AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE vs Intel Core i5-1334U Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two processors along clear lines. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE wins 11 of the 17 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i5-1334U takes 6. The AMD part dominates in sustained multithreaded rendering and integer-heavy workloads, while the Intel part counters in older Cinebench versions and floating-point math.

The largest AMD victory comes in Cinebench R23 multicore, where the Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 11705 against the Intel's 8641, a 35.5% advantage. This is the biggest single gap in the entire comparison. The Ryzen also wins Cinebench R20 multicore by 6% (4916 vs 4638) and Cinebench R20 singlecore by 6% (693 vs 654). Extended instruction performance favors AMD even more strongly: the Ryzen scores 11923 against Intel's 8563, a 39.2% lead, the second largest margin in the dataset.

The Intel Core i5-1334U takes its wins in older Cinebench releases and in pure arithmetic throughput. It leads Cinebench R15 multicore by 24.9% (1569 vs 1179) and Cinebench R15 singlecore by 31.1% (241 vs 166). The Intel part also wins PassMark floating point math by 28.4% (34474 vs 24681) and integer math by 22.3% (50374 vs 39163). Data encryption goes to Intel by 8.3% (9377 vs 8603).

The remaining wins for AMD are narrower. PassMark single thread goes to the Ryzen by 8.9% (3644 vs 3345), random string sorting by 6.4% (18010 vs 16933), physics by 3.9% (750 vs 722), data compression by 3.1% (155164 vs 150568), prime number finding by 12.8% (44 vs 39), and multithread by a slim 0.7% (13507 vs 13410).

The overall averages reflect this split. The Intel Core i5-1334U posts an average benchmark score of 18154 against the Ryzen's 17614, a difference of roughly 3%. The percentile rankings are close too: the Intel sits at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, the AMD at the 71st. The nearest rivals for each confirm their relative standing. The AMD's closest competitor is the Intel Core i3-14100T at 17648, a 0.2% difference, while the Intel's closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G at 18169, also a 0.1% difference.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix2 die, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. It has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core i5-1334U uses Raptor Lake architecture on the Raptor Lake-U die, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has 10 cores and 12 threads.

Cache layouts differ sharply. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Intel L3 is 50% larger, which helps in some workloads, but the AMD cache hierarchy is more generous per core given its smaller core count.

Memory support separates them as well. The Ryzen 3 8300GE supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel configuration and a measured memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-1334U supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part but not on the Intel part.

PCIe connectivity differs significantly. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel provides Gen 4 with only 8 CPU lanes. This gives the desktop AMD part more room for expansion devices.

The integrated graphics also differ. AMD pairs the Ryzen with a Radeon 740M, while Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units. The market segments are explicit: the AMD is a desktop part on Socket AM5, the Intel is a mobile part on BGA 1744. The AMD has a 35 W TDP, the Intel a 15 W TDP, reflecting their different intended chassis and cooling environments.

Release timing differs by about 15 months. The Intel launched on 2023-01-03, the AMD on 2024-04-15. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part number is 100-000001496, the Intel part number is SRML5.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 11705 in Cinebench R23 multicore, 35.5% ahead of the Intel Core i5-1334U's 8641. This is the largest multicore gap in the head-to-head data.

Q: The Intel has 10 cores and 12 threads. Why does it lose most multicore tests?

A: Despite having 10 cores and 12 threads versus the AMD's 4 cores and 8 threads, the Intel part loses Cinebench R20 multicore by 6%, Cinebench R23 multicore by 35.5%, and PassMark multithread by 0.7%. The AMD's Zen 4 cores at a 35 W TDP deliver higher sustained throughput in these modern rendering workloads.

Q: Where does the Intel Core i5-1334U clearly outperform the AMD part?

A: The Intel wins Cinebench R15 multicore by 24.9% and singlecore by 31.1%, PassMark floating point math by 28.4%, integer math by 22.3%, and data encryption by 8.3%. These are the Intel's strongest areas.

Q: What about single-thread performance in the newest tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE wins PassMark single thread by 8.9% (3644 vs 3345). However, the Intel wins Cinebench R23 singlecore by 4.3% (1727 vs 1652) and Cinebench R15 singlecore by 31.1% (241 vs 166). The single-thread story depends heavily on the benchmark generation.

Q: Which processor has better memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE records a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-1334U has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. The AMD supports DDR5 only, while the Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core i5-1334U does not.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category.

Clock speeds: the AMD base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost of 4.90 GHz. The Intel base clock is listed as 1300.00 MHz (1.30 GHz) with a boost of 4.60 GHz. The AMD has a higher boost clock by 0.30 GHz.

