AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G vs Intel Core i3-8300T Comparison

The Intel Core i3-8300T and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G are both 4-core, 4-thread desktop processors with a 35W TDP. The database records six head-to-head Cinebench tests, and the AMD part wins all of them. This analysis walks through the benchmark results, architecture differences, and specification gaps between the two.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark set consists of six Cinebench tests, spanning R15, R20, and R23, each with single-core and multi-core variants. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G wins every single test. The largest margin is in Cinebench R20 single-core, where the Intel Core i3-8300T scores 275 against the AMD's 336, a deficit of 18.2%. The smallest margin is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Intel scores 66 against 80, a deficit of 17.5%. The multi-core tests show a consistent pattern: Cinebench R15 multi-core (469 vs 571, -17.9%), R20 multi-core (1955 vs 2382, -17.9%), and R23 multi-core (4656 vs 5672, -17.9%). The single-core R23 test also shows -17.9% (657 vs 800). The only deviation is the R20 single-core test at -18.2%, which is slightly larger than the others.

This consistency is notable. The AMD part leads by roughly 18% across all six tests, regardless of the Cinebench version or whether the workload is single-threaded or multi-threaded. Such a uniform margin suggests a systematic performance advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 1640, while the Intel part sits at 1586. In the overall percentile ranking, the AMD part is in the 40th percentile of all CPUs, and the Intel part is in the 39th percentile. The nearest rivals for the Intel part include the Intel Core i7-1060G7 (1591, -0.3%) and the Intel Core i3-9100E (1605, -1.2%). For the AMD part, the nearest rivals include the AMD Opteron 6380 (1643, -0.2%) and the Intel Core i7-8560U (1631, +0.5%). These comparisons place both parts in a similar performance tier, but the direct head-to-head data gives a clear edge to the AMD part.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows no benchmark where the Intel Core i3-8300T takes the lead. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G wins all six head-to-head tests. This means that for any workload represented by Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, the AMD part is the faster choice. The Intel part does have a larger L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB) and more PCIe lanes (16 vs 8), but these features do not translate into a performance win in the measured tests. The AMD part also has a higher base clock (3.50 GHz vs 3.20 GHz) and a boost clock (3.70 GHz) that the Intel part lacks. The AMD part also has a higher memory bandwidth (46.9 GB/s vs 38.4 GB/s). So the AMD part is the better performer in all recorded benchmarks.

The Intel part is marked as end-of-life, while the AMD part is active. This production status difference does not affect the benchmark results, but it is a relevant distinction for anyone considering long-term availability. The data does not support any use case where the Intel part outperforms the AMD part in the tested Cinebench workloads.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on a 14 nm process, but they use different foundries: Intel uses its own fabrication, while AMD uses GlobalFoundries. The die sizes differ substantially: the Intel die is 126 mm², while the AMD die is 210 mm². The AMD part lists 4,950 million transistors, while the Intel part does not list a transistor count. The cache hierarchy is also different. The Intel part has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. So the AMD part has larger L1 and L2 caches, but a smaller L3 cache.

Memory bandwidth is higher on the AMD part: 46.9 GB/s versus 38.4 GB/s for the Intel part. The PCIe configuration differs as well: the Intel part provides 16 CPU lanes, while the AMD part provides 8. The integrated graphics are different: the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 630, while the AMD part uses Radeon Vega 8. The sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1151 versus AMD Socket AM4. The architecture is Coffee Lake for Intel and Zen (Raven Ridge) for AMD. The generation labels are Core i3 (Coffee Lake) and Ryzen 3 (Zen (Raven Ridge)). The release dates are close: the Intel part was released in April 2018, and the AMD part in May 2018. Both support ECC memory, both are dual-channel DDR4, both have 4 cores and 4 threads, both have a 35W TDP, and both have locked multipliers.

Specification Differences

The following table lists the fields where the two processors differ, based on the database records.

| Field | Intel Core i3-8300T | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G |

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

| Base clock | 3.20 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | Not listed | 3.70 GHz |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | AMD Socket AM4 |

| Architecture | Coffee Lake | Zen |

| Codename | Coffee Lake | Raven Ridge |

| Generation | Core i3 (Coffee Lake) | Ryzen 3 (Zen (Raven Ridge)) |

| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |

| Die size | 126 mm² | 210 mm² |

| Transistors | Not listed | 4,950 million |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 96 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 4 MB (shared) |

| Memory bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s | 46.9 GB/s |

| PCIe lanes | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 630 | Radeon Vega 8 |

| Production status | End-of-life | Active |

| Release date | 2018-04-01 | 2018-05-09 |

| Launch MSRP | $138 | Not listed |

| Part number | SR3Y1 | YD220BC5M4MFBYD220BC5FBMPK |

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $138. The AMD part does not have a listed launch MSRP. All other fields, such as core count, thread count, TDP, memory support, memory bus, ECC support, and multiplier lock status, are identical.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has a higher base clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G has a base clock of 3.50 GHz, while the Intel Core i3-8300T has a base clock of 3.20 GHz.

Q: Which CPU has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i3-8300T has 8 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G has 4 MB.

Q: Which CPU has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G has a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, compared to 38.4 GB/s for the Intel Core i3-8300T.

Q: Which CPU is still in production?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is marked as active, while the Intel Core i3-8300T is end-of-life.

Q: Which CPU has a boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G has a boost clock of 3.70 GHz; the Intel Core i3-8300T does not list a boost clock.

Q: Which CPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G has an average benchmark score of 1640, while the Intel Core i3-8300T has 1586.

The Verdict

Based on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is the superior performer in all six head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core i3-8300T does not win any test. The AMD part also has a higher base clock, a boost clock, higher memory bandwidth, and larger L1 and L2 caches. The Intel part offers a larger L3 cache and more PCIe lanes, but these do not translate into benchmark wins. The Intel part is end-of-life, while the AMD part is active. For users who prioritize the measured Cinebench performance, the AMD part is the clear choice. For those who need more PCIe lanes or a larger L3 cache, the Intel part has those features, but it lags in all recorded tests. The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is the stronger performer in the tested workloads.