AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data presents an unambiguous outcome: the Intel Core 7 251TE wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the database, claiming all 17 recorded comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G records zero wins across the entire benchmark suite. The Intel part sits at the 88th percentile of all CPUs tracked, while the AMD part sits at the 71st percentile. That 17 percentile point gap is reflected in average benchmark scores of 41650 for the Intel Core 7 251TE versus 17278 for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G.

The Intel Core 7 251TE is the clear choice for any workload where raw compute throughput matters. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H (average score 41621, a 0.1% delta), the Intel Core i7-14650HX (41576, 0.2%), and the Intel Core i7-12850HX (41779, -0.3%). The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, by contrast, trades blows with the Intel Core i5-12450H (17239, 0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 3 210 (17321, -0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (17333, -0.3%). The Intel Core 7 251TE is effectively in a different performance class entirely.

The AMD part is not without purpose, but its purpose is not raw performance leadership. It is a compact 4-core desktop processor with a 65 W TDP, active production status, and an integrated Radeon 740M GPU. Systems built around it will be quieter, simpler, and far less compute-oriented. The data confirms that the Intel Core 7 251TE delivers more than double the multithreaded Cinebench scores, more than double the PassMark multithread score, and roughly triple the floating point throughput. For users who prioritize single-thread responsiveness, the gap narrows dramatically: the PassMark single-thread scores are 3568 for Intel versus 3550 for AMD, a 0.5% difference. That is the only benchmark where the two processors are close.

The verdict from the data: choose the Intel Core 7 251TE when workload throughput, multi-core rendering, encryption, compression, or physics simulation are the priority. Choose the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G when a low-TDP, small-footprint desktop build with an integrated GPU is the goal, accepting that it will trail the Intel part in every recorded compute benchmark.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design points. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a 215 mm² die size. The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD part has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel part has 24 cores and 32 threads. That 6x core count difference and 4x thread count difference explains most of the multi-core benchmark gap. Clock speeds tell a complementary story: the AMD part has a 3.40 GHz base clock and a 4.90 GHz boost clock, while the Intel part has a 1.40 GHz base clock and a 5.40 GHz boost clock. The Intel part boosts higher but idles much lower. The AMD part sustains a much higher base frequency.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 251TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 4.5 times the L3 capacity, which matters for workloads with large working sets.

Memory support diverges. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses the Radeon 740M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. The database records no graphics benchmarks, so no direct comparison is possible.

The TDP ratings are notable. The AMD part has a 65 W TDP. The Intel part has a 45 W TDP despite having 6 times the cores and a higher boost clock. That is a striking efficiency profile for the Intel part, though the base clock of 1.40 GHz and the 10 nm process suggest it relies on a wide core count at low frequency rather than high frequency across all cores.

The AMD part uses the AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has a locked multiplier, as does the Intel part. Neither is unlocked for overclocking.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the head-to-head benchmark table, the Intel Core 7 251TE wins every recorded test. The win margins vary by workload type, which reveals where the architecture differences matter most.

The largest Intel advantage appears in floating point math. The PassMark floating point math score is 85607 for Intel versus 23374 for AMD, a 72.7% delta. Integer math shows a similar pattern: 125739 for Intel versus 37292 for AMD, a 70.3% delta. These are compute-heavy synthetic workloads that scale with core count and wide execution resources. The Intel part's 24 cores dominate.

Prime number finding shows a 66.4% delta (140 versus 47). Data encryption shows a 61.2% delta (22176 versus 8607). Physics simulation shows a 60.2% delta (1938 versus 772). Multithread throughput shows a 55.5% delta (30022 versus 13368). Data compression shows a 55% delta (334399 versus 150567). These are all workloads where thread count and parallel execution dominate.

Extended instructions show a smaller but still decisive Intel advantage: 16974 versus 11451, a 32.5% delta. Random string sorting shows a 50.3% delta (39643 versus 19703).

Cinebench results are consistent across versions. R15 multi-core: 2572 versus 1245, a 51.6% delta. R20 multi-core: 10717 versus 5190, a 51.6% delta. R23 multi-core: 25518 versus 12359, a 51.6% delta. Single-core Cinebench results show the same 51.6% to 51.7% deltas, with the Intel part scoring 362 in R15 single-core versus 175, 1512 in R20 single-core versus 732, and 3602 in R23 single-core versus 1744.

