AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G vs AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear picture of overall performance leadership, but the margin of victory varies significantly across workload types. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G secures 14 wins out of 17 head-to-head comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS taking only 3.

The most decisive victories for the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G come in the Cinebench suite, where its advantage is remarkably consistent. In cinebench_r15_multicore, the 8300G scores 1245 against 1050 for the 7235HS, a lead of 18.6%. The same delta appears in cinebench_r15_singlecore (175 vs 148, 18.2% ahead) and across every other Cinebench test: r20_multicore shows 5190 vs 4375, r20_singlecore shows 732 vs 617, r23_multicore shows 12359 vs 10418, and r23_singlecore shows 1744 vs 1470. All of these represent an identical or nearly identical 18.6% advantage, indicating a fundamental architectural efficiency gap rather than a workload-specific quirk.

PassMark results add more texture to the comparison. The 8300G dominates in passmark_find_prime_numbers with a 51.6% lead (47 vs 31), the largest single-test margin in the entire dataset. It also posts strong wins in passmark_physics (772 vs 574, 34.5% ahead), passmark_random_string_sorting (19703 vs 15294, 28.8% ahead), and passmark_single_thread (3550 vs 2873, 23.6% ahead). Extended instructions favor the 8300G by 5.2% (11451 vs 10887), and floating point math shows a narrower 1.2% edge (23374 vs 23091). The multithread test gives the 8300G a 9.2% advantage (13368 vs 12243).

The Ryzen 5 7235HS counters in three specific areas. Its largest win comes in passmark_integer_math, where it scores 40174 against 37292, a 7.2% advantage. In passmark_data_compression, it edges ahead with 152168 vs 150567, a modest 1.1% lead. The encryption test shows 9051 vs 8607, a 4.9% margin in favor of the 7235HS. These wins suggest the 7235HS has particular strengths in integer-heavy and data-transformation workloads, even though its overall benchmark average remains lower.

The average benchmark scores confirm the aggregate picture: the 8300G averages 17278 across all tests, while the 7235HS averages 16902, a gap of roughly 2%. Both processors sit near the 70th percentile among all CPUs, with the 8300G at 71 and the 7235HS at 70. The nearest rivals for the 8300G include the Intel Core i5-12450H (avg 17239, 0.2% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 3 210 (avg 17321, 0.2% ahead), while the 7235HS sits close to the AMD EPYC 7702 (16932, 0.2% ahead) and the Intel Core i3-12100E (16853, 0.3% behind).

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G as the stronger overall processor for most use cases. Its 18.6% sweep across every Cinebench test indicates a substantial generational advantage in both single-threaded and multi-threaded rendering workloads. The 51.6% lead in prime number finding and 34.5% lead in physics calculations further demonstrate its superiority in compute-heavy tasks.

The Ryzen 5 7235HS is not without merit. Its wins in integer math (7.2%), data compression (1.1%), and encryption (4.9%) show that it handles specific data-processing workloads more efficiently. For users whose primary tasks involve large integer calculations, file compression, or encryption operations, the 7235HS offers measurable benefits.

However, the sheer breadth of the 8300G's victories, particularly in the widely-used Cinebench benchmarks, makes it the safer recommendation for general-purpose computing. The 8300G also benefits from a higher boost clock (4.90 GHz vs 4.20 GHz) and a newer architecture (Zen 4 vs Zen 3+), which the benchmark results reflect.

The percentile rankings show both processors are competent mid-range options, but the 8300G's higher average score and greater number of decisive wins give it the edge in the majority of scenarios. The 7235HS should be considered when its specific workload strengths align with the user's primary applications.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G wins in these areas:

• All Cinebench rendering tests (r15, r20, r23, both single and multi-core), with consistent 18.6% margins
• Prime number computation, with a dominant 51.6% lead
• Physics calculations, 34.5% ahead
• Random string sorting, 28.8% ahead
• Single-thread performance, 23.6% ahead
• Multithread performance, 9.2% ahead
• Extended instruction execution, 5.2% ahead
• Floating point math, 1.2% ahead

The AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS wins in these areas:

• Integer math operations, 7.2% ahead
• Data encryption, 4.9% ahead
• Data compression, 1.1% ahead

The 8300G is the clear choice for rendering, scientific computing, physics simulation, and any workload that benefits from strong single-core performance. The 7235HS offers advantages in data-heavy enterprise tasks like compression and encryption, plus integer arithmetic workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G averages 17278 across all benchmark tests, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS averages 16902.

Q: How much faster is the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G in multi-core Cinebench tests?

A: The 8300G leads by 18.6% in all Cinebench multi-core tests: r15 scores 1245 vs 1050, r20 scores 5190 vs 4375, and r23 scores 12359 vs 10418.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 7235HS win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, it wins three tests: integer math (40174 vs 37292, 7.2% ahead), data compression (152168 vs 150567, 1.1% ahead), and data encryption (9051 vs 8607, 4.9% ahead).

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 47 compared to 31 for the Ryzen 5 7235HS, a 51.6% advantage.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the Ryzen 5 7235HS boosts to 4.20 GHz.

Q: How do these processors compare to their nearest rivals?

A: The 8300G sits within 0.6% of the Intel Core i5-11400F (17177) and 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 3 210 (17321). The 7235HS is within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U (16827) and 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-1240U (16957).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations. The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm TSMC process. The Ryzen 5 7235HS uses Zen 3+ architecture on the Rembrandt-R codename, built on a 6 nm TSMC process. This process node difference (4 nm vs 6 nm) contributes to the 8300G's efficiency advantages.

The 8300G has a die size of 137 mm² and contains 20,900 million transistors. The 7235HS has a larger die at 210 mm², though transistor count is not recorded in the database. Both use TSMC as the foundry.

Cache configuration differs in the L2 tier. The 8300G provides 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the 7235HS provides 512 KB per core. Both share 8 MB of L3 cache and have 64 KB of L1 cache per core.

The integrated graphics also differ. The 8300G features Radeon 740M graphics, while the 7235HS features Radeon 660M. The 8300G supports PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the 7235HS supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Both processors support DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, though the 8300G has a higher memory bandwidth at 83.2 GB/s compared to 76.8 GB/s for the 7235HS. Both support ECC memory.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G | AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS |

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

| Series | 8000 series | 7000 series |

| Base clock | 3.40 GHz | 3.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.20 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | AMD Socket FP7 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 3+ |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Rembrandt-R |

| Process node | 4 nm | 6 nm |

| Die size | 137 mm² | 210 mm² |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe lanes | Gen 4, 14 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 740M | Radeon 660M |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2024-04-15 | Not recorded |

Both processors share the same core count (4), thread count (8), L1 cache (64 KB per core), L3 cache (8 MB shared), memory support (DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), ECC support, and unlocked multiplier status (locked for both). The part numbers are 100-000001187 for the 8300G and 100-000001507 for the 7235HS.