AMD Ryzen 3 8300G vs Intel Core i3-14100T Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data splits these two processors into distinct usage profiles. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G wins 14 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, including every Cinebench test, while the Intel Core i3-14100T takes 3 wins in specific Passmark workloads. For users prioritizing sustained rendering, encryption, or general desktop responsiveness, the Ryzen 3 8300G is the stronger choice based on benchmark results. The Intel part counters in prime number finding, floating point math, and physics simulation, where its scores lead by 19.1%, 23.9%, and 28.9% respectively. The Ryzen 3 8300G also holds a higher average benchmark score of 18169 versus 17648 for the Intel chip, and it sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs compared to the 71st percentile for the i3-14100T. The Intel chip matches closely with rivals like the Core i3-13100F (delta 0%) and the Core i7-1255U (delta 0%), while the Ryzen 3 8300G aligns with the Ryzen 7 5700U (delta 0%) and Core i7-1365U (delta 0%). Neither processor is unlocked for overclocking, so the decision rests on default performance and platform fit.

Architecture Differences

The two parts come from opposing design philosophies. The Intel Core i3-14100T uses Raptor Lake-R architecture on a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry, with a die size of 163 mm². The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G uses Zen 4 architecture under the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm process from TSMC, with a smaller die at 137 mm² and 20,900 million transistors. The Intel chip has 4 cores and 8 threads, as does the AMD part, but their cache layouts differ. Intel provides 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 per core, plus 12 MB shared L3. AMD provides 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core, plus 8 MB shared L3. That gives Intel more total cache capacity, but AMD compensates with a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz versus 2.70 GHz, and a higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz versus 4.40 GHz.

Memory support also diverges. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, while the AMD part supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: Intel uses UHD Graphics 730, AMD uses Radeon 740M. The AMD chip draws more power with a 65 W TDP versus 35 W for Intel, which matters for cooling and system power budgets. The Intel part launches with a $134 MSRP, the AMD part with $176, though the database does not comment on relative value.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G leads with 1724 points versus 1639 for the Intel Core i3-14100T, a delta of 4.9% in AMD's favor.

Q: How does the Intel chip perform in floating point math?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100T scores 31379 in Passmark floating point math, which is 23.9% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G's 25336, marking Intel's largest benchmark win.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G support DDR4 memory?

A: No, the recorded data shows the AMD part supports only DDR5, while the Intel Core i3-14100T supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100T has a 35 W TDP, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G has a 65 W TDP, meaning the AMD chip draws more power.

Q: Which processor wins in data encryption workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G scores 9115 in Passmark data encryption, which is 13.5% ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100T's 7881.

Q: How many benchmarks does each processor win in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 8300G wins 14 benchmarks, while the Intel Core i3-14100T wins 3, out of 17 total recorded tests.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key fields. The Intel Core i3-14100T belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G belongs to the 8000 series. The Intel part uses a 10 nm process node and a 163 mm² die, while the AMD part uses 4 nm and 137 mm². The AMD chip has 20,900 million transistors, a figure not recorded for Intel. Base clocks are 2.70 GHz for Intel and 3.40 GHz for AMD. Boost clocks are 4.40 GHz for Intel and 4.90 GHz for AMD. TDP is 35 W versus 65 W. Sockets are Intel Socket 1700 and AMD Socket AM5. Memory support: Intel has DDR4 and DDR5, AMD has DDR5 only. Memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s for AMD, not specified for Intel. PCIe: Intel has Gen 5 with 16 lanes, AMD has Gen 4 with 14 lanes. Integrated graphics: Intel uses UHD Graphics 730, AMD uses Radeon 740M. Cache: Intel has 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 per core with 12 MB L3, AMD has 64 KB L1 and 1 MB L2 per core with 8 MB L3. Both have 4 cores and 8 threads, support ECC, are active in production, released on the same date, and are not multiplier unlocked. Launch MSRP is $134 for Intel and $176 for AMD.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Cinebench results uniformly favor the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G. In Cinebench R15 multicore, AMD scores 1231 versus Intel's 1170, a 5% lead. The single-core test shows AMD at 173 versus 165, a 4.6% advantage. Cinebench R20 repeats the pattern: AMD leads 5131 to 4877 in multicore (5%) and 724 to 688 in single-core (5%). Cinebench R23 shows AMD at 12217 versus 11612 in multicore (5%) and 1724 versus 1639 in single-core (4.9%). These results indicate AMD's architecture delivers consistent gains across all Cinebench versions, likely from higher clock speeds and IPC improvements.

Passmark tests split the field. AMD wins data compression with 158952 versus 152636, a 4% lead. Data encryption goes to AMD at 9115 versus 7881, a 13.5% margin. Extended instructions favor AMD by 15.7% (12354 versus 10414). Random string sorting gives AMD its largest Passmark win at 19013 versus 15579, an 18.1% delta. Integer math is nearly tied: AMD scores 40534 versus 40292 for Intel, only 0.6% apart. Multithread performance shows AMD ahead at 14018 versus 13662, a 2.5% edge. Single-thread tests (both recorded as passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread) show AMD at 3778 versus 3498, a 7.4% advantage.

Intel's wins are concentrated in three Passmark workloads. Find prime numbers: Intel scores 56 versus AMD's 47, a 19.1% lead. Floating point math: Intel scores 31379 versus 25336, a 23.9% advantage, its strongest result. Physics: Intel scores 973 versus 755, a 28.9% lead, the largest delta in either direction across the entire comparison. These three wins show Intel's strengths in specific arithmetic and physics simulations, while AMD dominates the broader set of general-purpose and memory-oriented tests.

The overall benchmark average reinforces AMD's position. The Ryzen 3 8300G averages 18169 across all recorded tests, while the Core i3-14100T averages 17648. The nearest rival data places Intel's chip alongside the Core i3-13100F (delta 0%) and Core i7-1255U (delta 0%), while AMD's chip sits near the Ryzen 7 5700U (delta 0%) and Core i7-1365U (delta 0%). Neither processor approaches the performance tier of the AMD EPYC 9374F, which appears as a rival to Intel with a delta of -0.3%, but that comparison falls outside the head-to-head scope. For buyers tracking benchmark databases, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G delivers higher scores in most workloads, while the Intel Core i3-14100T holds specific advantages in physics and floating point that may matter for specialized applications.