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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE

2024

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 220 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 220 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 5 220

2025

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +30.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (14 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 740M, while Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,762 vs 18,945).
❌Launch MSRP is still $150 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE

2024

Ryzen 5 220

2025

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +30.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 28W instead of 35W, a 7W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (14 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon 740M, while Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 5 220 across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌25% higher power demand at 35W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 220 can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (18,762 vs 18,945).
❌Launch MSRP is still $150 MSRP, while Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 220 better than Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen 5 220 is ahead with a 30.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE pulls ahead with 1% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is the better fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 220 is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 5 220 is at an unclear MSRP at $150 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 30.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (125.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 220 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2025 vs 2024). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 220 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE	Ryzen 5 220
1080p
low	170 FPS	265 FPS
medium	133 FPS	237 FPS
high	106 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	170 FPS
1440p
low	140 FPS	232 FPS
medium	108 FPS	187 FPS
high	85 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	163 FPS
medium	55 FPS	133 FPS
high	43 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	89 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE	Ryzen 5 220
1080p
low	199 FPS	430 FPS
medium	168 FPS	341 FPS
high	154 FPS	293 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	250 FPS
1440p
low	174 FPS	359 FPS
medium	149 FPS	297 FPS
high	135 FPS	262 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	219 FPS
4K
low	125 FPS	269 FPS
medium	110 FPS	227 FPS
high	86 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	171 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE	Ryzen 5 220
1080p
low	474 FPS	469 FPS
medium	474 FPS	469 FPS
high	426 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	469 FPS
1440p
low	474 FPS	469 FPS
medium	399 FPS	469 FPS
high	343 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	302 FPS	445 FPS
4K
low	357 FPS	469 FPS
medium	277 FPS	438 FPS
high	227 FPS	374 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	309 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE	Ryzen 5 220
1080p
low	474 FPS	469 FPS
medium	474 FPS	469 FPS
high	474 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	474 FPS	469 FPS
1440p
low	474 FPS	469 FPS
medium	474 FPS	469 FPS
high	474 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	420 FPS	469 FPS
4K
low	443 FPS	469 FPS
medium	390 FPS	469 FPS
high	347 FPS	434 FPS
ultra	301 FPS	370 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE and Ryzen 5 220

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.

Ryzen 5 220

The Ryzen 5 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,762 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Ryzen 5 220 is built on the Hawk Point (2024−2025) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE scores 18,945 against the Ryzen 5 220's 18,762 — a 1% lead for the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE	Ryzen 5 220
Cores / Threads	—	6 / 12
Boost Clock	—	4.9 GHz
Base Clock	—	3.2 GHz
L3 Cache	—	16 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	1 MB (per core)
Process	—	4 nm
Architecture	—	Hawk Point (2024−2025)
PassMark	18,945	18,762
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,300
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	7,700

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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 220 uses FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE	Ryzen 5 220
Socket	AM5	FP8
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	14

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 220). The Ryzen 5 220 includes integrated graphics (Radeon 740M), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 220 targets Thin and Light Laptop.

Feature	Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE	Ryzen 5 220
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Radeon 740M
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Thin and Light Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE launched at $0 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 220 debuted at $150. On MSRP ($0 vs $150), the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE is $150 cheaper.