AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G across all 15 head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Core 3 304 does not register a single win in any tested workload. The margin of victory varies widely, from narrow single-thread edges to massive multi-thread gaps.

The largest delta appears in PassMark integer math, where the AMD part scores 103,107 against Intel's 24,640, a 318.5% advantage. This workload responds directly to the combination of more cores, higher clock speeds, and wider execution resources. The Ryzen 7 8700G's 8 cores and 16 threads versus the Core 3 304's 5 cores and 5 threads explain much of this gap, though the clock difference also matters: the AMD part boosts to 5.10 GHz while the Intel chip reaches 4.30 GHz.

Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 225.4% delta, with AMD scoring 17,128 against Intel's 5,263. The R15 multi-core test tells a similar story at 217.2% (2,693 versus 849). These results confirm that heavily threaded rendering workloads heavily favor the AMD processor. The PassMark data compression test also shows a 237% delta (386,811 versus 114,775), and random string sorting matches that exact 237% figure (46,025 versus 13,659).

Extended instructions deliver a 200.1% advantage (29,067 versus 9,686), which indicates the AMD chip handles SIMD-heavy code substantially better. Floating point math shows a 114.7% lead (63,815 versus 29,722). The PassMark multi-thread score lands at 172.6% in favor of AMD (31,690 versus 11,625). Data encryption shows a 168.7% delta (22,842 versus 8,501).

The physics workload, which often stresses memory access patterns and core coordination, shows an 89.7% advantage (1,647 versus 868). Prime number finding, a test sensitive to integer throughput and cache behavior, gives AMD a 51.5% lead (103 versus 68).

Single-thread results are much closer. Cinebench R23 single-core shows only a 2.9% delta (1,817 versus 1,765). Cinebench R15 single-core shows 8.3% (286 versus 264). PassMark single-thread shows 8.7% (3,928 versus 3,614). These numbers indicate that the Intel Core 3 304's architecture is competitive on a per-core basis, but the AMD chip still holds a consistent edge in every measured single-thread scenario.

The Verdict

The data points to one clear conclusion: the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G outperforms the Intel Core 3 304 in every benchmark category recorded. The AMD processor sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Intel chip lands at the 68th percentile. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 33,089, compared to 13,745 for the Intel part.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-13650HX (33,089, 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (33,091, 0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (33,079, 0% delta). The Intel Core 3 304's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (13,786, -0.3% delta), the Intel Core i7-8750H (13,868, -0.9% delta), and the Intel Core 5 120UL (13,594, 1.1% delta). These figures place the two processors in entirely different performance strata.

For workloads that depend on multi-threaded throughput, the AMD part is the only rational choice based on the measurements. The 225% plus deltas in Cinebench and 300% plus in integer math leave no ambiguity. Even in single-thread tasks, where the Intel chip is closest, the AMD processor still wins every comparison. The Intel Core 3 304's lower TDP of 15 watts versus 65 watts suggests a power efficiency focus, but the benchmark data does not show a performance scenario where that efficiency translates into a win.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split is straightforward. The AMD chip dominates in rendering workloads, as evidenced by Cinebench R23 multi-core at 17,128 versus 5,263. It also leads decisively in compression, encryption, extended instruction workloads, floating point math, integer math, random string sorting, and physics simulations.

The Intel Core 3 304's closest showing comes in single-thread tests. The Cinebench R23 single-core delta of 2.9% and PassMark single-thread delta of 8.7% mean the Intel chip is not far behind in lightly threaded tasks. However, the AMD processor still wins these tests outright. The Intel chip's 5 cores and 5 threads limit its multi-thread ceiling, and the data reflects that in the 172.6% passmark multithread gap.

The Intel Core 3 304 does have a lower TDP of 15 watts versus 65 watts, which suggests it may fit into thermally constrained mobile designs. The Intel chip also uses a 3 nm process from Intel's own foundry, while the AMD part uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. These differences affect power behavior and integration, but the benchmark results do not reveal any workload where the Intel chip takes the lead.

FAQ

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core 3 304?

A: The PassMark integer math test shows the largest delta at 318.5%, with the AMD chip scoring 103,107 against the Intel chip's 24,640.

Q: How close are the two processors in single-thread performance?

A: The closest result is Cinebench R23 single-core, where the AMD chip leads by 2.9% (1,817 versus 1,765). PassMark single-thread shows an 8.7% delta (3,928 versus 3,614).

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 3 304 boosts to 4.30 GHz.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has an average benchmark score of 33,089. The Intel Core 3 304 has an average benchmark score of 13,745.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G ranks at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 304 ranks at the 68th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Phoenix codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 304 uses the Wildcat Lake codename with a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The AMD part is a desktop processor on AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 1516.

The AMD chip contains 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel chip's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database. Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and 6 MB of shared L3.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. Neither supports ECC memory.

PCIe lane counts differ. The AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel chip provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 780M, while the Intel part uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has an unlocked multiplier and a launch MSRP of $329. The Intel Core 3 304 has a locked multiplier and a launch MSRP of $309. The AMD part released on 2024-01-07, while the Intel part released on 2026-04-15. The AMD chip's base clock is 4.20 GHz, and the Intel chip's base clock is 1.50 GHz, which partially explains the single-thread gap despite the closer boost clocks.

Both processors are marked as Active in production status. The AMD part is part of the 8000 series, while the Intel part has no series designation in the database. The AMD processor's part number is 100-000001236, and the Intel chip's part number is SAE3K.