Intel Core i5-8259U vs AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE

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Intel Core i5-8259U or Intel Core i5-8259U – 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 i5-8259U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8259U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE 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 5300GE, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-8259U Name AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 3
8 Generation 4
Intel Core i 8000U Group AMD Ryzen 5000G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-8259U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8259U is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.3 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
8 Threads 8
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x Zen 3
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-8259U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8259U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, 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 5300GE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE uses the AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.7 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2020
12 Direct X 12
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 GPU name AMD Radeon 6 Graphics (Renoir)
14 nm Technology 7 nm
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 384
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
48 Execution units 6
9.5 Generation 9
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 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 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-8259U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2018 Release date Q2/2021
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Coffee Lake U Architecture Cezanne (Zen 3)
14 nm Technology 7 nm
BGA 1528 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4905
4905
Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
3983
3983

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
4706
4706
Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
4316
4316

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 5300GE
4C 8T @ 3.6 GHz
1698
1698
Intel Core i5-8259U
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1167
1167