AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear overall performance advantage for the Intel Core 3 201E, which wins 13 of the 17 recorded comparisons. However, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE secures four wins, and these are concentrated in specific workload types where its architecture demonstrates particular strengths.

The most decisive Intel victories come in the PassMark physics test and floating-point math. In the physics benchmark, the Intel Core 3 201E scores 1141 against 750 for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, a delta of -34.3% for the AMD part. Floating-point math shows a similar pattern: Intel scores 33260 versus 24681, a delta of -25.8%. These are the two largest margins in the entire benchmark set, indicating that the Intel chip's execution resources handle physics simulation and FP-heavy workloads substantially better.

The Cinebench suite also favors Intel consistently. Across all six Cinebench tests (R15, R20, and R23, each in multi-core and single-core variants), the Intel Core 3 201E leads by a nearly uniform margin of -7.2% to -7.3%. For example, Cinebench R23 multi-core scores are 12613 for Intel versus 11705 for AMD, and single-core scores are 1780 versus 1652. This consistent 7% gap across rendering workloads suggests a steady architectural throughput advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

In integer math, Intel leads with 43894 against 39163, a delta of -10.8%. Prime number finding shows a larger relative gap: 57 for Intel versus 44 for AMD, a delta of -22.8%. The PassMark multithread test also goes to Intel, with 14839 versus 13507, a delta of -9%. Data compression favors Intel at 164160 versus 155164, a delta of -5.5%, while data encryption shows a narrower Intel lead of 8931 versus 8603, a delta of -3.7%.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE wins four tests. The most notable is PassMark single-thread performance, where AMD scores 3644 against 3482 for Intel, a delta of 4.7% in AMD's favor. This result is mirrored in the duplicate single-thread test entry, which shows the same 3644 versus 3482. The AMD chip also wins extended instructions with a score of 11923 against 11035, a delta of 8%, its largest winning margin. Random string sorting goes to AMD by a slim margin: 18010 versus 17783, a delta of 1.3%.

The average benchmark scores reflect Intel's overall lead. The Intel Core 3 201E has an average benchmark score of 19056, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE averages 17614. In the percentile rankings, Intel sits at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, while AMD sits at the 71st percentile. The nearest rivals in the database also contextualize these scores. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE sits within -0.2% of the Intel Core i3-14100T (avg score 17648) and Intel Core i3-13100F (17653), and -0.4% below the AMD EPYC 9374F (17693). The Intel Core 3 201E, by contrast, is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, delta 0%) and sits 0.1% above the Intel Core i5-12400F (19039). This places the Intel part in a higher performance tier despite both having four cores and eight threads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance in the recorded benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 3644 in PassMark single-thread, 4.7% ahead of the Intel Core 3 201E's 3482. Cinebench R23 single-core, however, favors Intel at 1780 versus 1652, a delta of -7.2% for AMD.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multi-core rendering workloads?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 3 201E scores 12613 versus 11705 for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, a delta of -7.2%. The same gap appears in Cinebench R20 multi-core (5297 versus 4916) and R15 multi-core (1271 versus 1179).

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins four tests: PassMark single-thread (3644 versus 3482, +4.7%), PassMark extended instructions (11923 versus 11035, +8%), PassMark random string sorting (18010 versus 17783, +1.3%), and the duplicate single-thread entry.

Q: What is the largest performance difference between the two processors?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark physics, where the Intel Core 3 201E scores 1141 against 750, a -34.3% gap. The second largest is PassMark floating-point math, with Intel at 33260 versus 24681, a -25.8% gap.

Q: How do the two processors compare in the overall database percentile?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E ranks at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE ranks at the 71st percentile. The Intel part also has a higher average benchmark score: 19056 versus 17614.

Q: Which processor performs better in encryption workloads?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E leads in PassMark data encryption with 8931 versus 8603, a delta of -3.7%. This is one of the narrower Intel wins in the benchmark set.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE uses the Zen 4 architecture with the codename Phoenix2, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a 163 mm² die size; the database does not record a transistor count for the Intel part.

Cache organization differs significantly. The AMD chip uses 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip uses 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with 12 MB of shared L3. The Intel part thus provides 50% more L3 cache (12 MB versus 8 MB) and larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE supports only DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a slightly lower memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both CPUs support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives the Intel chip a newer PCIe generation and two additional CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE uses the Radeon 740M, while the Intel Core 3 201E uses UHD Graphics 730. The database does not provide comparative graphics benchmark scores for these iGPUs.

The manufacturing process is another clear distinction: the AMD chip uses 4 nm TSMC fabrication, while the Intel chip uses 10 nm Intel fabrication. The die size difference (137 mm² for AMD versus 163 mm² for Intel) reflects the different process densities and transistor budgets.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several recorded specification fields. The base clock favors Intel at 3.60 GHz versus 3.50 GHz for AMD. The boost clock favors AMD at 4.90 GHz versus 4.80 GHz for Intel. Thermal design power differs substantially: the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel Core 3 201E has a TDP of 60 watts.

The socket types are incompatible: AMD uses Socket AM5, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The process node differs (4 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel), as does the foundry (TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel). The codenames differ (Phoenix2 versus Bartlett Lake), and the generations are recorded as "Ryzen 3 (Zen 4 (Phoenix))" for AMD and "Core 3 (Bartlett Lake)" for Intel.

Memory support differs: AMD supports only DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth also differs (83.2 GB/s for AMD versus 76.8 GB/s for Intel). PCIe specifications differ: AMD uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 740M versus UHD Graphics 730.

Release dates differ, with the AMD part released on April 15, 2024, and the Intel part on January 12, 2025. Both parts are currently marked as Active in production, both are desktop market segments, both have 4 cores and 8 threads, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core 3 201E has a recorded launch MSRP of $134; the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. The part numbers differ (100-000001496 for AMD, SRVTR for Intel).

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that the Intel Core 3 201E is the stronger performer for the majority of workloads. It wins 13 of 17 benchmark comparisons, holds a higher average benchmark score (19056 versus 17614), and ranks in the 73rd percentile versus the 71st percentile for AMD. Its advantages are particularly pronounced in physics simulation (-34.3% delta), floating-point math (-25.8%), and prime number finding (-22.8%). The near-uniform 7.2% lead across all Cinebench tests confirms a broad multi-threaded and single-threaded rendering advantage.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, however, demonstrates specific strengths. Its single-thread PassMark score of 3644 beats the Intel part by 4.7%, and its extended instructions score leads by 8%. For workloads that rely on extended instruction sets or single-threaded integer operations, the AMD chip is the better choice. Its 35 watt TDP is also significantly lower than the Intel part's 60 watts, which matters for thermally constrained systems.

The architecture summary reinforces the performance split. The Intel chip's larger L3 cache (12 MB versus 8 MB), newer PCIe Gen 5 interface, and higher base clock contribute to its overall benchmark lead. The AMD chip counters with a smaller process node (4 nm versus 10 nm), a higher boost clock (4.90 GHz versus 4.80 GHz), and higher memory bandwidth (83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s).

From the data alone, the Intel Core 3 201E is the recommended choice for users prioritizing raw compute performance across rendering, physics, and math workloads. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE is the appropriate option for systems where power consumption is the primary constraint, and where single-thread PassMark performance and extended instruction throughput are the key metrics. Both processors are active production parts, so availability is not a differentiator in the database records.