AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F records an average benchmark score of 38,149, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G averages 17,278. The Intel chip also sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the AMD's 71st percentile.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multi-core rendering?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 23,000 versus the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G's 12,359, a delta of -46.3% from the AMD side. The gap is consistent across Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core tests, with the Intel part leading by roughly 46% in each.

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

A: No. Across all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, the Intel Core i5-14490F wins every single test. The AMD processor's closest margin is in PassMark single-thread, where it trails by 8.3% (3,550 versus 3,873).

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 i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel chip also uses a larger shared L3 cache: 24 MB compared to 8 MB on the AMD.

Q: Which processor supports integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G includes a Radeon 740M integrated GPU. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A), meaning it requires a discrete graphics card for any display output.

Q: What memory types are supported?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G supports DDR5 memory only, with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14490F supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database lists no memory bandwidth figure for it.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses the Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with a codename of Phoenix2. It is a compact, power-conscious desktop chip built for the 8000 series. The Intel Core i5-14490F belongs to the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². The AMD die is notably smaller at 137 mm², reflecting the denser process node.

Core configuration is the most striking architectural divergence. The AMD part is a 4-core, 8-thread design, while the Intel part doubles the core count to 10 cores and 16 threads. This directly explains the multi-threaded performance gap. The Intel chip also carries a larger per-core L1 cache (80 KB per core versus 64 KB) and L2 cache (1.25 MB per core versus 1 MB), plus a 24 MB shared L3 cache versus 8 MB on the AMD. The cache hierarchy on the Intel side is built to feed more cores with more data.

The integrated graphics situation is a major architectural difference. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G includes a Radeon 740M iGPU, making it a complete system-on-chip solution for basic display and media tasks. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics at all, so it depends entirely on an external GPU. This also affects the platform: the AMD uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. PCIe support differs as well, with AMD offering Gen 4 across 14 CPU lanes and Intel offering Gen 5 across 16 CPU lanes.

ECC memory support is another split. The AMD processor enables ECC memory, which is typically valuable for workstation or server-adjacent builds. The Intel chip does not support ECC. Both processors have locked multipliers, so neither supports overclocking through a multiplier change.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a dominant sweep by the Intel Core i5-14490F across all 17 benchmark comparisons. The biggest single gap appears in PassMark floating-point math, where the Intel scores 66,558 versus 23,374 on the AMD, a delta of -64.9% from the AMD side. This is the largest relative deficit in the entire dataset, indicating that the Intel chip's FPU throughput is substantially higher, likely due to the extra cores and higher boost clock.

The smallest gap is in PassMark single-thread performance. The Intel scores 3,873 versus 3,550 on the AMD, a delta of only -8.3%. This suggests that per-core performance is fairly close, with the Intel part holding a modest edge. The AMD's 4.90 GHz boost clock versus the Intel's 5.00 GHz boost clock explains part of this, but the architecture differences are also relevant.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel leads with 23,000 points versus 12,359, a -46.3% delta. The same percentage appears in R20 multi-core (9,660 versus 5,190) and R15 multi-core (2,318 versus 1,245). The consistency of this 46% gap across three Cinebench versions indicates that the multi-core advantage is stable and not an artifact of any single test version.

Single-core Cinebench shows a similar pattern. In R23 single-core, the Intel scores 3,247 versus 1,744, a -46.3% delta. In R20 single-core, it is 1,363 versus 732, also -46.3%. The R15 single-core test shows a -46.5% delta (327 versus 175). This suggests the Intel core is significantly stronger in the Cinebench workload, beyond what the 0.10 GHz boost clock difference would imply.

PassMark integer math shows a -57.5% delta (87,844 versus 37,292), while data compression shows -55.7% (340,026 versus 150,567). Data encryption is -52.8% (18,225 versus 8,607), and multithread is -53.4% (28,662 versus 13,368). Physics simulation in PassMark shows -63.1% (2,093 versus 772), and prime number finding shows -61.5% (122 versus 47). Random string sorting is the closest PassMark gap at -44.7% (35,608 versus 19,703), while extended instructions show -47.3% (21,731 versus 11,451).

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G | Intel Core i5-14490F |

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

| Cores | 4 | 10 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.40 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Die size | 137 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 8 MB shared | 24 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| ECC support | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 740M | N/A |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins in every measured category, so the division is not about benchmark victories but about workload characteristics and platform requirements. The Intel chip dominates multi-threaded workloads: Cinebench multi-core, PassMark multithread, data compression, encryption, and integer math all show deltas between -46% and -58%. This makes it the clear choice for rendering, video encoding, simulation, and any parallel compute task.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G does hold advantages outside raw compute. Its integrated Radeon 740M means a system can operate without a discrete GPU, which is relevant for basic office work or low-power media playback. The AMD chip also supports ECC memory, which can matter in environments where data integrity is prioritized. Its smaller die size and 4 nm process suggest lower power draw per unit of work, although the database records the same 65 W TDP for both processors.

The single-thread gap is the AMD's best relative showing. At -8.3% in PassMark single-thread, the Zen 4 core is nearly competitive with the Raptor Lake core. For lightly threaded tasks such as older games or simple scripting, the AMD processor is not far behind. But even in single-core Cinebench tests, the Intel chip leads by over 46%, so the AMD's single-thread advantage is limited to specific workloads.

The Verdict

The data points decisively toward the Intel Core i5-14490F for any performance-oriented use case. With an average benchmark score of 38,149 versus 17,278, the Intel chip is more than twice as fast on average. It wins all 17 head-to-head benchmarks, with margins ranging from -8.3% to -64.9%. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration, 24 MB L3 cache, and 5.00 GHz boost clock combine to deliver a substantial and consistent advantage across rendering, math, encryption, and compression workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is a viable option only in specific situations: when a system needs integrated graphics, when ECC memory is a requirement, or when a compact AM5 platform is preferred. Its 4-core, 8-thread design and 8 MB L3 cache place it far behind the Intel part in multi-threaded tasks, and the single-thread deficit, while smaller, is still present in most tests. The AMD's 71st percentile ranking versus the Intel's 86th percentile confirms the overall positioning.

For users who need maximum compute throughput from these two options, the Intel Core i5-14490F is the only choice. For users who value the integrated GPU and ECC support, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G offers those features, but at a large performance cost. The recorded data leaves no ambiguity: the Intel processor is the stronger chip in every measured benchmark category.