AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE vs Intel Core 3 305 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE, which wins 13 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 3 305 takes only 4 wins, but those wins are concentrated in specific mathematical workloads where Intel's architecture holds a distinct edge.

Starting with the multi-core Cinebench results, the AMD part is consistently around 40% faster across all three versions. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD scores 18,395 against Intel's 13,123, a 40.2% advantage. The R20 multi-core test shows 7,725 versus 5,511, also a 40.2% gap, and R15 multi-core repeats the pattern with 1,854 versus 1,322 at 40.2%. Single-core Cinebench results are nearly identical in percentage terms: R23 single-core shows 2,597 versus 1,852 (40.2% ahead), R20 shows 1,090 versus 777 (40.3%), and R15 shows 261 versus 186 (40.3%). This consistency across all three Cinebench versions indicates a fundamental throughput advantage for AMD, not a workload-specific quirk.

The PassMark integer math test delivers the largest single delta: AMD scores 63,045 against Intel's 32,295, a 95.2% advantage, nearly doubling Intel's output. Random string sorting also heavily favors AMD at 31,240 versus 17,623, a 77.3% gap. Data compression shows AMD at 248,675 versus 146,857, a 69.3% advantage. Extended instructions favor AMD by 32.9% (17,999 versus 13,543), and data encryption by 28.5% (14,163 versus 11,019). The PassMark multithread score shows AMD ahead at 21,502 versus 15,439, a 39.3% margin.

The Intel Core 3 305 counters in four specific tests. The most dramatic is the find prime numbers test, where Intel scores 115 against AMD's 83, meaning AMD trails by 27.8%. Floating point math also goes to Intel: 42,284 versus 39,233, a 7.2% advantage. The PassMark single-thread score shows Intel marginally ahead at 3,977 versus 3,909, a 1.7% gap, and the duplicate singlethread test records the identical result. Physics is effectively a tie: AMD at 1,237 versus Intel at 1,233, a 0.3% difference that falls within measurement noise.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different design philosophies. AMD uses a 6-core, 12-thread configuration built on Zen 4 architecture, while Intel uses a 6-core, 6-thread arrangement with no simultaneous multithreading. This thread count difference alone explains much of the multi-core performance gap, as AMD can process twice as many threads simultaneously.

The process nodes differ substantially. AMD fabricates on TSMC's 4 nm process with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. Intel uses its own 3 nm process, though the database does not list transistor count or die size for the Intel part. Both are mobile-segment processors, but the AMD chip uses the Phoenix2 codename while Intel uses Wildcat Lake.

Cache hierarchies show major structural differences. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel lists 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD part offers substantially more L3 cache, which likely contributes to its data compression and sorting advantages. AMD also supports ECC memory, while Intel does not.

Memory support diverges significantly. AMD supports DDR5 over a dual-channel interface with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but only over a single-channel interface with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. That 23.5 GB/s bandwidth deficit hampers Intel in memory-intensive workloads.

PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 4 with only 6 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well, with AMD using Radeon 740M and Intel using Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe).

Clock speeds show AMD with a higher ceiling: 3.40 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost versus Intel's 1.50 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost. However, Intel's thermal design power is much lower at 15 W versus AMD's 35 W, indicating Intel trades performance for power efficiency.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE for virtually all compute-heavy tasks. Its 40% multi-core advantage across Cinebench versions, 95% lead in integer math, and 77% lead in random string sorting make it the stronger processor for rendering, compilation, data processing, and encryption workloads. The 80th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 28,054, places it slightly above competitors like the Intel Core i5-14500T (28,065, a 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G (28,032, a 0.1% delta).

The Intel Core 3 305 occupies the 72nd percentile with an average score of 18,302, placing it near the Intel Core i3-14100 (18,318, a -0.1% delta) and Intel Core 5 330 (18,345, a -0.2% delta). Its strengths are narrow but real: prime number calculation (27.8% ahead), floating point math (7.2% ahead), and a marginal 1.7% edge in single-thread PassMark. The physics test is effectively tied.

For users prioritizing raw multi-threaded throughput, the AMD part is the clear choice. For workloads dominated by prime sieving or floating-point-heavy simulations, Intel's architecture holds a measurable advantage. The AMD processor also offers ECC support, dual-channel memory bandwidth, and twice the PCIe lanes, all of which matter for workstation-class usage. Intel counters with a 15 W TDP, half of AMD's 35 W, which matters for fanless or ultra-portable designs.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE scores 28,054 on average, while the Intel Core 3 305 scores 18,302. This places AMD in the 80th percentile of all CPUs and Intel in the 72nd.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?

A: Across all three Cinebench versions (R15, R20, R23), the AMD part leads by approximately 40.2% in multi-core tests. The PassMark multithread test shows a 39.3% advantage for AMD.

Q: Does Intel win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 3 305 wins the PassMark find prime numbers test (115 versus 83, a 27.8% edge), floating point math (42,284 versus 39,233, a 7.2% edge), and single-thread PassMark (3,977 versus 3,909, a 1.7% edge).

Q: What are the thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 3 305 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning it lacks simultaneous multithreading.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 3 305 does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of each processor?

A: The AMD part provides 83.2 GB/s through dual-channel DDR5. The Intel part provides 59.7 GB/s through single-channel DDR5 or LPDDR5X support.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE wins in multi-core rendering, as shown by its 40.2% lead across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests. It also dominates integer math with a 95.2% advantage, making it suitable for general-purpose computation, cryptography, and data processing. Data compression shows a 69.3% edge, random string sorting a 77.3% edge, and data encryption a 28.5% edge. The PassMark multithread score (39.3% ahead) confirms its superiority in parallel workloads.

The Intel Core 3 305 wins in prime number finding, which is a highly specialized workload that rewards its particular execution engine. It also takes floating point math by 7.2%, which could matter for scientific simulations, financial modeling, or any FPU-heavy application. The single-thread PassMark edge of 1.7% is small but consistent, appearing in both singlethread test entries.

The physics test is the closest comparison in the entire dataset: AMD scores 1,237 versus Intel's 1,233, a 0.3% margin that effectively indicates parity.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE | Intel Core 3 305 |

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

| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 6 / 6 |

| 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 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Not listed |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Wildcat Lake |

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

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

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

| 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 | Gen 4, 6 lanes |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $309 |

The transistor count and die size are listed only for the AMD part (20,900 million transistors, 137 mm²), while the database does not record those figures for Intel. Both processors are active production parts with locked multipliers, targeting the mobile market segment. The AMD part was released on April 15, 2024, while Intel's release date is April 15, 2026.