AMD Ryzen 3 8300G vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents an unambiguous hierarchy between these two desktop processors. The Intel Core i9-14901E wins all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G failing to claim a single victory in any test category. The Intel part sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database, while the AMD chip lands in the 72nd percentile, a meaningful gap in overall standing.

The scale of the Intel advantage varies dramatically by workload type. In multi-threaded rendering tests, the Intel processor delivers roughly double the performance of the AMD part across the board. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result shows the Intel part scoring 25753 against 12217 for the AMD chip, a 52.6% deficit for the Ryzen 3 8300G. Single-core results tell a similar story in the Cinebench suite, with the Intel part leading by 52.6% to 52.7% depending on the specific test version.

The most extreme gaps appear in specialized compute workloads. The PassMark physics test shows the Intel part scoring 3041 against 755 for the AMD chip, a 75.2% deficit. Prime number finding shows a 75.1% gap, and floating-point math shows a 68.8% gap. These results indicate the Intel processor has a substantial architectural advantage in mathematically intensive tasks.

The narrowest margin appears in single-threaded PassMark testing, where the Intel part scores 4354 against 3778 for the AMD chip, a 13.2% lead. This suggests that for lightly threaded everyday workloads, the gap narrows considerably, though the Intel part still holds a clear edge.

The data supports a straightforward selection: the Intel Core i9-14901E is the stronger processor for essentially any compute-oriented task. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G, with its 4-core, 8-thread configuration, cannot match the 8-core, 16-thread Intel part in parallel workloads, and it also trails in single-threaded performance. The Ryzen chip may appeal to buyers prioritizing its integrated Radeon 740M graphics or its 4 nm process node, but the recorded benchmark results consistently favor the Intel part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E wins every multi-core benchmark in the database. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 25753 versus 12217 for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G, a 52.6% advantage. PassMark multithread testing shows a similar pattern: 30298 for Intel versus 14018 for AMD, a 53.7% gap.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel part leads in all single-threaded tests, but the margin varies. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 3635 versus 1724 for AMD, a 52.6% gap. In PassMark single-thread testing, Intel scores 4354 versus 3778 for AMD, a much narrower 13.2% gap.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G boosts to 4.90 GHz. The base clocks differ as well: Intel runs at 2.80 GHz and AMD at 3.40 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G and the Intel Core i9-14901E support ECC memory. However, the AMD part supports only DDR5 memory, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has more cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has substantially more L3 cache at 36 MB shared, compared to 8 MB shared on the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G. The Intel part also has 2 MB L2 per core versus 1 MB per core on the AMD part, and 80 KB L1 per core versus 64 KB per core.

Q: What PCIe generation do the two processors support?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E 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 two processors come from 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. The Intel Core i9-14901E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel part has 8 cores and 16 threads. This doubling of cores and threads directly explains the large multi-threaded performance gaps observed in the benchmarks.

Cache hierarchies diverge significantly. The AMD chip provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. The Intel chip provides 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part likely contributes to its advantages in data-heavy workloads.

The transistor counts and die sizes reflect different manufacturing approaches. The AMD part packs 20,900 million transistors onto a 137 mm² die. The Intel part uses a 257 mm² die, with transistor count not recorded in the database. The AMD process advantage in node size does not translate into a performance advantage in the recorded tests.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD processor supports only DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, though its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database.

Integrated graphics solutions differ between the two parts. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G includes Radeon 740M graphics, while the Intel Core i9-14901E includes UHD Graphics 770. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so relative GPU performance cannot be assessed from the recorded data.

Both processors are locked, with no unlocked multiplier support. Both target the desktop market segment and are currently in active production. The AMD part uses the AM5 socket, while the Intel part uses Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show clear distinctions between the two processors. Core and thread counts differ: the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Clock speeds differ in both directions. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.40 GHz versus 2.80 GHz for the Intel part. The Intel part has a higher boost clock at 5.60 GHz versus 4.90 GHz for the AMD part.

