AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core 5 211E, which takes 15 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE manages only two wins, both in narrowly-scoped tests. The Intel part wins every Cinebench iteration, with a consistent 42.6% margin across all six tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel scores 20,389 against AMD’s 11,705, while the single-core result shows 2,878 versus 1,652. Those margins hold steady across R15 and R20, indicating the gap is structural rather than workload-dependent.

The PassMark suite paints a similar picture, but with wider variation. The floating point math test shows the largest divergence: Intel scores 66,402 versus AMD’s 24,681, a 62.8% deficit for the Ryzen part. Integer math follows a comparable pattern, with Intel at 88,117 and AMD at 39,163, a 55.6% gap. Data compression shows Intel at 346,757 against AMD’s 155,164, a 55.3% shortfall. Data encryption delivers 17,938 for Intel versus 8,603 for AMD, a 52% gap. Random string sorting sees Intel at 34,308 versus 18,010, a 47.5% difference.

The single-thread PassMark test is notably closer. Intel posts 4,006 while AMD scores 3,644, leaving a 9% delta in Intel’s favor. This suggests the per-core architecture of the AMD part is competitive, but the Intel chip’s additional cores and threads carry it in multi-threaded scenarios. The PassMark multithread test shows Intel at 23,833 versus 13,507, a 43.3% advantage. Extended instructions follow the trend: Intel 21,592, AMD 11,923, a 44.8% gap.

AMD’s two wins are narrow. In the find prime numbers test, AMD scores 44 against Intel’s 43, a 2.3% edge. The physics test gives AMD 750 versus Intel’s 702, a 6.8% advantage. These are isolated results, not indicative of a broader pattern. The overall average benchmark scores confirm the hierarchy: Intel sits at 37,829, AMD at 17,614. The Intel processor ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD part lands in the 71st percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211E dominates every production-oriented workload category. Rendering, which Cinebench models, shows the largest consistent advantage. The 42.6% margin across all Cinebench tests indicates that multi-core rendering tasks will complete substantially faster on the Intel part. Compression and encryption workloads, which appear in data storage and security applications, also favor Intel strongly, with gaps between 52% and 55.3%. Floating point and integer math, foundational for scientific computing and financial modeling, show the biggest absolute differences, with Intel leading by 62.8% and 55.6% respectively.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE claims two niche wins. The prime number test, which measures pure integer iteration speed in a serial loop, gives AMD a 2.3% edge. The physics test, which often reflects single-threaded simulation performance, gives AMD a 6.8% advantage. These results suggest that in specific serial workloads with minimal branch misprediction, the Zen 4 architecture can outperform the Bartlett Lake design. However, these wins are isolated and do not translate into broader single-thread superiority, as the PassMark single-thread test still favors Intel by 9%.

For users running mixed workloads, the Intel part’s 16 threads versus AMD’s 8 threads provide a clear scaling advantage. The multithread PassMark score of 23,833 versus 13,507 reflects that headroom. The AMD part remains viable for lightly-threaded tasks where its 35 W TDP and lower power draw matter, but the benchmark data does not show any multi-core scenario where AMD closes the gap.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing generations. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 211E uses a 10 nm process at Intel’s own foundry. The AMD chip, codenamed Phoenix2, is built on the Zen 4 architecture and integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel chip, codenamed Bartlett Lake, uses a larger 257 mm² die, though its transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Core counts differ substantially. AMD provides 4 cores and 8 threads, while Intel provides 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks favor AMD at 3.50 GHz versus 2.70 GHz, but both boost to 4.90 GHz. The AMD part has a 35 W TDP, while the Intel part is rated at 65 W, a difference that affects cooling requirements and power delivery. Cache hierarchies also diverge: AMD uses 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. The larger L3 cache on Intel likely contributes to its compression and encryption advantages.

Memory support differs. AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Memory bandwidth slightly favors AMD at 83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for Intel. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity favors Intel with Gen 5 and 16 CPU lanes, while AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses Radeon 740M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part uses Socket AM5, the Intel part uses Socket 1700, so they are not interchangeable in existing platforms. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How large is the performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel part scores 20,389 in multi-core and 2,878 in single-core. The AMD part scores 11,705 and 1,652 respectively. Intel leads by 42.6% in both tests.

Q: Does the AMD part win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE wins the PassMark find prime numbers test (44 versus 43) and the PassMark physics test (750 versus 702).

Q: What are the power requirements for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has a 35 W TDP, while the Intel Core 5 211E has a 65 W TDP.

Q: Which processor supports faster PCIe?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE supports PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE and the Intel Core 5 211E support ECC memory.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE | Intel Core 5 211E |

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

| Cores | 4 | 10 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.50 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | 257 mm² |

| 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) | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

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

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release Date | 2024-04-15 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $221 |

| Part Number | 100-000001496 | SRQERQ65F |