AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two desktop processors into very different roles. The Intel Core 5 211E dominates the overall performance picture, winning 15 of 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE claims only two wins, but those two victories point to a specific niche where the smaller chip holds an advantage.

The Intel part wins every Cinebench test, all three PassMark math workloads, both data processing tests, the multithread score, the single-thread score, and random string sorting. Its biggest margins come in floating-point math, where it leads by 62%, and data compression, where it leads by 53.1%. These are heavy computational loads that scale with core count and memory bandwidth, and the Intel chip simply has more resources to throw at them.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE wins PassMark find prime numbers by 20.9% and PassMark physics by 22.1%. The prime number test is a classic single-threaded integer workload, and the physics test often responds to memory latency and cache behavior. The AMD chip's Zen 4 architecture, built on a 4 nm process, appears to give it an edge in latency-sensitive tasks that do not scale linearly with core count.

Looking at the broader database context, the Intel Core 5 211E sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE sits at the 72nd percentile. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 37829 places it alongside processors like the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Intel Core i9-14901E, both within 0.2% in average score. The AMD part's average of 18505 puts it near the Intel Core i5-13420H and Core i3-14100F, all within 0.7%. That gap in average score, roughly double, tells the story: the Intel chip is in a higher performance class entirely.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 20,900 million transistors into a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry, with a significantly larger 257 mm² die.

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD chip has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. That 6-core and 8-thread advantage explains most of the multicore performance gap. Base clocks also differ: the AMD runs at 3.40 GHz and boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the Intel runs at 2.70 GHz and also boosts to 4.90 GHz. The Intel chip boosts to the same maximum but starts from a lower base, yet still wins single-thread tests by 4.4% in PassMark and around 38.7% in Cinebench R15 single-core.

Cache configurations diverge substantially. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's 20 MB L3 is 2.5 times larger than the AMD's 8 MB, which helps in workloads with large working sets.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a slightly lower 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity favors Intel: Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 14 lanes for AMD.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD chip uses Radeon 740M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part's socket is AM5, the Intel part uses Socket 1700. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel chip launched with a $221 MSRP, while the AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results are uniformly one-sided. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel chip scores 2055 against 1260 for AMD, a 38.7% lead. In R15 single-core, Intel scores 289 versus 177, a 38.8% lead. R20 multicore shows 8563 versus 5254, a 38.6% lead, and R20 single-core shows 1208 versus 741, a 38.7% lead. R23 multicore delivers 20389 versus 12511, a 38.6% lead, and R23 single-core delivers 2878 versus 1766, a 38.6% lead. These consistent margins across all Cinebench versions indicate the Intel chip's advantage is structural, not workload-specific.

PassMark results show even larger gaps in some areas. Floating-point math gives Intel a 62% lead (66402 versus 25258). Integer math shows a 54.2% lead (88117 versus 40348). Data compression shows a 53.1% lead (346757 versus 162623). Data encryption shows a 48.6% lead (17938 versus 9224). Extended instructions show a 43% lead (21592 versus 12313). Random string sorting shows a 41.3% lead (34308 versus 20134). Multithread gives Intel a 39.6% lead (23833 versus 14403). Single-thread is the closest Intel win at 4.4% (4006 versus 3828).

The AMD wins are narrow but clear. Find prime numbers scores 52 versus 43, a 20.9% AMD lead. Physics scores 857 versus 702, a 22.1% AMD lead. These two wins suggest that in latency-bound integer loops and physics simulations, the AMD Zen 4 core's efficiency compensates for its lower core count.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has an average benchmark score of 37829, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE has an average of 18505. The Intel part sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, the AMD part at the 72nd percentile.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor wins in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E wins single-threaded tests. In PassMark single-thread it scores 4006 versus 3828, a 4.4% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core it scores 2878 versus 1766, a 38.6% lead.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE wins two tests: PassMark find prime numbers (52 versus 43, a 20.9% lead) and PassMark physics (857 versus 702, a 22.1% lead).

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD chip supports DDR5 only. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE has a TDP of 35 watts. The Intel Core 5 211E has a TDP of 65 watts.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE | Intel Core 5 211E |

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

| Cores | 4 | 10 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.40 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 137 mm² | 257 mm² |

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

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 8 MB shared | 20 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

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

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

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $221 |

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 5 211E wins 15 of 17 benchmarks, including every Cinebench test and every major PassMark workload except two. Its multicore advantage is massive, typically 38 to 62% depending on the workload, driven by 10 cores versus 4 and 20 MB L3 versus 8 MB. Its single-thread advantage is smaller but consistent, ranging from 4.4% in PassMark to 38.6% in Cinebench R23. The Intel chip also carries the higher percentile ranking, 86th versus 72nd, and a higher average score of 37829 versus 18505.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE wins only in find prime numbers and physics, with leads of 20.9% and 22.1% respectively. These wins indicate an advantage in specific latency-sensitive integer and physics workloads. The AMD chip also runs at 35 watts TDP versus 65 watts for Intel, and it supports ECC memory with a smaller die and fewer transistors. For workloads that match its two winning tests, the AMD chip delivers a measurable edge. For everything else in the recorded data, the Intel Core 5 211E is the faster processor by a wide margin.

Given the benchmark distribution, the Intel Core 5 211E is the choice when multicore throughput, data compression, encryption, or floating-point math dominate the workload. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is the choice when prime number finding or physics simulation is the primary task, or when the lower 35 watt TDP is a binding constraint. The database does not support any other conclusion.