AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE and Intel Core 3 304 are two very different processors, one aimed at low-power desktop systems and the other at mobile devices. The benchmark data shows a clear split: AMD dominates multi-threaded and integer workloads, while Intel counters in specific single-threaded and math-oriented tests.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive result is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 11705 against the Intel Core 3 304's 5263. That is a 122.4% advantage, the largest margin in the entire comparison. The AMD processor's 8 threads provide a substantial edge in heavily parallel workloads. This pattern repeats in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where AMD leads 1179 to 849, a 38.9% gap, and in Cinebench R20 multi-core with a score of 4916 versus 4160, an 18.2% difference.

The single-core results are more nuanced. The Intel Core 3 304 wins Cinebench R15 single-core with a score of 264 against AMD's 166, a 37.1% lead. It also wins Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 1765 versus 1652, a 6.4% margin. However, in Cinebench R20 single-core, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE takes the win at 693 versus 587, an 18.1% lead. The PassMark single-thread test is essentially a tie, with AMD edging ahead 3644 to 3614, a 0.8% difference.

In PassMark integer math, the AMD processor is dominant, scoring 39163 against Intel's 24640, a 58.9% advantage. AMD also wins PassMark data compression by a wide margin, 155164 to 114775, a 35.2% lead. The random string sorting test goes to AMD at 18010 versus 13659, a 31.9% gap. AMD also leads in extended instructions (11923 to 9686, a 23.1% margin) and multithreaded performance (13507 to 11625, a 16.2% advantage). The data encryption scores are nearly identical, with AMD at 8603 and Intel at 8501, a 1.2% difference.

The Intel Core 3 304 wins the remaining tests. In PassMark floating point math, Intel scores 29722 against AMD's 24681, a 17% lead. Intel also wins PassMark physics, 868 to 750, a 13.6% margin, and PassMark find prime numbers, 68 to 44, a 35.3% advantage. Across all 17 head-to-head benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE wins 12, while the Intel Core 3 304 wins 5.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE uses the Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm process node from TSMC, under the Phoenix2 codename. It is part of the 8000 series and fits the AMD Socket AM5. The Intel Core 3 304 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm process node from Intel, and it is a mobile part with an Intel BGA 1516 socket.

The core configurations differ significantly. The AMD chip has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel chip has 5 cores and 5 threads. Intel's processor lacks simultaneous multithreading, which directly explains its weaker multi-core performance. The AMD processor has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, whereas the Intel parts runs at 1.50 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost.

Cache layouts are also distinct. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 304 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD processor uses dual-channel DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, while Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X but runs on a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

AMD enables ECC memory support, while Intel does not. The AMD part has 14 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, compared to 6 PCIe Gen 4 lanes on the Intel chip. Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses the Radeon 740M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. The AMD processor has a 35 W TDP, more than double the Intel chip's 15 W TDP, reflecting its desktop orientation versus Intel's mobile focus.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE wins all multi-core Cinebench tests. It leads by 38.9% in R15, 18.2% in R20, and 122.4% in R23 multi-core.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 304 win any benchmarks?

A: Yes. It wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 37.1%, Cinebench R23 single-core by 6.4%, PassMark floating point math by 17%, PassMark physics by 13.6%, and PassMark find prime numbers by 35.3%.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads, with no multithreading support.

Q: What memory configurations do these processors support?

A: AMD uses dual-channel DDR5 with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel uses single-channel DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. AMD also supports ECC memory, while Intel does not.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, compared to 4.30 GHz on the Intel Core 3 304.

Q: What are the overall benchmark percentiles?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE sits in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 3 304 sits in the 68th percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. Base clocks are 3.50 GHz versus 1.50 GHz, and boost clocks are 4.90 GHz versus 4.30 GHz. TDP is 35 W for AMD and 15 W for Intel.

The AMD part uses the Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel part uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm Intel process. The AMD processor has 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, while the Intel chip has no transistor or die size data recorded.

Cache configurations differ: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. Intel has 192 KB L1 total, 2.5 MB L2 total, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support is dual-channel DDR5 for AMD and single-channel DDR5/LPDDR5X for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on AMD only.

PCIe lanes are 14 Gen 4 lanes for AMD and 6 Gen 4 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 740M for AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) for Intel. The socket is AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel BGA 1516. The AMD part is a desktop processor, while the Intel part is a mobile processor. The release dates are April 2024 for AMD and April 2026 for Intel. The Intel Core 3 304 has a launch MSRP of $309.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE is the stronger processor for multithreaded and integer-heavy tasks. Its 8 threads and dual-channel memory give it a decisive advantage in Cinebench multi-core tests and PassMark integer math, where it leads by 58.9%. The 122.4% margin in Cinebench R23 multi-core makes the choice clear for users whose workloads scale across cores. The AMD processor also holds a 0.8% edge in single-thread PassMark, showing it is competitive even in lightly threaded scenarios.

The Intel Core 3 304 has targeted strengths. It wins floating point math by 17% and physics by 13.6%, indicating an advantage in specific scientific or simulation workloads. Its Cinebench R15 single-core win by 37.1% is notable, but the Cinebench R20 and R23 single-core results do not consistently favor Intel, with AMD winning R20 by 18.1% and Intel winning R23 by only 6.4%. The Intel chip's 15 W TDP and mobile socket make it suitable for low-power systems, but its 5-thread configuration limits its multi-core potential.

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has an average benchmark score of 17614, sitting just 0.2% below the Intel Core i3-14100T. The Intel Core 3 304 has an average score of 13745, about 0.3% below the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX. The AMD part's 71st percentile versus Intel's 68th percentile confirms its higher overall standing. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE is the better choice for general-purpose desktop computing, while the Intel Core 3 304 serves a niche for low-TDP mobile designs with specific math performance needs.