AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear overall victory for the Intel Core 3 201E, which wins 13 of the 17 recorded comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G takes 4 wins. The Intel part's largest margins come in heavy compute workloads. In PassMark physics, the Intel Core 3 201E scores 1141 against 772 for the AMD, a 32.3% advantage. Floating point math shows a similar story: 33260 versus 23374, a 29.7% gap. Integer math also favors Intel, 43894 against 37292, a 15% lead. Prime number finding, a classic single-threaded integer workload, goes to Intel 57 to 47, a 17.5% delta.

The Intel Core 3 201E also wins every Cinebench test, though by a narrow margin. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 12613 versus 12359 for AMD, a 2% lead. Single-core R23 is 1780 against 1744, also a 2% delta. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 5297 versus 5190, and R20 single-core shows 747 versus 732. Cinebench R15 multi-core is 1271 versus 1245, with R15 single-core at 179 versus 175. These are consistent, small wins across all render workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G wins the remaining tests. PassMark random string sorting goes to AMD 19703 versus 17783, a 10.8% margin. Extended instructions favor AMD 11451 against 11035, a 3.8% lead. The two PassMark single-thread entries both record 3550 for AMD and 3482 for Intel, a 2% advantage. Data compression and encryption are Intel wins, 164160 versus 150567 (8.3%) and 8931 versus 8607 (3.6%) respectively. PassMark multi-thread goes to Intel 14839 versus 13368, a 9.9% lead.

The average benchmark score in the database places the Intel Core 3 201E at 19056, against 17278 for the AMD part. The Intel chip sits at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD sits at the 71st. The closest rival to the Intel part is the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with a delta of 0%, followed by the Intel Core i5-12400F at 0.1% and the Intel Core i5-1335U at 0.4%. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G's nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-12450H with a delta of 0.2%, with the AMD Ryzen 3 210 at -0.2% and the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 at -0.3%.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm TSMC process. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process. The AMD die measures 137 mm² with 20,900 million transistors. The Intel die is larger at 163 mm², though its transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 4 cores and 8 threads.

Memory support is another split. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both run dual-channel memory. The AMD memory bandwidth is rated at 83.2 GB/s, versus 76.8 GB/s for Intel. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD part provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. Integrated graphics are the Radeon 740M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

The AMD part was released on 2024-04-15, and the Intel part on 2025-01-12. The AMD belongs to the 8000 series; the Intel has no recorded series. Both are active production parts for the desktop market. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $134; the AMD part has no recorded MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 201E boosts to 4.80 GHz. The Intel part has a higher base clock at 3.60 GHz versus 3.40 GHz for AMD.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 201E support DDR4?

A: Yes. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G supports DDR5 only. Both run dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which CPU has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has 8 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel also has larger L1 and L2 caches per core.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between these two processors?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark physics, where the Intel Core 3 201E leads by 32.3%. The second largest is floating point math at 29.7% in Intel's favor.

Q: In which benchmarks does the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G win?

A: The AMD part wins PassMark extended instructions, random string sorting, and both recorded single-thread tests. It scores 11451 in extended instructions, 19703 in random string sorting, and 3550 in single-thread.

Q: Which chip has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has an average benchmark score of 19056. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has an average of 17278. The Intel chip also sits at a higher percentile, 73rd versus 71st.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. The AMD has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost of 4.90 GHz. The Intel has a base of 3.60 GHz and boost of 4.80 GHz. TDP is 65 watts for AMD and 60 watts for Intel.

The AMD uses AMD Socket AM5 with the Zen 4 architecture and Phoenix2 codename. The Intel uses Intel Socket 1700 with the Bartlett Lake codename and no recorded architecture. Process node is 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. The foundry is TSMC for AMD and Intel for Intel.

Cache differences are notable: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs: AMD is DDR5 only; Intel is DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. PCIe is Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel.

Integrated graphics are Radeon 740M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Die size is 137 mm² for AMD and 163 mm² for Intel. The AMD has 20,900 million transistors; the Intel transistor count is not recorded. Release dates are 2024-04-15 for AMD and 2025-01-12 for Intel. The AMD part number is 100-000001187; the Intel part number is SRVTR.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core 3 201E as the stronger processor in most workloads. It wins 13 of 17 head-to-head tests and holds a 10.3% higher average benchmark score. The Intel chip also reaches the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, two points above the AMD part.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G does not lack merit. It wins the extended instructions test, random string sorting, and the single-thread tests. Its single-thread score of 3550 beats the Intel's 3482. Those wins matter for specific workloads, but they are the minority of the recorded benchmarks.

The Intel part's wins include all Cinebench versions, all PassMark math tests, compression, encryption, and multi-thread. Its physics lead of 32.3% is the single largest margin in the comparison. For anyone choosing between these two based on the recorded data, the Intel Core 3 201E delivers more consistent performance across the benchmark suite.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 201E dominates compute-heavy and multi-threaded tasks. Render workloads in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 all go to Intel, with consistent 2% margins. PassMark physics, floating point math, integer math, and prime number finding all favor Intel by margins from 15% to 32.3%. Data compression and encryption also go to Intel. The PassMark multi-thread score of 14839 versus 13368 confirms the Intel part's strength in parallel workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G wins in a narrower set of scenarios. PassMark extended instructions, which test SIMD-style workloads, favor AMD by 3.8%. Random string sorting favors AMD by 10.8%, the largest AMD win. The single-thread tests give AMD a 2% edge. These wins suggest AMD is competitive in string manipulation and certain instruction-heavy single-threaded tasks.

For a builder prioritizing multi-threaded compute, physics simulation, or floating point work, the Intel Core 3 201E is the clear pick from the data. For string sorting or extended instruction workloads, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G holds the advantage. The Intel part also provides PCIe Gen 5 support and DDR4 compatibility, which are not available on the AMD side. The AMD part offers higher memory bandwidth and a smaller die with more transistors per square millimeter.