Process technology differs: AMD uses a 4 nm node at TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm node at Intel. Die sizes differ at 137 mm² for AMD and 257 mm² for Intel. Transistor count is recorded for AMD at 20,900 million, with no figure recorded for Intel.

Cache specifications differ at every level. The AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded for AMD at 83.2 GB/s, with no figure for Intel. PCIe support differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: AMD includes Radeon 740M, Intel includes UHD Graphics 770. Release dates differ: the AMD part launched on 2024-01-07, while the Intel part launched on 2024-06-30. The AMD part has a recorded launch MSRP of $176, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the Intel part.

Part numbers differ: AMD uses 100-000001492, Intel uses Q49ESRNJH. The AMD part belongs to the 8000 series, while the Intel part belongs to the Core 14th Gen series.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G recording zero wins. The gaps range from 13.2% to 75.2% in the Intel part's favor.

The Cinebench suite shows consistent 52.6% to 52.7% advantages for the Intel part across all six tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel scores 2595 versus 1231 for AMD. In R15 single-core, Intel scores 366 versus 173. In R20 multi-core, Intel scores 10816 versus 5131. In R20 single-core, Intel scores 1526 versus 724. In R23 multi-core, Intel scores 25753 versus 12217. In R23 single-core, Intel scores 3635 versus 1724.

The PassMark suite shows more varied gaps. Data compression shows Intel scoring 288777 versus 158952 for AMD, a 45% gap. Data encryption shows Intel at 18571 versus 9115 for AMD, a 50.9% gap. Extended instructions show Intel at 17249 versus 12354 for AMD, a 28.4% gap, the second-narrowest margin in the entire comparison.

Prime number finding shows a dramatic gap: Intel scores 189 versus 47 for AMD, a 75.1% deficit for the AMD part. Floating-point math shows Intel at 81089 versus 25336 for AMD, a 68.8% gap. Integer math shows Intel at 112736 versus 40534 for AMD, a 64% gap.

Multithread testing shows Intel at 30298 versus 14018 for AMD, a 53.7% gap. Physics testing shows the widest margin in the entire comparison: Intel scores 3041 versus 755 for AMD, a 75.2% deficit. Random string sorting shows Intel at 39138 versus 19013 for AMD, a 51.4% gap.

Single-thread testing shows the narrowest margin: Intel scores 4354 versus 3778 for AMD, a 13.2% gap. This single-thread result appears twice in the database under slightly different test names, with identical scores and deltas.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins in every recorded benchmark category, so the use-case split depends on the magnitude of the advantage rather than which processor wins a given task.

For heavily parallel workloads such as rendering, physics simulation, and mathematical computation, the Intel part offers overwhelming advantages. The physics test shows a 75.2% lead for Intel, prime number finding shows a 75.1% lead, and floating-point math shows a 68.8% lead. These workloads benefit most from the Intel part's doubled core and thread count, larger cache hierarchy, and higher boost clock.

For data compression and encryption tasks, the Intel part maintains strong but slightly smaller advantages of 45% and 50.9% respectively. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part likely contributes to these results, as these workloads often benefit from larger working sets resident in cache.

For lightly threaded workloads, the Intel advantage narrows considerably. The single-thread PassMark result shows only a 13.2% gap in favor of Intel. This means for everyday applications that use one or two threads, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G remains competitive despite its lower overall standing in the database.

The AMD part's advantages lie outside the recorded benchmark data. It uses a smaller 4 nm process node, which may offer efficiency benefits not captured in these tests. Its Radeon 740M integrated graphics may provide different capabilities than Intel's UHD Graphics 770, though graphics performance is not recorded in the database. Its lower launch MSRP of $176 is recorded, though no price comparison can be made since the Intel part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The average benchmark scores reflect the overall performance gap: the Intel part averages 37911 across all benchmarks, while the AMD part averages 18169. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, both within 0.1% of its average score. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and the Intel Core i7-1365U, both within 0.1% of its average score. These nearest-rival groupings place the two processors in entirely different performance tiers within the database.