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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G boosts to 4.90 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core i5-14401TE's 4.50 GHz boost.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel part offers two more physical cores and four more threads.

Q: Which CPU supports more memory types?

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

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: Does either processor have an unlocked multiplier?

A: Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G and the Intel Core i5-14401TE are locked.

Q: Which chip has a higher percentile ranking across all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G sits in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14401TE is in the 50th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the Ryzen 3 generation under the 8000 series. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own fabs, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen lineup.

The AMD chip integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel die is larger at 215 mm², but the database does not record a transistor count for it. The process node gap is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which explains the AMD chip's smaller die and higher transistor density.

Cache organization differs sharply. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip's larger L3 pool (20 MB vs 8 MB) is a direct result of having more cores and a larger overall design.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD chip supports only DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, but the database does not list a memory bandwidth figure for it. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The Intel Core i5-14401TE provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, which is a generational advantage for expansion bandwidth.

Integrated graphics are present on both. The AMD chip uses the Radeon 740M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730. The database does not provide direct graphics benchmark comparisons.

The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz with a 65 W TDP. The Intel chip has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz with a 45 W TDP. The Intel part is rated for lower power consumption despite having more cores.

The AMD processor was released on 2024-01-07 and carries a launch MSRP of $176. The Intel processor was released on 2024-06-30, and the database does not record a launch MSRP for it. Both are listed as Active in production, and both are designed for the desktop market segment.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear but narrow overall advantage for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G in the existing benchmark database. The AMD chip holds the 72nd percentile across all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE sits at the 50th percentile. The AMD chip's average benchmark score is 18,169, while the Intel chip has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so the comparison relies entirely on the AMD side's measurements and architectural differences.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE should be the choice for workloads that scale with core count and thread count. It has 6 cores and 12 threads versus 4 cores and 8 threads for the AMD chip. Its 20 MB of L3 cache is more than double the AMD chip's 8 MB. It also supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving platform flexibility. It carries a lower 45 W TDP, which makes it suitable for systems where power draw is a primary constraint.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G should be the choice for workloads that favor single-thread speed and memory bandwidth. It boosts to 4.90 GHz, higher than the Intel chip's 4.50 GHz. It has a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, while the Intel chip has no recorded bandwidth figure. Its 4 nm process gives it a manufacturing advantage that typically translates to better efficiency at the same clock speed. The database shows its benchmark scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests, confirming real-world performance in the 72nd percentile.

For users who need a working system today with measurable performance, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has the data behind it. The Intel Core i5-14401TE offers more cores, more cache, and broader memory support, but without benchmark scores in the database, its measured performance cannot be verified against the AMD chip. The choice depends on whether core count and platform flexibility outweigh the AMD chip's demonstrable benchmark results.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: AMD 4, Intel 6
• Threads: AMD 8, Intel 12
• Base Clock: AMD 3.40 GHz, Intel 2.00 GHz
• Boost Clock: AMD 4.90 GHz, Intel 4.50 GHz
• TDP: AMD 65 W, Intel 45 W
• Socket: AMD Socket AM5, Intel Socket 1700
• Architecture: Zen 4, Raptor Lake
• Codename: Phoenix2, Raptor Lake-R
• Generation: Ryzen 3 (Zen 4 (Phoenix)), Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
• Process Node: 4 nm, 10 nm
• Foundry: TSMC, Intel
• Transistors: 20,900 million, not recorded
• Die Size: 137 mm², 215 mm²
• 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
• Memory Support: DDR5 only, DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory Bandwidth: 83.2 GB/s, not recorded
• PCIe: Gen 4 with 14 lanes, Gen 5 with 16 lanes
• Integrated Graphics: Radeon 740M, UHD Graphics 730
• Release Date: 2024-01-07, 2024-06-30
• Launch MSRP: $176, not recorded
• Part Number: 100-000001492, Q4T4SRNJP
• Percentile vs All CPUs: 72, 50
• Average Benchmark Score: 18,169, 0
• Nearest Rivals: present for AMD, none for Intel

Fields that are the same include dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, desktop market segment, Active production status, and locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark array is empty. The database records no direct comparison tests between the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G and the Intel Core i5-14401TE. The Intel chip has no benchmark scores at all in the database, so no direct wins can be quantified for either side.

For the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G alone, the recorded scores establish its performance profile. In Cinebench R23, it scores 12,217 in multicore and 1,724 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5,131 multicore and 724 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1,231 multicore and 173 single-core.

Passmark results for the AMD chip show 14,018 in multithread and 3,778 in single-thread. Specific workloads include 40,534 in integer math, 25,336 in floating point math, 12,354 in extended instructions, 158,952 in data compression, 9,115 in data encryption, 47 in find prime numbers, 755 in physics, and 19,013 in random string sorting.

Without Intel benchmark data, the head-to-head section cannot assign wins. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip provide context: the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U scores 18,176 with a 0% delta, the Intel Core i7-1365U scores 18,177 with a 0% delta, the Intel Core i7-9700 scores 18,180 with a -0.1% delta, and the Intel Core i5-1334U scores 18,154 with a 0.1% delta. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G's average of 18,169 places it essentially tied with these four rivals, all within a 0.1% range.

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G performs on par with a mid-range Ryzen 7 mobile chip and several Intel Core i5/i7 parts from different generations. The 72nd percentile ranking confirms that this desktop APU sits above the median CPU in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G wins in scenarios where single-thread performance and memory bandwidth matter most. Its boost clock of 4.90 GHz is the highest recorded value between the two chips. Its memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s is the only recorded bandwidth figure in this comparison. The 4 nm process and TSMC foundry typically deliver better power efficiency per clock, though the database does not record efficiency metrics directly. The AMD chip's existing benchmark scores, from Cinebench R15 through R23 and the full Passmark suite, give it a measurable performance identity that the Intel chip lacks.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE wins in scenarios where core count, thread count, cache capacity, and memory flexibility are the deciding factors. It offers 6 cores and 12 threads, a 50% advantage in cores and a 50% advantage in threads over the AMD chip. Its 20 MB of L3 cache is 12 MB larger than the AMD chip's 8 MB. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5, so it can be paired with either memory generation depending on motherboard choice. Its PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes is a full generation ahead of the AMD chip's Gen 4 with 14 lanes. The lower 45 W TDP means it draws less power by specification than the AMD chip's 65 W TDP.

The single-thread benchmark data for the AMD chip, 3,778 in Passmark single-thread and 1,724 in Cinebench R23 single-core, suggests it will handle lightly threaded applications with high responsiveness. The Intel chip's lower base clock of 2.00 GHz may limit its sustained low-load performance, though its boost clock of 4.50 GHz narrows that gap under load.

The AMD chip's integrated Radeon 740M likely offers stronger graphics performance than the Intel UHD Graphics 730 for basic display and media tasks, though the database does not record graphics benchmark scores for either chip.

The Intel chip's larger L3 cache and extra cores make it the better fit for heavily parallel workloads such as compiling, rendering, or running multiple virtual machines. The AMD chip's higher boost clock and recorded single-thread scores make it the better fit for everyday desktop responsiveness, light productivity, and applications that favor fewer, faster threads.

The choice ultimately rests on whether the workload is core-bound or clock-bound. The database does not provide enough Intel-side data to declare a definitive winner in direct competition, but the AMD chip's measurable performance and the Intel chip's architectural advantages define distinct use cases.