AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a consistent and decisive advantage for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T across every recorded test. In the 17 head-to-head comparisons, the Intel processor wins all 17, with no test favoring the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE. The average benchmark score tells the same story: the Intel part reaches 30468, while the AMD part records 17614, a difference that places the Intel chip in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs versus the 71st percentile for the AMD chip.

The largest margins appear in compute-heavy workloads. In PassMark floating point math, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 82751 against 24681 for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, a delta of -70.2% from the AMD side. That means the Intel chip delivers roughly 3.4 times the floating point throughput. Prime number finding shows an even wider gap: Intel scores 284 versus 44, a delta of -84.5%, the largest single-test disparity in the dataset. Physics simulation also favors Intel heavily, with scores of 2053 versus 750, a -63.5% delta.

Cinebench results follow the same pattern. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Intel part scores 21971 against 11705, a -46.7% delta. Single-core performance in the same test shows 3101 versus 1652, also -46.7%. The consistency of the -46.7% figure across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests suggests a uniform scaling relationship between the two processors in rendering workloads, not a workload-specific anomaly. The single-core deltas in Cinebench R15 and R20 are -46.8%, nearly identical to the multicore margins.

The narrowest wins for Intel come in single-threaded PassMark tests. In PassMark single thread, the Intel chip scores 4348 versus 3644, a -16.2% delta. This is the smallest relative gap in the entire dataset, indicating that the AMD architecture is comparatively stronger in lightly threaded integer work than in heavily parallel or floating-point work. Data compression shows a -33.7% delta (233998 versus 155164), integer math a -34.2% delta (59543 versus 39163), and random string sorting a -37.4% delta (28774 versus 18010). Data encryption shows a -53% delta (18289 versus 8603), and extended instructions a -40.6% delta (20083 versus 11923).

The Intel chip also matches or exceeds the AMD part in the comparison to its nearest rivals. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T sits 0.2% above the Intel Core i9-11980HK, 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, and 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U, while trailing the Intel Core i5-13600H by 0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE sits 0.2% below the Intel Core i3-14100T, 0.2% below the Intel Core i3-13100F, 0.2% below the Intel Core i7-1255U, and 0.4% below the AMD EPYC 9374F. These rival deltas confirm that the two processors occupy different performance tiers, with the Intel part competing against higher-end mobile and desktop chips while the AMD part trades near low-end desktop and mobile parts.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design families. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, built on TSMC's 4 nm process. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, built on TSMC's 3 nm process. Both are produced by TSMC, but the node difference gives Intel a density advantage: 17,800 million transistors in a 243 mm² die versus 20,900 million transistors in a 137 mm² die for AMD. The AMD die is smaller despite carrying more transistors, which means a much higher transistor density on the 4 nm process.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD part provides 4 cores and 8 threads with simultaneous multithreading, while the Intel part provides 10 cores and 10 threads with no multithreading. This explains the massive multicore advantage for Intel: it has 2.5 times the physical cores, and the recorded data shows roughly 1.9 times the multicore throughput in Cinebench R23. The lack of multithreading on the Intel chip means each of its 10 cores handles one thread, while the AMD chip's 4 cores each handle two threads.

Cache hierarchies differ in both size and distribution. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. Per-core L2 is three times larger on the Intel chip, and shared L3 is 2.5 times larger. The larger caches contribute to the Intel chip's single-thread advantage, particularly in workloads that benefit from data locality.

Both processors support DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The Intel chip records 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth versus 83.2 GB/s for the AMD chip, a 23% advantage. The AMD chip supports ECC memory; the Intel chip does not. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Intel chip offers Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, while the AMD chip offers Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The generation and lane count differences affect expansion options and I/O throughput for storage and add-in cards.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD chip uses the Radeon 740M, while the Intel chip uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units. The recorded data does not include graphics benchmarks, so the comparison remains limited to CPU workloads. Clock behavior shows matching boost clocks of 4.90 GHz on both parts, but the AMD chip has a higher base clock of 3.50 GHz versus 2.50 GHz for Intel. The Intel chip carries a 65 W TDP versus 35 W for the AMD chip, a difference that reflects the higher core count and larger cache.

The release dates place the AMD part earlier at 2024-04-15, with the Intel part following at 2024-12-31. Both are listed as Active production status desktop parts. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported according to the recorded specifications. The AMD part has a known part number, 100-000001496, while the Intel part number is recorded as unknown.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data shows no workload category where the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE wins, but the relative margins reveal where the Intel advantage is smallest and largest, which indicates where the AMD architecture remains competitive. The narrowest Intel win is in PassMark single thread at -16.2%, meaning the AMD chip is closest to parity in lightly threaded integer performance. For users running single-threaded applications that do not scale across cores, the AMD part loses by a much smaller margin than in any other test.

The AMD chip also shows its best relative performance in integer math and data compression. The integer math delta is -34.2% and data compression is -33.7%, both well below the multicore average of -46.7%. These workloads depend more on instruction efficiency and cache behavior than on raw core count, and the AMD Zen 4 cores with their 4.90 GHz boost clock partially compensate for having fewer cores. Random string sorting at -37.4% follows the same pattern.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T dominates everywhere else, with its largest wins in floating point math (-70.2%), prime number finding (-84.5%), and physics simulation (-63.5%). These workloads scale strongly with core count and benefit from the Intel chip's 10 physical cores, larger L2 and L3 caches, and higher memory bandwidth. Data encryption at -53% and extended instructions at -40.6% also favor Intel substantially.

For rendering and content creation, the Cinebench results are unambiguous. The Intel chip delivers roughly 1.9 times the multicore performance across R15, R20, and R23, with single-core performance also about 1.9 times higher. The consistency of these ratios across Cinebench versions indicates a stable architectural advantage rather than a benchmark-specific artifact. The Intel chip's 82nd percentile ranking against all CPUs, compared to the AMD chip's 71st percentile, confirms that it belongs in a higher performance class overall.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How large is the Cinebench R23 multicore gap?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 21971 versus 11705 for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, a delta of -46.7% from the AMD side.

Q: Do both processors support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR5 in dual-channel configuration. The Intel chip records 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the AMD chip records 83.2 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has a base clock of 3.50 GHz, higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T's 2.50 GHz. Both have a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: Does the AMD processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, ECC memory support is listed as true for the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the PCIe generation difference?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE offers PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification category. Core count: 4 versus 10. Thread count: 8 versus 10. Base clock: 3.50 GHz versus 2.50 GHz. Boost clock matches at 4.90 GHz for both. TDP: 35 W for the AMD chip versus 65 W for the Intel chip. Socket: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1851. Architecture: Zen 4 versus Arrow Lake. Codename: Phoenix2 versus Arrow Lake-S. Generation: Ryzen 3 (Zen 4 Phoenix) versus Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake). Process node: 4 nm versus 3 nm. Transistors: 20,900 million versus 17,800 million. Die size: 137 mm² versus 243 mm².

Cache: L1 is 64 KB per core on AMD versus 192 KB per core on Intel. L2 is 1 MB per core versus 3 MB per core. L3 is 8 MB shared versus 20 MB shared. Memory bandwidth: 83.2 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s. ECC support: true on AMD, false on Intel. PCIe: Gen 4 with 14 lanes versus Gen 5 with 20 lanes. Integrated graphics: Radeon 740M versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. Release date: 2024-04-15 versus 2024-12-31. Part number: 100-000001496 versus unknown. Both share DDR5 dual-channel memory support, Active production status, Desktop market segment, and locked multipliers. The Intel part has no launch MSRP recorded, and neither does the AMD part.