Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G vs Core i9-10900T
Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G
Core i9-10900T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10900T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G | Core i9-10900T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($176) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix2 (2024) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G | Core i9-10900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3465%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($176) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 PRO 8300G and Core i9-10900T
Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G
The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G 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 3.4 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): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 14,540 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i9-10900T
The Core i9-10900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 10 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 14,727 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i9-10900T offers 10 cores / 20 threads — the Core i9-10900T has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i9-10900T — a 6.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G is built on the Phoenix2 (2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 14,540 against the Core i9-10900T's 14,727 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i9-10900T. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G vs 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i9-10900T.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G | Core i9-10900T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 10 / 20+150% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz+7% | 4.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+79% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 20 MB Intel® Smart Cache+150% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix2 (2024) | — |
| PassMark | 14,540 | 14,727+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,710 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 7,476 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i9-10900T uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G | Core i9-10900T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G) / Yes (Core i9-10900T). The Core i9-10900T includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G | Core i9-10900T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G launched at $176 MSRP, while the Core i9-10900T debuted at $120. At current prices ($176 vs $5), the Core i9-10900T is $171 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G delivers 82.6 pts/$ vs 2945.4 pts/$ for the Core i9-10900T — making the Core i9-10900T the 189.1% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G | Core i9-10900T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $176 | $120-32% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $176 | $5-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 82.6 | 2945.4+3466% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2020 |
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