AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a decisive picture: the Intel Core i7-14701E wins every single head-to-head benchmark against the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, 17 wins to 0. The margins vary widely by workload, revealing where the architectural gap is most pronounced.

The most lopsided result is in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where the Intel part scores 176 against the AMD's 47, a 73.3% deficit for the Ryzen. This workload is highly sensitive to integer throughput and memory latency, and the Intel processor's advantage is enormous. Similarly, PassMark physics shows the Intel part at 2399 versus 772, a 67.8% gap. Floating point math follows with 61873 against 23374, a 62.2% deficit. These three workloads represent the largest proportional differences in the entire comparison.

The Cinebench suite tells a consistent story across all three versions. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Intel Core i7-14701E scores 22195 while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G manages 12359, a 44.3% gap. The single-core result in R23 shows 3133 versus 1744, also a 44.3% deficit. The R20 and R15 results mirror this pattern almost exactly, with the same 44.3% delta in both multicore and single-core tests. The consistency across Cinebench versions suggests the performance gap is structural rather than workload-specific.

PassMark integer math shows the Intel part at 81325 against 37292, a 54.1% delta. Data compression is closer in proportional terms: 282939 versus 150567, a 46.8% gap. Data encryption shows 14862 against 8607, a 42.1% deficit. Extended instructions produce the narrowest multicore margin at 38.2%, with the Intel part scoring 18528 versus 11451. Random string sorting is the closest overall benchmark at 32.4%, with 29158 versus 19703.

The smallest gap in the entire dataset is PassMark single-thread performance: 4305 versus 3550, a 17.5% deficit. This is notable because single-thread performance typically reflects core architecture efficiency rather than core count, and the AMD's Zen 4 design closes much of the gap here. Yet even in this best case for the Ryzen, the Intel part still leads by a substantial margin.

PassMark multithread shows 26112 versus 13368, a 48.8% delta. The average benchmark score for the Intel Core i7-14701E is 33206, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has an average score of 17278, placing it in the 71st percentile. The Intel part's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H with an average score of 33201, a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G's nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-12450H at 17239, a 0.2% delta in the AMD's favor.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G boosts to 4.90 GHz.

Q: How do the core counts compare between these two processors?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel part leads by 73.3%, scoring 176 versus 47.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G and the Intel Core i7-14701E support ECC memory.

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

A: The smallest gap is in PassMark single-thread performance, where the Intel part leads by 17.5%, scoring 4305 versus 3550.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has an average benchmark score of 33206, compared to 17278 for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core i7-14701E uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD's die size is 137 mm² with 20,900 million transistors, while the Intel part has a die size of 257 mm² with no transistor count recorded in the database.

The AMD processor belongs to the 8000 series and uses the Phoenix2 codename, while the Intel part is from the Core 14th Gen series with the Raptor Lake-R codename. The AMD part's generation is listed as Ryzen 3 (Zen 4 (Phoenix)), and the Intel part's generation is Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh). Both processors are currently Active in production status.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i7-14701E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's larger L3 cache, 33 MB versus 8 MB, is a significant advantage for workloads that repeatedly access the same data.

Memory support also differs. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G supports DDR5 memory only, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-14701E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

PCIe connectivity differs in both generation and lane count. The AMD part offers PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part's PCIe Gen 5 support provides higher bandwidth for compatible devices.

The integrated graphics units differ: the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G includes Radeon 740M graphics, while the Intel Core i7-14701E includes UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

The release dates differ by a few months. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G was released on 2024-04-15, and the Intel Core i7-14701E was released on 2024-06-30. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP in the database. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows that the Intel Core i7-14701E is the superior processor in every measured workload. The Intel part wins all 17 head-to-head benchmarks with deltas ranging from 17.5% to 73.3%. The average benchmark score of 33206 versus 17278 represents a roughly 92% higher average score for the Intel part. The percentile ranking confirms this: the Intel part sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits in the 71st percentile.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G does not have a single benchmark win in this comparison. Even its closest result, PassMark single-thread at a 17.5% deficit, still places it firmly behind. The AMD part's nearest rivals in the database, such as the Intel Core i5-12450H at a 0.2% delta and the AMD Ryzen 3 210 at a 0.2% delta, are all in its own performance class rather than competing with the Intel Core i7-14701E.

The Intel Core i7-14701E's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H with a 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS at a 0.1% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX at a 0.3% delta. These competitors are much closer to the Intel part's performance level than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is.

Specification Differences

The specification table shows clear differences in core configuration. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The base clock of the AMD part is 3.40 GHz, while the Intel part's base clock is 2.60 GHz. The boost clock favors the Intel part: 5.40 GHz versus 4.90 GHz.

Both processors have a 65 W TDP. The AMD part uses 4 nm process technology from TSMC, while the Intel part uses 10 nm process technology from Intel. The AMD part's die size is 137 mm², and the Intel part's is 257 mm². The AMD part has 20,900 million transistors recorded, while no transistor count is recorded for the Intel part.

Cache specifications differ in every level. The AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. Memory support shows the AMD part limited to DDR5, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s; the Intel part has no recorded memory bandwidth.

PCIe configuration differs: the AMD part has Gen 4 with 14 lanes, and the Intel part has Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Both support ECC memory and use dual-channel memory buses. The integrated graphics differ: Radeon 740M on the AMD side, UHD Graphics 770 on the Intel side. Sockets differ: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700. Both processors are locked, with no unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins in every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split is a matter of degree rather than category. The largest Intel advantages appear in integer-heavy and physics workloads. PassMark find prime numbers shows a 73.3% lead, and PassMark physics shows a 67.8% lead. These workloads benefit most from the Intel part's higher core count, larger cache, and higher boost clock.

The Intel part's smallest advantages appear in memory-sorting and single-thread tasks. PassMark random string sorting shows a 32.4% lead, and PassMark single-thread shows a 17.5% lead. These results indicate that the AMD's Zen 4 architecture is relatively competitive in memory-latency-sensitive and single-threaded work, even though it still loses.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G offers a smaller footprint in terms of die size, 137 mm² versus 257 mm², and uses a more advanced 4 nm process. The AMD part also has a higher base clock, 3.40 GHz versus 2.60 GHz, which could matter in lightly threaded scenarios where boost clocks are not sustained. The Radeon 740M integrated graphics may offer different capabilities than the UHD Graphics 770, though the database records no graphics benchmarks for either processor.

For users prioritizing single-thread responsiveness, the Intel part still leads by 17.5%, so the AMD part does not claim that category either. The data shows the Intel Core i7-14701E as the clear choice across all measured workloads, with the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G trailing by margins that range from significant to overwhelming depending on the task.