AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 vs Intel Core i3-9320 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the Intel Core i3-9320 across all six Cinebench comparisons. The largest margin appears in the Cinebench R15 multi-core test, where Intel scores 630 against AMD’s 619, a 1.8% advantage. That gap narrows slightly in single-core R15: 88 to 87, or 1.1% ahead. The pattern persists through newer benchmark versions. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 2626 versus 2582 (1.7% lead), while single-core shows 370 against 364 (1.6%). The most recent test, Cinebench R23, repeats the same story: 6254 to 6148 in multi-core (1.7%) and 882 to 868 in single-core (1.6%).

What stands out is the consistency of the margin. The Intel chip does not suddenly surge or collapse in any particular workload; it maintains a narrow but uniform edge. This suggests a fundamental clock-speed advantage rather than an architectural quirk. The i3-9320 boosts to 4.40 GHz, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 tops out at 3.70 GHz. That 0.7 GHz difference appears to translate into roughly 1.5% to 1.8% better scores across every Cinebench iteration.

The average benchmark score reinforces the pattern. Intel’s average sits at 1808, which places it just 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U (1810) and 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i3-9100 (1806). AMD’s 1778 average puts it 0.1% ahead of the Intel Xeon E5-4610 v3 (1777) and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Xeon E5-2637 v3 (1773). In percentile terms, Intel ranks at the 42nd percentile of all CPUs, while AMD sits at the 41st. That one-percentile gap is small, but it aligns with the benchmark deltas.

Notice that the rival lists are populated by different neighbors. Intel’s closest competitors include the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U, the i3-9100, the Xeon E5-1620 v4, and the Core i5-6600K. AMD’s rivals are the Xeon E5-4610 v3, the Xeon E5-2637 v3, the Ryzen 3 3200GE, and the Core i7-4870HQ. Neither chip is competing against the other’s nearest rivals, which tells you they occupy slightly different performance tiers despite the head-to-head closeness.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the six benchmark results, the Intel Core i3-9320 wins every category. There is no test in the database where the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 comes out ahead. The question is not which workloads favor AMD, but rather whether the margins matter in real-world use.

The most decisive victory for Intel is the R15 multi-core test at 1.8% ahead. That is the largest gap in the entire dataset. The R20 multi-core and R23 multi-core tests both show 1.7% leads, and the single-core tests show 1.6% or 1.1% leads. If you care about Cinebench scores as a proxy for rendering or content creation, Intel is the pick in every scenario.

However, the data does not capture every possible workload. The database only includes Cinebench tests, so there is no information about gaming, memory-sensitive tasks, or power efficiency. The Ryzen’s higher memory bandwidth (42.7 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s) might help in some memory-bound applications, but no benchmark in the record verifies that. Similarly, the Ryzen has a larger L1 cache per core (96 KB versus 64 KB) and double the L2 cache per core (512 KB versus 256 KB), but the Cinebench results do not reflect any advantage from those caches.

What the data does show is that the Intel chip wins all six recorded tests. If you are choosing solely on these measurements, there is no scenario where AMD takes the lead. The only nuance is the size of the lead: it is consistently small, never exceeding 1.8%. That means the Ryzen is not embarrassed in any test, just slightly behind.

The Verdict

The database’s verdict is unambiguous: the Intel Core i3-9320 wins all six head-to-head benchmarks. Its average benchmark score of 1808 exceeds the Ryzen 3 PRO 1300’s 1778 by 30 points. The percentile ranking also favors Intel, 42nd versus 41st.

If you are optimizing for Cinebench scores, the Intel chip is the correct choice. The 1.7% to 1.8% multi-core margins might not feel transformative, but they are consistent and repeatable across three different Cinebench versions. The single-core margins, ranging from 1.1% to 1.6%, are slightly smaller but still favor Intel.

The Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 does have one notable advantage in the specification sheet: it is multiplier unlocked, meaning overclocking potential exists. The Intel chip is locked. But the recorded data does not include any overclocked results, so any performance gain from that unlocked multiplier remains speculative. The Ryzen also has a higher memory bandwidth figure and a larger cache hierarchy, but again, the benchmarks do not show those translating into wins.

For a buyer who must choose based solely on the database, the Intel Core i3-9320 is the safer pick. It wins every recorded test and has a higher average score. The Ryzen is not a bad processor, it is simply behind in every measured category. The only reason to choose AMD would be if you value the unlocked multiplier or the larger caches, but the data cannot confirm those features deliver any real-world benefit.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher single-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i3-9320 scores 882, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 scores 868. Intel leads by 1.6%.

Q: How much faster is the Intel chip in the Cinebench R15 multi-core test?

A: Intel scores 630 against AMD’s 619, a 1.8% advantage. This is the largest delta in the entire head-to-head dataset.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i3-9320 has an average benchmark score of 1808, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 sits at 1778. That is a 30-point gap.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 win any benchmark in the database?

A: No. The data records six head-to-head tests, and the Intel Core i3-9320 wins all six. The Ryzen has zero wins.

Q: Are both CPUs in the same performance percentile?

A: They are close but not identical. Intel ranks at the 42nd percentile of all CPUs, while AMD ranks at the 41st.

Q: What is the closest rival to the Intel Core i3-9320 in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U has an average score of 1810, which is 0.1% higher than Intel’s 1808. The Intel Core i3-9100 is 0.1% lower at 1806.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. Intel uses Coffee Lake, a 14 nm design fabricated in-house. AMD uses Zen (Summit Ridge), also on a 14 nm process but manufactured by GlobalFoundries. Both are quad-core, quad-thread desktop parts, but the similarities end there.

Intel’s die size is 126 mm², while AMD’s is 213 mm². AMD’s chip packs 4,800 million transistors, a figure Intel does not disclose in the database. The larger die and transistor count suggest a more complex design, but the benchmark results do not reward that complexity.

Cache layouts differ significantly. Intel provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. AMD provides 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and also 8 MB of shared L3. AMD’s per-core caches are larger, but Intel’s clock speeds compensate in the recorded tests.

The integrated graphics situation is asymmetric. Intel includes UHD Graphics 630, while AMD lists no integrated graphics at all. This is a functional difference: the Intel chip can output video without a discrete GPU, while the AMD chip requires one.

PCIe support also differs. Intel specifies Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. AMD’s database entry leaves the PCIe field null, so no comparison is possible from the recorded data.

Both CPUs support DDR4 memory in dual-channel mode, and both support ECC memory. Memory bandwidth favors AMD: 42.7 GB/s versus Intel’s 38.4 GB/s. The production status also differs: Intel is end-of-life, while AMD is still active.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are identical: 4 cores and 4 threads on both sides. The base clocks differ, Intel at 3.70 GHz and AMD at 3.50 GHz. Boost clocks show a larger gap: Intel reaches 4.40 GHz, AMD only 3.70 GHz. That 0.7 GHz boost difference is the most likely explanation for Intel’s benchmark sweep.

Thermal design power is close: Intel at 62 watts, AMD at 65 watts. Sockets are incompatible: Intel uses Socket 1151, AMD uses Socket AM4. The architecture names differ (Coffee Lake versus Zen), as do the codenames.

Memory bandwidth is one area where AMD wins: 42.7 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s. The L1 and L2 cache sizes per core are also larger on AMD, though L3 is equal at 8 MB shared. The integrated graphics field is present on Intel (UHD Graphics 630) and absent on AMD.

The multiplier is unlocked on AMD, locked on Intel. Release dates are far apart: Intel launched on 2019-04-22, AMD on 2017-06-28. Intel has a launch MSRP of $154; AMD has no recorded launch MSRP. The production status is end-of-life for Intel, active for AMD. Part numbers are recorded for both: SRF7X for Intel, YD130BBBM4KAE for AMD.