AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear split between these two processors. The Intel Core 7 360 wins 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G wins only 3. The average benchmark score favors Intel: 18374 versus 17278 for AMD, a difference of approximately 6.3%. The Intel part also sits at the 72nd percentile against all CPUs, one point above AMD's 71st percentile.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is the choice for workloads involving data compression, integer math, and random string sorting. These are the three tests where AMD holds the advantage, with deltas of +5.4%, +8.9%, and +11.7% respectively. Users running compression utilities or integer-heavy operations would see measurable gains from the AMD part.

The Intel Core 7 360 dominates everything else. It wins every Cinebench test across R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core. It also wins all PassMark tests except the three AMD victories. The largest Intel margins appear in prime number finding, floating point math, and physics simulation, where it leads by 60.8%, 48%, and 36.4% respectively. The Intel part is the default pick for rendering, floating point workloads, encryption, and general single-threaded responsiveness.

The market segments differ sharply. The AMD part is a desktop processor on Socket AM5 with a 65 W TDP. The Intel part is a mobile processor on BGA 1516 with a 15 W TDP. The Intel launch MSRP is $426. For a desktop builder, the AMD part fits an AM5 platform with dual-channel DDR5. For a mobile design, the Intel part fits a single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X platform with substantially lower power draw.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix2 codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel, with transistor count and die size not recorded in the database.

Core counts differ meaningfully. The AMD part has 4 cores and 8 threads, using simultaneous multithreading. The Intel part has 6 cores and 6 threads, with no hyperthreading. Despite having fewer physical cores, the AMD part still loses the multi-core Cinebench tests, suggesting that Intel's per-core efficiency and higher clock behavior compensate for the thread deficit.

Cache organization diverges. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger per-core L1 and L2 caches likely contribute to its single-threaded leads in Cinebench and PassMark single-thread scores.

Memory support differs by platform. The AMD part supports DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not.

Integrated graphics are present on both. AMD uses the Radeon 740M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. PCIe lane counts differ: 14 lanes for AMD versus 6 lanes for Intel, both at Gen 4.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G wins in three specific PassMark workloads. Data compression shows AMD at 150567 versus Intel at 142877, a 5.4% advantage. Integer math shows AMD at 37292 versus Intel at 34238, an 8.9% advantage. Random string sorting shows AMD at 19703 versus Intel at 17636, an 11.7% advantage. These results indicate AMD's strength in integer-oriented data manipulation and compression tasks.

The Intel Core 7 360 wins across all rendering workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 13634 versus AMD's 12359, a 9.4% margin. In R23 single-core, Intel scores 1924 versus 1744, also 9.4%. The pattern repeats in R15 and R20 with the same 9.4% delta in both single and multi-core variants. This consistency suggests a uniform per-clock advantage rather than workload-specific behavior.

The Intel part shows extreme strength in floating point math. The PassMark floating point test shows Intel at 44963 versus AMD at 23374, a 48% lead. Prime number finding shows Intel at 120 versus AMD at 47, a 60.8% lead. Physics simulation shows Intel at 1213 versus AMD at 772, a 36.4% lead. These are the largest margins in the entire comparison.

Encryption also favors Intel. The data encryption test shows Intel at 11164 versus AMD at 8607, a 22.9% lead. Extended instructions show Intel at 12390 versus AMD at 11451, a 7.6% lead. The PassMark multi-thread test shows Intel at 15544 versus AMD at 13368, a 14% lead. The PassMark single-thread test shows Intel at 4274 versus AMD at 3550, a 16.9% lead.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 has an average benchmark score of 18374, compared to 17278 for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G. The Intel part also holds the 72nd percentile against all CPUs, versus the 71st percentile for AMD.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G wins three tests: data compression with a 5.4% lead, integer math with an 8.9% lead, and random string sorting with an 11.7% lead.

Q: What is the largest performance difference between the two?

A: The largest delta is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Intel Core 7 360 leads by 60.8%. The second largest is floating point math, where Intel leads by 48%.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 360 does not.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor provide?

A: The AMD processor provides 83.2 GB/s over a dual-channel DDR5 bus. The Intel processor provides 59.7 GB/s over a single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X bus.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show a uniform pattern. Across all six Cinebench tests, the Intel Core 7 360 wins by exactly 9.4%. In R15 multi-core, Intel scores 1374 against AMD's 1245. In R15 single-core, Intel scores 193 against 175. In R20 multi-core, Intel scores 5726 against 5190. In R20 single-core, Intel scores 808 against 732. In R23 multi-core, Intel scores 13634 against 12359. In R23 single-core, Intel scores 1924 against 1744. The identical delta across every Cinebench test indicates a consistent per-thread and per-core advantage for Intel in rendering workloads.

The PassMark suite shows a more varied picture. AMD wins data compression 150567 to 142877. AMD wins integer math 37292 to 34238. AMD wins random string sorting 19703 to 17636. These three wins show AMD's strongest areas, with the random string sorting margin of 11.7% being AMD's best result.

Intel wins the remaining PassMark tests with margins ranging from 7.6% to 60.8%. Extended instructions show Intel at 12390 versus 11451, a 7.6% lead. Multi-thread shows Intel at 15544 versus 13368, a 14% lead. Single-thread shows Intel at 4274 versus 3550, a 16.9% lead. Data encryption shows Intel at 11164 versus 8607, a 22.9% lead. Physics shows Intel at 1213 versus 772, a 36.4% lead. Floating point math shows Intel at 44963 versus 23374, a 48% lead. Find prime numbers shows Intel at 120 versus 47, a 60.8% lead.

The nearest rival data places each processor in its competitive context. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G sits within 0.6% of the Intel Core i5-11400F and within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 4500. The Intel Core 7 360 sits within 0.4% of the Intel Core 3 305 and effectively matches the Intel Core i3-13100 with a 0% delta. Both processors occupy similar overall performance tiers, but the Intel part edges ahead in the aggregate.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses 4 cores with 8 threads, while the Intel Core 7 360 uses 6 cores with 6 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: 3.40 GHz for AMD versus 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are closer: 4.90 GHz for AMD versus 4.80 GHz for Intel.

TDP differs by platform. The AMD desktop part has a 65 W TDP. The Intel mobile part has a 15 W TDP. The AMD part uses Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses BGA 1516.

Process nodes differ. AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC. Intel uses 3 nm at Intel. AMD's transistor count is 20,900 million with a 137 mm² die size. Intel's transistor count and die size are not recorded.

Cache layouts differ. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. Intel provides 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs. AMD supports DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. AMD supports ECC memory; Intel does not.

PCIe lane counts differ. AMD provides 14 Gen 4 lanes, while Intel provides 6 Gen 4 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 740M, Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Release dates differ. The AMD part launched on 2024-04-15. The Intel part launched on 2026-04-15. The Intel launch MSRP is $426. The AMD launch MSRP is not recorded. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part number is 100-000001187; the Intel part number is SAE3E.