AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 360 dominates the benchmark comparison, winning 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE secures 3 wins, all in data-related workloads. The overall average benchmark scores confirm the Intel part's lead: the Core 7 360 averages 18,374 points versus 17,614 for the Ryzen, a gap that places the Intel chip at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs while the AMD lands at the 71st.

The most lopsided defeats for the AMD chip come in mathematical workloads. In PassMark floating point math, the Intel Core 7 360 scores 44,963 against 24,681, a 45.1% advantage. Prime number finding shows an even starker gap: Intel scores 120 versus 44, a 63.3% delta. Physics simulation follows with 1,213 against 750, a 38.2% deficit for the Ryzen. These three tests reveal a fundamental computational strength on the Intel side that no single-core or multi-core Cinebench result can mask.

Cinebench results are uniformly in Intel's favor. The Core 7 360 posts 1,374 in Cinebench R15 multicore versus 1,179 for the Ryzen, a 14.2% lead. Single-core R15 shows 193 against 166, a 14% gap. The R20 suite repeats the pattern: multicore 5,726 versus 4,916 (14.1% lead), single-core 808 versus 693 (14.2%). R23 multicore delivers 13,634 against 11,705 (14.1%), and R23 single-core 1,924 versus 1,652 (14.1%). The consistency of the delta across all six Cinebench tests is striking: every result falls between 14% and 14.2%, suggesting a uniform clock-for-clock efficiency advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

PassMark multithread shows Intel ahead at 15,544 versus 13,507, a 13.1% margin. Data encryption favors Intel by 22.9%, with scores of 11,164 versus 8,603. Extended instructions give Intel a narrower 3.8% win, 12,390 versus 11,923. Single-thread performance follows the Cinebench pattern: Intel scores 4,274 against 3,644, a 14.7% advantage.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE's wins are concentrated but meaningful. Data compression shows the AMD part ahead by 8.6%, scoring 155,164 versus 142,877. Integer math delivers the largest AMD win at 14.4%, with 39,163 against 34,238. Random string sorting is a narrow 2.1% victory, 18,010 versus 17,636. These three wins suggest the AMD architecture handles specific integer-heavy and compression algorithms with particular efficiency, but they do not offset the broader Intel dominance.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 averages 18,374 points, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE averages 17,614. The Intel chip sits at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, one point above the AMD's 71st percentile.

Q: How large is the Intel lead in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 scores 13,634 in Cinebench R23 multicore versus 11,705 for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, a 14.1% advantage.

Q: In which benchmark does the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE achieve its largest win?

A: The AMD part wins PassMark integer math by 14.4%, scoring 39,163 against the Intel's 34,238. Its other wins are data compression (8.6% lead) and random string sorting (2.1% lead).

Q: What is the biggest single benchmark gap between the two processors?

A: PassMark find prime numbers shows the largest delta: the Intel Core 7 360 scores 120 versus 44 for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, a 63.3% difference.

Q: Do the two processors have similar single-thread performance?

A: No. Intel leads single-thread tests consistently: PassMark single thread shows 4,274 versus 3,644 (14.7%), and Cinebench R23 single-core shows 1,924 versus 1,652 (14.1%).

Q: Which processor has better data encryption performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 leads PassMark data encryption by 22.9%, scoring 11,164 versus 8,603 for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix2 codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename from the Core 5 generation, built on a 3 nm process by Intel's own foundry. These process and foundry differences contribute to the measured performance gaps, particularly in floating-point and prime-number workloads where Intel's advantage reaches 45.1% and 63.3% respectively.

Core and thread configurations differ sharply. The AMD part has 4 cores and 8 threads, using simultaneous multithreading to double its thread count. The Intel part has 6 cores and 6 threads, with no hyperthreading. Despite having fewer threads, the Intel chip wins every multithreaded Cinebench test, indicating that its additional physical cores and higher per-core efficiency outweigh the AMD part's thread-count advantage.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 7 360 provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's larger per-core L1 and L2 caches likely contribute to its single-thread performance lead, while the AMD part's larger shared L3 may help in its data compression win.

