Ryzen 3 8300GE vs Core i3-13100E
Ryzen 3 8300GE
Core i3-13100E
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 8300GE
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-13100E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 8300GE | Core i3-13100E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($129) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 8300GE | Core i3-13100E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+15%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($129) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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 Ryzen 3 8300GE and Core i3-13100E
Ryzen 3 8300GE
The Ryzen 3 8300GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 16 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 13,568 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i3-13100E
The Core i3-13100E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 13,727 points. Launch price was $480.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 3 8300GE and Core i3-13100E share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 3 8300GE versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-13100E — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 8300GE (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Ryzen 3 8300GE uses the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i3-13100E uses Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 13,568 against the Core i3-13100E's 13,727 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i3-13100E. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 8300GE vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-13100E.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 8300GE | Core i3-13100E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+11% | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+6% | 3.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+25% |
| Process | 4 nm-60% | 10 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix2 (2024) | Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024) |
| PassMark | 13,568 | 13,727+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 2,001 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 7,025 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 8300GE uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i3-13100E uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 8300GE | Core i3-13100E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0+25% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 8300GE) / Yes (Core i3-13100E). The Core i3-13100E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the Ryzen 3 8300GE requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 8300GE | Core i3-13100E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 730 |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 8300GE launched at $129 MSRP, while the Core i3-13100E debuted at $150. At current prices ($129 vs $150), the Ryzen 3 8300GE is $21 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 8300GE delivers 105.2 pts/$ vs 91.5 pts/$ for the Core i3-13100E — making the Ryzen 3 8300GE the 13.9% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 8300GE | Core i3-13100E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-14% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $129-14% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 105.2+15% | 91.5 |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2023 |
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