AMD Ryzen 3 8300G vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has an average benchmark score of 33206, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G records an average score of 18169. The Intel part sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 72nd percentile for the AMD chip.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E leads decisively in multi-threaded tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 22195 versus AMD's 12217, a 45% advantage. PassMark multithread shows 26112 for Intel versus 14018 for AMD, a 46.3% delta.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G win any head-to-head benchmarks?

A: No. Across all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, the Intel Core i7-14701E wins every test. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G records zero wins in this matchup.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E scores 4305 in PassMark single-thread, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G scores 3778. Intel leads by 12.2%. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 3133 versus AMD's 1724, a 45% advantage.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. Both the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G and the Intel Core i7-14701E have locked multipliers, according to the database.

Q: Which processor supports faster PCIe lanes?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G supports PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only).

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G is built on TSMC's 4 nm process using the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Phoenix2. It belongs to the 8000 series and the Ryzen 3 generation. The chip integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. Its cache layout includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3.

The Intel Core i7-14701E uses Intel's 10 nm process with Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-R. It is part of the Core 14th Gen series and the Core i7 generation. The die measures 257 mm², with no transistor count recorded. Cache per core is larger: 80 KB L1, 2 MB L2, and the shared L3 expands to 33 MB.

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD part provides 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel part provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Clock speeds also diverge: the AMD base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost of 4.90 GHz, whereas the Intel base clock is 2.60 GHz with a boost of 5.40 GHz. Both processors have a 65 W TDP.

Socket compatibility separates the platforms. AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses Socket 1700. Memory support differs: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel, but only the AMD chip has a recorded memory bandwidth figure of 83.2 GB/s.

Integrated graphics differ in brand and capability. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G carries Radeon 740M graphics, while the Intel Core i7-14701E carries UHD Graphics 770. Both processors support ECC memory. The AMD chip is a desktop part with active production status, released in January 2024. The Intel chip is also a desktop part with active production status, released in June 2024.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-14701E dominates every measured workload in this comparison. The largest gaps appear in compute-heavy tasks. PassMark physics shows Intel at 2399 versus AMD's 755, a 68.5% deficit for the AMD part. PassMark find prime numbers shows Intel at 176 versus AMD's 47, a 73.3% gap. Floating point math follows with Intel at 61873 and AMD at 25336, a 59.1% difference.

Integer math also favors Intel heavily: 81325 versus 40534, a 50.2% gap. Data compression shows Intel at 282939 versus AMD's 158952, a 43.8% deficit. Data encryption records Intel at 14862 versus AMD's 9115, a 38.7% difference. Random string sorting gives Intel 29158 and AMD 19013, a 34.8% gap. Extended instructions show Intel at 18528 versus AMD's 12354, a 33.3% difference.

Cinebench results are consistently one-sided. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel scores 2237 versus AMD's 1231, a 45% gap. R15 single-core shows Intel at 315 versus AMD's 173, a 45.1% deficit. R20 multi-core gives Intel 9321 and AMD 5131, a 45% difference. R20 single-core records Intel at 1315 and AMD at 724, a 44.9% gap. R23 multi-core shows Intel at 22195 versus AMD's 12217, a 45% deficit. R23 single-core gives Intel 3133 and AMD 1724, a 45% difference.

The narrowest margin appears in PassMark single-thread, where Intel leads by 12.2% (4305 versus 3778). Despite this being the closest result, it still confirms a clear Intel advantage in single-threaded performance.

The pattern across all tests is uniform: the Intel Core i7-14701E delivers substantially higher scores in every category, with deficits for the AMD chip ranging from 12.2% to 73.3%.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 8300G | Intel Core i7-14701E |

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

| Cores | 4 | 8 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.40 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 137 mm² | 257 mm² |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics 770 |

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

| Launch MSRP | $176 | Not recorded |

The Intel chip carries twice the core and thread count, a larger L3 cache, and a higher boost clock. The AMD chip has a higher base clock, a smaller die, a more advanced process node, and a recorded memory bandwidth figure. Both are locked, desktop-class parts with ECC support and 65 W TDP.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a decisive performance hierarchy. The Intel Core i7-14701E outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G in every recorded test, with victory margins that reach as high as 73.3% in prime number computation and 68.5% in physics calculations. The average benchmark score for Intel sits at 33206 versus AMD's 18169, placing the Intel part at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs and the AMD part at the 72nd percentile.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G offers a smaller footprint: 4 cores, 8 threads, a 4 nm process, and a 137 mm² die. It is the only one of the two with a recorded launch MSRP of $176. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz exceeds Intel's 2.60 GHz, but that advantage does not translate into winning benchmark results.

For workloads that depend on multi-threaded throughput, the Intel Core i7-14701E is the clear choice. Its 8 cores and 16 threads deliver roughly double the Cinebench multi-core scores across R15, R20, and R23. Data compression, encryption, and integer math also favor Intel by margins between 38.7% and 50.2%.

For single-threaded tasks, the Intel chip still leads, though the gap narrows to 12.2% in PassMark single-thread. The Cinebench single-core tests show a larger 45% gap, indicating that the Intel architecture provides a more substantial advantage in those specific workloads.

The data does not support a scenario where the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G is preferable on performance grounds. The Intel Core i7-14701E holds the advantage in every measurable category, from memory bandwidth potential (PCIe Gen 5 support) to cache capacity (33 MB L3 versus 8 MB L3). The AMD part may appeal to those prioritizing a smaller process node or a lower launch MSRP, but the recorded benchmark results consistently favor the Intel processor.