AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE vs Intel Core i3-12300

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AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE or AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i3-12300 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-12300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE Name Intel Core i3-12300
AMD Ryzen 5000G Group Intel Core i 12000
4 Generation 12
AMD Ryzen 3 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-12300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12300 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 4
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
4x Zen 3 Cores 4x Golden Cove
None None 4.2 GHz
8 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE uses the AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-12300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-12300 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
12 Direct X 12
6 Execution units 24
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
Q1/2020 Release date Q1/2021
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.45 GHz
384 Shaders 192
AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 730
9 Generation 12
1.7 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
7 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 60 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 89 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 60 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-12300 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
8.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1700
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
2.0 MB L2-Cache 5.0 MB
Q2/2021 Release date Q1/2022
Cezanne (Zen 3) Architecture Alder Lake S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price 143 $
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
7 nm Technology 10 nm
 
 

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