AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE vs AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE and AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS present a fascinating study in architectural trade-offs. The 8300GE, a 4-core desktop part built on Zen 4, and the 7533HS, a 6-core mobile part built on Zen 3+, deliver nearly identical aggregate scores despite very different configurations. The benchmark data reveals a clear split: the 8300GE dominates in single-threaded and specific algorithmic workloads, while the 7533HS uses its extra cores to pull ahead in multi-threaded integer and floating-point tasks.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result in the head-to-head comparison is the single-thread performance gap. In PassMark single-thread, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE scores 3828 against the Ryzen 5 7533HS's 2740, a massive 39.7% advantage. This is the largest delta in the entire comparison and reflects the architectural generation gap between Zen 4 and Zen 3+. The Cinebench single-core results confirm this trend, though with far narrower margins: the 8300GE leads by 1.1% in R15 (177 vs 175), by 1.4% in R20 (741 vs 731), and by 1.4% in R23 (1766 vs 1742). The PassMark test amplifies the difference, suggesting that the 8300GE's higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz versus 4.40 GHz matters most in latency-sensitive, lightly threaded workloads.

Multi-core Cinebench results are surprisingly close, favoring the 8300GE. In R15 multicore, the 8300GE scores 1260 versus 1243, a 1.4% lead. R20 multicore shows 5254 versus 5183, again 1.4% ahead. R23 multicore follows the same pattern: 12511 versus 12342, a 1.4% edge. This is remarkable because the 7533HS has 6 cores and 12 threads against the 8300GE's 4 cores and 8 threads. The Zen 4 architecture's efficiency and higher boost clock compensate for the two-core deficit in these specific rendering benchmarks. The PassMark multithread test tells a different story, however, with the 7533HS edging ahead 14520 versus 14403, a modest 0.8% win for the 6-core part.

The PassMark suite reveals where the extra cores matter most. The 7533HS wins integer math decisively: 50800 versus 40348, a 20.6% advantage. Floating-point math also favors the 7533HS at 27800 versus 25258, a 9.1% lead. Data compression goes to the 7533HS at 168692 versus 162623, a 3.6% margin, and data encryption shows the largest multi-core win: 10718 versus 9224, a 13.9% advantage. These results indicate that the 7533HS's additional cores provide substantial throughput in parallel integer workloads, despite losing in Cinebench's rendering tests.

The 8300GE counters with wins in several PassMark subtests. Random string sorting shows a 14% advantage (20134 versus 17669), extended instructions a 9.8% lead (12313 versus 11219), and find prime numbers an 8.3% edge (52 versus 48). The physics subtest goes to the 8300GE at 857 versus 821, a 4.4% win. The 8300GE wins 12 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the 7533HS takes 5. The aggregate average benchmark scores reflect the overall balance: the 7533HS averages 19364 versus 18505 for the 8300GE, with the delta driven by the large PassMark single-thread gap in the 8300GE's favor being offset by the 7533HS's multi-core wins.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and manufacturing nodes. The 8300GE uses Zen 4 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm process, while the 7533HS uses Zen 3+ on a 6 nm process. The die sizes differ substantially: the 8300GE measures 137 mm² with 20,900 million transistors, while the 7533HS has a larger 208 mm² die with transistor count not recorded. The 8300GE's Phoenix2 codename and the 7533HS's Rembrandt-R codename reflect their different design targets. The 8300GE is a desktop part on AMD Socket AM5, while the 7533HS is a mobile processor on Socket FP7.

Cache configurations differ in the L2 and L3 levels. Both use 64 KB L1 per core, but the 8300GE has 1 MB L2 per core versus 512 KB per core on the 7533HS. The L3 cache is inverted: the 8300GE has 8 MB shared, while the 7533HS has 16 MB shared. This means the 7533HS has more total cache for its 6 cores (16 MB L3 plus 3 MB L2) versus the 8300GE's 8 MB L3 plus 4 MB L2. The larger per-core L2 on the 8300GE likely contributes to its single-thread advantage.

Memory support shows both use DDR5 with dual-channel buses, but bandwidth differs. The 8300GE delivers 83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the 7533HS, a meaningful margin for memory-bound workloads. ECC memory support is present on the 8300GE but absent on the 7533HS. PCIe lane counts differ: the 8300GE provides 14 Gen 4 lanes, while the 7533HS provides 20 Gen 4 lanes. Integrated graphics also differ, with the 8300GE using Radeon 740M and the 7533HS using Radeon 660M.

