AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE vs Intel Core i7-1365U Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE and Intel Core i7-1365U split their benchmark victories almost evenly, with the AMD part taking 9 wins and the Intel part taking 8. But the distribution of those wins tells a clear story about what each processor is built to do.

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE dominates in sustained multi-core workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12511 against the Intel’s 8946 represents a 39.9% advantage, the largest single gap in the entire comparison. That margin carries over to Cinebench R20 multi-core, where AMD leads by 7.6% (5254 vs 4882). The AMD chip also wins in PassMark multi-thread testing, though by a much slimmer 2.5% margin (14403 vs 14045). This pattern suggests the AMD processor sustains high throughput across all cores for extended periods, which is precisely what rendering, compilation, and heavy productivity tasks demand.

The AMD part also shows a commanding lead in extended instruction throughput. Its PassMark extended instructions score of 12313 versus Intel’s 8321 is a 48% advantage, the second-largest delta in the comparison. This points to strong SIMD and AVX performance, relevant for scientific computing, media encoding, and other vector-heavy workloads. Data compression also favors AMD, with a 8.7% edge (162623 vs 149585), and random string sorting goes to AMD by 18.6% (20134 vs 16977), indicating efficient memory access patterns and cache handling.

The Intel Core i7-1365U, by contrast, wins decisively in floating-point and integer math. Its PassMark floating point score of 33689 beats AMD’s 25258 by 25%, and its integer math score of 50881 beats AMD’s 40348 by 20.7%. These are substantial margins that indicate the Intel part has higher per-core arithmetic throughput in certain instruction patterns. Physics simulation also favors Intel, with a score of 966 versus AMD’s 857, an 11.3% lead.

The Cinebench R15 results are unusual. Intel wins multi-core by 14.1% (1466.5 vs 1260) and single-core by 33.3% (265.5 vs 177), yet these results reverse in R20 and R23. The R15 single-core score for AMD (177) is anomalously low compared to its R20 (741) and R23 (1766) single-core scores, which would ordinarily scale consistently. This suggests either a driver or platform issue during that particular test run, or a workload that does not map well to the AMD architecture’s boost behavior. The recorded data shows Intel with a clear win in R15, but the newer Cinebench versions tell a different story.

In single-threaded PassMark testing, AMD wins by 12.2% (3828 vs 3411). This is notable because it contradicts the common assumption that Intel’s higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus AMD’s 4.90 GHz would guarantee single-thread superiority. The AMD chip’s Zen 4 architecture extracts more instructions per clock, which compensates for the lower frequency. Data encryption slightly favors Intel (9531 vs 9224, a 3.2% edge), and prime number finding favors Intel by 10.3% (58 vs 52).

The Verdict

The database records both processors at the 72nd percentile against all CPUs, meaning they occupy the same overall performance tier. Their average benchmark scores are close: 18505 for AMD versus 18177 for Intel. For users who prioritize sustained multi-core throughput, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is the clear choice. The 39.9% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core is too large to ignore for rendering, video encoding, or any workload that runs hot across all cores for minutes at a time. The 48% advantage in extended instructions further cements AMD’s position for vector-heavy scientific and engineering applications.

For users whose workloads are dominated by floating-point arithmetic, integer math, or physics simulation, the Intel Core i7-1365U offers advantages of 25%, 20.7%, and 11.3% respectively. These are meaningful gaps in specific domains. The Intel part also wins in prime number finding and data encryption, suggesting strength in cryptographic and number-theoretic workloads.

The Intel chip does carry a launch MSRP of $426, which appears in the database. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The platform differences matter. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is a desktop part on AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel Core i7-1365U is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1744. The AMD chip has a 35 W TDP versus Intel’s 15 W TDP, reflecting their different market segments. The AMD part supports ECC memory and DDR5 exclusively, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 but lacks ECC. The AMD part offers PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes versus Intel’s 8 lanes, which matters for expansion options in a desktop build.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest score gap is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where AMD scores 12511 against Intel’s 8946, a 39.9% advantage. This is the headline result of the comparison. It demonstrates that the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE, despite having only 4 cores and 8 threads, outperforms the 10-core, 12-thread Intel part by a wide margin in this rendering workload. The Intel part’s hybrid core arrangement, which relies on efficiency cores to boost multi-thread counts, does not translate into superior throughput here.

The second-largest gap is PassMark extended instructions, where AMD leads by 48% (12313 vs 8321). This result aligns with Zen 4’s full-width AVX-512 support, which the Raptor Lake architecture does not offer at the same level. Workloads that exercise 512-bit vectors will see substantial benefits on the AMD part.

The Intel part’s biggest wins come in floating-point math, where it leads by 25% (33689 vs 25258), and integer math, where it leads by 20.7% (50881 vs 40348). These are significant margins in arithmetic throughput. The Intel part also wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 33.3% (265.5 vs 177), though as noted, this result appears inconsistent with the newer Cinebench versions. The R23 single-core result shows Intel ahead by only 6.4% (1887 vs 1766), a much more reasonable gap given the clock speed difference.

