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

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE and Intel Core 7 251TE represent two very different approaches to a desktop processor, and the benchmark data reflects that divergence clearly. The Intel part dominates nearly every test in the database, while the AMD chip secures narrow victories in specific single-threaded workloads, making the comparison less about overall speed and more about workload suitability.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking pattern in the head-to-head results is the scale of the Intel Core 7 251TE's advantage in multi-threaded work. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel chip scores 25518 against the AMD’s 11705, a delta of -54.1% from the AMD’s perspective. That same margin repeats across the other Cinebench releases: R20 multi-core shows 10717 versus 4916 (-54.1%), and R15 multi-core shows 2572 versus 1179 (-54.2%). These are not close contests; the Intel processor is roughly twice as fast in rendering workloads.

Single-core Cinebench results tell a similar story. The Intel Core 7 251TE posts 3602 in R23 single-core, while the Ryzen 3 8300GE manages 1652, a -54.1% delta. R20 single-core follows with 1512 against 693 (-54.2%), and R15 single-core shows 362 against 166 (-54.1%). The Intel part’s higher boost clock, 5.40 GHz against 4.90 GHz, aligns with this consistent lead in Cinebench’s single-threaded tests.

PassMark results are equally one-sided, with the Intel chip winning 13 of the 15 PassMark tests recorded. The largest gap appears in floating point math, where Intel scores 85607 and AMD scores 24681, a -71.2% delta. Integer math shows 125739 versus 39163 (-68.9%), and prime number finding shows 140 versus 44 (-68.6%). Data encryption also favors Intel heavily: 22176 against 8603, a -61.2% delta. Physics tests follow the same trend, 1938 versus 750 (-61.3%).

The one area where the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE wins is PassMark single-thread performance. It scores 3644 against the Intel’s 3568, a 2.1% margin. That is a small but real advantage, and it appears in both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread entries, confirming the result across duplicate fields. Data compression is the closest of the Intel wins in percentage terms among the PassMark suite, with Intel ahead at 334399 versus 155164, a -53.6% delta. Extended instructions show the smallest Intel margin of the PassMark set: 16974 versus 11923, a -29.8% delta.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 251TE is the clear choice for any workload that scales across cores and threads. Its 24 cores and 32 threads give it a structural advantage in multi-threaded rendering, physics simulation, integer and floating point math, and data compression. The Cinebench multi-core scores confirm this: the Intel part is consistently about 54% ahead of the AMD across all three Cinebench versions. For users running video encodes, 3D renders, or heavy batch processing, the data points directly to the Intel processor.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE wins only in PassMark single-thread. A 2.1% lead is modest, but it indicates that the Zen 4 architecture in the AMD chip handles lightweight, single-threaded tasks with slightly better efficiency per core. This could matter for older software, lightly threaded applications, or tasks where only one or two cores are active. The AMD part also uses a 35 W TDP against Intel’s 45 W, so in a constrained thermal or power envelope, the AMD chip delivers its single-thread performance at a lower rated power draw.

Beyond raw speed, the AMD part has a separate advantage in integrated graphics. The Radeon 740M is the iGPU on the Ryzen 3 8300GE, while the Intel Core 7 251TE uses UHD Graphics 770. The benchmark data does not include GPU scores, so a direct comparison of graphics performance is not possible from the database, but the difference in iGPU models is a relevant specification for buyers who plan to run without a discrete graphics card.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE uses Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm suggests the AMD chip uses a denser, more power-efficient transistor design.

Core counts diverge sharply. The AMD part has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel part has 24 cores and 32 threads, which explains its dominance in multi-threaded benchmarks. Cache configurations also differ. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part, 36 MB against 8 MB, likely contributes to its performance in data-heavy workloads.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 7 251TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The Intel part has a slightly higher memory bandwidth rating at 89.6 GB/s versus 83.2 GB/s for AMD. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities are not identical. The AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Intel’s PCIe Gen 5 support offers higher potential bandwidth for compatible devices, though the database does not include measured PCIe throughput results.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the most obvious specification gap: 4 cores and 8 threads for AMD versus 24 cores and 32 threads for Intel. Base clocks differ substantially, with AMD at 3.50 GHz and Intel at 1.40 GHz. Boost clocks reverse that order, with AMD at 4.90 GHz and Intel at 5.40 GHz. The Intel part’s much lower base clock, combined with its higher boost clock, indicates a design that relies on boosting under load across many cores.

Thermal design power differs by 10 W: 35 W for AMD, 45 W for Intel. Sockets are incompatible, with AMD using Socket AM5 and Intel using Socket 1700. The process node is 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. Die size is 137 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel. The AMD chip lists 20,900 million transistors, while the Intel part has no transistor count in the database. The AMD part uses a 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. The Intel part uses 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3.

Memory support is a key differentiator: AMD supports DDR5 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for AMD and 89.6 GB/s for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 740M for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $384, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP in the database. Both processors have locked multipliers, so neither supports user overclocking through multiplier adjustment. Release dates place the AMD part at 2024-04-15 and the Intel part at 2025-01-12.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE wins every multi-core test in the database. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 25518 versus 11705 for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, a -54.1% delta. PassMark multi-thread shows 30022 versus 13507, a -55% delta.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE win any benchmark?

A: Yes. The AMD chip wins PassMark single-thread with a score of 3644 against 3568 for the Intel chip, a 2.1% margin. This appears in both single-thread test entries.

Q: What is the core count difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE and the Intel Core 7 251TE support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE supports DDR5 only.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has a TDP of 35 W. The Intel Core 7 251TE has a TDP of 45 W.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous about overall performance: the Intel Core 7 251TE is the faster processor in nearly every recorded test. Its 24 cores and 32 threads deliver roughly double the multi-threaded Cinebench scores of the 4-core AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, and its PassMark results show leads ranging from 29.8% in extended instructions to 71.2% in floating point math. The Intel chip also has a higher boost clock, larger L3 cache, PCIe Gen 5 support, and both DDR4 and DDR5 memory compatibility. With a launch MSRP of $384 and an 88th percentile score against all CPUs, it sits in a different performance class.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE is not without merit. Its 2.1% single-thread PassMark win suggests it handles lightly threaded tasks with slightly better peak performance. Its 35 W TDP is 10 W lower than the Intel part, and its 4 nm process node indicates a more modern fabrication. For a system where power draw is a priority, a single-threaded workload dominates, and the existing motherboard uses Socket AM5, the AMD chip offers a compact, efficient alternative. Its 71st percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 17614 place it far below the Intel part’s 41650, but the data shows it holds its own in the specific niche of single-thread performance. The choice comes down to whether the workload is many-core parallel work, where Intel wins decisively, or light single-thread usage, where AMD’s narrow edge applies.