The base clocks are close at 3.40 GHz for the 8300GE and 3.30 GHz for the 7533HS, but the boost clocks diverge sharply: 4.90 GHz versus 4.40 GHz. Both parts have a 35 W TDP and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The 8300GE released on 2024-04-15, while the 7533HS followed on 2024-08-31. Both are active production parts.

FAQ

Q: Why does the 4-core 8300GE win Cinebench multicore tests against the 6-core 7533HS?

A: The 8300GE's Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm node with a 4.90 GHz boost clock compensates for having fewer cores. In R23 multicore, it scores 12511 versus 12342, a 1.4% lead, despite the 7533HS having 50% more cores.

Q: Which processor has the larger single-thread performance advantage?

A: The PassMark single-thread test shows the largest gap: the 8300GE scores 3828 versus 2740, a 39.7% advantage. Cinebench single-core tests show smaller margins, all around 1.4% in favor of the 8300GE.

Q: Where does the 7533HS clearly outperform the 8300GE?

A: The 7533HS wins integer math by 20.6% (50800 versus 40348) and floating-point math by 9.1% (27800 versus 25258). It also leads data encryption by 13.9% (10718 versus 9224) and data compression by 3.6% (168692 versus 162623).

Q: How do the cache hierarchies differ between the two chips?

A: The 8300GE has 1 MB L2 per core and 8 MB shared L3, while the 7533HS has 512 KB L2 per core and 16 MB shared L3. Both use 64 KB L1 per core.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The 8300GE supports 83.2 GB/s, while the 7533HS supports 76.8 GB/s. Both use dual-channel DDR5 memory.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The 7533HS provides 20 Gen 4 lanes, while the 8300GE provides 14 Gen 4 lanes, both from the CPU only.

The Verdict

The data indicates a processor split by workload type. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is the choice for single-thread-heavy applications, as shown by its 39.7% lead in PassMark single-thread and its wins across all three Cinebench single-core tests. It also wins random string sorting by 14% and extended instructions by 9.8%, suggesting strength in structured data handling and specialized instruction sets. Its higher memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s and ECC support make it suitable for memory-sensitive desktop tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is the pick for parallel integer and floating-point workloads. Its 20.6% win in integer math, 9.1% win in floating-point math, and 13.9% win in data encryption demonstrate that the two extra cores provide real throughput benefits in compute-heavy scenarios. The larger 16 MB L3 cache and 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes also favor the mobile part for data movement and multi-threaded processing. The 7533HS's 73rd percentile versus the 8300GE's 72nd percentile among all CPUs reflects its slight aggregate edge.

For users prioritizing responsive single-threaded performance, rendering in Cinebench, or memory bandwidth, the 8300GE's data is superior. For users running parallel math, compression, or encryption workloads, the 7533HS's core count advantage is decisive. The 8300GE wins 12 head-to-head tests, but the 7533HS wins the tests where absolute compute throughput matters most.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE | AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS |

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

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 12 |

| Base clock | 3.40 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | AMD Socket FP7 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 3+ |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Rembrandt-R |

| Process node | 4 nm | 6 nm |

| Die size | 137 mm² | 208 mm² |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 512 KB per core |

| L3 cache | 8 MB shared | 16 MB shared |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe lanes | 14 Gen 4 | 20 Gen 4 |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 740M | Radeon 660M |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2024-04-15 | 2024-08-31 |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE wins in all Cinebench tests, taking R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multicore variants. It also wins PassMark single-thread, random string sorting, extended instructions, find prime numbers, and physics. These wins point to strengths in latency-sensitive tasks, instruction-level parallelism, and algorithms with predictable access patterns. The 8300GE's 4.90 GHz boost clock and larger per-core L2 cache drive these results.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS wins PassMark multithread, integer math, floating-point math, data compression, and data encryption. These wins indicate superiority in sustained multi-threaded compute, where the 6-core/12-thread configuration allows higher aggregate throughput. The 16 MB L3 cache helps in workloads with larger working sets, and the 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes provide more I/O bandwidth for data-intensive applications. The 7533HS's wins are fewer in number but often larger in margin, particularly the 20.6% integer math advantage and the 13.9% encryption win.