AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear overall advantage for the Intel Core 5 330, which wins 14 of the 17 recorded comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G takes only 3 wins, but those wins are decisive in their respective workloads.

Starting with the render tests, the Intel part leads across every Cinebench iteration. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 5 330 scores 13150 against 12359 for the AMD, a 6% advantage. The single-core R23 result shows the same margin: 1856 versus 1744, also 6% ahead. The R20 tests follow the identical pattern: 5523 against 5190 in multi-core and 779 against 732 in single-core, both 6% deltas. The R15 tests show 1325 versus 1245 in multi-core and 186 versus 175 in single-core, translating to 6% and 5.9% leads respectively. The consistency of this 6% gap across all six Cinebench runs indicates a steady per-clock performance advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

The PassMark suite reveals a more mixed picture. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G wins PassMark data compression with 150567 against 145287, a 3.6% margin. It also dominates PassMark integer math, scoring 37292 versus 33258, a 12.1% lead. Random string sorting goes to AMD as well: 19703 versus 17771, a 10.9% advantage. These three wins point to specific strengths in integer-heavy and sorting workloads.

The Intel Core 5 330 counters with large margins in other PassMark tests. Floating point math shows a massive 46.7% lead: 43885 against 23374. Prime number finding favors Intel by 58.8% (114 versus 47). Physics simulation goes to Intel by 35.7% (1201 versus 772). Data encryption shows a 22.3% edge for Intel (11076 versus 8607). Extended instructions land at 10.6% (12808 versus 11451). The multi-thread PassMark result gives Intel 15471 against 13368, a 13.6% lead, and single-thread PassMark shows 4088 versus 3550, a 13.2% edge.

The average benchmark score reflects this overall trend: the Intel Core 5 330 records 18345, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G sits at 17278. The percentile rankings are close, with Intel at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs and AMD at the 71st. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip include the Intel Core i5-12450H with an average score of 17239 and a delta of 0.2%, plus the AMD Ryzen 3 210 at 17321 and the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 at 17333. The Intel Core 5 330 sits in a slightly higher bracket, with the Intel Core i3-14100 at 18318 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core 7 360 at 18374, and the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports the Intel Core 5 330 as the stronger overall processor. It wins the majority of benchmarks, including every Cinebench render test and most PassMark workloads. The 6% Cinebench margin is uniform across single and multi-core tests, which indicates a fundamental per-core efficiency advantage. The Intel part also posts a higher average benchmark score (18345 versus 17278) and a higher percentile ranking (72nd versus 71st).

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G should be the choice for workloads that specifically benefit from its integer math and data compression strengths. The 12.1% lead in integer math and the 3.6% edge in data compression are meaningful for applications that rely heavily on those operations. It also wins random string sorting by 10.9%. For users running software that is primarily integer-bound, the AMD part holds a real advantage despite losing the overall benchmark count.

For general productivity, rendering, floating-point calculations, physics simulations, and encryption tasks, the data points to Intel. The 46.7% lead in floating-point math is particularly large, and the 35.7% physics advantage suggests better handling of simulation workloads. The 22.3% encryption lead matters for security-sensitive tasks. The Intel part also delivers better multi-thread performance in PassMark by 13.6%, which is notable given that it has 6 cores and 6 threads versus the AMD's 4 cores and 8 threads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with the codename Phoenix2. It is part of the 8000 series and belongs to the Ryzen 3 generation. The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm Intel process. The Intel foundry node is smaller, and the architecture is listed simply as "Core 5 (Wildcat Lake)" with no explicit architecture name beyond the codename.

Core configuration differs substantially. The AMD chip has 4 cores and 8 threads, meaning it supports simultaneous multithreading. The Intel chip has 6 physical cores but only 6 threads, so it lacks hyperthreading. Despite having fewer physical cores, the AMD part with SMT matches or approaches the Intel part in some multi-threaded tests, though it loses most of them.

Cache layouts diverge as well. The AMD processor uses 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor lists 192 KB of total L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel L3 is smaller, but the AMD L3 is shared across fewer cores. The die size for AMD is 137 mm² with 20,900 million transistors, while the Intel die size and transistor count are not recorded.

Memory support differs in type and width. The AMD part supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but only over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. That bandwidth gap is substantial: 83.2 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. PCIe connectivity favors AMD with Gen 4 and 14 lanes (CPU only), versus Intel's Gen 4 and 6 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics also differ. AMD uses the Radeon 740M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The market segments are different: the AMD chip is a desktop part on AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1516. The AMD TDP is 65 watts, while the Intel TDP is 15 watts. The base clocks reflect this power difference: 3.40 GHz for AMD versus 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are closer: 4.90 GHz for AMD versus 4.60 GHz for Intel.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 records an average benchmark score of 18345, compared to 17278 for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins three PassMark tests: data compression with 150567 against 145287, integer math with 37292 against 33258, and random string sorting with 19703 against 17771.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin in either direction?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark prime number finding, where the Intel Core 5 330 leads by 58.8% with a score of 114 versus 47.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 330 does not support ECC.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The AMD part has a dual-channel memory bus with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part has a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 330 wins in rendering workloads, as shown by its 6% lead across all Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 tests. It also wins in floating-point math with a 46.7% margin, which covers scientific and engineering calculations that rely heavily on FPU throughput. Physics simulation goes to Intel by 35.7%, making it the better choice for simulation software. Data encryption favors Intel by 22.3%, which matters for disk encryption, secure communications, and hashing tasks. Extended instruction workloads give Intel a 10.6% edge. Prime number finding is overwhelmingly in Intel's favor at 58.8%, a niche but notable result for mathematical workloads. Multi-threaded PassMark performance goes to Intel by 13.6%, and single-thread performance by 13.2%.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G wins specifically in integer math by 12.1%, making it the stronger option for integer-heavy computation such as compression algorithms, certain database operations, and general logic-heavy code. Data compression favors AMD by 3.6%, which is relevant for archive creation, file transfer tools, and backup software. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 10.9%, indicating an advantage in sort-heavy workloads like certain data-processing pipelines. The AMD part also has a higher memory bandwidth (83.2 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s) and ECC support, which matters for data-integrity-sensitive environments. Its 65-watt TDP versus Intel's 15-watt TDP indicates the AMD part draws more power, but that comes with a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz against 1.50 GHz.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 5 330 uses 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 3.40 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.90 GHz for AMD and 4.60 GHz for Intel. TDP is 65 watts for AMD and 15 watts for Intel. The socket is AMD Socket AM5 for the AMD part and Intel BGA 1516 for the Intel part. The AMD architecture is Zen 4 with the Phoenix2 codename; the Intel architecture is listed as Core 5 (Wildcat Lake). Process nodes are 4 nm (TSMC) for AMD and 3 nm (Intel) for Intel. The AMD die size is 137 mm² with 20,900 million transistors; the Intel die size and transistor count are not recorded.

Cache configurations differ: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. Intel has 192 KB total L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR5 for AMD and DDR5 plus LPDDR5X for Intel. Memory buses are dual-channel for AMD and single-channel for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for AMD and 59.7 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is supported on AMD only. PCIe is Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD and Gen 4 with 6 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon 740M for AMD and Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) for Intel. Market segments are Desktop for AMD and Mobile for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Both parts are active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. Release dates are 2024-04-15 for AMD and 2026-04-15 for Intel.