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

The Verdict

The recorded data places the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE in a fundamentally different performance tier from the Intel Core i5-14401TE, though the comparison is complicated by the absence of direct benchmark scores for the Intel part. The Ryzen 3 8300GE delivers a full suite of measured results across Cinebench and Passmark workloads, while the database contains no benchmark entries for the Core i5-14401TE. This asymmetry forces the analysis to focus on architectural and specification differences alongside the Ryzen's documented performance profile.

The Ryzen 3 8300GE sits at the 71st percentile against all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17614. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i3-14100T and Intel Core i3-13100F, both score 17648 and 17653 respectively, placing the AMD part within 0.2% of those chips. The Intel Core i7-1255U also lands at 17656, a 0.2% gap, while the AMD EPYC 9374F leads this cluster at 17693, still only 0.4% ahead. These tight deltas indicate that the Ryzen 3 8300GE performs in a well-defined competitive band among efficient desktop and mobile processors, despite having only 4 cores and 8 threads.

The Core i5-14401TE, by contrast, holds a 50th percentile ranking with an average benchmark score of zero, reflecting the missing measurement data. Its 6 cores and 12 threads suggest a multi-threaded advantage on paper, but without recorded scores, the database cannot substantiate any performance claim for this chip. Buyers choosing between these two should recognize that only the AMD processor has verified performance data in this database, while the Intel part's real-world standing remains unquantified here.

The Ryzen 3 8300GE is the only one of the two with measurable results, making it the defensible choice for workloads where documented Cinebench and Passmark performance matters. The Core i5-14401TE offers more cores, threads, and cache on paper, but the absence of benchmark validation leaves its actual capability open to question. For users who prioritize verified data, the AMD chip is the safer selection; for those who need maximum core count and are willing to accept unmeasured performance, the Intel part presents an unproven alternative.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE reaches 4.50 GHz. The AMD chip holds a 0.40 GHz advantage in maximum frequency.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE and the Intel Core i5-14401TE support ECC memory. This makes either chip suitable for error-correcting memory configurations.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 8 MB for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE. The Intel part provides 12 MB more L3 cache.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has a 35 W TDP, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has a 45 W TDP. The AMD processor consumes 10 W less under its rated thermal design power.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, whereas the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The Intel chip offers a newer PCIe generation and two additional lanes.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE includes a Radeon 740M integrated GPU, and the Intel Core i5-14401TE includes UHD Graphics 730. Both chips can operate without a discrete graphics card.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE is built on Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix2 codename, part of the 8000 series, and fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of Core 14th Gen, and is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node gap is substantial: 4 nm versus 10 nm, which typically affects power efficiency and transistor density. The AMD chip integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, while the Intel die measures 215 mm² with no transistor count recorded in the database.

Core and thread configurations diverge sharply. The Ryzen 3 8300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel chip provides 50% more cores and 50% more threads, which should benefit heavily threaded workloads if the architecture scales accordingly. Cache hierarchies also differ: the AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel part uses 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel L3 cache is 2.5 times larger, and its per-core L1 and L2 allocations are also greater.

Memory support shows a clear split. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, but the database lists no memory bandwidth figure for it. This gives the Intel chip flexibility across older and newer memory platforms, while the AMD chip is locked to DDR5. Both processors support ECC memory, which is notable for workstation or server-adjacent use cases.

PCIe capabilities differ by generation and lane count. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE provides PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel chip supports a newer PCIe standard and offers two additional lanes for expansion devices. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD chip carries a Radeon 740M, while the Intel chip carries UHD Graphics 730. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both are marked as Active in production status. The release dates show the AMD chip launched on 2024-04-15 and the Intel chip on 2024-06-30, a gap of roughly two and a half months.

Specification Differences

The core counts represent the most immediate distinction: 4 cores and 8 threads for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE versus 6 cores and 12 threads for the Intel Core i5-14401TE. Base clocks differ considerably, with the AMD chip running at 3.50 GHz and the Intel chip at 2.00 GHz. Boost clocks reverse the ordering only partially: the AMD chip reaches 4.90 GHz, while the Intel chip reaches 4.50 GHz. The AMD part holds a higher base clock by 1.50 GHz and a higher boost clock by 0.40 GHz, despite having fewer cores.

