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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a complete sweep: the Intel Core 5 213PTE wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, with zero wins recorded for the AMD part. The margins vary dramatically across workloads, revealing where the Intel processor's extra resources matter most.

The largest single gap appears in PassMark floating point math, where Intel scores 71,722 against AMD's 23,374, a 67.4% deficit for the Ryzen part. Integer math tells a similar story, with Intel at 93,109 versus 37,292, a 59.9% advantage. Prime number finding shows the most extreme relative difference, as Intel's 157 score dwarfs AMD's 47, a 70.1% gap. These three workloads suggest the Intel chip carries substantially more computational throughput per instruction stream.

Physics simulation also favors Intel heavily, with a score of 2,199 versus 772, a 64.9% difference. The multithreaded PassMark result shows Intel at 25,590 against AMD's 13,368, a 47.8% edge. Data compression follows at 261,083 versus 150,567, a 42.3% margin, while encryption shows 14,413 versus 8,607, a 40.3% gap. Extended instructions deliver 16,146 versus 11,451, a more moderate 29.1% difference.

The Cinebench suite, which tests both multi-core and single-core rendering, shows consistent 43.2% deficits for AMD across R15, R20, and R23 variants in both single and multi-core tests. The single-core Cinebench R15 result is 309 versus 175, while R23 multi-core reaches 21,751 versus 12,359. Interestingly, the PassMark single-thread test shows a much narrower gap, with Intel at 3,718 versus AMD's 3,550, only a 4.5% difference. This suggests that in lightly threaded, short-burst workloads, the two processors are far closer than the multi-core tests imply.

Random string sorting, a memory-latency-sensitive task, shows Intel at 30,106 versus 19,703, a 34.6% edge. The overall average benchmark scores reflect this dominance: Intel sits at 32,924 with an 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while AMD averages 17,278 at the 71st percentile. Intel's nearest rivals include the Core i7-12700, Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, Ryzen 7 7800X3D, and Ryzen 7 8700G, all within 0.5% of its average score. AMD's nearest rivals, including the Core i5-12450H and Ryzen 5 4500, also cluster within 0.6%, but at a much lower performance tier.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm TSMC process with 20,900 million transistors in a 137 mm² die. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Its cache hierarchy provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses Bartlett Lake, with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its clocks run lower at 2.10 GHz base but boost higher to 5.20 GHz. Intel's process node is listed as 10 nm, built by Intel's own foundry, though transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database. The cache setup is substantially larger: 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3, which is triple the AMD part's L3 capacity.

Memory support differs as well. AMD supports only DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both run dual-channel, but AMD's memory bandwidth is rated at 83.2 GB/s versus Intel's 76.8 GB/s, meaning the AMD chip has a theoretical bandwidth advantage despite fewer cores. Both support ECC memory, which is notable for workstation-oriented builds.

PCIe connectivity shows another split: AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ, with AMD using Radeon 740M and Intel using UHD Graphics 730. AMD's socket is AM5, while Intel uses Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. AMD's release date was 2024-04-15, while Intel's is dated 2026-03-08, with the Intel part carrying a launch MSRP of $221.

The process node gap is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm explains why AMD fits more transistors on a smaller die, but Intel's larger cache and higher boost clock compensate in raw performance. The TDP figures also differ, with AMD rated at 65 watts and Intel at 45 watts, meaning Intel delivers its higher performance at a lower thermal envelope.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has 4 cores and 8 threads. This doubles the core count and thread count for Intel.

Q: How does single-core performance compare?

A: Intel wins all single-core tests. The Cinebench R23 single-core score is 3,070 versus 1,744, a 43.2% margin. The PassMark single-thread test shows a narrower gap of 3,718 versus 3,550, just 4.5% apart.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: AMD's Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G offers 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth with DDR5 support. Intel's Core 5 213PTE provides 76.8 GB/s, a 6.4 GB/s lower figure, but it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G and the Intel Core 5 213PTE list ECC memory support as true, according to the database records.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G reaches 4.90 GHz. However, the AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.40 GHz versus Intel's 2.10 GHz.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: Intel's average benchmark score is 32,924, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. AMD's average is 17,278, at the 71st percentile. Intel's average is roughly 90% higher than AMD's.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G | Intel Core 5 213PTE |

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

| Cores | 4 | 8 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.40 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | (not recorded) |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | (not recorded) |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | (not recorded) |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB shared | 24 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release Date | 2024-04-15 | 2026-03-08 |

| Part Number | 100-000001187 | SA4QM |

Both processors share dual-channel memory buses, ECC support, and locked multipliers. The launch MSRP for the Intel part is $221, while no MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins every recorded benchmark, but the magnitude of its victories varies by workload type. In pure computational throughput, such as floating point math, integer math, and prime number finding, Intel's advantage exceeds 60%. These workloads scale well with core count, and Intel's 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides double the parallel resources of AMD's 4-core, 8-thread setup.

Rendering workloads in Cinebench show a consistent 43.2% advantage for Intel across all versions and both single and multi-core tests. This consistency suggests a per-clock efficiency advantage, not just a core-count effect. The single-thread PassMark test, where Intel leads by only 4.5%, indicates that in short, single-threaded operations, the AMD part's higher base clock and Zen 4 efficiency nearly close the gap.

Memory-sensitive tasks like random string sorting show a 34.6% edge for Intel, which likely benefits from the triple L3 cache capacity of 24 MB versus 8 MB. Data compression and encryption, which also use cache and memory bandwidth, show margins in the 40% range, again favoring Intel's larger cache.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has no recorded benchmark wins. Its advantages appear only in specifications that do not translate to measured performance wins: higher memory bandwidth (83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s), a smaller 4 nm process node, and a lower TDP of 65 watts versus 45 watts, though the Intel part claims the lower TDP figure.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear performance hierarchy, with the Intel Core 5 213PTE taking every measured test. Its average benchmark score of 32,924 places it alongside the Core i7-12700, Ryzen 7 7800X3D, and Ryzen 7 8700G, all within 0.5% of its average. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, with an average score of 17,278, competes with the Core i5-12450H, Ryzen 3 210, and Ryzen 5 4500, all within 0.6%.

For workloads that stress integer math, floating point operations, physics simulation, or parallel rendering, the Intel part is the choice, with margins ranging from roughly 43% to 70%. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration and 24 MB L3 cache deliver decisive advantages in multithreaded and cache-dependent tasks. The Intel chip also carries a lower TDP of 45 watts, which is notable for systems where thermal headroom is a constraint.

The AMD part offers a higher memory bandwidth rating and a smaller process node, but these do not appear in the measured benchmark outcomes. Its closer single-thread PassMark result, only 4.5% behind Intel, suggests it remains competitive for lightly threaded, latency-sensitive applications, but the Cinebench single-core tests tell a different story with a 43.2% gap. The 4-core design limits its ceiling in any workload that can use more than eight threads.

Buyers should weigh the Intel part's launch MSRP of $221 against its 83rd percentile ranking and 17-benchmark sweep. The AMD part, with a 71st percentile ranking and no recorded wins, does not match the Intel processor's measured output in any test in the database. For users prioritizing raw performance across the recorded benchmark suite, the data selects the Intel Core 5 213PTE without exception.