Memory support differs completely. The AMD chip uses dual-channel DDR5 with a measured bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s and supports ECC memory. The Intel chip supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X but uses a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support. The AMD part's higher memory bandwidth does not translate into overall benchmark superiority, though it may factor into its data compression and integer math victories.

PCI Express connectivity also differs. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel Core 7 360 provides Gen 4 with only 6 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses Radeon 740M, Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The AMD part is a desktop processor on Socket AM5, while the Intel part is a mobile processor on BGA 1516.

Specification Differences

The two chips differ across nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads; the Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 3.50 GHz for AMD versus 1.50 GHz for Intel, while boost clocks are closer: 4.90 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. Thermal design power differs substantially: the AMD part is rated at 35 W, the Intel part at 15 W.

Cache sizes differ at every level. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. Intel provides 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory bandwidth shows AMD ahead at 83.2 GB/s versus Intel's 59.7 GB/s, with AMD using dual-channel DDR5 and Intel using single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X. ECC memory support is present on AMD, absent on Intel.

PCIe lanes differ: AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes, Intel Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The integrated GPU differs: AMD uses Radeon 740M, Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Manufacturing differs: AMD uses a 4 nm TSMC process, Intel a 3 nm Intel foundry process. The AMD transistor count is 20,900 million on a 137 mm² die; Intel does not report transistor or die size data. Release dates differ by exactly two years: AMD launched on April 15, 2024; Intel on April 15, 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $426; AMD's launch MSRP is not recorded.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points decisively to the Intel Core 7 360 as the stronger processor. It wins 14 of 17 head-to-head tests, holds a 4.3% average score advantage, and leads in every Cinebench test, every single-thread test, and the majority of PassMark workloads. Its wins span rendering, physics, encryption, extended instructions, prime number computation, and floating point math. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE wins only three tests, all in data-oriented workloads: compression, integer math, and string sorting.

The Intel chip's 14.1% to 14.2% consistent lead across all Cinebench tests indicates a uniform performance advantage that scales with clock-for-clock efficiency, not with any particular optimization. Its larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, 6 physical cores versus the AMD's 4, and newer 3 nm process all support this measured superiority. The AMD part's higher memory bandwidth and dual-channel bus do not overcome the Intel part's architectural strengths in the recorded data.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE is not without merit. Its integer math win of 14.4% and data compression win of 8.6% show that certain algorithm families favor the Zen 4 design. The AMD part also carries a much higher base clock (3.50 GHz versus 1.50 GHz) and a higher TDP envelope (35 W versus 15 W), which may influence sustained workload behavior in ways not captured by these benchmark snapshots. However, the recorded data shows no multithreaded workload where the AMD part prevails.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 360 wins in rendering and multi-core productivity. Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests all favor Intel by roughly 14%, with the R23 multicore gap reaching 1,929 points. PassMark multithread confirms the pattern at 13.1% ahead. Physics simulation shows Intel at 1,213 versus 750, a 38.2% lead, making it the stronger choice for any workload that relies on physics calculations.

Intel also wins in single-thread responsiveness. Every single-thread test shows Intel ahead by approximately 14% to 14.7%, including Cinebench R23 single-core (1,924 versus 1,652) and PassMark single thread (4,274 versus 3,644). Extended instruction workloads slightly favor Intel (3.8% lead), and data encryption strongly favors Intel at 22.9%. Prime number finding is Intel's most extreme win at 63.3%, and floating point math shows Intel ahead by 45.1%.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE wins in three specific data-processing scenarios. Data compression shows the AMD part ahead by 8.6%, with a score of 155,164 versus 142,877. Integer math delivers a 14.4% AMD victory, 39,163 versus 34,238. Random string sorting gives AMD a narrow 2.1% win, 18,010 versus 17,636. These results indicate that for workloads dominated by integer arithmetic, compression algorithms, or string manipulation, the AMD part holds a measurable if modest edge.

For everything else, the Intel Core 7 360 is the recorded data's clear choice. Its higher average score, higher percentile ranking, and 14 wins out of 17 tests establish it as the superior processor in the database's measurements.