AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 164U Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear split between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE wins 10 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U takes 7. The margin of victory, however, tells the real story. The AMD chip’s biggest win comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 11705 against Intel’s 8766, a 33.5% advantage. That is a substantial gap for a 4-core part against a 12-core one. The Ryzen 3 also dominates extended instructions, scoring 11923 versus 7918, a 50.6% lead, and random string sorting, 18010 to 15131, a 19% edge.

Single-thread performance favors AMD in most tests. The Ryzen 3 8300GE posts 3644 in PassMark single-thread, 21.6% ahead of Intel’s 2996. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a closer race: 1652 for AMD versus 1590 for Intel, a 3.9% win. Cinebench R20 single-core repeats the pattern with AMD ahead 693 to 633, a 9.5% margin. In data compression, AMD scores 155164 against Intel’s 137133, a 13.1% advantage, and in multithread the Ryzen edges ahead 13507 to 13296, just 1.6%.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has its own victories, mostly in math-heavy workloads. Floating point math goes to Intel by a wide margin: 33581 versus 24681 for AMD, a 26.5% difference. Integer math also favors Intel, 50387 to 39163, a 22.3% lead. Physics simulation shows Intel ahead at 918 versus 750, an 18.3% gap. Prime number finding goes to Intel 56 to 44, a 21.4% win. Data encryption is close, with Intel ahead 8838 to 8603, just 2.7%. Interestingly, the older Cinebench R15 tests favor Intel: multi-core shows Intel at 1304 versus AMD’s 1179, a 9.6% lead, and single-core shows Intel at 225 versus AMD’s 166, a 26.2% gap. That R15 single-core result is anomalous relative to the newer Cinebench versions, where AMD wins.

Overall, the average benchmark score lands at 17614 for AMD and 17074 for Intel. Both sit at the 71st percentile among all CPUs in the database. The nearest rivals for AMD include the Intel Core i3-14100T at 17648 (0.2% higher) and the Intel Core i3-13100F at 17653 (0.2% higher). For Intel, the nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7573X at 17070 (0% difference) and the Intel Core i5-11400 at 17067 (0% difference).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core Cinebench score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, AMD scores 11705 versus Intel’s 8766, a 33.5% advantage. In R20 multi-core, AMD wins again with 4916 to Intel’s 4488, a 9.5% margin.

Q: Does the Intel chip beat AMD in any PassMark tests?

A: Yes. Intel wins floating point math (33581 to 24681), integer math (50387 to 39163), physics (918 to 750), prime number finding (56 to 44), and data encryption (8838 to 8603). AMD wins the remaining PassMark tests, including single-thread and multithread.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has 12 cores and 14 threads. Despite having three times the cores, Intel trails in most multi-core benchmarks.

Q: How do the TDP values compare?

A: The AMD part has a 35-watt TDP. The Intel part has a 9-watt TDP. That makes Intel’s chip dramatically more power-efficient on paper, though the database does not include power draw measurements.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE boosts to 4.90 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U boosts to 4.80 GHz. The base clocks differ substantially: AMD runs at 3.50 GHz, while Intel runs at 1100.00 MHz.

Q: What is the release date difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE launched on 2024-04-15. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U launched earlier, on 2023-12-13. Both are listed as Active in production.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 20,900 million transistors into a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U uses the Meteor Lake architecture on Intel’s 7 nm process. The database does not list transistor count or die size for Intel.

Cache structures differ significantly. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. Intel’s larger L3 cache likely helps its math-heavy workloads, while AMD’s smaller cache still delivers superior results in most tests.

Memory support shows another split. AMD supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, plus ECC memory. Intel also supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory, but the database notes it depends on the motherboard, and ECC is not supported. The memory bandwidth for Intel is not listed.

PCIe lanes differ: AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: AMD has the Radeon 740M, while Intel has Arc Xe-LPG 64EU. The AMD chip is a desktop part on Socket AM5, while Intel is a mobile part on BGA 2551.

The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $448. The AMD part has no listed launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE as the stronger overall performer. It wins the majority of head-to-head tests, including the most modern and demanding Cinebench R23 multi-core benchmark with a 33.5% lead. It also wins single-thread tests in R20 and R23, plus PassMark single-thread by a wide 21.6% margin. For general productivity, data compression, and extended instruction workloads, AMD is clearly ahead.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U is not without merit. It wins floating point and integer math, physics simulation, and prime number finding, suggesting an advantage in scientific or simulation tasks. Its 9-watt TDP also makes it far more suitable for fanless or ultra-low-power mobile designs. The 12-core configuration gives it a structural edge in raw thread count, but the benchmark results show that advantage rarely translates into wins.

For a desktop user who wants maximum compute performance per socket, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE is the better choice based on recorded data. For a mobile system designer prioritizing low power draw and math throughput, the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U has a place. Both sit at the same 71st percentile, but AMD’s average score of 17614 exceeds Intel’s 17074 by about 3.2%.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE | Intel Core Ultra 7 164U |

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

| Series | 8000 series | Core Ultra Series 1 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Meteor Lake |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Meteor Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 7 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Cores | 4 | 12 |

| Threads | 8 | 14 |

| Base clock | 3.50 GHz | 1100.00 MHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 9 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 2551 |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 112 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR5 (depends on motherboard) |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | Not listed |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 740M | Arc Xe-LPG 64EU |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2024-04-15 | 2023-12-13 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $448 |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not listed |

| Die size | 137 mm² | Not listed |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE wins in most CPU-centric productivity benchmarks. Data compression (155164 to 137133), random string sorting (18010 to 15131), and extended instructions (11923 to 7918) all go to AMD by double-digit margins. For single-thread responsiveness, AMD leads in PassMark single-thread by 21.6% and in Cinebench R23 single-core by 3.9%. Multithread PassMark also favors AMD, though narrowly at 1.6%. The newer Cinebench versions, R20 and R23, both show AMD ahead in multi-core, with the R23 gap being the largest single benchmark difference in the entire comparison.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U wins in mathematically intensive workloads. Floating point math shows a 26.5% lead, integer math a 22.3% lead, and physics simulation an 18.3% lead. Prime number finding goes to Intel by 21.4%. Data encryption is a narrow win at 2.7%. The older Cinebench R15 tests also favor Intel, both single and multi-core, though these results contradict the newer R20 and R23 results. For a user running simulation software, encryption tasks, or physics engines, Intel’s chip delivers measurable advantages.

For power-constrained designs, Intel’s 9-watt TDP versus AMD’s 35-watt TDP is decisive. The Intel part draws a fraction of the power on paper, making it suitable for compact laptops or fanless systems. AMD’s higher TDP enables higher sustained clocks, which likely explains its wins in the newer Cinebench tests. The choice comes down to workload: AMD for general compute and single-thread performance, Intel for math throughput and extreme low power.