AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE delivers a significantly higher average benchmark score of 35428, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE scores 18505 on average, putting it in the 72nd percentile.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE leads in single-thread workloads. In PassMark single-thread testing, it scores 4060 versus the AMD's 3828, a 5.7% advantage. The gap widens in Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel scores 3172 compared to AMD's 1766, a 44.3% difference.

Q: Which processor supports more memory types?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD offers higher peak memory bandwidth at 83.2 GB/s compared to Intel's 76.8 GB/s.

Q: What are the core and thread counts of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, doubling the core and thread counts of the AMD part.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE boosts to 4.90 GHz. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.40 GHz versus Intel's 2.70 GHz.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 5 213PE?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It contains 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The database records no transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

The AMD part features a desktop market segment with an AM5 socket, while the Intel part uses Socket 1700. Both are production-active desktop processors with locked multipliers. The AMD belongs to the 8000 series, while the Intel carries no series designation in the database.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's larger L3 allocation reflects its higher core count and different cache hierarchy design.

Memory controller capabilities also differ. AMD supports DDR5 only with dual-channel operation and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel operation and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs in both generation and lane count. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, offering newer-generation connectivity and more lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the processor with Radeon 740M graphics. Intel pairs its part with UHD Graphics 730. The database does not include comparative graphics benchmarks for these iGPUs.

The Verdict

The benchmark data delivers a clear verdict: the Intel Core 5 213PE wins every recorded head-to-head test. The database records 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, and the Intel part wins all 17. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE records zero wins in this comparison.

The Intel part's dominance is most pronounced in multi-threaded workloads. Its 8 cores and 16 threads give it a structural advantage over the AMD's 4 cores and 8 threads. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Intel part scores 22468 against AMD's 12511, a 44.3% lead. The PassMark multithread test shows a similar pattern: 26434 versus 14403, a 45.5% margin.

Single-thread performance also favors Intel, though by a smaller margin in PassMark testing. The Intel part leads by 5.7% in PassMark single-thread, but the Cinebench single-core tests show a much larger 44.3% to 44.5% gap. This suggests the Intel architecture holds a significant advantage in certain single-thread workloads.

The AMD part's advantages are limited to platform characteristics rather than benchmark performance. It offers higher memory bandwidth at 83.2 GB/s, a modern 4 nm process, and a lower 35 W TDP. The Intel part consumes 65 W TDP, nearly double the AMD's thermal envelope.

The Intel Core 5 213PE sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i7-13700T, Core i7-12700KF, Core i5-13600T, and Core i7-12700K, all within 0.4% of its average score. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE sits in the 72nd percentile, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i5-13420H, Core i3-14100F, Core i3-13100, and Core 7 360, all within 0.7% of its average score.

For users prioritizing raw compute performance across all measured categories, the Intel Core 5 213PE is the correct choice. For users prioritizing lower power consumption and higher memory bandwidth in a smaller core count package, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE offers those specific characteristics, but with substantially lower benchmark scores.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Clock speeds differ in both directions. The AMD has a higher base clock at 3.40 GHz versus Intel's 2.70 GHz. The Intel has a higher boost clock at 5.20 GHz versus AMD's 4.90 GHz.

Thermal design power differs significantly. The AMD is rated at 35 W TDP. The Intel is rated at 65 W TDP.

Memory support differs. AMD supports DDR5 only. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD has higher memory bandwidth at 83.2 GB/s versus Intel's 76.8 GB/s.

PCIe specifications differ. AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Cache specifications differ in every tier. AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3.

Process node and foundry differ. AMD uses 4 nm at TSMC. Intel uses 10 nm at Intel. The AMD part records 20,900 million transistors and a 137 mm² die size; the Intel part records neither.

Integrated graphics differ. AMD uses Radeon 740M. Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

Release dates differ. The AMD launched on 2024-04-15. The Intel launched on 2026-03-08.

Sockets differ. AMD uses AM5. Intel uses Socket 1700.

Both processors support ECC memory, use dual-channel memory buses, have locked multipliers, and target the desktop market segment.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins every recorded benchmark in the head-to-head comparison. The largest margins appear in math-intensive workloads. PassMark floating point math shows Intel scoring 68587 against AMD's 25258, a 63.2% lead. PassMark integer math shows Intel at 92089 versus AMD's 40348, a 56.2% lead.

Prime number finding shows the widest relative gap. Intel scores 114 versus AMD's 52, a 54.4% advantage. This workload often reflects core count scaling, and the Intel part's 8 cores versus 4 cores explains much of the difference.

Physics simulation follows a similar pattern. Intel scores 1624 against AMD's 857, a 47.2% lead. The PassMark multithread test shows Intel at 26434 versus 14403, a 45.5% margin.

Cinebench results are consistent across versions. In Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, both multicore and single-core tests show Intel leading by 44.3% to 44.5%. The consistency across Cinebench versions indicates a stable performance relationship between the two processors in rendering workloads.

Data workloads show large Intel advantages. PassMark data compression shows Intel at 298804 versus AMD's 162623, a 45.6% lead. PassMark data encryption shows Intel at 15916 versus AMD's 9224, a 42% lead. Random string sorting shows Intel at 32027 versus AMD's 20134, a 37.1% lead. Extended instructions show Intel at 19565 versus AMD's 12313, a 37.1% lead.

The narrowest margin appears in PassMark single-thread testing. Intel scores 4060 versus AMD's 3828, a 5.7% lead. This is the only benchmark where the two processors approach parity. It suggests that in lightly threaded workloads, the AMD part's higher base clock of 3.40 GHz partially compensates for the Intel part's architectural advantages.

The AMD processor records zero wins across the 17 head-to-head benchmarks. Its closest performance comes in single-thread PassMark testing, but it still trails. No benchmark category shows the AMD part ahead.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins in every measured performance category. The data shows no benchmark where the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE takes the lead. The Intel part's advantages span integer math, floating point math, data compression, data encryption, random string sorting, extended instructions, physics simulation, multithreaded workloads, and all Cinebench versions.

The Intel part's largest wins come in floating point math at 63.2% ahead, integer math at 56.2% ahead, and prime number finding at 54.4% ahead. These results point to workloads that scale with core count and thread count, where the Intel part's 8 cores and 16 threads provide a structural advantage over the AMD's 4 cores and 8 threads.

The Intel part also wins in single-thread performance, though by a narrower margin in PassMark testing at 5.7%. The Cinebench single-core tests show a much larger 44.3% to 44.5% lead, indicating that the Intel architecture's single-core advantage varies by workload type.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE does not win any performance benchmark, but it holds platform-level advantages in the recorded data. It has a higher base clock at 3.40 GHz, higher memory bandwidth at 83.2 GB/s, a lower TDP at 35 W, and a more advanced 4 nm process node. These characteristics do not translate into benchmark wins in the database.

The AMD part's lower TDP of 35 W versus Intel's 65 W makes it the more power-efficient choice on paper. The database does not include power consumption measurements, so the real-world efficiency comparison relies on the TDP ratings alone.

For users who need maximum compute throughput in multithreaded, math-heavy, or data-processing workloads, the Intel Core 5 213PE is the only choice supported by the data. Its 85th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 35428 place it in a different performance class than the AMD's 72nd percentile and 18505 average score.

For users who require a lower-power desktop processor with DDR5-only support, higher memory bandwidth, and a smaller core count package, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE offers those specifications, but the recorded benchmarks show it trailing the Intel part in every test. The data supports the Intel Core 5 213PE as the superior performer across all measured categories.