AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core 5 213PE across all 17 head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G does not win a single benchmark in this comparison. The margins vary substantially, from a moderate single-thread gap to very large multi-thread and compute-heavy deltas.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel part scores 2264 against AMD's 1245, a 45% deficit for the Ryzen. The single-core R15 result is similarly lopsided: 319 versus 175, again a 45.1% gap. The R20 suite shows the same pattern, with Intel leading 9436 to 5190 in multicore and 1332 to 732 in single-core, both at a 45% delta. The R23 results continue this trend: Intel's 22468 multicore score doubles AMD's 12359, and Intel's 3172 single-core score nearly doubles AMD's 1744.

The Passmark suite reveals where the largest gaps occur. Floating point math is the most extreme case: Intel scores 68587 against AMD's 23374, a 65.9% difference. Integer math follows closely, with Intel at 92089 and AMD at 37292, a 59.5% gap. Prime number finding shows Intel at 114 versus AMD's 47, a 58.8% deficit. Physics performance also diverges heavily, with Intel at 1624 and AMD at 772, a 52.5% gap.

Data compression sees Intel at 298804 versus AMD's 150567, a 49.6% difference. Encryption shows Intel at 15916 against AMD's 8607, a 45.9% gap. Multithread performance gives Intel 26434 versus AMD's 13368, a 49.4% deficit. Extended instructions favor Intel 19565 to 11451, a 41.5% gap. Random string sorting is the smallest multicore delta at 38.5%, with Intel at 32027 and AMD at 19703.

The closest contest appears in single-thread Passmark: Intel scores 4060 against AMD's 3550, a 12.6% advantage. This remains a clear Intel win, but it is the narrowest margin in the entire comparison. The average benchmark score reinforces the overall picture: Intel sits at 35428, while AMD is at 17278, placing the Ryzen in the 71st percentile of all CPUs and the Core 5 in the 85th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses a TSMC 4 nm process with a die size of 137 mm² and 20,900 million transistors. It is built on Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix2 codename, part of the 8000 series. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry, with the Bartlett Lake codename and no listed transistor or die size figures.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD part provides 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel part offers 8 cores and 16 threads. This doubling of cores and threads directly explains much of the multicore benchmark gap. Clock speeds also differ: the Ryzen runs a 3.40 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost, while the Core 5 lists a 2.70 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost. The Intel part's higher boost clock contributes to its single-thread advantage, despite a lower base frequency.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. The Core 5 213PE has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. The Intel part's larger L3 cache, three times the size of AMD's, helps in workloads that repeatedly access shared data.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a peak bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a listed bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ in branding and capability. AMD includes Radeon 740M graphics, while Intel pairs with UHD Graphics 730. Both processors are socket-specific: AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses Socket 1700. Both have locked multipliers, meaning no user overclocking via multiplier adjustment.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins every recorded test, so the use-case split is straightforward from the data. For any workload represented in the benchmark suite, the Intel part delivers higher scores. The margins, however, vary by workload type, which informs where each processor is relatively stronger or weaker.

The Intel part shows its largest advantages in floating-point math, integer math, and prime number finding. These are compute-heavy tasks that scale with core count and per-core throughput. The 65.9% floating-point lead and 59.5% integer lead indicate that the Core 5 is particularly well suited to scientific computing, financial modeling, or any application with heavy arithmetic loads. The 58.8% gap in prime number finding reinforces this pattern.

The smallest Intel advantage appears in single-thread Passmark, at 12.6%. This suggests that for lightly threaded workloads, the two processors are closer in capability. The Core 5's higher boost clock helps, but the Zen 4 architecture of the Ryzen keeps the single-thread gap relatively modest compared to the multicore deltas.

Data compression and encryption show mid-range gaps of 49.6% and 45.9%, respectively. These tasks benefit from the Intel part's extra cores and larger cache. Random string sorting has the smallest multicore gap at 38.5%, indicating that this workload is less dependent on raw core count and more on memory access patterns, where the AMD part's higher memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s may partially compensate.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G does not have any benchmark category where it leads. Its relative strength lies in being closer to the Intel part in single-thread tasks, but it still trails by double digits. The data shows no scenario among the tested workloads where the AMD processor outperforms the Intel part.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. Core count: AMD has 4 cores, Intel has 8. Threads: AMD has 8, Intel has 16. Base clock: AMD at 3.40 GHz, Intel at 2.70 GHz. Boost clock: AMD at 4.90 GHz, Intel at 5.20 GHz. Process node: AMD at 4 nm, Intel at 10 nm. L1 cache: AMD at 64 KB per core, Intel at 80 KB per core. L2 cache: AMD at 1 MB per core, Intel at 2 MB per core. L3 cache: AMD at 8 MB shared, Intel at 24 MB shared.

Memory support: AMD only DDR5, Intel both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: AMD at 83.2 GB/s, Intel at 76.8 GB/s. PCIe: AMD Gen 4 with 14 lanes, Intel Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon 740M, Intel UHD Graphics 730. Socket: AMD AM5, Intel 1700. Codename: AMD Phoenix2, Intel Bartlett Lake. Process foundry: AMD TSMC, Intel in-house. Transistor count: AMD 20,900 million, Intel not listed. Die size: AMD 137 mm², Intel not listed. Release date: AMD 2024-04-15, Intel 2026-03-08. Launch MSRP: Intel at $221, AMD not listed.

Both processors have locked multipliers, support ECC memory, use dual-channel memory buses, and are classified as desktop market segment with 65 W TDP. Both are in active production. The Intel part carries part number SA4QG, while AMD uses 100-000001187.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has 4 cores.

Q: What is the single-thread performance gap?

A: In Passmark single-thread, Intel scores 4060 against AMD's 3550, a 12.6% advantage for Intel. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel leads 3172 to 1744, a 45% gap.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G boosts to 4.90 GHz. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.40 GHz versus Intel's 2.70 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. The AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has an average benchmark score of 35428, compared to the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G's 17278.

The Verdict

The data consistently favors the Intel Core 5 213PE across every recorded benchmark. With 17 wins out of 17 head-to-head tests and an average score of 35428 versus 17278, the Intel part delivers roughly double the overall performance. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 5.20 GHz boost clock and 24 MB L3 cache, provide the foundation for these results.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G remains competitive in single-thread Passmark, where the gap narrows to 12.6%. Its higher base clock of 3.40 GHz and higher memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s offer some advantages, but these do not translate into any benchmark win. The AMD part's lower transistor count, smaller die, and 4 nm process suggest better power efficiency potential, but the recorded data does not include efficiency metrics.

For buyers who prioritize raw performance in compute-heavy tasks, the Intel Core 5 213PE is the clear choice based on the benchmark results. Its largest margins appear in floating-point math, integer math, and prime number finding, making it suited for workloads that stress arithmetic throughput. The Intel part also holds a higher percentile ranking at 85th versus AMD's 71st.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, with its smaller core count and lower average score, would only make sense if factors outside these benchmarks, such as platform preferences or integrated graphics capabilities, take priority. The data shows no performance scenario where the AMD processor leads. The Intel part's launch MSRP of $221 provides a reference point, but the performance gap is the dominant factor in this comparison.