AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U vs Intel Core i3-13100TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data splits this comparison into two distinct performance profiles. Across the Cinebench suite, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U holds a consistent advantage. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD part scores 10605 against the Intel Core i3-13100TE's 10054, a delta of 5.2%. The single-core result follows the same pattern: 1497 for the AMD versus 1419 for the Intel, also a 5.2% gap. This consistency extends through the older Cinebench versions. In R20 multi-core, the AMD scores 4454 against 4222, a 5.2% lead, and in single-core it posts 628 versus 595, a 5.3% edge. The R15 results show the same trend, with the AMD winning multi-core 1068 to 1013 (5.1%) and single-core 150 to 142 (5.3%).

The Intel Core i3-13100TE takes a different set of wins in the Geekbench tests, and these are substantially larger margins. In Geekbench multi-core, the Intel scores 5703 against the AMD's 4532, a commanding 25.8% advantage. The single-core Geekbench result is closer but still favors Intel: 1739 versus 1573, a 10.6% lead. This creates an unusual split where the AMD wins all six Cinebench tests by roughly 5%, while the Intel wins both Geekbench tests by double-digit margins. The overall win count favors the AMD at 6 wins to 2, but the magnitude of the Intel's Geekbench victories is worth noting.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data points to different strengths for different workloads. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U is the clear choice for Cinebench-style rendering tasks. Its consistent 5% lead across every Cinebench version, both single and multi-threaded, suggests a genuine advantage in CPU-bound rendering and compute workloads. The Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U also carries a 15 W TDP compared to the Intel's 35 W, which means it achieves this performance at a much lower power envelope, a meaningful factor for sustained workloads in thermally constrained systems.

The Intel Core i3-13100TE wins decisively in Geekbench, which measures a broader mix of real-world tasks including encryption, image processing, and memory-intensive operations. The 25.8% multi-core Geekbench lead is the single largest performance gap in this entire comparison. This suggests the Intel architecture handles certain general-purpose and mixed workloads significantly better than the AMD, even though it trails in pure Cinebench rendering. The Intel also has a 10.6% single-core Geekbench advantage, indicating that its per-thread performance in these specific tasks is stronger.

For users running rendering or simulation software that scales like Cinebench, the AMD is the better performer. For users running diverse application workloads, especially those that resemble Geekbench's test patterns, the Intel offers a substantial edge. The power difference also matters: the AMD's 15 W TDP versus the Intel's 35 W means the AMD is better suited for power-sensitive or passively cooled designs, while the Intel's higher power budget may allow for more sustained performance in certain scenarios.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core i3-13100TE is built on Raptor Lake architecture using a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U uses Zen 3 architecture on a 7 nm process from TSMC, also with 4 cores and 8 threads, but with a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a higher boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The AMD's higher boost clock likely contributes to its Cinebench single-core wins.

Cache configurations differ notably. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel has more cache at every level, yet it still loses the Cinebench tests, which suggests the AMD's architecture extracts more performance per clock in those workloads. The AMD's transistor count is listed at 10,700 million on a 180 mm² die, while the Intel's die is 163 mm² with no transistor count recorded.

Memory support also diverges. The Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD supports only DDR4. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD has a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while the Intel's bandwidth is not listed. The Intel uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the AMD uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes. Both support ECC memory. The integrated graphics differ as well: the Intel has UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD has Radeon Graphics (Vega 6). The Intel targets the desktop segment on Socket 1700, while the AMD is a mobile part on Socket FP6. Both were released on the same date and are currently active in production.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split decision based on workload. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U is the better processor for Cinebench-style rendering and compute tasks. It wins all six Cinebench tests by a consistent 5% margin, and it does so at a 15 W TDP, which is less than half the Intel's 35 W. For users prioritizing rendering performance or power efficiency, the AMD is the stronger choice.

The Intel Core i3-13100TE is the better processor for Geekbench-style general workloads. Its 25.8% multi-core and 10.6% single-core Geekbench wins are the largest margins in this comparison. For users running diverse applications that resemble Geekbench's test patterns, the Intel offers a substantial performance advantage. The Intel also supports DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 5, which may matter for platform longevity.

The average benchmark scores are close: the Intel averages 3111 across all tests, while the AMD averages 3063. The Intel's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS, scores 3122, a 0.3% difference. The AMD's nearest rival, the Intel Xeon E5-2618L v3, scores 3066, a 0.1% difference. Both processors sit at the 52nd percentile of all CPUs. The choice ultimately depends on whether the workload resembles Cinebench or Geekbench more closely.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U wins 6 of the 8 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core i3-13100TE wins the remaining 2.

Q: How large is the AMD's lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD scores 10605 against the Intel's 10054, a 5.2% advantage.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap in the comparison?

A: The Intel Core i3-13100TE leads by 25.8% in Geekbench multi-core, scoring 5703 against the AMD's 4532.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the TDP differences between the two?

A: The Intel Core i3-13100TE has a 35 W TDP, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U has a 15 W TDP.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core i3-13100TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 7330U supports only DDR4.