AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 across all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE does not register a single win in any workload category. The most decisive margin appears in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where the Intel part scores 459 against 44 for the AMD chip, a delta of -90.4%. That is the largest percentage gap in the entire dataset.

Floating point math also shows a massive separation. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 posts 194,988 in PassMark floating point math, while the Ryzen 3 8300GE manages 24,681, a delta of -87.3%. Integer math is similarly lopsided: 164,869 versus 39,163, a delta of -76.2%. Data encryption swings even further in Intel's favor, with 46,949 against 8,603, a delta of -81.7%. Data compression follows at 602,121 versus 155,164, a delta of -74.2%.

The Cinebench suite produces consistent deltas. R15 multicore shows 4,933 for the Intel part against 1,179 for AMD, and R15 singlecore shows 696 versus 166. Both carry a delta of -76.1%. R20 multicore follows the same pattern: 20,556 versus 4,916, again -76.1%. R20 singlecore lands at 2,901 versus 693. R23 multicore reaches 48,945 against 11,705, and R23 singlecore hits 6,909 against 1,652. Every Cinebench delta sits at exactly -76.1%.

The narrowest gap in the entire comparison is PassMark single thread, where the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 scores 4,881 and the Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 3,644, a delta of -25.3%. That remains a substantial single-core advantage for Intel, but it is far smaller than the multicore deltas. The PassMark multithread test shows 56,602 versus 13,507, a delta of -76.1%. Physics follows at 3,598 versus 750, a delta of -79.2%. Random string sorting shows 73,651 versus 18,010, a delta of -75.5%. Extended instructions complete the set at 45,357 versus 11,923, a delta of -73.7%.

The average benchmark score reinforces the gap. The Intel part carries an average benchmark score of 75,488, against 17,614 for the AMD part. The Intel processor sits at the 95th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the AMD chip sits at the 71st percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins every benchmark category in the recorded data, so there is no workload in which the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE takes the lead. The Intel processor's nearest rivals in the database include AMD EPYC 8224P with an average score of 75,582 and a delta of -0.1%, AMD EPYC 4545P at 75,373 with a delta of 0.2%, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D at 75,716 with a delta of -0.3%, and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 at 75,738 with a delta of -0.3%. These figures place the Core Ultra 9 285 in the company of server-class processors, not entry-level desktop parts.

The Ryzen 3 8300GE, by contrast, sits near Intel Core i3-14100T with an average score of 17,648 and a delta of -0.2%, Intel Core i3-13100F at 17,653 with a delta of -0.2%, Intel Core i7-1255U at 17,656 with a delta of -0.2%, and AMD EPYC 9374F at 17,693 with a delta of -0.4%. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE therefore aligns with low-power desktop and mobile-class parts, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 aligns with high-core-count server and workstation processors.

The single-thread test is the only area where the AMD chip comes within a reasonable distance. The -25.3% delta in PassMark single thread suggests that the Zen 4 architecture in the Ryzen 3 8300GE provides competitive per-core performance relative to its much larger rival. However, even this closest result leaves the Intel part clearly ahead.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ fundamentally in architecture, process node, and scale. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 uses the Arrow Lake architecture on the Arrow Lake-S codename, built on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC. The Intel part is the newer release, with a recorded release date of 2024-12-31, while the AMD part carries a release date of 2024-04-15.

Core counts diverge sharply. The AMD chip has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel chip has 24 cores and 24 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multithreading. The AMD part uses a dual-channel DDR5 memory bus with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part also uses dual-channel DDR5 but with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

Cache structures are different in scale. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Intel part also has a larger die at 243 mm², while the AMD die is 137 mm². Transistor counts are 17,800 million for Intel and 20,900 million for AMD, meaning the AMD chip packs more transistors into a smaller die.

PCIe support differs by generation and lane count. The AMD part provides PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The Intel part provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics also differ: the AMD chip uses Radeon 740M, while the Intel chip uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. Both processors have locked multipliers and are marked as Active in production status. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $579.

The base and boost clocks tell part of the story. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The Intel part's higher boost clock, combined with its much larger core count, explains its dominance in both single-thread and multithread workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 scores 6,909 in Cinebench R23 singlecore, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 1,652, a delta of -76.1%.

Q: How large is the gap in PassMark multithread performance?

A: The Intel part scores 56,602 in PassMark multithread, while the AMD part scores 13,507, a delta of -76.1%.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 support ECC memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has 83.2 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the narrowest benchmark gap between the two?

A: The narrowest gap is in PassMark single thread, where the Intel part scores 4,881 against 3,644 for the AMD part, a delta of -25.3%.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear outcome. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins every benchmark in the comparison, with deltas ranging from -25.3% in single-thread performance to -90.4% in prime number finding. Its 24 cores, 36 MB of L3 cache, higher boost clock, and larger memory bandwidth combine to produce an average benchmark score of 75,488, placing it at the 95th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, with 4 cores, 8 MB of L3 cache, and a 35 W TDP, delivers an average benchmark score of 17,614 and sits at the 71st percentile. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-14100T and Intel Core i3-13100F, which places it firmly in the entry-level desktop segment. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285, by contrast, sits alongside AMD EPYC server processors in the database's nearest rival list.

The single-thread result is the only metric where the AMD part approaches the Intel part, but even there it trails by 25.3%. For any workload captured in the benchmark set, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is the stronger processor. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE remains an active, low-power desktop part, but the recorded data gives it no advantage over the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 in any measured category.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |

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

| Cores | 4 | 24 |

| Threads | 8 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 3.50 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.60 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 65 W |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes | Gen 5, 20 Lanes |

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

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | 243 mm² |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | 17,800 million |

| Release Date | 2024-04-15 | 2024-12-31 |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $579 |