Core and thread counts: AMD has 4 cores and 8 threads. Intel has 10 cores and 12 threads.

TDP: AMD is 35 W, Intel is 15 W.

Socket: AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses BGA 1744.

Process node: AMD is 4 nm at TSMC, Intel is 10 nm at Intel's own foundry.

Transistors and die size: AMD has 20,900 million transistors on 137 mm². Intel has no recorded transistor count or die size.

Cache: AMD L1 is 64 KB per core, L2 is 1 MB per core, L3 is 8 MB shared. Intel L1 is 80 KB per core, L2 is 1.25 MB per core, L3 is 12 MB shared.

Memory: AMD supports DDR5 only, dual-channel, 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, with ECC. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, no recorded bandwidth, no ECC.

PCIe: AMD Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. Intel Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon 740M. Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.

Market segment: AMD desktop, Intel mobile. Release date: AMD 2024-04-15, Intel 2023-01-03.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The biggest wins for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE come in modern multithreaded rendering and specialized instruction workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore result shows a 35.5% lead, with the AMD scoring 11705 against the Intel's 8641. This is the defining result of the comparison. Extended instructions follow closely at 39.2% ahead (11923 vs 8563). Prime number finding goes to AMD by 12.8% (44 vs 39). PassMark single thread favors AMD by 8.9% (3644 vs 3345), and random string sorting by 6.4% (18010 vs 16933). Cinebench R20 multicore and singlecore both go to AMD by 6% (4916 vs 4638 and 693 vs 654). PassMark physics favors AMD by 3.9% (750 vs 722), data compression by 3.1% (155164 vs 150568), and multithread by 0.7% (13507 vs 13410).

The Intel Core i5-1334U's largest wins are concentrated in Cinebench R15 and arithmetic throughput. Cinebench R15 singlecore goes to Intel by 31.1% (241 vs 166), and R15 multicore by 24.9% (1569 vs 1179). PassMark floating point math favors Intel by 28.4% (34474 vs 24681), and integer math by 22.3% (50374 vs 39163). Data encryption goes to Intel by 8.3% (9377 vs 8603). Cinebench R23 singlecore goes to Intel by a modest 4.3% (1727 vs 1652).

The pattern is consistent: AMD wins the modern Cinebench releases and most PassMark sub-tests, while Intel wins the older Cinebench R15 tests and pure math throughput. The Cinebench R15 results are striking because they reverse the R20 and R23 outcomes so completely. The Intel part's 10-core hybrid design apparently scales better in that older workload, while the AMD Zen 4 architecture pulls ahead as the rendering workload evolves.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split recommendation. For users running modern multithreaded rendering workloads, particularly Cinebench R23, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE is the stronger choice. Its 35.5% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore and 39.2% lead in extended instructions are decisive margins. The AMD part also holds a slim but consistent edge in PassMark multithread (0.7%), physics (3.9%), and single thread (8.9%).

The Intel Core i5-1334U is the better option for workloads dominated by floating point or integer arithmetic. Its 28.4% lead in floating point math and 22.3% lead in integer math are substantial. The Intel part also handles older Cinebench R15 tests far better, suggesting it may be preferable for legacy software compatibility. Its 12 MB shared L3 cache and 10-core configuration likely contribute to these arithmetic wins, though the database does not explicitly attribute causality.

For data encryption, Intel's 8.3% edge (9377 vs 8603) makes it the stronger pick for security-related workloads. For data compression, AMD's 3.1% edge (155164 vs 150568) gives it the advantage in storage and archival tasks.

The overall average benchmark scores place the Intel slightly ahead at 18154 versus 17614 for the AMD, a margin of about 3%. The percentile rankings agree: Intel at the 72nd percentile, AMD at the 71st. These aggregate figures mask the workload-dependent nature of the comparison. The Intel part is not uniformly faster; it wins in fewer tests overall but wins them by larger margins in arithmetic and legacy rendering.

The Ryzen 3 8300GE's 4 nm process and 35 W TDP deliver efficiency that translates into strong modern rendering performance, while the Intel Core i5-1334U's 15 W mobile design leverages its core count for math throughput. The launch MSRP for the Intel part is $340. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Choose the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE for modern Cinebench rendering, extended instruction workloads, data compression, and general PassMark multithreaded tasks. Choose the Intel Core i5-1334U for floating point math, integer math, data encryption, and legacy Cinebench R15 compatibility. Both processors sit within 1 percentile of each other in the overall CPU ranking, so the decision should rest on the specific workload mix rather than aggregate scores.