AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear picture of two very different design philosophies. The Intel Core 5 330 dominates the overall head-to-head tally with 14 wins against 3 for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE. The margin in most tests is substantial, but the AMD chip secures its victories in specific, meaningful workloads.

In the Cinebench suite, the Intel Core 5 330 is consistently ahead. The multicore results show an 11% advantage in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, with scores of 1325 versus 1179, 5523 versus 4916, and 13150 versus 11705 respectively. Single-core performance tells a similar story, with the Intel part leading by 10.8% in R15 (186 versus 166) and by 11% in both R20 (779 versus 693) and R23 (1856 versus 1652). These are not marginal differences; they indicate a fundamental performance gap in both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded rendering workloads.

The Passmark results reveal where the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE fights back. The most striking AMD win is in integer math, where it scores 39163 against Intel's 33258, a 17.8% lead. This is a notable reversal of the overall trend. The AMD chip also takes data compression with a score of 155164 versus 145287, a 6.8% margin, and random string sorting with a narrow 1.3% win (18010 versus 17771). These wins suggest the Zen 4 architecture handles certain arithmetic and compression algorithms with particular efficiency.

The Intel Core 5 330 counters with a series of decisive victories in other Passmark subtests. Floating point math shows the largest single delta, with Intel at 43885 and AMD at 24681, a 43.8% gap. Physics simulation also heavily favors Intel, 1201 versus 750, a 37.6% difference. The prime number finding test is even more lopsided: Intel scores 114 versus AMD's 44, a 61.4% delta. Data encryption goes to Intel at 11076 versus 8603, a 22.3% margin, and extended instructions favor Intel by 6.9% (12808 versus 11923). The Passmark multithread score shows Intel ahead 15471 versus 13507, a 12.7% difference, while single-thread performance lands at 4088 versus 3644, a 10.9% advantage for Intel.

Looking at the overall average benchmark scores, the Intel Core 5 330 reaches 18345 compared to the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE's 17614. The percentile rankings are close, with Intel at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs and AMD at the 71st. The nearest rival data confirms the positioning: the Intel Core 5 330 sits just 0.1% above the Intel Core i3-14100 and 0.2% above the Intel Core 7 360, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE trails the Intel Core i3-14100T by 0.2% and the Intel Core i3-13100F by 0.2%.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 330 reaches 4.60 GHz. Despite the lower boost clock, the Intel part still wins the single-core Cinebench tests by roughly 11%.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD chip uses simultaneous multithreading to reach 8 threads, but the Intel part's two extra physical cores contribute to its multicore lead.

Q: What is the difference in thermal design power?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 has a TDP of 15 watts, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has a TDP of 35 watts. The Intel chip delivers higher benchmark scores across most tests while drawing less thermal headroom on paper.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 5 330 does not. This is a relevant distinction for users who require error-correcting memory in their systems.

Q: What are the integrated graphics solutions?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE uses the Radeon 740M, while the Intel Core 5 330 features Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The database does not include graphics benchmark scores for either part, so relative graphics performance cannot be assessed from the recorded data.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 has an average benchmark score of 18345, which is 4.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE's 17614. The Intel part also ranks at the 72nd percentile versus the AMD part's 71st percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design approaches. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm process at Intel, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database. The process node difference gives Intel a smaller lithography, though the architectural implementation differs significantly.

Cache configurations diverge sharply. The AMD part allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part lists 192 KB of L1 cache total, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD design favors larger per-core cache allocations, while the Intel part uses a more compact total cache footprint.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE supports DDR5 in dual-channel mode with a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 330 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but in single-channel mode with a lower memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The AMD part's dual-channel configuration provides a theoretical bandwidth advantage, though the benchmark results do not isolate memory-bound workloads.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD chip offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE also uses the AMD Socket AM5, a desktop platform, while the Intel Core 5 330 uses Intel BGA 1516, which is a mobile socket. This reflects their market segments: the database lists the AMD part as Desktop and the Intel part as Mobile.

The Intel Core 5 330 lacks ECC memory support, which the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE includes. The AMD part also has a locked multiplier, as does the Intel part, so neither offers overclocking through multiplier adjustment. The release dates place the AMD part at 2024-04-15 and the Intel part at 2026-04-15, a two-year gap in the recorded timeline.

The Verdict

The benchmark data consistently favors the Intel Core 5 330 for raw performance. The Intel part wins 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, including every Cinebench benchmark and the majority of Passmark subtests. Its average benchmark score of 18345 exceeds the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE's 17614, and its 72nd percentile ranking places it slightly higher in the overall distribution. The Intel chip achieves this while operating at a 15-watt TDP, which is less than half the AMD part's 35-watt TDP.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE claims three specific victories: integer math, data compression, and random string sorting. These wins indicate that the Zen 4 architecture retains an edge in certain arithmetic and data manipulation tasks. However, the margins of these wins (17.8%, 6.8%, and 1.3%) are smaller in some cases than the Intel part's losses in other areas. For example, the Intel chip leads by 43.8% in floating point math and by 61.4% in prime number finding, which are far larger gaps than the AMD wins.

The data suggests that the Intel Core 5 330 is the stronger processor for general-purpose compute, rendering, and physics workloads. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE remains competitive in integer-heavy and compression-focused tasks, but the overall benchmark record indicates that users seeking maximum performance across a broad range of tests should favor the Intel part.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE | Intel Core 5 330 |

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

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 3.50 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Wildcat Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | Not recorded |

| 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 |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $309 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 330 dominates the rendering and compute-heavy categories. Every Cinebench test, from R15 to R23, shows an 11% lead in multicore and a roughly 11% lead in single-core. This makes the Intel part the clear choice for workloads that rely on sustained CPU throughput, such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and scientific computations that use floating point operations. The 43.8% advantage in floating point math and the 37.6% lead in physics simulation reinforce this pattern. The 22.3% lead in data encryption and the 6.9% margin in extended instructions further position the Intel chip as the more versatile compute engine.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE wins in three discrete areas that hint at architectural strengths. The 17.8% lead in integer math is the largest AMD victory, suggesting that Zen 4's integer execution units handle certain arithmetic workloads more efficiently. The 6.8% advantage in data compression and the 1.3% margin in random string sorting indicate that the AMD part manages data reorganization tasks competently. These wins are meaningful for applications like file compression utilities, database operations, and integer-heavy scripting workloads.

The market segments of the two parts add context. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE is a desktop processor on the AM5 socket with a 35-watt TDP, while the Intel Core 5 330 is a mobile processor on BGA 1516 with a 15-watt TDP. The Intel part achieves higher benchmark scores while consuming less power on paper, which may matter for thermally constrained systems. The AMD part offers dual-channel memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s against the Intel part's single-channel 59.7 GB/s, plus ECC support, which could benefit certain professional use cases.

Users who prioritize raw compute performance across a broad benchmark suite should select the Intel Core 5 330. Users who need integer-heavy arithmetic, data compression, or ECC memory support in a desktop platform may find the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE more suitable for their specific tasks. The data does not support a single universal winner, but the Intel part's 14-to-3 win record and higher average score give it the overall performance edge.