AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G vs Intel Core i3-12100E Comparison

Both processors are 4-core, 8-thread parts aimed at the same desktop segment, yet the recorded data shows they have very distinct performance personalities. The Intel Core i3-12100E and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G deliver a split decision across the benchmark suite, with the AMD part claiming more overall wins but the Intel chip posting some of the largest margins in specific workloads. The database records 17 head-to-head comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G winning 11 and the Intel Core i3-12100E winning 6.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking separation appears in the Cinebench suite, where the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is consistently ahead by a narrow but uniform margin. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD chip scores 12359 against the Intel part's 11559, a 6.5% advantage. The same 6.5% delta appears in Cinebench R15 multi-core (1245 vs 1164) and Cinebench R20 multi-core (5190 vs 4854). Single-core results follow the same pattern: the AMD part leads by 6.3% in R15 (175 vs 164), 6.4% in R20 (732 vs 685), and 6.5% in R23 (1744 vs 1631). This consistent 6.3% to 6.5% edge across all Cinebench versions indicates a fundamental per-clock advantage for the AMD architecture in this rendering workload.

The Intel Core i3-12100E, however, owns the PassMark math and physics categories. The largest single delta in the entire comparison is in PassMark physics, where the Intel chip scores 1185 versus 772 for the AMD part, a massive 53.5% lead. Floating-point math also heavily favors Intel: 31919 vs 23374, a 36.6% margin. Prime number generation goes to Intel by 34% (63 vs 47), and integer math shows a 9.6% advantage (40885 vs 37292). These are not small differences; the Intel architecture appears substantially stronger in pure computational throughput for these specific instruction patterns.

Multi-threaded PassMark results give Intel another win. The i3-12100E scores 14271 versus 13368 for the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, a 6.8% lead, and data compression goes to Intel at 160112 vs 150567, a 6.3% margin. Interestingly, the AMD part counters in data encryption (8607 vs 8069, a 6.3% win), extended instructions (11451 vs 10814, a 5.6% win), and random string sorting (19703 vs 16089, an 18.3% win). The single-thread PassMark score slightly favors AMD at 3550 vs 3438, a 3.2% edge.

The overall average benchmark score in the database puts the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G at 17278, which places it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i3-12100E averages 16853, sitting in the 70th percentile. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-12450H with a 0.2% delta and the AMD Ryzen 3 210 with a -0.2% delta, showing it is tightly clustered with those chips. The Intel part's closest competition includes the AMD Ryzen 3 7335U (0.2% delta) and the Intel Core i5-1235U (0.5% delta).

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 12359, which is 6.5% ahead of the Intel Core i3-12100E's 11559.

Q: Where does the Intel Core i3-12100E have its biggest advantage?

A: The largest win for Intel is in PassMark physics, where it scores 1185 versus 772 for the AMD chip, a 53.5% lead. It also leads by 36.6% in floating-point math.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G win every benchmark?

A: No. The AMD part wins 11 of 17 recorded comparisons, but the Intel chip wins 6, including PassMark multi-thread, integer math, and data compression.

Q: How close are these processors in overall average score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G averages 17278, about 2.5% higher than the Intel Core i3-12100E's 16853. The AMD part sits in the 71st percentile, one point above Intel's 70th.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the Intel Core i3-12100E boosts to 4.20 GHz.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G supports dual-channel DDR5 with a rated bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i3-12100E supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5, but the database records no specific bandwidth figure for it.

Architecture Differences

The two chips come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Core i3-12100E is built on Alder Lake-S architecture using a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm process from TSMC. The AMD part packs 20,900 million transistors into a 137 mm² die, whereas the Intel chip has a die size of 163 mm² with the transistor count not recorded.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. The Intel chip provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has smaller per-core allocations: 64 KB of L1, 1 MB of L2, and 8 MB of shared L3. Despite having less cache, the AMD chip achieves higher Cinebench scores, suggesting the Zen 4 architecture extracts more performance per byte of cache.

Memory support also separates the pair. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G exclusively supports DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and a recorded bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i3-12100E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure in the database. For platforms, the Intel chip uses Socket 1700, while the AMD part uses Socket AM5. The AMD chip supports ECC memory, a feature the Intel part lacks.

The integrated graphics differ as well. Intel includes UHD Graphics 730, while AMD pairs the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G with Radeon 740M. PCIe connectivity shows another generation gap: the Intel chip supports Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD part supports Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. Both processors are locked, with no unlocked multiplier, and both have a TDP in the same neighborhood: 60 watts for Intel and 65 watts for AMD.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split depending on the workload. For rendering tasks, content creation, and general single-threaded performance, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is the better choice. Its consistent 6.3% to 6.5% lead across all Cinebench versions and its higher single-thread PassMark score (3550 vs 3438) make it the stronger all-around performer for these common tasks. The AMD part also holds the edge in data encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting.

The Intel Core i3-12100E, however, dominates in specific math-heavy and physics-oriented workloads. Its 53.5% lead in PassMark physics and 36.6% lead in floating-point math are too large to ignore for anyone running simulation, scientific, or computational workloads. The Intel chip also wins in integer math (9.6% ahead), prime number finding (34% ahead), and overall multi-threaded PassMark score (6.8% ahead).

For a buyer choosing between these two, the deciding factor should be the primary application. If the workload involves Cinebench-style rendering, encryption, or string manipulation, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is the data-backed pick. If the workload leans toward physics calculations, floating-point math, or integer processing, the Intel Core i3-12100E offers a commanding advantage in those specific areas. The AMD chip's higher average score (17278 vs 16853) and better percentile ranking (71st vs 70th) suggest it is the more balanced processor overall, but the Intel part's specialty wins are not marginal.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i3-12100E | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G |

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

| Base Clock | 3.20 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.20 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 60 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket AM5 |

| Architecture | Alder Lake | Zen 4 |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 163 mm² | 137 mm² |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 20,900 million |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 8 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 83.2 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Release Date | 2022-01-03 | 2024-04-15 |

| Launch MSRP | $125 | Not recorded |