AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE vs Intel Core i5-11400F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a clear split between these two desktop processors. The Intel Core i5-11400F dominates the multi-threaded and compute-heavy workloads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE claims a decisive victory in single-thread performance. Out of 17 head-to-head comparisons, the Intel part wins 15, with the AMD taking 2.

The most lopsided result comes from PassMark’s integer math test. The Intel Core i5-11400F scores 57,624 against the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE’s 39,163, a 32% advantage. Floating point math shows a similar trend, with Intel leading 34,127 to 24,681, a delta of 27.7%. These are substantial gaps, reflecting the Intel processor’s higher core count and thread count in heavily parallel workloads.

The Cinebench suite reinforces this pattern. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel part scores 14,340 versus 11,705 for the AMD chip, a difference of 18.4%. The same margin appears across Cinebench R20 multi-core (6,022 vs. 4,916) and R15 multi-core (1,445 vs. 1,179), both at 18.4% deltas. Even the single-core Cinebench tests favor Intel, with R23 single-core at 2,024 versus 1,652, an 18.4% gap.

PassMark’s multithread test shows Intel leading 16,908 to 13,507, a 20.1% advantage. Data compression workloads also favor Intel, with a score of 208,472 versus 155,164, a 25.6% lead. Random string sorting follows suit, with Intel at 24,124 and AMD at 18,010, a 25.3% gap. Extended instruction workloads show a 20.4% Intel lead (14,976 vs. 11,923), while data encryption is 16% faster on Intel (10,247 vs. 8,603). Even the prime number finding test, which often favors architectural efficiency, goes to Intel by 13.7% (51 vs. 44).

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE’s wins are concentrated in PassMark’s single-thread metrics. It scores 3,644 in both the single-thread and single-threaded test listings, compared to Intel’s 2,981. That is a 22.2% advantage for AMD, and it is the only benchmark category where the Ryzen 3 8300GE comes out ahead. The physics test, often a proxy for real-world gaming physics simulation, goes to Intel by a narrower 10.9% margin (842 vs. 750).

Looking at the average benchmark scores in the database, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE posts 17,614 against the Intel Core i5-11400F’s 17,177. That puts the AMD part slightly ahead in the overall average, despite losing the majority of head-to-head tests. Both processors sit at the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database, indicating similar overall positioning despite their divergent strengths.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-11400F is the clear choice for throughput-oriented tasks. Its six cores and twelve threads, combined with a 65W TDP, deliver consistent wins across every Cinebench multi-core test and every PassMark compute test. The database shows this processor excels in video rendering, data compression, encryption, and any workload that scales with thread count. The 32% lead in integer math and the 27.7% lead in floating point math make it the stronger part for scientific computing, financial modeling, and content creation pipelines.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, despite having only four cores and eight threads, wins decisively in single-thread performance. Its 22.2% advantage in PassMark single-thread testing suggests superior per-core efficiency, a trait that matters in legacy applications, lightly threaded games, and responsiveness in everyday desktop use. The Zen 4 architecture, built on a 4nm process, delivers a higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz compared to Intel’s 4.40 GHz, which likely contributes to this result.

The data also reveals a significant power efficiency difference. The AMD part carries a 35W TDP versus Intel’s 65W, meaning the Ryzen 3 8300GE achieves its single-thread wins while drawing considerably less power. This makes it attractive for small form factor builds or systems where thermal output is a concern. The Intel part, with its higher TDP, trades power for raw multi-threaded throughput.

For gaming specifically, the picture is mixed. The physics test favors Intel by 10.9%, but the AMD part’s single-thread advantage suggests it may hold up well in games that rely on a single primary thread. The lack of an integrated GPU on the Intel part means a discrete graphics card is mandatory, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE includes a Radeon 740M iGPU, offering a fallback display option.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix2 codename, built on TSMC’s 4nm process. It packs 20,900 million transistors into a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-11400F uses the Rocket Lake architecture, built on Intel’s 14nm process, with a much larger 276 mm² die.

Core configurations differ significantly. The AMD part has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel part has 6 cores and 12 threads. This 50% core advantage explains much of Intel’s multi-threaded dominance. Cache layouts also diverge: the AMD chip uses 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip uses 80 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with a larger 12 MB shared L3.

Memory support is a major differentiator. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a theoretical bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-11400F supports DDR4, also dual-channel, with a lower 51.2 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support. This makes the AMD platform more future-proof and suitable for error-correcting workloads.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes. For systems with multiple high-bandwidth devices, the Intel part offers more expansion headroom. The AMD part compensates with its integrated Radeon 740M graphics, a feature entirely absent from the Intel chip.

Socket compatibility separates the platforms further. The AMD processor uses the AM5 socket, while the Intel processor uses the LGA 1200 socket. This means platform choice locks in the memory type and upgrade path. The AMD part also has a higher boost clock at 4.90 GHz versus Intel’s 4.40 GHz, and a lower base clock at 3.50 GHz versus Intel’s 2.60 GHz.

The production status also differs. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE is listed as active, while the Intel Core i5-11400F is end-of-life. The AMD part’s release date is April 15, 2024, while the Intel part launched on March 15, 2021. This three-year gap explains the architectural differences, with the AMD part benefitting from a much newer design and process node.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE wins PassMark single-thread testing by 22.2%, scoring 3,644 against the Intel Core i5-11400F’s 2,981. Its higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz likely contributes to this advantage.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F leads in every multi-threaded benchmark in the database. It wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 18.4% (14,340 vs. 11,705) and PassMark multithread by 20.1% (16,908 vs. 13,507), thanks to its 6 cores and 12 threads versus the AMD’s 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel operation and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, plus ECC memory support. The Intel Core i5-11400F supports DDR4 memory, also dual-channel, with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support.

Q: Do these processors include integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE includes a Radeon 740M integrated GPU. The Intel Core i5-11400F has no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required for display output.

Q: How do their power requirements compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has a 35W TDP, while the Intel Core i5-11400F has a 65W TDP. The AMD part draws less power while achieving higher single-thread scores.

Q: Which processor is newer?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE was released on April 15, 2024, and is still active in production. The Intel Core i5-11400F was released on March 15, 2021, and is now end-of-life.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE | Intel Core i5-11400F |

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

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 3.50 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 35W | 65W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1200 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 (Phoenix2) | Rocket Lake |

| Process Node | 4nm (TSMC) | 14nm (Intel) |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | 276 mm² |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not listed |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 512 KB per core |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB shared | 12 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe Lanes | Gen 4, 14 lanes | Gen 4, 20 lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | None |

| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release Date | 2024-04-15 | 2021-03-15 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $157 |