AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE vs Intel Core 5 223PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE records an average benchmark score of 40585, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE averages 17614. The Intel part sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 71st percentile for the AMD chip.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE scores 26455 in Cinebench R23 multicore, against 11705 for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE. That is a 55.8% advantage for the Intel processor, matching the delta seen across most Cinebench tests.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any head-to-head benchmark?

A: No. Across all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, the Intel Core 5 223PE wins every single test. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE records zero wins in the comparison data.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: In PassMark single-thread, the Intel Core 5 223PE scores 4219 versus 3644 for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, a 13.6% lead. This is the smallest relative gap between the two chips in any benchmark.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, double the 4 cores and 8 threads of the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE. The Intel chip also has a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 4.90 GHz for the AMD.

Q: What are the memory support differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 5 223PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel chip also has higher recorded memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s, compared to 83.2 GB/s for the AMD.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 223PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The transistor counts and die sizes reflect this divergence: AMD lists 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, while the Intel part has no recorded transistor count or die size in the database.

Core geometry differs substantially. The AMD chip offers 4 cores and 8 threads, with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip doubles the core count to 8 cores and 16 threads, with 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. That larger L3 pool gives the Intel part three times the shared cache capacity of the AMD.

Clock behavior also separates the two. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE starts at a 3.50 GHz base and boosts to 4.90 GHz. The Intel Core 5 223PE has a lower 2.90 GHz base but a higher 5.20 GHz boost, suggesting a wider frequency operating range. The power envelopes differ accordingly: the AMD chip is rated at 35W TDP, while the Intel processor carries a 65W TDP.

Platform support splits cleanly. The AMD part uses Socket AM5 with PCIe Gen 4 across 14 CPU lanes. The Intel part uses Socket 1700 with PCIe Gen 5 across 16 CPU lanes. Both support ECC memory and dual-channel memory buses. The AMD chip integrates a Radeon 740M GPU, while the Intel chip integrates UHD Graphics 730.

Release timing places the AMD part first, with a recorded release date of 2024-04-15. The Intel Core 5 223PE appears later, with a release date of 2026-03-08. Both remain in active production and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head dataset contains 17 tests, and the Intel Core 5 223PE wins all 17. The margins vary widely, from a modest 13.6% single-thread lead to a 72.3% gap in prime number calculation.

Cinebench results show a consistent pattern. In Cinebench R15 multicore, Intel scores 2666 against AMD's 1179, a 55.8% difference. The single-core R15 test shows 376 versus 166, also 55.9%. Cinebench R20 multicore delivers 11111 against 4916, again 55.8%. The R20 single-core test shows 1568 against 693, at 55.8%. Cinebench R23 multicore repeats the pattern: 26455 versus 11705, a 55.8% gap, and the single-core test shows 3734 against 1652, also 55.8%. The consistency of this delta across all six Cinebench tests suggests a uniform scaling relationship rather than workload-specific behavior.

PassMark tests reveal which workloads amplify the Intel advantage. The largest margin appears in find prime numbers, where Intel scores 159 against AMD's 44, a 72.3% lead. Floating point math shows a 67.7% gap, with 76468 versus 24681. Physics testing delivers a 69.9% difference, 2493 versus 750. Integer math shows 99819 against 39163, a 60.8% gap.

Other PassMark tests show narrower but still decisive leads. Data compression scores 346623 versus 155164, a 55.2% difference. Data encryption shows 18448 versus 8603, a 53.4% gap. Extended instructions deliver 24672 against 11923, at 51.7%. Random string sorting shows 35798 versus 18010, a 49.7% difference. Multithread testing scores 31124 against 13507, a 56.6% gap.

The single-thread PassMark results stand apart. Intel scores 4219 against AMD's 3644, a 13.6% lead. This is the only benchmark where the AMD chip stays within striking distance, and it highlights that the Intel advantage grows dramatically when all cores engage. The average benchmark score difference reinforces the same story: 40585 for Intel versus 17614 for AMD.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a decisive performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 5 223PE leads the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE in every single benchmark in the comparison set. The smallest gap is 13.6% in single-thread PassMark, and the largest is 72.3% in prime number calculation. The average benchmark score difference is approximately 2.3 times in favor of Intel, with 40585 versus 17614.

The AMD chip does hold advantages in power efficiency and platform characteristics. Its 35W TDP is roughly half the Intel part's 65W TDP. It also uses a more advanced 4 nm process node from TSMC versus Intel's 10 nm node. However, the benchmark data does not include any power-normalized or per-watt scores, so those efficiency characteristics cannot be quantified from the recorded measurements.

The Intel Core 5 223PE's closest rivals in the database include the Intel Core 7 253PE with a 0.1% higher score, the Intel Xeon 6357P at 0.1% lower, the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H at 0.2% higher, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G at 0.3% lower. These deltas indicate the Intel part sits within a tight competitive cluster. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, by contrast, trails its nearest rivals by 0.2% to 0.4%, including the Intel Core i3-14100T, Intel Core i3-13100F, Intel Core i7-1255U, and AMD EPYC 9374F.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE | Intel Core 5 223PE |

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

| Cores | 4 | 8 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.50 GHz | 2.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 35W | 65W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| 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) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

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

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $232 |

| Release Date | 2024-04-15 | 2026-03-08 |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 223PE wins in every benchmark category with recorded data. The strongest margins appear in compute-heavy integer and floating point workloads. Prime number calculation shows a 72.3% lead, physics testing shows 69.9%, and floating point math shows 67.7%. These results suggest the Intel chip is particularly well suited to scientific computing, simulation, and any workload that stresses raw arithmetic throughput.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE does not win any recorded benchmark, but its profile suggests specific use cases. The 35W TDP makes it a candidate for thermally constrained systems, and the Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm node indicates modern efficiency characteristics. The Radeon 740M integrated graphics and AM5 platform support point toward a compact desktop configuration. The single-thread PassMark gap of 13.6% is the closest any benchmark comes to parity, so lightly threaded daily tasks would show the smallest practical difference between the two.

The Intel part's 24 MB of L3 cache and 8 cores give it a structural advantage in multi-threaded rendering and data processing. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26455 is more than double the AMD's 11705. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, PCIe Gen 5 support, and dual DDR4/DDR5 compatibility make it a more flexible platform choice for systems where memory availability and expansion matter. The AMD chip's 83.2 GB/s bandwidth and PCIe Gen 4 support still cover standard desktop workloads but offer less headroom.

For workloads with heavy parallel scaling, the Intel Core 5 223PE is the clear choice from the data. For power-sensitive deployments or systems where the lower 35W TDP matters more than peak performance, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE holds the relevant advantage, though no efficiency benchmark in the database quantifies that tradeoff directly.