AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE vs Intel Core i5-12400F Comparison

The Intel Core i5-12400F and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE are desktop processors with contrasting design priorities. The Intel part is a 6-core, 12-thread Alder Lake chip with a 65 watt TDP, while the AMD part is a 4-core, 8-thread Zen 4 design with a 35 watt TDP. Across the recorded head-to-head benchmarks, Intel wins 13 tests and AMD wins 4, yet the AMD processor claims the newer Cinebench R23 results and PassMark single-thread performance. The average benchmark scores place them close together: 19,039 for Intel and 18,505 for AMD, in the 73rd and 72nd percentiles respectively.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single margin in the comparison belongs to Intel in floating-point math. The i5-12400F scores 46,759 against 25,258 for the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE, a lead of 85.1%. Integer math follows with 59,995 versus 40,348, a 48.7% advantage. Data compression shows a 43.5% gap (233,327 versus 162,623), and prime number finding is 38.5% ahead (72 versus 52). Physics simulation is 40.3% in Intel's favor (1,202 versus 857).

Cinebench results split by version. In R15 multicore, Intel leads 1,759 to 1,260, a 39.6% margin. R15 single-core shows 244 versus 177, a 37.9% lead. R20 repeats the pattern: multicore 6,980 versus 5,254 (32.9% ahead) and single-core 985 versus 741 (32.9% ahead). These are consistent, substantial wins for the Intel architecture.

The R23 tests reverse the outcome. AMD wins R23 multicore with 12,511 against 12,380, a 1% margin. In R23 single-core, AMD extends the lead to 4.9% with 1,766 versus 1,680. The shift suggests that the newer Cinebench workload responds better to the AMD design's efficiency.

PassMark single-thread tests also favor AMD. The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE records 3,828 against 3,481 for Intel, a 9.1% advantage. Both the "single_thread" and "singlethread" entries show identical scores.

Other PassMark results keep Intel ahead. Data encryption: 11,679 versus 9,224, a 26.6% lead. Extended instructions: 15,834 versus 12,313, a 28.6% lead. Multithread: 19,433 versus 14,403, a 34.9% lead. Random string sorting: 22,975 versus 20,134, a 14.1% lead.

The nearest-rival data in the database provides context. The Intel part sits level with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and 0.1% behind the Intel Core 3 201E. It is 0.3% ahead of both the Intel Core i5-1335U and the AMD EPYC 7773X. The AMD part is level with the Intel Core i5-13420H, 0.1% behind the Intel Core i3-14100F, and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i3-13100 and Intel Core 7 360.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F has 6 cores and 12 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The Intel part has a TDP of 65 watts. The AMD part has a TDP of 35 watts, which is nearly half.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-12400F does not.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE includes a Radeon 740M integrated GPU. The Intel Core i5-12400F has no integrated graphics.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE boosts to 4.90 GHz. The Intel Core i5-12400F boosts to 4.40 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design lineages. The Intel Core i5-12400F is built on Alder Lake architecture, specifically the Alder Lake-S die, using Intel's 10 nm process. The die measures 163 mm². The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE uses Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename, fabricated by TSMC on a 4 nm process. Its die is 137 mm² and contains 20,900 million transistors.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Intel part allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with 18 MB of shared L3. The AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with only 8 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 on the Intel side likely contributes to its strong showing in data compression and encryption workloads.

PCIe support also diverges. Intel provides Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The Intel platform offers a newer PCIe standard and more lanes, which matters for expansion and storage bandwidth.

Memory controllers differ as well. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The AMD part supports DDR5 only, also dual-channel, with a recorded bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The AMD part additionally supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Intel part.

The AMD processor includes a Radeon 740M integrated GPU, while the Intel i5-12400F has no integrated graphics at all. This makes the AMD part a more complete package for systems without a discrete GPU.

The production status of both is Active. The Intel part was released on 2022-01-03, while the AMD part followed on 2024-04-15.

Specification Differences

The core count difference is the most obvious: 6 cores and 12 threads for Intel versus 4 cores and 8 threads for AMD. Base clocks favor AMD at 3.40 GHz against 2.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks also favor AMD at 4.90 GHz versus 4.40 GHz.

TDP differs by nearly half: 65 watts for Intel, 35 watts for AMD. The socket is different: Intel Socket 1700 for the i5-12400F, AMD Socket AM5 for the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE.

Process node: Intel uses 10 nm, AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC. The die size is 163 mm² for Intel and 137 mm² for AMD. Transistor count is recorded only for AMD at 20,900 million.

L3 cache: 18 MB shared for Intel, 8 MB shared for AMD. L1 and L2 per-core caches are also larger on Intel: 80 KB versus 64 KB for L1, and 1.25 MB versus 1 MB for L2.

Memory support: Intel accepts DDR4 and DDR5; AMD accepts DDR5 only. ECC memory is supported on AMD but not Intel. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 83.2 GB/s.

PCIe: Intel provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes; AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD includes Radeon 740M; Intel has none.

Release dates: Intel on 2022-01-03, AMD on 2024-04-15. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $174; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear division of roles. The Intel Core i5-12400F dominates multi-threaded and math-heavy workloads. Its 85.1% lead in floating-point math and 48.7% lead in integer math are decisive. In Cinebench R15 and R20, both multicore and single-core, Intel leads by 32.9% to 39.6%. For users running rendering, compression, encryption, or physics simulations, the Intel part is the stronger choice.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE wins the newer Cinebench R23 tests, both multicore (1% ahead) and single-core (4.9% ahead). It also wins PassMark single-thread by 9.1%. Its 35 watt TDP is nearly half of Intel's 65 watts, and it includes integrated graphics and ECC support. For power-constrained systems, single-thread responsiveness, or builds that need a GPU and ECC without a discrete card, the AMD part is the better fit.

The win count is lopsided at 13 to 4 in favor of Intel, and the average benchmark score is higher for Intel (19,039 versus 18,505). The percentile ranking is close: 73rd for Intel, 72nd for AMD. The choice ultimately depends on whether the workload favors raw multi-threaded throughput or efficiency and single-thread performance. The recorded data supports Intel for compute-heavy tasks and AMD for efficiency-oriented or single-thread-focused use cases.