AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E records an average benchmark score of 37911, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G records 17278. The Intel part places in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 71st percentile for the AMD part.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-core performance?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core i9-14901E scores 3635 against 1744 for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, a delta of -52% from the AMD perspective. PassMark single-thread results show a smaller gap: 4354 for Intel versus 3550 for AMD, a delta of -18.5%.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has 4 cores and 8 threads. Both processors have a 65 W TDP.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G and the Intel Core i9-14901E list ECC memory support as enabled.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i9-14901E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus, though its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i9-14901E wins all 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G does not secure a single victory in the database. This makes the use-case split straightforward, but the margins vary considerably by workload type.

The Intel part shows its largest advantages in compute-heavy workloads. In PassMark floating point math, Intel scores 81089 against 23374 for AMD, a delta of -71.2% from the AMD side. PassMark physics shows a similar pattern: 3041 for Intel versus 772 for AMD, a delta of -74.6%. Prime number finding also favors Intel heavily: 189 versus 47, a delta of -75.1%.

The Intel advantage narrows in single-threaded work. PassMark single-thread results show Intel at 4354 against 3550 for AMD, a delta of only -18.5%. That remains the closest margin in the entire head-to-head set. Extended instruction workloads also tighten the gap: Intel scores 17249 versus 11451 for AMD, a delta of -33.6%.

The AMD processor does not win any category, but its relative positioning matters for context. In PassMark random string sorting, Intel leads 39138 to 19703, a delta of -49.7%. In data compression, Intel leads 288777 to 150567, a delta of -47.9%. These are closer than the floating point and physics margins, but Intel still holds a decisive edge.

For users seeking a small desktop processor with modest core count, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G occupies a lower performance tier. For any workload where the database records a score, the Intel Core i9-14901E delivers higher output, often by a wide margin.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers, foundries, and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses Zen 4 architecture under the codename Phoenix2, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i9-14901E uses Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-R, built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

The die sizes differ substantially. The AMD processor has a die size of 137 mm² and contains 20,900 million transistors. The Intel processor has a die size of 257 mm², with transistor count not recorded in the database. The Intel die is roughly 88% larger by area.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core i9-14901E has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Intel part quadruples the L3 capacity and doubles the per-core L2.

Memory architecture diverges as well. The AMD processor supports only DDR5, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD part records a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s; the Intel part has no memory bandwidth figure in the database.

PCIe capabilities differ. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The Intel Core i9-14901E provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. This gives the Intel platform a newer PCIe generation and two additional CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ between the two. The AMD processor uses a Radeon 740M. The Intel processor uses UHD Graphics 770. Both are active desktop parts with locked multipliers.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several recorded specifications. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.40 GHz for AMD and 2.80 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.90 GHz for AMD and 5.60 GHz for Intel. The Intel part boosts 0.70 GHz higher.

Both parts share a 65 W TDP. Sockets differ: AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses Socket 1700. Process nodes differ: 4 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel. Memory support differs: DDR5 only for AMD, DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 83.2 GB/s.

PCIe specifications differ: Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. L1 cache per core differs: 64 KB for AMD, 80 KB for Intel. L2 cache per core differs: 1 MB for AMD, 2 MB for Intel. L3 cache differs: 8 MB shared for AMD, 36 MB shared for Intel.

Release dates differ by about two and a half months. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G launched on 2024-04-15. The Intel Core i9-14901E launched on 2024-06-30. Both parts show an active production status. Neither part has a launch MSRP recorded in the database. Both processors have locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows the Intel Core i9-14901E winning every test. The largest margin appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 189 against 47 for AMD, a delta of -75.1%. This workload stresses integer throughput and memory latency, areas where the Intel part's larger cache and higher core count provide a substantial advantage.

PassMark physics shows a similar scale of separation. Intel scores 3041, AMD scores 772, a delta of -74.6%. Floating point math follows closely: Intel at 81089, AMD at 23374, a delta of -71.2%. These results indicate that heavily parallel compute tasks amplify the core count difference between the two parts.

Integer math shows Intel at 112736 against 37292 for AMD, a delta of -66.9%. PassMark multithread shows Intel at 30298 against 13368 for AMD, a delta of -55.9%. Data encryption shows Intel at 18571 against 8607 for AMD, a delta of -53.7%. The encryption test is notable because it often relies on specialized instruction paths, and Intel still leads by more than half.

Cinebench results are consistent across versions. In Cinebench R23 multicore, Intel scores 25753 against 12359 for AMD, a delta of -52%. Cinebench R23 single-core shows Intel at 3635 against 1744 for AMD, also a delta of -52%. Cinebench R20 multicore shows 10816 against 5190, a delta of -52%. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 2595 against 1245, a delta of -52%. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 366 against 175, a delta of -52.2%.

The smallest margins appear in single-threaded PassMark tests. PassMark single-thread records Intel at 4354 and AMD at 3550, a delta of -18.5%. This is the only head-to-head result under a 30% gap. Extended instructions show the next smallest margin: Intel at 17249, AMD at 11451, a delta of -33.6%. Random string sorting shows Intel at 39138 against 19703 for AMD, a delta of -49.7%. Data compression shows Intel at 288777 against 150567 for AMD, a delta of -47.9%.

In the context of the broader database, the Intel Core i9-14901E sits near the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with a delta of 0%, and near the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X with a delta of -0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G sits near the Intel Core i5-12450H with a delta of 0.2%, and near the AMD Ryzen 3 210 with a delta of -0.2%. The average score gap between the two reviewed processors is 20633 points, placing them in different performance tiers despite sharing the same TDP.