AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE vs Intel Core 7 360 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE and Intel Core 7 360 are both 72nd-percentile processors, yet they achieve that standing through entirely different strategies. The Intel Core 7 360 wins 14 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, dominating rendering and single-thread workloads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE counters with three decisive wins in data compression, integer math, and string sorting. This is not a close contest overall — the Intel part is faster in the majority of tasks — but the AMD chip holds specific, meaningful advantages that matter for particular workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 360 is the clear winner in CPU rendering and single-thread performance. Across all six Cinebench tests (R15, R20, and R23, both single-core and multi-core), Intel leads by a consistent margin of 8.2% to 8.3%. In multi-threaded rendering, the Intel chip scores 13,634 in Cinebench R23 versus the AMD’s 12,511; in single-core R23, it posts 1,924 versus 1,766. This consistency suggests a fundamental per-clock advantage in the Intel architecture, not a workload-specific quirk.

The Intel part also dominates floating-point math, scoring 44,963 in PassMark floating-point math versus AMD’s 25,258 — a 43.8% lead that is the largest single delta in the comparison. It wins PassMark physics by 29.3% (1,213 vs 857) and PassMark find prime numbers by 56.7% (120 vs 52), indicating superior FPU throughput and branch handling. Data encryption also favors Intel by 17.4% (11,164 vs 9,224).

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE wins exactly three benchmarks, but they are not trivial. Its PassMark data compression score of 162,623 beats Intel’s 142,877 by 13.8%. It leads integer math by 17.8% (40,348 vs 34,238) and random string sorting by 14.2% (20,134 vs 17,636). These are classic integer-throughput and memory-latency-sensitive workloads, where the AMD chip’s design clearly excels. The AMD part also wins the overall average benchmark score comparison at 18,505 versus Intel’s 18,374, a 0.7% edge that places it slightly ahead of the Intel Core 7 360 in its own nearestRivals list.

The Verdict

For anyone running Cinebench-class rendering, physics simulation, or heavy floating-point code, the Intel Core 7 360 is the straightforward choice. Its 8.2% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 8.2% lead in single-core translate directly to faster render times and snappier single-threaded applications. The 43.8% advantage in floating-point math is not a marginal edge; it is a category-class difference. The Intel part’s PassMark multithread score of 15,544 also tops AMD’s 14,403 by 7.3%, reinforcing its lead in general parallel throughput.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is the pick only when specific integer-heavy, compression, or string-processing tasks dominate the workload. Its 17.8% lead in integer math and 13.8% lead in data compression show a real advantage in those domains. The AMD chip also has a higher average benchmark score (18,505 vs 18,374), meaning its wins are substantial enough to offset the sheer number of Intel wins. However, with only 3 wins out of 17 head-to-head tests, the AMD part is a niche choice for users whose workflows are heavily skewed toward its winning workloads.

Data indicates no ambiguity: the Intel Core 7 360 is the faster processor overall. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is not a competitor in rendering or general single-thread performance; it is a specialist for integer and data-handling tasks.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The biggest Intel wins are staggering. In PassMark find prime numbers, Intel scores 120 versus AMD’s 52, a 56.7% lead. Floating-point math shows a 43.8% gap (44,963 vs 25,258). PassMark physics favors Intel by 29.3% (1,213 vs 857). These three benchmarks alone demonstrate that the Intel core design is substantially more powerful per clock in arithmetic and scientific workloads. In data encryption, Intel leads 11,164 to 9,224 (17.4%), and in PassMark single-thread, it posts 4,274 versus 3,828 (10.4%).

The Cinebench results are uniformly close in percentage terms but consistent in direction. Intel wins R15 multi-core 1,374 to 1,260 (8.3%), R20 multi-core 5,726 to 5,254 (8.2%), and R23 multi-core 13,634 to 12,511 (8.2%). Single-core results mirror this: R15 at 193 vs 177 (8.3%), R20 at 808 vs 741 (8.3%), and R23 at 1,924 vs 1,766 (8.2%). The Intel chip’s PassMark multithread score of 15,544 is 7.3% higher than AMD’s 14,403, and its extended instructions score edges out AMD by 0.6% (12,390 vs 12,313).

The AMD wins are concentrated and large. Data compression: 162,623 vs 142,877 (13.8%). Random string sorting: 20,134 vs 17,636 (14.2%). Integer math: 40,348 vs 34,238 (17.8%). These are not narrow escapes; they are the AMD chip’s strongest areas, and they are the only areas where it beats Intel. The data shows that Intel’s 6-core, 6-thread design outperforms AMD’s 4-core, 8-thread design in 14 of 17 tests, but AMD’s 3 wins are each substantial enough to keep its average benchmark score slightly higher.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE has an average benchmark score of 18,505, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Core 7 360’s 18,374. In the AMD part’s nearestRivals list, the Intel Core 7 360 is listed with a deltaPct of 0.7.

Q: How big is Intel’s lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 scores 13,634 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 8.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE’s 12,511.

Q: In which benchmark does Intel have its largest winning margin?

A: Intel’s largest win is in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 120 versus AMD’s 52, a 56.7% lead.

Q: Does the AMD chip win any benchmark by a large margin?

A: Yes. In PassMark integer math, AMD leads by 17.8% (40,348 vs 34,238), and in data compression it leads by 13.8% (162,623 vs 142,877).

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 has 6 cores and 6 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the PassMark single-thread score for each?

A: The Intel Core 7 360 scores 4,274, which is 10.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE’s 3,828.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE uses the Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process node with a die size of 137 mm² and 20,900 million transistors. Its codename is Phoenix2, and it is part of the 8000 series. The Intel Core 7 360 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm Intel process node. Intel does not list an architecture name, a transistor count, or a die size in the data, but the process node advantage (3 nm vs 4 nm) is notable.

The AMD chip is a desktop part on the AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1516. The AMD chip supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and it supports ECC memory. The Intel chip supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but only in a single-channel configuration with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth, and it does not support ECC memory.

Cache configurations differ sharply. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip’s larger per-core L1 and L2 caches likely contribute to its single-thread and floating-point advantages.

Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 740M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe). The AMD chip’s PCIe configuration is Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part is unlocked? No — both parts have multiplierUnlocked set to false. The AMD chip’s market segment is Desktop; Intel’s is Mobile. The AMD chip’s release date is 2024-04-15, while Intel’s is 2026-04-15. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $426.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the most fundamental difference: AMD has 4 cores and 8 threads, while Intel has 6 cores and 6 threads. This means AMD relies on simultaneous multithreading to reach 8 threads, while Intel runs one thread per core.

Clock speeds differ significantly. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel chip has a much lower base clock of 1.50 GHz but a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel chip’s lower base clock aligns with its mobile 15 W TDP, versus the AMD chip’s 35 W TDP.

Memory support is a major differentiator. AMD uses dual-channel DDR5 with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth and ECC support. Intel uses single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC support. The AMD chip’s memory bandwidth is 39.4% higher on paper.

Cache specifications show Intel with larger per-core L1 (192 KB vs 64 KB) and L2 (2.5 MB vs 1 MB), but AMD has a larger shared L3 (8 MB vs 6 MB). PCIe lanes favor AMD: 14 lanes versus Intel’s 6 lanes, both Gen 4.

Other differences: AMD is on Socket AM5, Intel is on BGA 1516. AMD’s process node is 4 nm (TSMC), Intel’s is 3 nm (Intel). AMD’s integrated graphics are Radeon 740M; Intel’s are Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe). AMD supports ECC memory; Intel does not. AMD’s part number is 100-000001189; Intel’s is SAE3E. The Intel Core 7 360 has a launch MSRP of $426.