AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head benchmark data splits these two processors along clear workload lines. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE takes 6 wins, while the Intel Core 7 350 takes 11, but the margin of victory tells a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

The AMD processor dominates in multi-threaded rendering workloads. Its largest victory comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 12511 against Intel's 8030, a 55.8% advantage. This is not a marginal lead; it is a decisive gap that suggests the AMD part sustains high throughput over extended rendering sessions. The AMD chip also wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by a smaller 3.3% margin (1260 vs 1220), but the R23 result dwarfs that figure. In integer-heavy tasks, AMD shows similar strength: PassMark integer math goes to AMD at 40348 versus 33734, a 19.6% lead. Data compression also favors AMD, with 162623 versus 143123, a 13.6% edge. Random string sorting follows the same pattern, AMD winning 20134 to 17238, a 16.8% margin. Extended instructions round out AMD's wins, a narrow 2.2% advantage at 12313 versus 12045.

The Intel Core 7 350 counters with wins in single-threaded and specialized floating-point workloads. Its most striking victory is Cinebench R15 single-core, where it scores 292 against AMD's 177, a 39.4% lead. That is a massive single-thread gap, and it carries into Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel wins 2046 to 1766, a 13.7% margin. The Intel part also wins both R20 tests: multi-core at 5373 versus 5254 (2.2% lead) and single-core at 758 versus 741 (2.2% lead). In PassMark, Intel takes floating-point math by a commanding 42809 to 25258, a 41% advantage. Prime number finding goes to Intel at 107 versus 52, a 51.4% blowout. Physics simulation favors Intel at 1173 versus 857, a 26.9% lead. Data encryption goes Intel's way at 10933 versus 9224, a 15.6% margin. PassMark multi-thread (15170 vs 14403, 5.1%) and single-thread (4100 vs 3828, 6.6%) also land in Intel's column.

The pattern is clear: AMD wins heavy multi-core rendering and integer throughput, while Intel wins single-core responsiveness, floating-point math, and several specialized integer operations like prime number generation.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE uses a 4 nm TSMC process with the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Phoenix2. It packs 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The chip has 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. Cache is organized as 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. The TDP is 35 watts, and it uses the AMD Socket AM5. Memory support is DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and it supports ECC memory. The integrated graphics are Radeon 740M, and PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU.

The Intel Core 7 350 is a different beast entirely. It uses Intel's 3 nm process with the Wildcat Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation. It has 6 cores but only 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading. Base clock is just 1.50 GHz, but boost reaches 4.80 GHz. The TDP is dramatically lower at 15 watts, and it uses the Intel BGA 1516 socket, indicating a mobile-oriented design. Cache is larger per core: 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, with 6 MB shared L3. Memory support includes both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but the memory bus is single-channel, capping bandwidth at 59.7 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported. Integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. PCIe is Gen 4 with only 6 lanes from the CPU.

The architectural split is stark: AMD provides more threads (8 vs 6), higher base clock (3.40 vs 1.50 GHz), dual-channel memory, ECC support, and more PCIe lanes. Intel provides more physical cores (6 vs 4), a smaller process node, higher per-core cache, much lower TDP, and a higher boost clock (4.80 vs 4.90 GHz, though AMD edges it). The single-channel memory bus on Intel is a notable limitation for bandwidth-sensitive tasks, while AMD's 83.2 GB/s versus Intel's 59.7 GB/s reflects that difference directly.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more physical cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 physical cores, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE has 4 cores.

Q: Does the AMD chip support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 7 350 does not.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE has a TDP of 35 watts, and the Intel Core 7 350 has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE boosts to 4.90 GHz, slightly ahead of the Intel Core 7 350's 4.80 GHz.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each support?

A: The AMD chip provides 83.2 GB/s via dual-channel DDR5, while the Intel chip provides 59.7 GB/s via single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X.

Q: Which processor has more threads for parallel workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE has 8 threads (4 cores with SMT), while the Intel Core 7 350 has only 6 threads (6 cores without SMT).

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE | Intel Core 7 350 |

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

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 3.40 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Process Node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 3 nm (Intel) |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 192 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 2.5 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB shared | 6 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes | Gen 4, 6 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2024-04-15 | 2026-04-15 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive data point is Cinebench R23 multi-core, where AMD wins 12511 to 8030, a 55.8% margin. This is the single largest delta in the entire comparison, and it aligns with AMD's 8-thread advantage and higher sustained clock behavior. In contrast, Cinebench R15 multi-core shows only a 3.3% AMD lead (1260 vs 1220), suggesting that shorter rendering bursts do not expose the same gap as the longer R23 workload.

Intel's counterpoint comes in Cinebench R15 single-core, where it leads 292 to 177, a 39.4% margin. That is a remarkable single-thread delta, and it persists in R23 single-core at 13.7% (2046 vs 1766). The R20 results are closer: Intel wins multi-core by only 2.2% (5373 vs 5254) and single-core by 2.2% (758 vs 741). This inconsistency across Cinebench versions suggests that Intel's single-thread advantage shrinks as the workload scales, while AMD's multi-thread advantage grows.

PassMark results reinforce the split. Floating-point math goes to Intel by 41% (42809 vs 25258), and find prime numbers goes to Intel by 51.4% (107 vs 52). These are specialized workloads where Intel's 6 physical cores and higher per-core cache likely help. Data encryption favors Intel by 15.6% (10933 vs 9224), and physics simulation favors Intel by 26.9% (1173 vs 857).

AMD's PassMark wins are in integer math (19.6% lead at 40348 vs 33734), data compression (13.6% at 162623 vs 143123), and random string sorting (16.8% at 20134 vs 17238). Extended instructions is nearly a tie, with AMD ahead by 2.2% (12313 vs 12045). PassMark multi-thread goes to Intel by 5.1% (15170 vs 14403), which is surprising given AMD's Cinebench R23 dominance, indicating that different multi-thread workloads reward different architectures.

The Verdict

The data points to two distinct usage profiles. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is the choice for multi-threaded rendering, integer processing, and data compression tasks. Its 55.8% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core is the standout metric, and its 19.6% lead in integer math confirms strength in general-purpose computation. The dual-channel memory bus and ECC support also make it suitable for memory-integrity-sensitive workloads, and its 83.2 GB/s bandwidth versus Intel's 59.7 GB/s reinforces that positioning.

The Intel Core 7 350 is the choice for single-threaded responsiveness and floating-point-heavy tasks. Its 39.4% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core and 13.7% lead in R23 single-core indicate strong per-thread performance, while the 41% lead in floating-point math and 51.4% lead in prime number finding point to specialized computational strengths. The 15-watt TDP also makes it more suitable for power-constrained mobile designs, though its single-channel memory bus limits bandwidth-sensitive applications.

The average benchmark scores place AMD at 18505 versus Intel's 17779, and AMD sits at the 72nd percentile versus Intel's 71st. AMD's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13420H at 18511 (0% delta) and the Intel Core i3-14100F at 18519 (-0.1% delta). Intel's nearest rivals include the Intel Core 5 221TE at 17860 (-0.5% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 (-0.6% delta). These placements show AMD performing slightly above its closest competitors, while Intel sits just below its nearest rivals.

The decisive factor is workload type. Users running long renders, compression pipelines, or integer-heavy code should favor AMD. Users prioritizing single-thread latency, floating-point simulation, or power efficiency should favor Intel. The 6-core Intel part cannot match AMD's 8-thread throughput in sustained multi-core rendering, but it compensates with superior per-thread execution and specialized math capabilities.