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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison favors AMD in most tests, with the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE winning 13 of the 17 recorded comparisons. The single-threaded PassMark result is the most dramatic gap: the AMD chip scores 3828 against 1734 for the Intel Core 5 221TE, a 120.8% advantage. That is not a marginal lead; it nearly doubles the Intel processor's output in that specific workload.

Cinebench results reinforce the same pattern. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD part scores 12511 versus 11305, a 10.7% lead. The single-core R23 result shows 1766 against 1596, also a 10.7% margin. Cinebench R15 and R20 follow the identical trend: AMD wins multi-core by 10.6% and 10.7%, and single-core by 10.6% in both cases. The consistency across Cinebench versions suggests the advantage is structural, not workload-specific.

The Intel chip does claim victories in four areas. The largest is floating-point math, where it scores 31661 against 25258, a 20.2% lead. Physics simulation also favors Intel: 977 versus 857, a 12.3% delta. Prime number finding goes to Intel by 11.9% (59 versus 52), and integer math shows a narrower 4.6% Intel win (42303 versus 40348).

The extended instructions test is a notable AMD win, scoring 12313 versus 9655, a 27.5% delta. Random string sorting also favors AMD heavily: 20134 versus 16929, an 18.9% margin. Data compression and encryption are closer, with AMD ahead by 3.8% and 2.9% respectively. The PassMark multi-thread score gives AMD an 8.3% win (14403 versus 13301).

The single-thread PassMark result deserves closer scrutiny. A 120.8% delta suggests the Intel chip's single-thread score of 1734 is unusually low relative to its other results, possibly reflecting how the test interacts with the processor's architecture. Regardless, the recorded data shows AMD with a decisive edge in this metric.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm process for the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Phoenix2. Intel's Bartlett Lake uses Intel's 10 nm process. The die sizes reflect this gap: AMD measures 137 mm² with 20,900 million transistors, while Intel's die is 215 mm² with no transistor count recorded in the database.

Core counts diverge sharply. The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having 2.5 times the cores and double the threads, Intel still loses most multi-threaded benchmarks. That points to per-core efficiency differences, with AMD's Zen 4 cores delivering more work per clock.

Cache hierarchies differ in structure. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger L3 cache (24 MB versus 8 MB) does not translate into benchmark wins in most tests, suggesting the AMD memory subsystem compensates elsewhere.

Memory support splits the pair. AMD uses DDR5 exclusively with dual-channel access and 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. The PCIe situation favors Intel on paper: Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus AMD's Gen 4 with 14 lanes, though no benchmark in the data directly measures PCIe throughput.

Clock speeds show a trade-off. AMD's base clock is 3.40 GHz with a 4.90 GHz boost. Intel's base is much lower at 1.80 GHz, but its boost reaches 5.00 GHz. The lower Intel base clock may explain some of the single-thread deficit, but the boost clock is higher than AMD's, so the gap must come from architectural efficiency rather than raw clock ceiling.

Power envelopes differ, with AMD at 35 W TDP and Intel at 45 W TDP. The AMD part achieves its benchmark wins while drawing a lower rated power, an efficiency signal that aligns with the process node advantage.

The Verdict

The data indicates AMD's Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is the stronger processor for general computation. It wins every Cinebench test, all three major PassMark categories (multi-thread, single-thread, and the combined average score), and the majority of specialized workloads. The average benchmark score in the database is 18505 for AMD versus 17860 for Intel, a 3.6% overall edge.

Intel's Core 5 221TE is not without merit. It wins floating-point math by a wide margin, physics simulation, prime number finding, and integer math. Those are specific, non-trivial workloads. But they do not offset the breadth of AMD's wins, especially given that AMD achieves its results with fewer cores, lower TDP, and a smaller die.

The percentile rankings are close: AMD sits at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, Intel at the 71st. The nearest rival data confirms they occupy similar performance tiers. AMD's closest rivals are the Intel Core i5-13420H (0% delta), the Core i3-14100F (-0.1%), the Core i3-13100 (0.7%), and the Core 7 360 (0.7%). Intel's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT (-0.2%), the Core 5 120U (-0.2%), the Core 7 350 (0.5%), and the Ryzen 5 1600 (-0.7%).

The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE's launch MSRP is not recorded in the database. The Core 5 221TE has a launch MSRP of $232. No price comparison is possible beyond that single data point.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmarks?

A: AMD wins 13 of the 17 recorded comparisons. Intel wins 4.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: In the PassMark single-thread test, AMD scores 3828 versus Intel's 1734, a 120.8% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD leads by 10.7% (1766 versus 1596).

Q: Does the Intel chip win any multi-threaded tests?

A: No. Intel wins floating-point math, physics, prime number finding, and integer math, but loses every Cinebench multi-core test and the PassMark multi-thread test.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: AMD has 4 cores and 8 threads. Intel has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: Intel has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. AMD has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What process nodes are used?

A: AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm process. Intel uses its 10 nm process.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE dominates rendering and content creation workloads. Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core and single-core tests all go to AMD with margins between 10.6% and 10.7%. The PassMark multi-thread score (14403 versus 13301) and the extended instructions test (12313 versus 9655, a 27.5% delta) add to the picture. For workloads that stress the SIMD or specialized instruction paths, AMD's architecture delivers substantially more throughput.

Random string sorting favors AMD by 18.9% (20134 versus 16929), indicating a strength in memory-intensive sorting operations. Data compression (162623 versus 156682) and encryption (9224 versus 8963) are closer but still AMD wins. The combined PassMark single-thread result is the standout: 3828 versus 1734, an advantage so large that it suggests the Intel chip is heavily penalized in this specific test configuration.

The Core 5 221TE wins floating-point math decisively, scoring 31661 against 25258, a 20.2% margin. This is the clearest Intel territory. Physics simulation goes to Intel by 12.3% (977 versus 857), and prime number finding by 11.9% (59 versus 52). Integer math is a narrower Intel win at 4.6% (42303 versus 40348). These wins cluster around arithmetic-heavy and physics-style workloads, where the higher core count and larger L3 cache may matter more than per-core efficiency.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. AMD uses the Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, while Intel uses Bartlett Lake on a 10 nm Intel process. AMD's die is 137 mm² with 20,900 million transistors; Intel's die is 215 mm². Core counts are 4 versus 10, threads 8 versus 16. Base clocks are 3.40 GHz versus 1.80 GHz, boost clocks 4.90 GHz versus 5.00 GHz.

Cache layouts differ at every level: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. Memory support splits between AMD's DDR5-only configuration and Intel's DDR4/DDR5 support. Memory bandwidth favors AMD at 83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. PCIe favors Intel: Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 14 lanes. TDP favors AMD at 35 W versus 45 W. Both support ECC memory and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 740M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700. Release dates are roughly nine months apart, with AMD launching on 2024-04-15 and Intel on 2025-01-12. The production status for both is Active.