AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G vs Intel Core 5 221TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data splits cleanly along workload type. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G wins 11 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 221TE takes 6. The margins, however, tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

In the Cinebench suite, the AMD part is consistently faster across every single test. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD scores 1245 against Intel's 1139, a 9.3% advantage. The single-core R15 result shows the same pattern: 175 versus 160, a 9.4% lead. The R20 multicore test repeats the exact 9.3% delta, with AMD at 5190 and Intel at 4748. The R20 single-core result is 732 versus 670, again 9.3%. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 12359 versus 11305, and R23 single-core shows 1744 versus 1596, both at a 9.3% delta. This uniformity across all six Cinebench tests points to a consistent architectural efficiency advantage for the AMD chip in rendering workloads.

The PassMark suite tells a different story. The Intel Core 5 221TE wins the heavier computational workloads. In floating point math, Intel scores 31661 against AMD's 23374, a 26.2% lead. Integer math goes to Intel at 42303 versus 37292, an 11.8% margin. The physics test shows Intel at 977 against AMD's 772, a 21% advantage. Prime number finding favors Intel at 59 versus 47, a 20.3% lead. Data compression and encryption are narrow Intel wins: 156682 versus 150567 (3.9%) and 8963 versus 8607 (4%) respectively.

The AMD chip answers back in specific PassMark workloads. Extended instructions show AMD at 11451 versus Intel's 9655, an 18.6% margin. Random string sorting goes to AMD at 19703 versus 16929, a 16.4% lead. The PassMark multithread score is nearly tied, AMD at 13368 and Intel at 13301, a 0.5% edge for AMD. The single-thread PassMark result is the single largest delta in the entire comparison: AMD scores 3550 versus Intel's 1734, a 104.7% advantage. That is a doubling of single-thread throughput in this specific test, and it is the clearest signal of where the two chips diverge in capability.

The average benchmark scores place the Intel part slightly ahead overall at 17860 versus AMD's 17278, a difference of roughly 3.4%. Both chips sit at the 71st percentile against all CPUs in the database. The Intel part's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT with an average score of 17891, a 0.2% gap, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G's nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-12450H at 17239, also a 0.2% gap. In context, both processors are positioned in the same performance tier, but they achieve it through very different means.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses the Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 20,900 million transistors into a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a 215 mm² die size and no transistor count recorded in the database.

Core counts differ substantially. AMD runs 4 cores and 8 threads. Intel runs 10 cores and 16 threads, over double the core count. Despite that, the AMD chip holds its own in multi-threaded Cinebench tests, which indicates the Zen 4 cores are doing more work per clock. The base clocks differ significantly: AMD starts at 3.40 GHz while Intel starts at 1.80 GHz. Boost clocks are close, AMD at 4.90 GHz and Intel at 5.00 GHz. The higher base clock on the AMD part helps explain its strong single-thread showing.

Cache layouts reflect the core count difference. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 on Intel is a direct consequence of having more cores, but the per-core L2 is also larger on Intel. Neither chip offers 3D V-Cache.

Memory support differs. AMD supports only DDR5 with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. The PCIe implementation differs as well: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 740M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

Power targets are not identical. AMD is rated at 65 W TDP, Intel at 45 W TDP. The Intel chip draws less power on paper while delivering more cores, but the AMD chip delivers higher Cinebench scores across the board. Socket compatibility separates the platforms entirely: AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD part is part of the 8000 series Ryzen 3 generation, while Intel's part is a Core 5 from the Bartlett Lake generation. Release dates differ by roughly nine months: AMD launched in April 2024, Intel in January 2025. Both are active production parts and both have locked multipliers. The AMD part number is 100-000001187, the Intel part number is SRVQS.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear split by workload priority. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is the stronger choice for single-threaded responsiveness and rendering workloads. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1744 versus Intel's 1596, and its PassMark single-thread score of 3550 versus 1734, indicate that any application relying on per-core speed will run noticeably better on the AMD chip. The 104.7% single-thread delta is the largest recorded margin in the entire comparison.

The Intel Core 5 221TE is the stronger choice for raw computational throughput in math-heavy and physics-based workloads. The 26.2% lead in floating point math, the 21% lead in physics, and the 11.8% lead in integer math are substantial margins. The larger core count (10 versus 4) and larger shared L3 cache (24 MB versus 8 MB) align with these wins.

For users who prioritize rendering and general desktop responsiveness, the data favors AMD. For users whose workloads are dominated by floating point, integer, or physics calculations, the data favors Intel. The average benchmark score slightly favors Intel (17860 versus 17278), but the distribution of wins matters more than the aggregate. The AMD chip wins more individual tests, while the Intel chip wins the tests where it wins by larger margins. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $232. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 12359 against the Intel Core 5 221TE's 11305, a 9.3% advantage.

Q: How big is the single-thread performance gap?

A: In the PassMark single-thread test, AMD scores 3550 versus Intel's 1734, a 104.7% margin. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD scores 1744 versus 1596, a 9.3% margin.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G and the Intel Core 5 221TE support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor won more benchmark tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G won 11 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 5 221TE won 6.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of each chip?

A: AMD records 83.2 GB/s, Intel records 76.8 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory, but AMD supports DDR5 only while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G wins every Cinebench test in the database, across both single-core and multicore variants. Rendering workloads that scale with Cinebench scores will favor this chip. It also wins PassMark extended instructions, random string sorting, and the multithread test. The extended instructions result (11451 versus 9655, an 18.6% margin) suggests that workloads using newer instruction sets run faster on the AMD architecture. The random string sorting win (19703 versus 16929, a 16.4% margin) indicates a sorting efficiency advantage. The single-thread dominance in PassMark is the standout result, doubling Intel's score.

The Intel Core 5 221TE wins the math-heavy PassMark workloads. Floating point math (31661 versus 23374, a 26.2% margin) is its largest win. Physics (977 versus 772, a 21% margin) and prime number finding (59 versus 47, a 20.3% margin) follow closely. Integer math (42303 versus 37292, an 11.8% margin) and data compression (156682 versus 150567, a 3.9% margin) round out the wins. Data encryption is a narrow 4% margin (8963 versus 8607). The higher core count and larger L3 cache appear to drive these results, as the workloads are heavily parallel and cache-sensitive.

The overall average benchmark score favors Intel at 17860 versus AMD's 17278, but the AMD chip wins more individual tests. For a desktop user running mixed workloads, the AMD part offers better single-thread performance and stronger rendering scores. For a user running sustained computational workloads, the Intel part offers better throughput in floating point, integer, and physics tests. The 45 W TDP of the Intel chip versus the 65 W TDP of the AMD chip also indicates a lower power draw on paper, though the database does not record measured power consumption.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G | Intel Core 5 221TE |

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

| Cores | 4 | 10 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.40 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.00 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 |

| Die size | 137 mm² | 215 mm² |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 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 |

| ECC memory | Yes | Yes |

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

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

| Release date | April 2024 | January 2025 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $232 |

| Part number | 100-000001187 | SRVQS |