Core Ultra 7 258V vs Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
Core Ultra 7 258V
Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 7 258V
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 7 258V | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 7 258V | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($400) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 7 258V and Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
Core Ultra 7 258V
The Core Ultra 7 258V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,947 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE
The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is manufactured by AMD. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 18,945 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 7 258V is built on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Core Ultra 7 258V scores 18,947 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE's 18,945 — a 0% lead for the Core Ultra 7 258V.
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 258V | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | — |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 3 nm | — |
| Architecture | Lunar Lake (2024) | — |
| PassMark | 18,947 | 18,945 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 10,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,750 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 11,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 7 258V uses the FCBGA2833 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE uses AM5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 258V | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2833 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5X-8533 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 7 258V) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE). The Core Ultra 7 258V includes integrated graphics (Arc 140V), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core Ultra 7 258V targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core Ultra 7 258V rivals Ryzen 7 8840U.
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 258V | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Arc 140V | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Value Analysis
The Core Ultra 7 258V launched at $450 MSRP, while the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE debuted at $0. At current prices ($400 vs $0), the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is $400 cheaper.
| Feature | Core Ultra 7 258V | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.4 | — |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2024 |
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