AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE vs Intel Core 5 315 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE and Intel Core 5 315 are two very different approaches to the same problem: delivering competitive performance at a modest power draw. The data shows a clear split between the two, with the Intel part winning the majority of benchmark comparisons, but the AMD chip holding distinct advantages in specific workloads. The Intel Core 5 315 comes out ahead in 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE secures 3 wins. The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 18188, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part scores an average of 17614, sitting in the 71st percentile. These figures indicate both processors are closely matched in overall standing, yet the nature of their respective wins tells a more nuanced story.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE establishes its dominance in tasks that rely on heavy integer arithmetic and data compression. In the PassMark integer math test, the AMD processor scores 39163, which is 23.6% higher than the Intel Core 5 315's 31690. This is the largest margin of victory for the AMD chip in any test. Similarly, the data compression test shows the AMD part scoring 155164 versus 146143 for the Intel chip, a 6.2% advantage. The AMD processor also wins the random string sorting test with a score of 18010 compared to 17551, a 2.6% difference. These three wins point to a processor that handles specific algorithmic workloads with greater efficiency.

The Intel Core 5 315 wins everywhere else, and its victories are often by substantial margins. The most dramatic difference appears in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where Intel scores 112 against AMD's 44, a staggering 60.7% delta. The floating point math test also shows a massive gap, with Intel scoring 42441 versus 24681, a 41.8% advantage. The physics test follows a similar pattern, with Intel scoring 1163 against AMD's 750, a 35.5% difference. In the multi-threaded PassMark test, Intel scores 15272 versus 13507, an 11.6% edge. The Intel part also leads in encryption (11119 versus 8603, a 22.6% advantage), extended instructions (13143 versus 11923, a 9.3% edge), and single-thread tests (4021 versus 3644, a 9.4% margin). Across the Cinebench suite, the Intel chip leads consistently by roughly 9.8% to 9.9% in both single-core and multi-core tests. This distribution of wins suggests the Intel Core 5 315 is the more versatile performer, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE excels in a narrower set of computational tasks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different architectures and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE is a desktop part using the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It features 4 cores and 8 threads, a base clock of 3.50 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The chip includes a total of 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. Its cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and it includes ECC memory support. It uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU and integrates a Radeon 740M GPU.

The Intel Core 5 315 is a mobile processor built on a 3 nm process by Intel, using the Wildcat Lake codename. It has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning there is no hyper-threading on this part. The base clock is much lower at 1.50 GHz, but the boost clock reaches 4.40 GHz. The Intel chip has 192 KB of L1 cache and 2.5 MB of L2 cache, with 6 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, but only through a single-channel memory bus, resulting in a lower memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. There is no ECC memory support. The Intel part provides PCIe Gen 4 with just 6 lanes from the CPU and includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Intel chip is soldered to the board using Intel BGA 1516, while the AMD part uses the socketed AMD Socket AM5. The AMD chip has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel part operates at a 15 watt TDP. Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning they cannot be overclocked.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show a consistent pattern of Intel superiority. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 5 315 scores 12981 against the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE's 11705, a 9.8% difference. The single-core R23 test tells a similar story: Intel scores 1832, AMD scores 1652, again a 9.8% gap. The R20 tests show the same margins: multi-core Intel 5452 versus AMD 4916, and single-core Intel 769 versus AMD 693, both at 9.8% and 9.9% respectively. The R15 tests continue the trend with Intel leading 1308 versus 1179 in multi-core and 184 versus 166 in single-core.

The most significant wins for the Intel processor come in the math-heavy PassMark tests. The floating point math score of 42441 for Intel versus 24681 for AMD represents a 41.8% lead, which is a substantial margin for any comparison. The find prime numbers test shows Intel at 112 versus AMD at 44, a 60.7% difference that dwarfs all other deltas in the dataset. The physics test also favors Intel heavily, with a score of 1163 versus 750, a 35.5% difference. Data encryption shows Intel ahead with 11119 versus 8603, a 22.6% margin.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE's strongest showing is in integer math, where it scores 39163 versus Intel's 31690, a 23.6% lead. The data compression test shows AMD ahead by 6.2%, scoring 155164 versus 146143. The random string sorting test is the closest of the three AMD wins, with AMD scoring 18010 and Intel scoring 17551, a 2.6% difference. The overall multi-thread PassMark test gives Intel the win with 15272 versus 13507, an 11.6% margin, which is consistent with the Cinebench multi-core results.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core 5 315 is the stronger processor for general-purpose and multi-threaded workloads. It wins 14 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, and its margins in floating point math, prime number finding, and physics are overwhelming. The Cinebench suite, which is a standard measure of rendering performance, shows the Intel part ahead by approximately 9.8% across the board, which is a meaningful difference in any rendering or encoding task. The Intel processor also delivers a higher single-thread score of 4021 versus 3644, which translates to better responsiveness in lightly threaded applications.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE is the better choice for specific integer-heavy tasks. Its 23.6% lead in integer math and 6.2% lead in data compression indicate that workloads such as database operations, certain compilation tasks, and non-floating-point scientific calculations will run noticeably faster on the AMD chip. The AMD part also benefits from a higher memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s due to its dual-channel memory interface, which can help in memory-sensitive applications, even though the Intel part has a higher core count. The AMD processor's 4 cores with 8 threads provide better thread scaling per core than Intel's 6 cores with 6 threads, which explains the AMD advantage in integer-heavy parallel workloads.

Users who prioritize overall system performance, particularly in rendering, physics simulation, and general productivity, should favor the Intel Core 5 315 based on the benchmark results. Users who work with compression algorithms, integer arithmetic, or string manipulation should consider the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, as its dedicated strengths in these areas are substantial. The Intel part also offers a lower TDP of 15 watts versus 35 watts, which is a significant factor for mobile or power-constrained systems, despite the AMD part being a desktop chip.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 315 has an average benchmark score of 18188, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has an average score of 17614. The Intel part sits in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, and the AMD part sits in the 71st percentile.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning it does not use hyper-threading.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Intel Core 5 315 scores 112 and the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 44. This gives Intel a 60.7% advantage.

Q: Which processor wins in multi-threaded rendering tests?

A: The Intel Core 5 315 wins all three Cinebench multi-core tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 12981 versus AMD's 11705, a 9.8% difference.

Q: Does the AMD processor have any benchmark wins over Intel?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE wins three tests: PassMark data compression (155164 versus 146143), PassMark integer math (39163 versus 31690), and PassMark random string sorting (18010 versus 17551).

Q: What memory configurations do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support. The Intel Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a single-channel configuration with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE | Intel Core 5 315 |

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

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 3.50 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Launch MSRP | None | $340 |