The one near-parity result is PassMark single-thread: 3568 versus 3550, a 0.5% delta. The Intel part wins, but the margin is negligible. This indicates that for lightly threaded, latency-sensitive tasks, the two processors are effectively equivalent. The AMD part's higher base clock (3.40 GHz versus 1.40 GHz) helps close the gap, but the Intel part's higher boost clock (5.40 GHz versus 4.90 GHz) still edges it out.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G wins no recorded benchmark. Its strengths in the database are circumstantial: lower TDP (65 W versus 45 W, though the AMD value is higher, so that is not a win), a smaller die (137 mm² versus 215 mm²), and a 4 nm process versus 10 nm. These are architectural facts, not performance wins.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

A: In PassMark single-thread, the Intel Core 7 251TE scores 3568 versus 3550 for the AMD part, a 0.5% delta. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel part scores 3602 versus 1744, a 51.6% delta.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 7 251TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The Intel part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the AMD part has 83.2 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has a 65 W TDP. The Intel Core 7 251TE has a 45 W TDP.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has a 5.40 GHz boost clock. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has a 4.90 GHz boost clock. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.40 GHz versus 1.40 GHz.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head table in the database records 17 comparisons. The Intel Core 7 251TE wins all 17. The deltas are all expressed as negative percentages relative to the Intel part, meaning the AMD part trails by those amounts.

The most severe Intel advantage is in PassMark floating point math. The Intel part scores 85607, the AMD part scores 23374, a 72.7% delta. This is the largest margin in the entire comparison. Integer math follows closely: 125739 versus 37292, a 70.3% delta. These two tests alone demonstrate the scale of the compute advantage enjoyed by the 24-core Intel part.

Prime number finding shows a 66.4% delta (140 versus 47). Data encryption shows a 61.2% delta (22176 versus 8607). Physics simulation shows a 60.2% delta (1938 versus 772). Multithread throughput shows a 55.5% delta (30022 versus 13368). Data compression shows a 55% delta (334399 versus 150567). Random string sorting shows a 50.3% delta (39643 versus 19703). Extended instructions show a 32.5% delta (16974 versus 11451), the smallest margin among the PassMark compute tests.

Cinebench results are remarkably consistent. R15 multi-core: Intel 2572, AMD 1245, delta 51.6%. R20 multi-core: Intel 10717, AMD 5190, delta 51.6%. R23 multi-core: Intel 25518, AMD 12359, delta 51.6%. The consistency across Cinebench versions indicates a stable multi-core advantage that does not vary with workload scaling.

Single-core Cinebench results are also consistent. R15 single-core: Intel 362, AMD 175, delta 51.7%. R20 single-core: Intel 1512, AMD 732, delta 51.6%. R23 single-core: Intel 3602, AMD 1744, delta 51.6%. These margins are surprisingly large for single-threaded tests, given that the PassMark single-thread test shows only a 0.5% delta. The discrepancy suggests that the Cinebench single-core test relies on boost frequency behavior and per-core cache, where the Intel part's 5.40 GHz boost clock and 36 MB L3 cache provide an advantage, while PassMark single-thread may be more sensitive to the AMD part's higher base clock.

The PassMark single-thread result (3568 versus 3550, 0.5% delta) is the only near-parity result in the entire table. It is also the only test where the AMD part comes within a rounding error of the Intel part. Every other test shows at least a 32.5% delta.

The average benchmark scores reinforce the head-to-head data. The Intel Core 7 251TE has an average benchmark score of 41650, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has an average of 17278. The Intel part's nearest rivals are all high-end Intel parts: the Core Ultra 7 265H (41621, 0.1%), the Core i7-14650HX (41576, 0.2%), the Core i7-12850HX (41779, -0.3%), and the Core i7-14700T (41914, -0.6%). The AMD part's nearest rivals are mid-range parts: the Core i5-12450H (17239, 0.2%), the Ryzen 3 210 (17321, -0.2%), the Ryzen 5 4500 (17333, -0.3%), and the Core i5-11400F (17177, 0.6%). The delta between the two processors' average scores is roughly 141%, which is consistent with the roughly 50% to 70% deltas seen in individual multi-core tests when accounting for the single-thread near-parity result.

The release dates differ by roughly nine months. The AMD part was released on 2024-04-15, the Intel part on 2025-01-12. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $384. No launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.