AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data delivers a decisive outcome: the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE wins 16 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 3 304 takes a single victory. The scale of the AMD advantage is substantial, with the largest margin reaching 240.9% in Cinebench R23 multi-core. That test shows the Ryzen 5 8500GE scoring 17940 against 5263 for the Core 3 304, a gap that defines the entire comparison.

Multi-threaded workloads are where the Ryzen 5 8500GE builds its biggest leads. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 1808 versus 849, a 113% advantage. Cinebench R20 multi-core produces 7534 against 4160, a 81.1% lead. PassMark integer math follows a similar pattern: 62666 for the AMD part versus 24640 for the Intel part, a 154.3% margin. PassMark multithread records 21135 versus 11625, an 81.8% edge. PassMark data compression shows 246397 against 114775, a 114.7% gap. Random string sorting also favors AMD heavily with 29501 versus 13659, a 116% difference.

The single-thread results are closer, but they still favor the Ryzen 5 8500GE in nearly every case. Cinebench R23 single-core puts the AMD part at 2532 versus 1765, a 43.5% lead. Cinebench R20 single-core records 1063 against 587, a 81.1% margin. PassMark single-thread shows 3914 versus 3614, a 8.3% advantage. The one exception is Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Intel Core 3 304 posts 264 versus 255, a 3.4% lead. That is the only test the Intel part wins, and the margin is narrow.

Other workloads reinforce the AMD lead. PassMark extended instructions show 17962 versus 9686, a 85.4% margin. Floating-point math records 39065 against 29722, a 31.4% edge. Physics scores 1150 versus 868, a 32.5% lead. Data encryption shows 14197 against 8501, a 67% advantage. Even the closest non-single-thread result, find prime numbers, gives the AMD part 79 versus 68, a 16.2% margin.

The average benchmark score places the Ryzen 5 8500GE at 27712, while the Core 3 304 sits at 13745. The AMD part's percentile ranking is 79 across all CPUs, compared to 68 for the Intel part. In the nearest rivals list, the Ryzen 5 8500GE sits within a narrow band of desktop processors: it runs 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, 0.3% behind the Intel Core i5-12600KF, and 0.5% ahead of both the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and the Intel Core i5-12600K. The Core 3 304, by contrast, is positioned against older or different-class parts: 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, 0.9% behind the Intel Core i7-8750H, 1.1% ahead of the Intel Core 5 120UL, and 1.4% behind the AMD EPYC 7443.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 5 8500GE wins across every major workload category recorded in the database. Multi-threaded rendering, integer math, floating-point math, encryption, compression, sorting, and physics all land firmly in the AMD column. The largest advantages appear in workloads that scale with core count and thread count, which aligns with the 6-core, 12-thread configuration of the AMD part.

The Intel Core 3 304 wins exactly one test: Cinebench R15 single-core. The margin is 3.4%, which is small but real. In the other single-thread tests, the AMD part leads, including a 43.5% edge in Cinebench R23 single-core and a 8.3% edge in PassMark single-thread. The Intel part does not hold a consistent single-thread advantage across the database. Its lone win appears to be an outlier within the broader pattern.

For workloads that place heavy demands on integer throughput, the AMD part is overwhelming. The 154.3% lead in PassMark integer math is the second-largest margin in the entire comparison. Compression and sorting workloads also show massive gaps. The Ryzen 5 8500GE more than doubles the Intel part in data compression and random string sorting. For users running compiled workloads, rendering, or data processing, the recorded data shows the AMD part delivering roughly double the throughput in several key tests.

The Intel part's relative strength, such as it exists, is in lightly threaded legacy tests. Its Cinebench R15 single-core score of 264 edges out the AMD score of 255. Beyond that single result, the Intel part trails in every other single-thread measurement. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3614 is 8.3% behind the AMD score of 3914.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 304 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and is built on a 3 nm process at Intel. The AMD part integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, while the database does not record transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Ryzen 5 8500GE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. Clock speeds also differ: the AMD part runs at a 3.40 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost, while the Intel part runs at a 1.50 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost.

Cache layouts are distinct. The Ryzen 5 8500GE uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core 3 304 uses 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has a larger shared L3 pool, which likely contributes to its performance in multi-threaded workloads.

Memory support differs on multiple fronts. The Ryzen 5 8500GE supports DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Core 3 304 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD part also supports ECC memory, while the Intel part does not. PCIe lane counts also differ: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses the Radeon 740M, while the Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel BGA 1516. Both are classified as mobile market segments and both are in active production. The AMD part released on 2024-04-15, while the Intel part released on 2026-04-15.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads.

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE leads by large margins across all recorded multi-core tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 17940 versus 5263, a 240.9% advantage. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 7534 versus 4160, an 81.1% lead.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 304 win any benchmark?

A: Yes. The Intel Core 3 304 wins Cinebench R15 single-core with a score of 264 versus 255, a 3.4% lead. It loses every other recorded test.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has an average benchmark score of 27712. The Intel Core 3 304 has an average benchmark score of 13745.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 304 does not.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth specifications?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE has a dual-channel memory bus with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 304 has a single-channel memory bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE | Intel Core 3 304 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 5 |

| Threads | 12 | 5 |

| Base Clock | 3.40 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.30 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Wildcat Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | Not recorded |

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

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

| L3 Cache | 16 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 (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001495 | SAE3K |

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

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE is the faster processor in nearly every measured workload. It wins 16 of 17 head-to-head tests, and its margins are often massive. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result alone, a 240.9% lead, establishes a performance gap that no other metric in the database contradicts.

The Intel Core 3 304 has a single narrow victory in Cinebench R15 single-core. Beyond that, its scores trail by margins ranging from 8.3% in PassMark single-thread to 154.3% in PassMark integer math. Its lower core count, lack of multithreading, single-channel memory bus, and smaller L3 cache all align with the observed performance deficit.

For users choosing between these two mobile processors, the Ryzen 5 8500GE delivers higher throughput across rendering, computation, and data processing tasks. Its average benchmark score of 27712 places it among desktop-class rivals like the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and Intel Core i5-12600K, while the Core 3 304's average score of 13745 places it in a much lower performance tier. The Intel part offers a 15 W TDP and a 3 nm process node, but the performance data shows the AMD part delivering far more work per unit of time in the vast majority of scenarios.