AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE reaches a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401E tops out at 4.70 GHz. The AMD part holds the higher peak frequency by 0.20 GHz.

Q: How do the two chips compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E scores 18,161 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 35.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE's score of 11,705 points. The Intel processor wins this workload decisively.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel chip provides two additional physical cores and four additional threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE and the Intel Core i5-14401E support ECC memory, according to the recorded data.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has an average benchmark score of 17,614, which is far higher than the Intel Core i5-14401E's average of 5,253. This discrepancy reflects the much larger set of benchmark results recorded for the AMD chip.

Q: What is the process node for each CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses Intel's 10 nm process. The AMD chip uses the smaller manufacturing node.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE belongs to the 8000 series and uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix2 codename. It is manufactured by TSMC on a 4 nm process with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14401E is part of the Core 14th Gen lineup, uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, and is fabricated by Intel on a 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die size. The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor therefore has more cache at every level.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, though its memory bandwidth figure is not recorded. Both chips support ECC memory.

Platform connectivity differs as well. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5 and provides PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip offers a newer PCIe generation and more lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE carries a Radeon 740M iGPU, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses UHD Graphics 730. Both processors are factory-locked, as neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The release dates are close: the AMD chip arrived on 2024-04-15, and the Intel chip followed on 2024-06-30. Both are active in production and target the desktop market segment.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data covers six Cinebench workloads, and the Intel Core i5-14401E wins all six. The largest margin appears in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the Intel chip scores 1,830 against the AMD chip's 1,179, a delta of -35.6% from the AMD perspective. The same pattern repeats in Cinebench R20 multi-core: Intel scores 7,627, AMD scores 4,916, a -35.5% delta.

Single-core results show an identical gap. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Intel processor scores 258 versus 166 for the AMD processor, a -35.7% delta. Cinebench R20 single-core gives Intel 1,076 and AMD 693, a -35.6% delta. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 2,564 against AMD's 1,652, another -35.6% delta.

The consistency of the delta across all six tests is striking. Every workload, whether single-threaded or multi-threaded, shows roughly the same 35.5% to 35.7% advantage for the Intel processor. This uniformity suggests the performance gap is structural rather than workload-specific.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE does have the higher boost clock at 4.90 GHz versus 4.70 GHz for the Intel chip, yet the Intel processor still leads in every recorded benchmark. The Intel part's two additional cores, four additional threads, and larger 20 MB L3 cache appear to outweigh the AMD chip's frequency advantage.

It is important to note that the AMD processor has far more recorded benchmark scores in the database. The AMD chip shows results for PassMark tests, including data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, find prime numbers, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tests. The Intel processor has only the six Cinebench results recorded. The head-to-head section therefore relies exclusively on the six Cinebench tests where both chips have data.

The AMD processor's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-14100T with an average score of 17,648 and a delta of -0.2%, the Intel Core i3-13100F at 17,653 with -0.2%, the Intel Core i7-1255U at 17,656 with -0.2%, and the AMD EPYC 9374F at 17,693 with -0.4%. The Intel Core i5-14401E's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 at 5,259 with -0.1%, the Intel Core i7-11700B at 5,241 with 0.2%, the Intel Core i9-10850K at 5,240 with 0.2%, and the Intel Core i5-13400T at 5,210 with 0.8%. These rival lists confirm that the two chips sit in very different performance neighborhoods according to the database's average score metric.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear split in intended use. The Intel Core i5-14401E is the stronger processor for CPU-heavy rendering and compute workloads, as it wins every recorded Cinebench test by roughly 35.5% to 35.7%. Users who prioritize multi-threaded and single-threaded rendering performance should look at the Intel chip, since it delivers 18,161 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core versus 11,705 for the AMD chip.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, however, has a much richer recorded benchmark profile. Its average benchmark score of 17,614 places it in the 71st percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14401E sits in the 60th percentile with an average score of 5,253. This average score comparison should be interpreted with caution, because the AMD chip has many more recorded tests, including PassMark workloads that are absent for the Intel processor.

The AMD chip also carries the lower TDP at 35 watts versus 65 watts for the Intel chip, which makes it the more power-efficient option on paper. Its 4.90 GHz boost clock is the highest of the two. For systems where power draw is the primary constraint and the full PassMark workload suite matters, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has the better recorded profile.

The Intel chip counters with more cores, more threads, more cache, DDR4 and DDR5 support, PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, and a clear win in every shared benchmark. The choice depends on whether the workload matches the six Cinebench tests, where Intel dominates, or the broader PassMark suite, where only the AMD chip has recorded scores.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks differ as well: the AMD chip runs at 3.50 GHz, the Intel chip at 2.50 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with the AMD chip at 4.90 GHz and the Intel chip at 4.70 GHz.

TDP separates the two significantly. The AMD processor consumes 35 watts, the Intel processor 65 watts. Sockets differ: AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses Socket 1700. The process node differs: 4 nm for AMD at TSMC versus 10 nm for Intel. Die size also differs, with AMD at 137 mm² and Intel at 215 mm².

Cache specifications diverge at every level. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: AMD supports only DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded for AMD at 83.2 GB/s but is not recorded for Intel.

PCIe connectivity differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes, Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 740M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Both support ECC memory, both are locked, and both are desktop parts in active production. The AMD part number is 100-000001496, and the Intel part number is Q49JSRNJS.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins every shared benchmark in the database. Its advantages in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, both single-core and multi-core, are uniform at roughly 35.5% to 35.7%. This makes it the clear choice for rendering workloads that resemble Cinebench, where the extra two cores, four threads, and larger L3 cache translate directly into higher scores.

The Intel chip also wins on platform features. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving system builders more flexibility in memory selection. Its PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes is a generation ahead of the AMD chip's PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes. The 20 MB shared L3 cache and larger per-core L1 and L2 caches give it a memory hierarchy advantage.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE wins on power efficiency. Its 35 watt TDP is nearly half the Intel chip's 65 watt TDP. It also has the higher boost clock at 4.90 GHz, and it uses the smaller 4 nm process node, which typically correlates with lower power consumption. For compact or thermally constrained systems, the AMD chip is the more conservative choice.

The AMD chip also has the broader recorded benchmark presence. The database includes PassMark data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, find prime numbers, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tests for the AMD processor. The Intel processor has no PassMark scores recorded, so any workload modeled by those tests can only be evaluated for the AMD chip. Its 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs, versus the Intel chip's 60th percentile, reflects this wider test coverage.

In practical terms, the Intel Core i5-14401E is the performance leader in all directly comparable CPU compute tests, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE offers a lower power envelope, a higher boost clock, and a more complete benchmark record. The recorded data does not include any test where the AMD chip outperforms the Intel chip, so the Intel processor holds the uncontested performance advantage in shared workloads.