassMark single-thread test shows identical scores of 3778 for both the Intel Core i3-14100F and the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G, resulting in a 0% delta. This appears in both the "single_thread" and "singlethread" test entries.

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

A: The largest gap favors Intel in the PassMark physics test, where the Intel Core i3-14100F scores 1077 versus 755 for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G, a 42.6% difference. Floating point math shows the second-largest gap at 39.6% in favor of Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i3-14100F dominates general productivity and multi-threaded workloads. All Cinebench tests, which render 3D scenes and stress multi-core and single-core performance, go to Intel by roughly 7%. The PassMark multithread test gives Intel a 10% lead, and integer math shows an 11.9% advantage. For users running CPU-heavy tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, or scientific computing, the data clearly favors Intel.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G shows strength in three specific areas: data encryption, extended instruction workloads, and random string sorting. These results suggest AMD's architecture handles certain cryptographic and string manipulation tasks more efficiently. The encryption win is narrow at 2.1%, while the string sorting advantage is more substantial at 7.5%. For workloads that involve heavy data scrambling, compression-adjacent operations, or cryptographic processing, the AMD chip may hold an edge.

The tied single-thread PassMark score at 3778 indicates parity in basic single-threaded office-style tasks, though Cinebench single-core tests still favor Intel by about 7%. The overall pattern shows Intel as the stronger all-around performer, with AMD carving out wins in specialized instruction paths.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core i3-14100F and AMD Ryzen 3 8300G share the same core count at 4 cores and 8 threads, and both support ECC memory. Both are active production parts released on the same date of 2024-01-07. Neither has an unlocked multiplier, and both use dual-channel memory buses.

The base clock differs slightly: Intel runs at 3.50 GHz while AMD runs at 3.40 GHz. The boost clock favors AMD at 4.90 GHz versus Intel's 4.70 GHz. Thermal design power differs, with Intel at 58 W and AMD at 65 W. The Intel chip uses the Intel Socket 1700, while AMD uses the AMD Socket AM5. Memory support differs: Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD supports DDR5 only. AMD lists a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, while Intel does not list a bandwidth figure in the database. PCIe support differs, with Intel offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) and AMD offering Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part has no integrated graphics, while AMD includes the Radeon 740M.

The launch MSRP for the Intel Core i3-14100F is $109. The launch MSRP for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G is $176. The Intel part number is SRMX2, while AMD uses 100-000001492.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i3-14100F belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, built on Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. Its generation is listed as "Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh)." Intel fabricates the chip on a 10 nm process at the Intel foundry, with a die size of 163 mm². The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G belongs to the 8000 series, built on Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename. Its generation is listed as "Ryzen 3 (Zen 4 (Phoenix))." TSMC manufactures the chip on a 4 nm process, with a die size of 137 mm² and 20,900 million transistors. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

The process node difference is significant: AMD's 4 nm TSMC process versus Intel's 10 nm process. AMD's die is smaller at 137 mm² despite integrating a Radeon 740M graphics unit, while Intel's larger 163 mm² die has no integrated graphics. AMD's transistor count is listed at 20,900 million, while Intel's is not recorded. The L3 cache favors Intel at 12 MB shared versus AMD's 8 MB shared. Per-core L1 and L2 caches both favor Intel, with 80 KB versus 64 KB for L1 and 1.25 MB versus 1 MB for L2.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the Intel Core i3-14100F as the stronger processor for most workloads. It wins 14 of 17 benchmarks, including all Cinebench tests, all general math tests, multithreaded performance, and data compression. The margins range from 7% in Cinebench to 42.6% in physics simulation. Users who prioritize rendering, computation, or general CPU performance should select the Intel chip based on these results.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G offers advantages in three specific areas: encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting. It also provides integrated Radeon 740M graphics, which the Intel part lacks entirely. For systems without a discrete GPU, the AMD part's integrated graphics make it the only viable option of the two. The AMD chip also shows a higher boost clock at 4.90 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, though this does not translate into single-thread benchmark wins outside the tied PassMark score.

The Intel part's lower launch MSRP of $109 versus AMD's $176, combined with superior benchmark results in the majority of tests, makes it the data-backed choice for most desktop builds. The AMD chip's niche wins and integrated graphics serve specific use cases, particularly compact systems or those requiring basic display output without a separate graphics card. Both processors sit at the same 72nd percentile among all CPUs, but the Intel chip's wider margin of victory across core workloads gives it the overall edge in this comparison.