**A Comparison of Intel 8300H and AMD 3750H Laptops: Which CPU Reigns Supreme?**
In this article, we'll delve into a detailed comparison of two laptops that boast impressive performance capabilities - the Intel 8300H and the AMD 3750H. Both laptops offer powerful processors that cater to various user needs, but which one emerges as the ultimate winner?
**Power Draw Comparison**
While it's essential to note the power draw for every single CPU testing, I didn't do that here, focusing instead on gaming tests. For the gaming tests, I'm using the Radeon RX Vega 10 graphics built into the Ryzen laptop and the UHD 630 graphics built into the Intel laptop. Neither of these provides an amazing gaming experience, but it's still crucial to see what we're getting in cases where discrete graphics aren't available.
In a 720p gameplay test with high settings, the Vega graphics delivered more than double the average frame rate, with a massive 136% improvement. This was playable and went well on Vega, although noticeably worse with Intel graphics. Similar results were observed in Fortnite at 720p with high settings, where the Vega graphics offered a huge 196% improvement in average FPS compared to Intel.
**Gaming Performance**
When it comes to gaming performance, both laptops show promise. In a CSGO test at 720p and all settings maxed out, the Vega graphics again came out far ahead, with a large 108% lead in average frame rate compared to Intel. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to properly test gaming differences using discrete graphics.
While my 8300H laptop has a GTX 1060, and my 3750H laptop boasts a GTX 1660 Ti, getting an 8300H laptop with the RTX 6600 Ti would be ideal, but that seems unlikely. The Intel 9th gen CPUs were released around the same time as the AMD Ryzen laptops, so it's unclear if there are any available.
**Thermal Performance**
I also haven't been able to test differences in thermal performance due to the distinct cooling solutions used by both laptops. While my 8300H system ran hot under heavy load, the 3750H was noticeably cooler. However, this will depend on the specific laptop and workload, as both Intel and AMD chips can vary in terms of temperature.
**Price Comparison**
The price difference between the two laptops is a bit hard to compare due to the release dates. The 8300H was released in Q2 2018, while the 3750H was released in Q1 2019. Moreover, the 8300H has already been replaced by the 90K300 H in Q2 2019, making it challenging to find examples of the same laptop with just different CPUs.
Furthermore, there are GPU differences to account for, which further affect prices. Unfortunately, I don't have good examples based purely on CPU specs, as both laptops require a new meeting between Intel and AMD at Computex.
**AMD's Current Laptop Offerings**
It's no secret that AMD's current laptop offerings for desktops are lacking, leading to the emergence of hybrid options like the FX 505D with an AMD CPU and NVIDIA GPU. In my previous review of the FX 505D, I noted that the 1% lows were lower compared to Intel options due to the weaker CPU, but when it came down to average performance, all games were playable at higher settings.
**Conclusion**
In conclusion, both laptops offer impressive performance capabilities, but with some caveats. The Intel 8300H is generally a superior CPU, with better raw performance in most applications, but it has a higher TDP, which uses more power and likely runs warmer. On the other hand, the AMD 3750H laptop offers a more budget-friendly option with decent performance, making it an attractive choice for those on a tighter budget.
Ultimately, the choice between these two laptops depends on the specific workload. For video editors using Adobe Premiere, the Intel CPU would see significant benefits, especially when using Quick Sync for exporting. If the laptop doesn't have discrete NVIDIA or AMD graphics, the Vega GPU in the 3750H will provide a better gaming experience.
**Which Laptop Do You Prefer?**
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