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

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is the stronger processor in the database's recorded benchmarks, winning 14 of 17 head-to-head tests. Its 8 MB shared L3 cache, 4.90 GHz boost clock, and 4 nm TSMC process give it a decisive edge in single-threaded work, where it leads by 171.9% in PassMark single-thread scoring. The Intel Core 5 211TE counters with advantages in prime number finding, floating-point math, and physics simulations, but those wins are narrow. The AMD part also holds a higher percentile ranking at 72 versus 69, and its average benchmark score of 18,505 outpaces the Intel chip's 15,370. For users choosing between these two desktop processors, the data points clearly toward the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE for general productivity, data compression, encryption, and integer-heavy tasks. The Intel Core 5 211TE suits workloads that stress physics calculations or prime-number searches, where its 10 cores and 16 threads provide measurable benefits.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE uses the Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm process from TSMC, with the Phoenix2 codename. It packs 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses Bartlett Lake on Intel's 10 nm process, with a 215 mm² die size and no transistor count recorded. The AMD chip has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part's core count advantage does not translate into overall benchmark superiority in most tests.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip's larger L3 cache (20 MB versus 8 MB) helps in some multi-threaded workloads, but the AMD chip's higher clock speeds compensate in most scenarios. The AMD processor boosts to 4.90 GHz versus 4.80 GHz for the Intel part, and its base clock of 3.40 GHz is nearly double the Intel chip's 1.70 GHz.

Memory support differs: the AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD processor has a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, exceeding the Intel part's 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities favor the Intel part, which offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: the AMD chip uses Radeon 740M, the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor uses Socket AM5 with a 35 W TDP, while the Intel processor uses Socket 1700 with a 45 W TDP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE wins all six Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 1,260 versus 1,229, a 2.5% margin. In R15 single-core, it scores 177 versus 173, a 2.3% margin. In R20 multicore, it scores 5,254 versus 5,124, again 2.5% ahead. In R20 single-core, it scores 741 versus 723, a 2.5% margin. In R23 multicore, it scores 12,511 versus 12,201, a 2.5% margin. In R23 single-core, it scores 1,766 versus 1,722, a 2.6% margin. These consistent single-digit leads show the AMD chip's clock advantage carries across rendering workloads.

The largest AMD wins appear in PassMark tests. In data compression, the AMD chip scores 162,623 versus 133,434, a 21.9% margin. Data encryption shows a 27.6% lead, with scores of 9,224 versus 7,231. Extended instructions deliver a 42.9% margin, at 12,313 versus 8,615. Integer math favors AMD by 18.7%, with 40,348 versus 33,991. Multithread scoring shows a 23.3% AMD lead, at 14,403 versus 11,685. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 35.7%, with 20,134 versus 14,838. The single-thread tests are lopsided: AMD scores 3,828 versus Intel's 1,408, a 171.9% margin in both PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests.

The Intel Core 5 211TE wins three tests. In prime number finding, it scores 72 versus 52, a 27.8% margin. In floating-point math, it scores 26,150 versus 25,258, a 3.4% margin. In physics, it scores 1,278 versus 857, a 32.9% margin. The physics win is notable because it reflects the Intel chip's higher core count and thread count, which benefits certain calculation patterns. However, the floating-point margin is slim, and the prime number win, while substantial in percentage terms, involves small absolute numbers.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on these recorded specifications:

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

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

| Cores | 4 | 10 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.40 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 45 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 | 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 | 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 |

| Release date | 2024-04-15 | 2025-01-12 |

| Part number | 100-000001189 | SRQDL |

The Intel Core 5 211TE has a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD processor's launch MSRP is not recorded. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 211TE boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: How do the processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE scores 12,511, which is 2.5% ahead of the Intel Core 5 211TE's 12,201.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE supports DDR5 only.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE leads by 171.9% in PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests, scoring 3,828 versus the Intel Core 5 211TE's 1,408.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes and what generation?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE offers Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only).

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE and the Intel Core 5 211TE support ECC memory.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE dominates in general productivity and data-heavy workloads. Its 21.9% lead in data compression and 27.6% lead in data encryption make it the preferred choice for file archiving, database operations, and encrypted storage tasks. The 42.9% margin in extended instructions indicates strong SIMD and specialized instruction handling, benefiting multimedia encoding and scientific code that uses such extensions. The 18.7% integer math advantage and 35.7% random string sorting lead suit text processing, sorting algorithms, and general application logic. The 171.9% single-thread margin makes it the clear winner for lightly threaded applications, legacy software, and responsiveness in everyday desktop use. Its 35 W TDP also suggests lower power draw than the Intel part's 45 W TDP, though the database records no direct power measurements.

The Intel Core 5 211TE wins in physics simulations, where its 32.9% margin (1,278 versus 857) indicates better handling of physics engine calculations, rigid body dynamics, and similar floating-point-heavy simulation workloads. Its 27.8% lead in prime number finding suggests strength in certain mathematical search algorithms. The 3.4% floating-point math win, while modest, shows the Intel chip can edge ahead in raw FP throughput. The Intel part's 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with 20 MB of L3 cache, provide headroom for multi-threaded workloads that scale well, even though the AMD chip wins the multithread PassMark test outright. For users running physics-based simulations or prime-number search algorithms, the Intel Core 5 211TE delivers measurable advantages. For all other recorded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE provides the stronger benchmark profile, with a higher percentile ranking (72 versus 69) and a higher average benchmark score (18,505 versus 15,370).