AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE vs Intel Core 7 251E Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database places the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE and the Intel Core 7 251E in different performance tiers with distinct target users. The Intel Core 7 251E delivers a far higher core and thread count, with 24 cores and 32 threads versus the AMD part's 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel chip also boosts to 5.60 GHz and carries 36 MB of shared L3 cache, positioning it as the multi-threaded workhorse. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE counters with a lower 35 W TDP, a newer 4 nm process node, and a higher base clock of 3.50 GHz.

For users whose workloads scale across many threads, the Intel Core 7 251E is the clear choice from the specification data. Its core count advantage is massive, and the larger L3 cache plus Gen 5 PCIe support indicate a platform designed for heavy parallel processing. The AMD part, however, suits efficiency-focused builds where the 35 W TDP and smaller die size matter, and where single-thread responsiveness from a 4.90 GHz boost clock is sufficient.

The recorded data shows the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE sits at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17614. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-14100T at 17648 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i3-13100F at 17653 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i7-1255U at 17656 (0.2% higher), and the AMD EPYC 9374F at 17693 (0.4% higher). This places the AMD part in a tightly contested mid-range band. The Intel Core 7 251E, with no benchmark scores recorded and a 50th percentile ranking, offers no comparable measured performance data in the database, so its selection rests on core count, cache, and platform features rather than tested results.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 251E uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry, with a die size of 257 mm². The process node difference is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which directly impacts power efficiency and transistor density.

Core organization differs sharply. The AMD chip has 4 cores with 8 threads, each core carrying 64 KB of L1 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache, plus 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 24 cores with 32 threads, each core with 80 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2, plus 36 MB of shared L3. That is a 4.5x difference in L3 capacity and a 6x difference in core count. The Intel part also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part is DDR5-only. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Intel chip achieves a higher memory bandwidth rating of 89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s for AMD.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE pairs with a Radeon 740M, while the Intel Core 7 251E includes UHD Graphics 770. Both parts have unlocked multipliers disabled, meaning neither supports manual overclocking. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. PCIe support also diverges: the AMD chip offers Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, a generation and lane-count advantage for Intel.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. That is a 6x core and 4x thread advantage for Intel.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has a TDP of 35 W, while the Intel Core 7 251E has a TDP of 65 W. The AMD part draws nearly half the thermal envelope.

Q: Which processor supports faster PCIe?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE supports PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The Intel part offers a newer generation and more lanes.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE and the Intel Core 7 251E support ECC memory, as recorded in the database.

Q: How does the AMD processor rank against other CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE ranks at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17614. Its closest rival is the Intel Core i3-14100T at 17648, which is 0.2% higher.

Q: What is the release date and launch MSRP for the Intel part?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E released on 2025-01-12 with a launch MSRP of $384. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE released on 2024-04-15 with no launch MSRP recorded.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE | Intel Core 7 251E |

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

| Cores | 4 | 24 |

| Threads | 8 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 3.50 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.60 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not specified |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Bartlett Lake |

| 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 | 36 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 770 |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not specified | $384 |

| Percentile | 71 | 50 |

| Avg Benchmark Score | 17614 | 0 |

The AMD part uses a smaller die, lower TDP, higher base clock, and a more advanced process node. The Intel part counters with more cores, more cache, a higher boost clock, faster PCIe, and broader memory support.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE and the Intel Core 7 251E. The Intel Core 7 251E has no recorded benchmark scores at all, with an average benchmark score of zero and no entries in its benchmark list. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, by contrast, has a full set of measured results across Cinebench and Passmark tests.

For the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, the recorded data shows a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1179 and a single-core score of 166. In Cinebench R20, it scores 4916 multicore and 693 single-core. Cinebench R23 results show 11705 multicore and 1652 single-core. Passmark tests reveal a multithread score of 13507, a single-thread score of 3644, an integer math score of 39163, and a floating-point math score of 24681. Other Passmark results include data compression at 155164, data encryption at 8603, extended instructions at 11923, find prime numbers at 44, physics at 750, and random string sorting at 18010.

Since the Intel Core 7 251E has no measured scores, direct performance comparison is impossible from the database. The AMD part's percentile ranking of 71 against the Intel part's 50 indicates that, based on all CPUs in the database, the AMD chip outperforms a larger fraction of the field. However, the Intel chip's core count and cache size suggest it would excel in multi-threaded workloads, assuming the architecture scales accordingly. The lack of benchmark data for the Intel part means no quantitative verdict can be drawn on actual application performance, only on the specification sheet.

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE provide context for its performance level. The Intel Core i3-14100T scores 17648, just 0.2% above the AMD part's 17614 average. The Intel Core i3-13100F scores 17653, also 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i7-1255U scores 17656, 0.2% higher, and the AMD EPYC 9374F scores 17693, 0.4% higher. All four rivals sit within a narrow 0.4% band above the AMD chip, indicating that the Ryzen 3 8300GE performs essentially on par with these established desktop and mobile parts. This data positions the AMD processor as a competitive mid-range option, while the Intel Core 7 251E remains unmeasured and therefore unranked in direct comparison.