AMD Ryzen 7 4700G vs Intel Core i3-12300HE Comparison

The Intel Core i3-12300HE and AMD Ryzen 7 4700G are both eight-core processors, but they target different segments: one is a mobile part, the other a desktop chip. The benchmark data shows a consistent, though narrow, advantage for the Intel chip across every Cinebench test, from R15 to R23. The Intel Core i3-12300HE wins all six head-to-head comparisons, with deltas ranging from 0.8% to 1.0%, making this a close contest that comes down to architectural and platform trade-offs rather than a decisive performance gap.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i3-12300HE sweeps the benchmark suite, but the margins are razor-thin. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel chip scores 17,272 against the AMD Ryzen 7 4700G’s 17,111, a 0.9% lead. That translates to 161 points, a small but consistent edge in heavily threaded workloads. The single-core R23 result follows the same pattern: Intel scores 2,438 versus AMD’s 2,415, a 1.0% difference—the largest delta in the entire head-to-head table. This suggests Intel’s boost clock of 4.30 GHz, while slightly lower than AMD’s 4.40 GHz, delivers better per-clock performance in this test.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the Intel i3-12300HE posts 7,254 multi-core and 1,023 single-core, while the Ryzen 7 4700G manages 7,186 and 1,014, respectively. Both deltas sit at 0.9%, meaning the gap is consistent across generations of Cinebench. The oldest test, Cinebench R15, shows the smallest absolute spread: Intel scores 1,740 multi-core and 245 single-core, versus AMD’s 1,724 and 243. The 0.8% single-core delta here is the only sub-0.9% margin in the set, indicating that Intel’s architectural advantage is slightly less pronounced in legacy workloads.

The average benchmark scores put this rivalry in context. The Intel i3-12300HE has an average score of 4,995, placing it at the 59th percentile of all CPUs. The Ryzen 7 4700G averages 4,949, also at the 59th percentile. Their nearest rivals reinforce the parity: the Intel chip sits 0.1% above the Intel Xeon W-2150B (4,992) and 0.1% below the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G (5,002). The AMD Ryzen 7 4700G is 0.3% above the Intel Xeon W-1290 (4,932) and 0.4% below the AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C48 (4,967). Notably, both CPUs share a common rival in the Intel Core i7-1375PRE, which scores 4,985; the Intel i3-12300HE is 0.2% above it, while the Ryzen 7 4700G is 0.7% below.

The win count is decisive on paper: Intel takes all six head-to-head tests. However, the largest margin is just 1.0%, which is within run-to-run variance for many workloads. The data indicates that the Intel Core i3-12300HE is faster, but not by a margin that would be noticeable in everyday use. The Ryzen 7 4700G’s higher thread count—16 versus 12—does not translate into a multi-core victory, suggesting that the Intel chip’s hybrid architecture and cache layout compensate for its thread deficit.

The Verdict

From a pure performance standpoint, the Intel Core i3-12300HE is the pick. It wins every benchmark, and while the deltas are small (0.8% to 1.0%), they are consistent across single-core and multi-core tests. The data shows no scenario where the AMD Ryzen 7 4700G takes the lead, so users prioritizing raw Cinebench scores should choose Intel.

However, the choice is not solely about benchmark numbers. The Ryzen 7 4700G is a desktop part with a 65 W TDP, while the Intel i3-12300HE is a mobile processor with a 45 W TDP. The Intel chip uses DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the AMD chip is limited to DDR4. The AMD part has a higher boost clock (4.40 GHz versus 4.30 GHz) and more threads (16 versus 12), but these advantages do not materialize in the tested workloads.

The Intel Core i3-12300HE is the better choice for anyone looking at the benchmark data alone. It offers superior performance in every Cinebench iteration, and its 12 MB of shared L3 cache—versus the Ryzen 7 4700G’s 8 MB—likely contributes to its edge. The AMD Ryzen 7 4700G remains competitive for users who need an unlocked multiplier (it supports overclocking, while Intel does not) or who require a desktop socket (AM4 versus Intel BGA 1744). But if the question is which chip scores higher, the answer is unambiguous: Intel, six out of six times.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i3-12300HE wins all six tests, including Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core variants. The AMD Ryzen 7 4700G wins zero.

Q: How large is the performance gap in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i3-12300HE scores 17,272, while the AMD Ryzen 7 4700G scores 17,111. That is a 0.9% difference, or 161 points.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 4700G have a higher clock speed?

A: Yes, the AMD chip has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, compared to 4.30 GHz for the Intel Core i3-12300HE. Despite this, Intel still wins the single-core tests by 0.8% to 1.0%.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: Both have 8 cores. The Intel Core i3-12300HE has 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 7 4700G has 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i3-12300HE has an average score of 4,995, compared to 4,949 for the AMD Ryzen 7 4700G. Both are at the 59th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Are these processors in the same market segment?

A: No. The Intel Core i3-12300HE is a mobile processor, while the AMD Ryzen 7 4700G is a desktop processor. This is reflected in their sockets and TDPs.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge on several key specifications. The Intel Core i3-12300HE has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 4700G runs at 3.60 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost. The Intel chip has a 45 W TDP, the AMD chip a 65 W TDP. The socket differs: Intel uses BGA 1744, AMD uses AM4. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part only supports DDR4. The memory bus is dual-channel for both, but the AMD chip has a specified memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s; the Intel chip does not list one. PCIe support also differs: Intel offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while AMD offers Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel chip has an unlocked multiplier set to false, while the AMD chip has it set to true. Finally, the market segment is Mobile for Intel and Desktop for AMD.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide is significant. The Intel Core i3-12300HE is built on Alder Lake architecture (codename Alder Lake-H) using a 10 nm process at Intel’s foundry. The AMD Ryzen 7 4700G uses Zen 2 architecture (codename Renoir) on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The AMD chip has 9,800 million transistors on a 156 mm² die, while the Intel chip’s transistor count is not listed but its die size is 217 mm². Cache layouts differ markedly: the Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with 12 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of L3. Integrated graphics also differ: Intel uses UHD Graphics, while AMD uses Radeon Vega 8. The Intel part is a 12th-generation Core i3 (Alder Lake-H), while the AMD part is a Ryzen 7 from the 4000 series (Zen 2, Renoir). The Intel chip’s part number is SRLE8, and the AMD chip’s is 100-000000146. The AMD processor has a release date of July 20, 2020; the Intel chip’s release date is not provided. Neither supports ECC memory.