AMD EPYC 7702 vs AMD Ryzen 3 210 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents an unusually lopsided comparison. The AMD EPYC 7702 wins all six recorded head-to-head tests, and there is no single benchmark category where the AMD Ryzen 3 210 takes a win. The Ryzen 3 210 records zero wins, while the EPYC 7702 records six wins. This is not a case of one chip being slightly better in some workloads and the other in others; the EPYC 7702 dominates every measured metric.

Looking at the broader picture, both processors sit at nearly identical percentile rankings among all CPUs. The Ryzen 3 210 holds the 71st percentile, while the EPYC 7702 sits at the 70th percentile. Their average benchmark scores are also close: the Ryzen 3 210 averages 17321, and the EPYC 7702 averages 16932. This means that in general-purpose computing, the two chips land in the same performance tier, but the distribution of that performance is fundamentally different. The Ryzen 3 210 concentrates its capability into a small number of fast cores, while the EPYC 7702 spreads enormous throughput across 64 cores.

The data suggests a use-case split that is not visible in the win column. For single-threaded responsiveness, the Ryzen 3 210's PassMark single-thread score of 3724 indicates strong per-core performance. For massively parallel server workloads, the EPYC 7702's Cinebench multicore scores are in a completely different league. The wins are all EPYC, but the type of work each chip handles best is distinct.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different eras and different design philosophies. The Ryzen 3 210 uses the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Hawk Point, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It packs 20,900 million transistors into a 137 mm² die. The EPYC 7702 uses the older Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Rome, on a 7 nm process, also at TSMC. It contains 3,800 million transistors on a 74 mm² die, though this figure reflects per-chiplet counts rather than the full package.

Core and thread counts differ dramatically. The Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The EPYC 7702 has 64 cores and 128 threads, a 16x core advantage and a 16x thread advantage. This explains the massive multicore gaps in the benchmarks.

Cache hierarchies are also built to different scales. The Ryzen 3 210 offers 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The EPYC 7702 offers 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a massive 256 MB of shared L3 cache. The EPYC's L3 cache is 32 times larger in total, which is critical for server workloads with large working sets.

Memory support diverges as well. The Ryzen 3 210 uses DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The EPYC 7702 uses DDR4 with an eight-channel bus and 204.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The EPYC has more than double the memory bandwidth, despite using older memory technology, because of its wider memory bus. The Ryzen 3 210 does not support ECC memory, while the EPYC 7702 does.

The Ryzen 3 210 is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP7, with a 28 W TDP, and includes integrated Radeon 740M graphics. The EPYC 7702 is a server/workstation part on AMD Socket SP3, with a 200 W TDP, and has no integrated graphics. The Ryzen 3 210 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the EPYC 7702 also uses PCIe Gen 4 but with a full server-class lane count. The Ryzen 3 210 was released in January 2025; the EPYC 7702 was released in August 2019. Both are still in active production.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show a consistent pattern: the EPYC 7702 outperforms the Ryzen 3 210 by exactly 80.9% in every recorded test. This uniform delta percentage across all six tests is notable; it indicates that the gap is proportional and consistent regardless of workload type.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Ryzen 3 210 scores 1128, while the EPYC 7702 scores 5900. The EPYC delivers over five times the multicore throughput. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, the Ryzen 3 210 scores 159, and the EPYC 7702 scores 832. Even in single-threaded performance, the EPYC leads by the same 80.9% margin, which is surprising given the Ryzen 3 210's newer architecture and higher boost clock.

Cinebench R20 results follow the same trajectory. Multicore: Ryzen 3 210 at 4703, EPYC 7702 at 24586. Singlecore: Ryzen 3 210 at 664, EPYC 7702 at 3470. The EPYC's single-core score is more than five times higher, which is unusual for a server chip against a mobile chip.

Cinebench R23 shows the largest absolute gap. In multicore, the Ryzen 3 210 scores 11198, while the EPYC 7702 scores 58539. That is a difference of 47341 points. In singlecore, the Ryzen 3 210 scores 1581, and the EPYC 7702 scores 8264. The EPYC leads by 6683 points.

The PassMark suite is only recorded for the Ryzen 3 210, so there is no direct comparison in those tests. However, the Ryzen 3 210's PassMark data provides context for its general capabilities: a single-thread score of 3724, a multithread score of 13585, integer math at 37933, floating point math at 23649, and data compression at 152017. These numbers show a balanced mobile processor with solid throughput for its class.

The closest rival data provides additional context. The Ryzen 3 210's nearest rival by average score is the AMD Ryzen 5 4500, with a delta of -0.1%, meaning they are effectively tied. The Intel Core 7 150U is 0.4% behind, and the Intel Core i5-12450H is 0.5% ahead. The EPYC 7702's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-1240U at -0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS at 0.2%, and the AMD EPYC 7742 at -0.4%. Both chips are tightly grouped with their respective competitors.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the AMD EPYC 7702 wins every head-to-head benchmark by a margin of 80.9%. There is no scenario in the recorded measurements where the AMD Ryzen 3 210 comes out ahead. The EPYC's 64 cores and 128 threads, combined with its 256 MB of L3 cache and 204.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth, produce multicore scores that are over five times higher in Cinebench R23.

However, the verdict should not be read as a dismissal of the Ryzen 3 210. The two chips serve completely different markets. The Ryzen 3 210 is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, integrated Radeon 740M graphics, and DDR5 support. It is designed for laptops and compact systems where power efficiency and per-core speed matter. The EPYC 7702 is a server processor with a 200 W TDP, eight-channel DDR4, and ECC memory support. It is designed for data centers and heavy virtualization workloads.

For a user who needs single-threaded application responsiveness in a thin laptop, the Ryzen 3 210 is the appropriate choice, even though it loses every recorded benchmark. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3724 is strong for a mobile part, and its 4.70 GHz boost clock indicates high per-core speed. For a user who needs massive parallel throughput, database processing, or scientific computing, the EPYC 7702 is the only option between the two.

The percentile rankings reinforce this: both chips are in the 70th percentile of all CPUs, but they achieve that status through opposite strategies. The Ryzen 3 210 uses a small number of fast cores; the EPYC 7702 uses a large number of moderate-speed cores. The benchmark data shows that the EPYC's strategy wins in every measured test, but the Ryzen 3 210's strategy is still valid for its target use case.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD EPYC 7702 has 64 cores and 128 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the performance gap in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The EPYC 7702 scores 58539, while the Ryzen 3 210 scores 11198. The EPYC leads by 80.9%, which is the same margin seen across all Cinebench tests.

Q: Does the Ryzen 3 210 have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 3 210 includes Radeon 740M integrated graphics. The EPYC 7702 has no integrated graphics.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD EPYC 7702 supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth differences?

A: The Ryzen 3 210 has dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The EPYC 7702 has eight-channel DDR4 with 204.8 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Ryzen 3 210 has an average benchmark score of 17321, and the EPYC 7702 has an average score of 16932. The Ryzen 3 210 is slightly ahead by 2.3%.

Q: Which chip has a higher boost clock?

A: The Ryzen 3 210 has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, while the EPYC 7702 has a boost clock of 3.35 GHz. Despite the lower boost clock, the EPYC wins all single-core benchmarks in the head-to-head data.