AMD Ryzen 3 8300G vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits cleanly: the Intel Core i5-14401E wins every head-to-head comparison in the database, taking all six Cinebench tests. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G does not claim a single win across the measured workloads. That is a decisive margin, but the shape of the win matters more than the count.

The Intel part dominates in both multi-core and single-core workloads. In multi-core tests, the i5-14401E posts scores between 32.7% and 32.7% higher than the Ryzen 3 8300G across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23. The single-core tests show the same gap: 32.9% in R15, 32.7% in R20, and 32.8% in R23. The consistency of that delta, hovering near 33% in every test, indicates a structural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

The Ryzen 3 8300G does offer a broader benchmark profile in the database. It has 17 recorded benchmark entries, including PassMark tests for data compression, encryption, floating point math, integer math, and physics. The i5-14401E only has six recorded Cinebench results. So while the Intel part wins every direct comparison, the AMD part has more measured data points. The AMD chip's average benchmark score of 18169 versus the Intel chip's 5253 reflects that difference in test coverage, not necessarily overall capability.

The AMD part sits at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and Intel Core i7-1365U, both within 0% delta. The Intel part sits at the 60th percentile, with nearest rivals including the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 and Intel Core i7-11700B. The percentile gap does not align with the head-to-head results because the AMD chip's percentile is computed from a longer benchmark list that includes lighter workloads where it scores well.

For use-case segmentation, the data indicates the Intel i5-14401E is the pick for Cinebench-style rendering, heavily threaded compilation, or any workload that scales with cores and threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G, despite losing every direct test, shows strengths in the PassMark suite: its data compression score of 158952, floating point math of 25336, and integer math of 40534 are substantial figures, though with no Intel counterpart in the database to compare directly.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G uses the Zen 4 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm process, with the Phoenix2 codename. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses Raptor Lake on Intel's 10 nm process, with the Raptor Lake-R codename. The node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm gives AMD a density and efficiency advantage on paper, though the benchmark data does not show a performance benefit from that node lead.

Core counts differ. The AMD chip has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel chip has 6 cores and 12 threads. That 50% core advantage for Intel aligns closely with the roughly 33% performance advantage in multi-core Cinebench tests, which is less than the core count delta but still the dominant factor.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The Ryzen 3 8300G has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. The Intel part has 2.5 times the L3 cache, which helps in workloads that repeatedly access larger working sets.

Memory support differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not record its memory bandwidth. The AMD part has a measured bandwidth figure; the Intel part does not.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. The Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part has a newer PCIe generation and more lanes, which matters for storage and GPU bandwidth.

Integrated graphics differ. The AMD chip includes Radeon 740M graphics. The Intel chip includes UHD Graphics 730. Both are desktop parts, both are Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. Both support ECC memory.

The AMD chip has a smaller die at 137 mm² versus Intel's 215 mm². The AMD chip lists 20,900 million transistors; the Intel chip has no transistor count recorded. The AMD chip launched on 2024-01-07 with a launch MSRP of $176. The Intel chip launched on 2024-06-30 with no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench R15 multi-core test gives the Intel Core i5-14401E a score of 1830 against the Ryzen 3 8300G's 1231. That is a 32.7% deficit for AMD. In Cinebench R15 single-core, Intel scores 258 versus AMD's 173, a 32.9% gap. The single-core delta is slightly larger than the multi-core delta, which suggests the Intel core is not just benefiting from more cores but also has a per-core throughput advantage.

Cinebench R20 multi-core shows Intel at 7627 versus AMD at 5131, again a 32.7% gap. The single-core R20 result is 1076 for Intel and 724 for AMD, a 32.7% gap. The consistency across R15 and R20, both at 32.7%, indicates the performance ratio is stable across different Cinebench versions.

Cinebench R23 multi-core delivers Intel's largest absolute margin: 18161 versus 12217, a 5944-point difference and a 32.7% gap. The single-core R23 result is 2564 for Intel and 1724 for AMD, a 32.8% gap. The R23 multi-core score of 18161 places the Intel chip in a range where heavily threaded productivity tasks will complete noticeably faster than on the AMD chip.

Every delta in the head-to-head table is negative for AMD, meaning the Ryzen 3 8300G trails in all six recorded comparisons. The database records zero wins for AMD and six wins for Intel. The average delta across all tests is approximately 32.7%, a tight cluster that reinforces a consistent performance differential.

The AMD chip's best relative showing is in R15 single-core, where the gap is 32.9%, marginally better for AMD than the 32.7% in other tests. This is a small variation, not a meaningful trend. The data does not show any workload where the Ryzen 3 8300G closes the gap to below 30%.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E scores 18161 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G scores 12217. The Intel part leads by 32.7%.

Q: Does the AMD chip win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison?

A: No. The database records zero wins for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G and six wins for the Intel Core i5-14401E across all Cinebench tests.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3.

Q: What is the single-core score difference in Cinebench R20?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E scores 1076, and the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G scores 724. The Intel part leads by 32.7%.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear choice for workloads measured by Cinebench: the Intel Core i5-14401E outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G in every recorded test. The 32.7% average advantage in multi-core and 32.8% in single-core is substantial and consistent. For rendering, video encoding, or any threaded application that resembles Cinebench, the Intel part is the stronger option.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G does have a role. Its percentile rank of 72 versus Intel's 60, derived from a longer benchmark list, indicates it performs well in the PassMark workloads recorded in the database. The data compression score of 158952 and floating point math score of 25336 are strong figures. However, because the Intel part has no PassMark scores recorded, a direct comparison in those workloads is not possible from the database.

The AMD chip uses a smaller process node at 4 nm versus Intel's 10 nm, has a smaller die at 137 mm² versus 215 mm², and supports DDR5 with a measured bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, has more L3 cache at 20 MB versus 8 MB, and uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes. These are architectural tradeoffs, not performance equalizers in the recorded benchmarks.

For users prioritizing Cinebench-class performance, the Intel Core i5-14401E is the data-backed selection. For users who value the AMD chip's broader benchmark coverage, smaller process node, or integrated Radeon 740M graphics, the Ryzen 3 8300G remains a viable desktop part, but the measured head-to-head results favor Intel across the board.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 8300G | Intel Core i5-14401E |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 3.40 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB shared | 20 MB shared |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | 215 mm² |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Release Date | 2024-01-07 | 2024-06-30 |

| Launch MSRP | $176 | Not recorded |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| ECC Memory | Yes | Yes |