AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive sweep. The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, leaving the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G without a single victory. The scale of the margin varies significantly by workload, but the direction is consistent across every test.

The largest gap appears in PassMark floating point math, where the Intel part scores 125,546 against AMD's 23,374, a delta of -81.4%. That means the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G delivers less than one-fifth of the Intel processor's throughput in this specific test. Integer math tells a similar story: Intel scores 164,629 versus AMD's 37,292, a -77.3% delta. Prime number finding shows a -76.3% delta, with scores of 198 and 47 respectively. These are not marginal differences; they represent a fundamental performance-class separation.

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent pattern across all three versions. In Cinebench R15 multicore, Intel scores 3,950 versus AMD's 1,245, a -68.5% delta. R15 singlecore shows 557 versus 175, also -68.6%. Cinebench R20 multicore delivers 16,459 against 5,190, and R20 singlecore 2,323 versus 732, both at -68.5%. Cinebench R23 multicore records 39,190 for Intel and 12,359 for AMD, while singlecore sits at 5,532 versus 1,744. Every Cinebench result lands within a narrow band of -68.5% to -68.6%, indicating that the relative performance gap is highly consistent across rendering workloads regardless of the benchmark version.

Other PassMark tests show slightly narrower but still substantial gaps. Data compression scores 585,752 for Intel versus 150,567 for AMD, a -74.3% delta. Data encryption records 29,636 versus 8,607, a -71% delta. Extended instructions show 38,743 versus 11,451, a -70.4% delta. Multithread performance sits at 46,107 versus 13,368, also -71%. Physics simulation gives 2,754 versus 772, a -72% delta. Random string sorting shows 53,167 versus 19,703, the smallest delta among multithreaded tests at -62.9%.

The closest competition comes in single-threaded performance. PassMark single thread scores 4,573 for Intel and 3,550 for AMD, a -22.4% delta. This remains a decisive Intel advantage, but it is roughly one-third the size of the multicore gaps. The data suggests that while the Intel part has a substantial per-core advantage, its dominance grows dramatically when all cores are engaged. The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G's single-thread score of 3,550 places it closer to the Intel part's 4,573 than any other benchmark comparison in the dataset.

Architecture Differences

The two processors take fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses the Zen 4 architecture under 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 9 273PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. Transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database for the Intel part.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD processor has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel processor has 12 cores and 24 threads. This 3x core advantage and 3x thread advantage directly explains much of the multicore benchmark gap. Base clocks match at 3.40 GHz for both, but boost clocks diverge: the AMD part reaches 4.90 GHz, while the Intel part boosts to 5.90 GHz. Both have locked multipliers.

Cache hierarchies show notable differences. The AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel part uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor's L3 cache is 4.5 times larger in total, which helps explain its advantage in data-intensive workloads like compression and sorting.

Memory support differs in flexibility. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a slightly higher recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities favor the Intel part. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. This gives the Intel part both a newer PCIe generation and additional lanes for expansion.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD processor includes the Radeon 740M, while the Intel processor includes UHD Graphics 770. The database records no direct graphics benchmarks, so relative GPU performance cannot be assessed from the available data.

Socket compatibility is entirely separate. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. These platforms are not interchangeable, which will factor into any system build decision.

Release timing also differs. The AMD processor entered the database with an April 2024 release date, while the Intel processor carries a March 2026 release date. Both are listed as active production parts.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins every recorded benchmark, but the magnitude of its advantage varies by workload type. The data shows where the Intel part excels most dramatically and where the AMD part manages to stay comparatively closer.

The Intel processor's largest relative advantages appear in floating point math, integer math, and prime number finding. These are compute-heavy workloads that scale well with core count and clock speed. The Intel part's 12 cores, 24 threads, and 5.90 GHz boost clock give it overwhelming superiority in these areas. For users running mathematical simulations, scientific computing, or any workload that stresses arithmetic throughput, the Intel part is in a different class entirely.

The Intel processor also dominates in content creation workloads as measured by Cinebench. All three Cinebench versions show consistent -68.5% deltas, meaning the AMD part delivers roughly one-third of the Intel part's rendering performance. This consistency across benchmark generations suggests that the gap is structural rather than workload-specific. Multithreaded rendering tasks will complete substantially faster on the Intel part.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G shows its best relative standing in single-threaded tests. The -22.4% delta in PassMark single thread is the smallest gap in the entire dataset. This indicates that for lightly threaded workloads, such as older applications or tasks that do not scale across cores, the AMD part is comparatively more competitive. It still loses, but the margin is far less severe than in multithreaded scenarios.

Data compression and random string sorting show slightly different patterns. Compression has a -74.3% delta, while sorting has -62.9%, the smallest delta among multithreaded tests. This suggests the Intel part's larger L3 cache and higher per-core L2 help it in memory-heavy workloads, but the AMD part's architecture handles sorting relatively better than other multithreaded tasks.

The Intel processor's overall database percentile reflects this dominance. It sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 71st percentile. The average benchmark scores tell the same story: Intel averages 66,099, while AMD averages 17,278. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, which it edges by 0.3%, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, which edges it by 0.1%. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12450H, which it leads by 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 3 210, which leads it by 0.2%.

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports a clear conclusion: the Intel Core 9 273PQE is the superior processor in every measured dimension. Its 17-0 head-to-head record leaves no ambiguity. For users who prioritize raw performance in rendering, computation, compression, or any multithreaded workload, the Intel part delivers between roughly 2.5 and 5 times the performance of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G depending on the specific test.

The Intel part's closest recorded rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, which scores 66,159 versus the Core 9 273PQE's 66,099, a 0.1% difference. It also edges out the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D by 0.3%. This places the Intel part in elite company among desktop processors, with a 93rd percentile ranking across all CPUs.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G occupies a different performance tier. Its nearest rivals cluster around the 17,000 average score range, including the Intel Core i5-12450H at 17,239 and the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 at 17,333. Its 71st percentile ranking places it above the majority of CPUs in the database, but far below the Intel part's standing.

System builders should note the platform differences. The AMD part requires an AM5 motherboard with DDR5 memory, while the Intel part uses Socket 1700 and accepts both DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel part also provides PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes, compared to Gen 4 with 14 lanes on the AMD side. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking headroom is not a differentiator.

The Intel Core 9 273PQE carries a launch MSRP of $589. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. The Intel part's higher TDP of 125 watts versus 65 watts reflects its larger core count and higher boost clock, and the data shows this power budget translates directly into substantially higher performance across every benchmark.

Users seeking maximum throughput in multithreaded applications should select the Intel part without hesitation. Users building on a tighter performance envelope, where the AMD part's lower TDP and smaller footprint in the 71st percentile range are acceptable, may find the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G adequate for lighter workloads. But the recorded data does not show any workload category where the AMD part wins.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE boosts to 5.90 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G boosts to 4.90 GHz. Both have a base clock of 3.40 GHz.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark floating point math, where the Intel part scores 125,546 versus the AMD part's 23,374, a -81.4% delta.

Q: What is the smallest performance gap between the two?

A: The smallest gap is in PassMark single thread, where the Intel part scores 4,573 versus the AMD part's 3,550, a -22.4% delta.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G supports PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has an average benchmark score of 66,099, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has an average of 17,278.