Intel Core i3-12300HE vs AMD Ryzen 3 5300G

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Intel Core i3-12300HE or Intel Core i3-12300HE – 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 Intel Core i3-12300HE features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 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 i3-12300HE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G 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 5300G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-12300HE Name AMD Ryzen 3 5300G
Intel Core i 12000H Group AMD Ryzen 5000G
12 Generation 4
Intel Core i3 Family AMD Ryzen 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-12300HE has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.9 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
4x Gracemont Cores B None
4x Golden Cove Cores A None
No Overclocking Yes
None None 4.2 GHz
12 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.5 GHz B-Core Frequency None
None None 4x Zen 3
None None 4.0 GHz
4.3 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo None
3.3 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo None
8 CPU Cores 4
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture normal
None None 4.2 GHz
1.9 GHz A-Core Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-12300HE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-12300HE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (48 EU), which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 5300G uses the AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 1.7 GHz
48 Execution units 6
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2020
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 384
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
12 Generation 9
12 Direct X 12
10 nm Technology 7 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (48 EU) GPU name AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir)
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 76.8 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 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.
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-3200
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 65 W watts.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
35 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
115 W TDP (PL2) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-12300HE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 3 5300G is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
5.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
12.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Q1/2022 Release date Q2/2021
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
BGA 1744 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Alder Lake H Architecture Cezanne (Zen 3)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
10 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)