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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall advantage for the Intel Core i7-14701TE, which wins 15 of the 17 recorded comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G wins only 2, both in the same PassMark single-threaded test. The magnitude of Intel's victories varies widely, from a modest 13.9% edge to a dominant 67.1% margin.

Starting with the Cinebench suite, the Intel part leads across all six tests. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the i7-14701TE scores 17035 against the Ryzen 3 8300G's 12217, a 28.3% advantage. The single-core R23 result shows the same 28.3% gap, with Intel at 2405 and AMD at 1724. This consistency continues in Cinebench R20, where the multicore scores are 7154 versus 5131, and the single-core scores are 1010 versus 724, both again a 28.3% delta. Cinebench R15 repeats the pattern: multicore 1716 versus 1231 and single-core 242 versus 173, with deltas of 28.3% and 28.5% respectively. The near-uniform 28.3% margin across these rendering workloads suggests a proportional throughput advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

The PassMark suite reveals where the Intel chip pulls further ahead. The largest single gap appears in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where Intel scores 143 against AMD's 47, a 67.1% difference. This is a heavily integer-dependent workload, and the i7-14701TE's extra cores and threads directly feed this result. PassMark physics shows a 59.4% gap, with Intel at 1860 and AMD at 755. Floating point math also favors Intel strongly: 50219 versus 25336, a 49.5% margin. Integer math shows a 38.4% gap, with scores of 65792 and 40534. The multithread PassMark test gives Intel 20042 against AMD's 14018, a 30.1% difference.

Other PassMark tests show smaller but still clear Intel wins. Data compression scores 220520 versus 158952, a 27.9% gap. Data encryption shows 11699 against 9115, a 22.1% difference. Random string sorting is closer at 16.5%, with scores of 22760 and 19013. Extended instructions, the narrowest Intel win, shows 14354 versus 12354, a 13.9% margin.

The sole AMD victories come in PassMark single-threaded scoring, where the Ryzen 3 8300G records 3778 against Intel's 2637. The delta is 43.3% in AMD's favor, and this appears twice in the database under two test name variants that record identical scores. This is a substantial single-thread win, but it does not translate into Cinebench single-core results, where Intel leads by 28.3%. The discrepancy between PassMark single-thread and Cinebench single-core indicates that the two tests stress different aspects of the execution pipeline.

The average benchmark scores place the Intel part at 26013 versus 18169 for AMD. The Intel chip sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, while AMD sits at the 72nd. Intel's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at a 0.1% delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at -0.4%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE at 0.5%. The Ryzen 3 8300G's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U at 0%, the Intel Core i7-1365U at 0%, the Intel Core i7-9700 at -0.1%, and the Intel Core i5-1334U at 0.1%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design generations. AMD's Ryzen 3 8300G uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, built on TSMC's 4 nm process. Intel's Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process. The die sizes differ substantially: AMD's is 137 mm², while Intel's is 257 mm². The transistor count is listed for AMD at 20,900 million, with no figure recorded for Intel.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The Ryzen 3 8300G provides 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Core i7-14701TE doubles that to 8 cores and 16 threads. Cache allocations also differ. Per-core L1 is 64 KB on AMD versus 80 KB on Intel, and per-core L2 is 1 MB on AMD versus 2 MB on Intel. The shared L3 cache is much larger on Intel: 33 MB shared versus 8 MB shared on AMD.

Memory support diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with no bandwidth figure recorded. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ in branding. AMD uses the Radeon 740M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. Both are desktop-class parts with active production status. The AMD part released on 2024-01-07 and has a launch MSRP of $176. The Intel part released on 2024-06-30 with no launch MSRP recorded. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, double the 4 cores and 8 threads of the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 17035, which is 28.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G's 12217.

Q: In which benchmark does the AMD processor win?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G wins the PassMark single-threaded test, scoring 3778 against Intel's 2637, a 43.3% advantage.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 143 versus AMD's 47, a 67.1% difference.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G and the Intel Core i7-14701TE have ECC memory support enabled.

Q: What socket does each processor use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G is a 4-core, 8-thread Zen 4 part on a 4 nm TSMC process, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel Core i7-14701TE is an 8-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake part on Intel's 10 nm process, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. TDP differs as well: AMD lists 65 watts, Intel lists 45 watts.

Cache layouts diverge across all levels. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. Memory support shows AMD restricted to DDR5 with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with no bandwidth figure listed. PCIe generation and lane counts differ, with AMD at Gen 4 and 14 lanes and Intel at Gen 5 and 16 lanes. The integrated graphics units are different models, and the die sizes are 137 mm² for AMD versus 257 mm² for Intel. The socket types are different, as are the release dates. The launch MSRP of $176 is recorded only for AMD.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins across the overwhelming majority of workloads. In rendering tasks, represented by the Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests, it leads by a consistent 28.3%. In single-core Cinebench tests, it also leads by 28.3%, which indicates that its architectural efficiency in these workloads is not dependent on core count alone. In heavily parallel integer workloads like prime number finding, physics simulation, and integer math, Intel's advantage expands to between 38.4% and 67.1%, reflecting the benefit of 16 threads over 8. Memory-intensive tasks like data compression and random string sorting also favor Intel by 27.9% and 16.5% respectively. Encryption and extended instruction workloads favor Intel by 22.1% and 13.9%. The i7-14701TE also holds a higher average benchmark score of 26013 and a higher percentile ranking at 78.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G wins only the PassMark single-threaded test, with a 43.3% margin over Intel. This indicates that for workloads that depend on the specific instruction sequencing measured by that test, AMD delivers higher throughput per thread. The Ryzen 3 8300G also has a lower TDP of 65 watts versus Intel's 45 watts, which is a notable difference in the opposite direction, but the benchmark data shows no corresponding performance advantage outside the single PassMark test. The AMD part's higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz is recorded, though Intel's boost clock is higher at 5.20 GHz. The AMD part supports only DDR5 memory, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, giving Intel more flexibility in memory selection.

The Verdict

The recorded data points clearly to the Intel Core i7-14701TE as the stronger performer in nearly all measured categories. It wins 15 of 17 benchmark comparisons, holds a 28.3% lead across the Cinebench suite, and extends that lead to 67.1% in prime number finding and 59.4% in physics. Its 8 cores, 16 threads, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache provide a structural advantage that the AMD part cannot offset outside a single PassMark test. The average benchmark score of 26013 versus 18169, combined with the 78th versus 72nd percentile placement, reinforces this conclusion.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G is the better choice only for scenarios where the PassMark single-threaded workload is the primary consideration, where it leads by 43.3%. It also offers a smaller die size at 137 mm² versus 257 mm², a lower listed TDP of 65 watts versus 45 watts, and a launch MSRP of $176. Its DDR5-only memory support, 4 cores, and 8 MB of L3 cache place it in a different performance class. For general multi-threaded workloads, rendering, data processing, and math-heavy tasks, the Intel Core i7-14701TE is the clear winner according to the benchmark data.