AMD Ryzen 3 8300G vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database positions these two processors in completely different performance strata. The Intel Core i5-14490F wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G recording zero wins. The average benchmark score confirms the separation: the Intel part scores 38,149 versus 18,169 for the AMD part, a difference that places the i5-14490F in the 86th percentile of all CPUs while the Ryzen 3 8300G sits in the 72nd percentile.

The data indicates the Intel Core i5-14490F is the choice for workloads that scale with core count and sustained multithreaded throughput. Its 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 24 MB shared L3 cache, deliver Cinebench R23 multicore results of 23,000 versus 12,217 for the AMD part. The Ryzen 3 8300G, with 4 cores and 8 threads on the Zen 4 architecture, cannot match that throughput. However, the AMD processor carries a Radeon 740M integrated GPU, whereas the Intel i5-14490F has no integrated graphics. Systems built around the AMD part do not require a discrete GPU for basic display output, which is a meaningful distinction for compact desktop builds.

Single-threaded performance is closer. In PassMark single-thread testing, the Intel part scores 3,873 against 3,778 for the AMD part, a margin of only 2.5%. This suggests the Ryzen 3 8300G remains competitive in lightly threaded applications despite its lower core count. The Intel processor offers the higher boost clock at 5.00 GHz versus 4.90 GHz, which partially explains the edge, but the gap is narrow enough that day-to-day responsiveness differences would be minimal.

The Ryzen 3 8300G targets users who need a capable desktop processor with integrated graphics, DDR5 memory support, and ECC memory capability on the AM5 platform. The Intel Core i5-14490F targets users who prioritize raw multithreaded performance and platform features like PCIe Gen 5. The data shows no scenario in the recorded benchmarks where the AMD part outperforms the Intel part, so the decision rests on platform preferences, integrated graphics requirements, and the need for ECC memory support.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F records an average benchmark score of 38,149, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G records 18,169. The Intel part sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 72nd percentile for the AMD part.

Q: How large is the performance gap in Cinebench R23 multicore testing?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F scores 23,000 in Cinebench R23 multicore, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G scores 12,217. The delta is 46.9% in favor of the Intel processor.

Q: Do either of these processors include integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G includes a Radeon 740M integrated GPU. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A in the database.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-14490F does not support ECC memory according to the recorded specifications.

Q: What is the closest rival for each processor based on average score?

A: For the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G, the nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U with an average score of 18,176 and a delta of 0%. For the Intel Core i5-14490F, the nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T with an average score of 38,194 and a delta of -0.1%.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix2 codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The manufacturing node difference is substantial, with AMD's 4 nm process representing a more advanced lithography than Intel's 10 nm node.

The transistor counts reflect the architectural scale. The AMD part contains 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel part has no transistor count recorded in the database, but its die size is 215 mm². The larger die size for the Intel part aligns with its higher core count of 10 versus 4 for the AMD part.

Cache hierarchies differ markedly. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14490F provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's L3 cache is three times larger, which benefits workloads with large working sets that fit in cache.

The AMD processor integrates a Radeon 740M GPU, making it a single-chip solution for systems that need display output. The Intel processor has no integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for any display output. This architectural choice reflects different design priorities: AMD targets APU-style functionality, while Intel focuses on CPU compute with an external GPU assumed.

The memory controller also differs. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G supports DDR5 memory only, with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. The Intel part's broader memory compatibility allows builders to reuse existing DDR4 modules, while the AMD part requires DDR5.

PCIe support differs in generation and lane count. The AMD part provides PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor's PCIe Gen 5 support enables higher-bandwidth connectivity for storage and graphics devices that support the newer standard.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. This 6-core and 8-thread advantage explains much of the multicore performance gap.

Clock speeds differ in both directions. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel processor boosts higher, while the AMD processor has a higher base clock.

Both processors have a TDP of 65 watts, making them comparable in thermal design power. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking headroom is limited on both platforms by design.

The sockets are incompatible. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core i5-14490F uses Intel Socket 1700. This determines motherboard compatibility and platform choice.

Memory support differs as noted: the AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. ECC memory support exists only on the AMD part. The AMD part also has a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, while the Intel part has no bandwidth figure in the database.

Process node and foundry differ. AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm process. Intel uses its own 10 nm process. Die sizes are 137 mm² for the AMD part and 215 mm² for the Intel part.

The integrated graphics situation differs: the AMD part includes Radeon 740M, the Intel part has N/A. Market segment is desktop for both. Production status is active for both. Release dates differ: the AMD part launched on 2024-01-07, while the Intel part launched on 2023-12-31, a difference of about one week.

The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $176. The Intel part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database. Part numbers are 100-000001492 for AMD and SRN35 for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-14490F dominates the head-to-head results across all 17 recorded benchmarks. The largest margins appear in PassMark physics, where the Intel part scores 2,093 against 755 for the AMD part, a delta of 63.9%. This test measures physics simulation throughput, which scales heavily with core count and thread parallelism.

Floating-point math shows a similarly large gap. The Intel part scores 66,558 versus 25,336 for the AMD part, a delta of 61.9%. Prime number finding follows with a delta of 61.5%: 122 for the Intel part versus 47 for the AMD part. These results indicate that the Intel processor's 10-core, 16-thread configuration provides a decisive advantage in compute-heavy parallel workloads.

The Cinebench suite shows consistent deltas of approximately 46.9% across both single-core and multicore tests. Cinebench R15 multicore scores 2,318 for Intel versus 1,231 for AMD. Cinebench R20 multicore scores 9,660 versus 5,131. Cinebench R23 multicore scores 23,000 versus 12,217. The single-core variants show the same pattern: R15 single-core at 327 versus 173, R20 single-core at 1,363 versus 724, and R23 single-core at 3,247 versus 1,724.

Data compression shows a delta of 53.3%, with the Intel part scoring 340,026 versus 158,952 for AMD. Integer math has a delta of 53.9%: 87,844 versus 40,534. Multithreaded PassMark scores 28,662 versus 14,018, a delta of 51.1%. Data encryption shows a delta of 50%: 18,225 versus 9,115.

Extended instructions show a smaller delta of 43.2%: 21,731 versus 12,354. Random string sorting has a delta of 46.6%: 35,608 versus 19,013.

The narrowest margin appears in PassMark single-thread testing. The Intel part scores 3,873 versus 3,778 for AMD, a delta of only 2.5%. This result appears twice in the database under both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread test names, confirming the close single-threaded competition.

The data suggests that while the Intel Core i5-14490F is faster in every recorded benchmark, the performance gap is not uniform. Multithreaded and parallel workloads show the largest deltas, often exceeding 50%. Single-threaded performance shows a much smaller gap, suggesting that the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G's Zen 4 architecture provides competitive per-core efficiency despite its lower core count. The Intel processor's advantage comes primarily from having 2.5 times the cores and twice the threads, not from a fundamentally faster core design.