Thermal design power differs by 10 W, with the AMD chip rated at 35 W and the Intel chip at 45 W. Socket compatibility is entirely separate: AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen 3 8300GE, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i5-14401TE. Process technology separates the two by node size, with the AMD chip on 4 nm and the Intel chip on 10 nm. Die size also differs, with the AMD chip at 137 mm² and the Intel chip at 215 mm².

Cache specifications show per-core and shared differences. The AMD chip has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. Memory support splits by generation: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the AMD chip at 83.2 GB/s, with no figure for the Intel chip.

PCIe lanes and generation differ, with the AMD chip offering Gen 4 and 14 lanes versus Gen 5 and 16 lanes for the Intel chip. Integrated graphics differ by model: Radeon 740M for AMD, UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The part numbers also differ: 100-000001496 for the AMD chip, Q4T4SRNJP for the Intel chip. The base clock, boost clock, TDP, socket, process node, foundry, transistor count, die size, cache sizes, memory support, memory bandwidth, PCIe configuration, integrated graphics, part number, and release date all represent distinct specification values between the two processors.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE versus the Intel Core i5-14401TE. The Intel chip also has no individual benchmark scores recorded, which means every measured performance comparison in this section relies exclusively on the AMD processor's results. The Ryzen 3 8300GE's Cinebench scores provide a snapshot of its rendering capability: Cinebench R15 multicore reaches 1179, R15 singlecore hits 166, R20 multicore reaches 4916, R20 singlecore hits 693, R23 multicore reaches 11705, and R23 singlecore hits 1652. These numbers show a processor that scales reasonably across multi-threaded rendering tests, with R23 multicore delivering roughly 7.1 times the singlecore score.

Passmark results for the AMD chip span a wide range of workload types. Integer math scores 39163, floating point math scores 24681, and extended instructions scores 11923. Data encryption scores 8603, while data compression scores 155164. Find prime numbers scores a notably low 44, and random string sorting scores 18010. The multithread score is 13507, single thread is 3644, and physics scores 750. The average benchmark score for the Ryzen 3 8300GE is 17614, placing it at the 71st percentile among all CPUs.

Since the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded scores, the database cannot show any direct wins for either processor. The closest available reference points for the AMD chip come from its nearest rivals: the Intel Core i3-14100T at 17648 average score and 0.2% ahead, the Intel Core i3-13100F at 17653 and 0.2% ahead, the Intel Core i7-1255U at 17656 and 0.2% ahead, and the AMD EPYC 9374F at 17693 and 0.4% ahead. These rivals bracket the Ryzen 3 8300GE within a narrow 0.4% performance window, suggesting that the AMD chip's measured output is highly competitive with those specific processors. The Core i5-14401TE, however, does not appear in this rival list, so no direct comparison can be drawn from the recorded data.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE wins in every category where the database has actual measurements, simply because it is the only processor with recorded benchmark results. Its 71st percentile ranking and average score of 17614 establish a verified performance baseline. The chip's boost clock of 4.90 GHz, base clock of 3.50 GHz, and 35 W TDP suggest strong single-threaded efficiency for its power envelope. Its DDR5-only memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth positions it for modern memory platforms, and its 4 nm process node indicates a manufacturing advantage in density and efficiency. The Radeon 740M integrated graphics provide a distinct GPU solution compared to the Intel UHD Graphics 730.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE wins on paper specifications that favor multi-threaded and expansion-oriented workloads. Its 6 cores and 12 threads double the thread count advantage over the 4-core, 8-thread AMD chip. The 20 MB shared L3 cache is 12 MB larger than the AMD's 8 MB, which could benefit workloads with large working sets. PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes surpasses the AMD's Gen 4 with 14 lanes, offering newer bandwidth standards for storage and graphics expansion. DDR4 and DDR5 memory support gives the Intel chip broader platform compatibility, especially for users migrating from older memory types. The 45 W TDP, while higher than the AMD's 35 W, may allow for sustained multi-core operation depending on the platform's power delivery.

The absence of benchmark data for the Intel chip means the database cannot confirm whether its specification advantages translate into real performance wins. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE shows clear strength in measured single-thread and multi-thread workloads, with all Cinebench and Passmark scores representing actual results. The Intel Core i5-14401TE shows theoretical strength in core count, cache size, PCIe generation, and memory flexibility, but none of these advantages are validated by recorded measurements. For users who rely on verified data, the AMD chip wins by default across every benchmark category. For users who prioritize raw specifications and are willing to accept unverified performance, the Intel chip offers a more expansive feature set on paper.