AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE vs Intel Core 5 221E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep: the Intel Core 5 221E wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE. The margin of victory varies considerably by workload, from a modest single-thread edge to a massive lead in floating-point and prime-number workloads.

The closest contest appears in the PassMark single-thread tests. The Intel Core 5 221E scores 4147 against the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE's 3828, a delta of -7.7%. This is the narrowest gap in the entire comparison, indicating that the AMD part's Zen 4 cores are competitive in lightly threaded scenarios, even if they fall short.

The Cinebench suite tells a consistent story of roughly double the performance. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 5 221E scores 25933 versus 12511 for the AMD, a -51.8% delta. The same pattern holds across Cinebench R15 multi-core (2613 vs 1260), R15 single-core (368 vs 177), R20 multi-core (10891 vs 5254), R20 single-core (1537 vs 741), and R23 single-core (3661 vs 1766). In every Cinebench test, the delta sits at -51.8% or -51.9%, which suggests the Intel part's architectural advantage is consistent across both single and multi-threaded rendering workloads.

The PassMark results reveal where the gap widens most dramatically. The largest delta is in the find prime numbers test, where the Intel Core 5 221E scores 173 versus the AMD's 52, a -69.9% difference. Floating-point math shows a -68% delta (79028 vs 25258), and integer math follows at -65.8% (117813 vs 40348). These three tests highlight compute-heavy integer and floating-point workloads as the Intel processor's strongest territory.

Data compression favors the Intel part at -49.9% (324285 vs 162623), while random string sorting shows a -46.6% delta (37686 vs 20134). The physics test delivers a -61.6% margin (2230 vs 857), and the multithread benchmark lands at -52.8% (30510 vs 14403). The extended instructions test is the second-narrowest gap at -32.4% (18216 vs 12313), suggesting that SIMD-style instruction workloads are relatively less lopsided, though the Intel chip still wins clearly.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE does not win any of the 17 head-to-head comparisons. Its percentile ranking versus all CPUs sits at 72, while the Intel Core 5 221E reaches the 87th percentile. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 18505, compared to 40144 for the Intel processor, which places the Intel chip more than double the AMD's average.

The AMD's nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i5-13420H (average score 18511, delta 0%), Intel Core i3-14100F (18519, -0.1%), Intel Core i3-13100 (18380, 0.7%), and Intel Core 7 360 (18374, 0.7%). This places the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE in the same performance tier as those mid-range Intel parts, not the Core 5 221E.

The Intel Core 5 221E, by contrast, sits alongside the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 (40081, 0.2%), AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40048, 0.2%), AMD Ryzen 9 270 (40246, -0.3%), and Intel Core i9-13905H (40313, -0.4%). These deltas are all within 0.4%, meaning the Core 5 221E is effectively tied with those high-end processors in average benchmark score.

For use-case analysis, the data shows the Intel Core 5 221E is the clear choice for rendering, physics simulation, prime-number calculations, floating-point math, integer math, and data compression. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE remains relevant only in the context of its lower thermal design power and its position among lower-scoring rivals, but in direct performance terms it does not win any workload category in the recorded measurements.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. It packs 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 5 221E uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry, and it delivers 14 cores and 20 threads.

The transistor counts differ sharply. The AMD chip contains 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel part has no transistor count recorded in the database, but its die size is 257 mm². This size difference reflects the Intel chip's larger core count and shared cache pool.

Cache hierarchies reveal structural differences. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 5 221E allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor has three times the L3 cache, which likely contributes to its strong performance in data compression and random string sorting, workloads that benefit from larger working sets residing on-chip.

Memory support also differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The recorded memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for the AMD and 89.6 GB/s for the Intel, a modest gap that does not explain the large benchmark deltas.

The PCIe capabilities differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core 5 221E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The newer PCIe generation on the Intel side offers more bandwidth for expansion devices, though this does not directly affect the CPU benchmark scores.

Integrated graphics differ between the two. The AMD chip uses the Radeon 740M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730. Both support ECC memory, which is notable for workstation-oriented builds.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts represent the largest specification gap: 4 cores and 8 threads for the AMD, versus 14 cores and 20 threads for the Intel. Clock speeds tell a nuanced story. The AMD base clock is 3.40 GHz and boost clock is 4.90 GHz. The Intel base clock is lower at 2.70 GHz, but its boost clock is higher at 5.20 GHz. The higher boost clock on the Intel part partially explains its single-thread advantage, though the -7.7% delta in PassMark single-thread tests suggests the AMD's Zen 4 cores are efficient per clock.

Thermal design power differs substantially: 35 watts for the AMD versus 65 watts for the Intel. The AMD's lower TDP positions it for low-power or compact systems, while the Intel's higher TDP enables sustained multi-core performance. The release dates also differ: the AMD launched on 2024-04-15, while the Intel launched on 2025-01-12.

Sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700. The process nodes differ at 4 nm (TSMC) versus 10 nm (Intel). The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $232. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database. The Intel part number is SRQDVQ659, while the AMD part number is 100-000001189. Both processors have locked multipliers, so neither supports manual overclocking through multiplier adjustment.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE boosts to 4.90 GHz.

Q: How much larger is the Intel chip's L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, three times the 8 MB shared L3 on the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE.

Q: Which processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE supports DDR5 only.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E records an average benchmark score of 40144, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE records 18505, giving the Intel chip a roughly 2.17x higher average score.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE and the Intel Core 5 221E support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E ranks in the 87th percentile, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE ranks in the 72nd percentile.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear winner for performance-focused workloads. The Intel Core 5 221E wins every recorded comparison, with deltas ranging from -7.7% in single-threaded PassMark tests to -69.9% in prime-number calculations. Its 14 cores, 20 threads, 24 MB of L3 cache, and higher boost clock give it a substantial advantage across rendering, math, compression, and physics workloads. Its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, sit within 0.4% of its average score, confirming it operates in a much higher performance class than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is not without purpose, but its role is defined by efficiency rather than raw performance. Its 35-watt TDP, 4 nm process, and 4-core design make it a low-power option for compact desktop systems. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i3-14100F and Intel Core i3-13100, sit within 0.7% of its average score, indicating it competes with entry-level quad-core parts, not the Core 5 221E.

The choice between these two depends entirely on workload expectations. For multi-threaded rendering, data processing, or physics simulation, the Intel Core 5 221E is the only viable option based on the recorded measurements. For power-constrained builds where the CPU is secondary and the 35-watt TDP matters more than benchmark scores, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE offers a lower thermal footprint, though the data shows it sacrifices roughly half the multi-core performance in Cinebench R23 (12511 vs 25933) and similar margins elsewhere. The Intel chip also brings PCIe Gen 5 support and a higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the AMD offers a smaller die size and a more recent 4 nm process. The data does not support a scenario where the AMD chip outperforms the Intel part; it only supports a scenario where power efficiency is prioritized over performance.