In PassMark single-thread testing, AMD wins by 12.2% (3828 vs 3411). This is a notable result because it shows AMD’s architectural efficiency overcoming Intel’s clock advantage in at least one single-threaded measurement. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 18.6% (20134 vs 16977), indicating better cache performance for pointer-chasing workloads. Data compression goes to AMD by 8.7% (162623 vs 149585).

The Intel part wins data encryption by 3.2% (9531 vs 9224), prime number finding by 10.3% (58 vs 52), physics by 11.3% (966 vs 857), and Cinebench R15 multi-core by 14.1% (1466.5 vs 1260). The PassMark multithread test is close, with AMD winning by 2.5% (14403 vs 14045).

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE scores 12511 versus Intel’s 8946, giving AMD a 39.9% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-1365U win any single-threaded benchmarks?

A: Yes, Intel wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 6.4% (1887 vs 1766) and Cinebench R15 single-core by 33.3% (265.5 vs 177). However, AMD wins PassMark single-thread by 12.2% (3828 vs 3411).

Q: What is the largest benchmark gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark extended instructions, where AMD leads by 48% (12313 vs 8321). The second-largest is Cinebench R23 multi-core, where AMD leads by 39.9%.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core i7-1365U has 10 cores and 12 threads. Despite having fewer cores, AMD wins more multi-threaded benchmarks.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i7-1365U does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE supports DDR5 memory only. The Intel Core i7-1365U supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is built on TSMC’s 4 nm process and uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix2 codename. It belongs to the 8000 series and the Ryzen 3 generation. The chip contains 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. Its cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

The Intel Core i7-1365U is built on Intel’s 10 nm process and uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-U codename. It belongs to the Core i7 generation. The cache layout includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The base clock is 1800.00 MHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

The AMD part uses a monolithic die design with 4 cores, while the Intel part uses a hybrid architecture with 10 cores and 12 threads, which implies a combination of performance and efficiency cores. The Intel part’s higher core count does not translate into multi-threaded wins in most Cinebench tests, which suggests its efficiency cores contribute less to sustained workloads than AMD’s full-size cores.

Memory support differs significantly. AMD supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure. The AMD part supports ECC memory, which is important for workstation and server-adjacent use cases, while Intel does not.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD part offers PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part offers PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. For a desktop system, the AMD part provides more expansion headroom for GPUs, NVMe drives, and other peripherals.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD includes the Radeon 740M, while Intel includes the Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. Both are integrated solutions appropriate for basic display output and light media workloads, though the database records no direct graphics benchmarks.

The market segments are distinct. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is a desktop processor on AMD Socket AM5, released on 2024-04-15. The Intel Core i7-1365U is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 1744, released on 2023-01-03. The TDP values reflect this: AMD runs at 35 W, Intel at 15 W. The AMD part is not multiplier-unlocked, and neither is the Intel part.

Both processors are currently active in production. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $426; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

The process node difference is notable: AMD uses 4 nm TSMC fabrication versus Intel’s 10 nm process. This contributes to AMD’s transistor density, with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. Intel’s transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

The architecture differences explain the benchmark results. AMD’s Zen 4 cores deliver higher instructions per clock, which shows in the PassMark single-thread win (3828 vs 3411) despite Intel’s higher boost clock. AMD’s 8 MB of L3 cache is smaller than Intel’s 12 MB, yet AMD wins in random string sorting by 18.6%, suggesting its cache management is more efficient for that workload. Intel’s larger L3 cache does not provide a universal advantage.

For floating-point and integer math, Intel’s 25% and 20.7% wins respectively indicate that its core design handles those specific arithmetic patterns more efficiently, possibly due to different execution port configurations. The physics simulation win (11.3%) aligns with this arithmetic strength.

The Cinebench R15 anomaly, where Intel wins multi-core by 14.1% despite losing R20 and R23 multi-core, may stem from the test’s older workload pattern or thermal behavior differences between the two platforms. The recorded data shows the inconsistency but does not explain its cause.

The AMD part’s 48% lead in extended instructions is the clearest architectural differentiator. This test exercises advanced instruction sets, and Zen 4’s implementation delivers nearly half again the throughput of Raptor Lake. For developers, researchers, and anyone running optimized vector code, this is the decisive metric.

Both processors sit at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database, and their nearest rivals cluster around the same average score. The AMD part’s closest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13420H (18511, no difference), Intel Core i3-14100F (18519, 0.1% behind), Intel Core i3-13100 (18380, 0.7% ahead), and Intel Core 7 360 (18374, 0.7% ahead). The Intel part’s closest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U (18176, no difference), Intel Core i7-9700 (18180, no difference), AMD Ryzen 3 8300G (18169, no difference), and Intel Core 5 315 (18188, 0.1% behind). These proximity values confirm that both processors compete in the same performance tier despite their architectural and platform differences.