AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 is the dominant performer in this comparison, winning all 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 3 210. The data shows a consistent and often massive performance gap, driven by the AI 7 450’s superior core count, newer architecture, and higher boost clock. While the Ryzen 3 210 holds its own as a capable entry-level mobile processor, it is outclassed in every measurable workload category recorded in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result is the margin of victory in multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 18,316 points against the Ryzen 3 210’s 11,198, a difference of 38.9%. The gap is even wider in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the AI 7 450 posts 2,713 points versus 1,128 for the Ryzen 3 210, a 58.4% advantage. This pattern holds across PassMark’s multi-threaded suite. The AI 7 450 delivers 26,350 in PassMark multithread compared to 13,585, a 48.4% lead, and scores 88,531 in integer math versus 37,933, a 57.2% advantage. Floating point math shows a similar trend, with the AI 7 450 at 54,447 and the Ryzen 3 210 at 23,649, a 56.6% lead.

The AI 7 450 also excels in memory and data-intensive operations. In PassMark data compression, it scores 315,906 versus 152,017, a 51.9% lead. Data encryption shows a 47% advantage, with scores of 16,247 and 8,607 respectively. Extended instructions workloads favor the AI 7 450 by 48.8%, with scores of 22,400 and 11,464. Even in physics calculations, the AI 7 450 leads 1,578 to 821, a 48% margin.

Single-threaded performance tells a more nuanced but still decisive story. The AI 7 450 wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 2,038 points versus 1,581 for the Ryzen 3 210, a 22.4% lead. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AI 7 450 scores 215 against 159, a 26% advantage. The closest race in the entire dataset is PassMark single-thread, where the AI 7 450 scores 3,901 and the Ryzen 3 210 scores 3,724, a narrow 4.5% margin. This indicates that while the AI 7 450 has a clear architectural edge in single-thread performance, the Ryzen 3 210’s higher 4.70 GHz boost clock helps it remain relatively competitive in lightly threaded tasks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations. The Ryzen 3 210 is built on Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, while the Ryzen AI 7 450 uses Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename. Both are manufactured on TSMC’s 4 nm process node, but the similarities end there. The Ryzen 3 210 features 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Ryzen AI 7 450 doubles that to 8 cores and 16 threads. The AI 7 450’s generation is listed as Ryzen AI 400 with a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c configuration, which explains its ability to handle more simultaneous workloads.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The Ryzen 3 210 provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen AI 7 450 increases L1 to 80 KB per core, keeps 1 MB of L2 per core, and offers 8 MB of L3 cache. The larger L1 cache per core on the AI 7 450 contributes to its single-thread performance advantage. The die size also differs, with the Ryzen 3 210 measuring 137 mm² and the AI 7 450 measuring 195 mm², reflecting the additional cores and integrated components.

Memory support varies between the two. The Ryzen 3 210 supports DDR5 memory only, while the Ryzen AI 7 450 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use a dual-channel memory bus and offer identical memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support is another differentiator: the Ryzen 3 210 does not support ECC, while the Ryzen AI 7 450 includes it. PCIe connectivity also differs, with the Ryzen 3 210 offering Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only) and the AI 7 450 offering Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well, with the Ryzen 3 210 using Radeon 740M and the AI 7 450 using Radeon 860M. The sockets are not interchangeable, as the Ryzen 3 210 uses AMD Socket FP7 while the AI 7 450 uses AMD Socket FP8.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen AI 7 450 wins every workload category in the database, so its strengths are broad. It excels in multi-threaded rendering, as shown by its 38.9% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 58.4% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core. It is also the clear choice for parallel compute tasks, with leads exceeding 56% in both integer and floating point math. Data compression and encryption workloads, which rely on both high core counts and efficient memory handling, favor the AI 7 450 by roughly 47% to 52%. For users running physics simulations or extended instruction workloads, the AI 7 450 provides nearly double the throughput.

The Ryzen 3 210 shows relative strength only in the narrowest single-threaded comparison. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3,724 trails the AI 7 450’s 3,901 by just 4.5%, which is the smallest gap in the dataset. This suggests that the Ryzen 3 210 can handle basic single-threaded productivity tasks without falling too far behind. The Ryzen 3 210 also holds an advantage in base clock, running at 3.00 GHz compared to the AI 7 450’s 2.00 GHz, though the AI 7 450’s boost clock of 5.10 GHz exceeds the Ryzen 3 210’s 4.70 GHz.

The AI 7 450 also benefits from a higher percentile ranking. Its percentile vs all CPUs is 87, placing it well above the Ryzen 3 210’s 71st percentile. The average benchmark scores reinforce this hierarchy: the AI 7 450 averages 39,485 points, while the Ryzen 3 210 averages 17,321. The nearest rivals for each processor confirm their respective tiers. The Ryzen 3 210 sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 4500, which averages 17,333 points, a 0.1% difference, and the Intel Core 7 150U, which averages 17,395 points, a 0.4% difference. The AI 7 450, by contrast, competes with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, which averages 39,603 points, a 0.3% difference, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which averages 39,768 points, a 0.7% difference.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core Cinebench R23?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 is 38.9% faster, scoring 18,316 points compared to the Ryzen 3 210’s 11,198 points.

Q: How close is single-threaded performance between the two?

A: The smallest gap is in PassMark single-thread, where the AI 7 450 scores 3,901 and the Ryzen 3 210 scores 3,724, a 4.5% difference. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AI 7 450 leads by 22.4%, scoring 2,038 versus 1,581.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Ryzen 3 210 supports DDR5 only, while the Ryzen AI 7 450 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Ryzen AI 7 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 boosts to 4.70 GHz. The Ryzen 3 210 has the higher base clock at 3.00 GHz versus 2.00 GHz.

Q: Do the processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes for the Ryzen AI 7 450, which lists ECC memory support. The Ryzen 3 210 does not support ECC memory.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 is the superior processor for any workload that benefits from additional cores, threads, or newer architecture. Its 38.9% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 57.2% lead in PassMark integer math demonstrate a substantial advantage in productivity and compute-heavy tasks. The 87th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, compared to the Ryzen 3 210’s 71st percentile, places the AI 7 450 in a higher performance class entirely.

The Ryzen 3 210 is not without merit. Its 4.70 GHz boost clock keeps single-threaded performance within 4.5% of the AI 7 450 in PassMark’s single-thread test, and its lower base clock of 3.00 GHz does not hinder it in basic tasks. It also uses a smaller die at 137 mm² and supports fewer PCIe lanes at 14, making it a suitable choice for more compact or power-conscious mobile designs. However, the data shows no benchmark category where the Ryzen 3 210 wins.

For users selecting between these two mobile processors, the choice depends on workload requirements. The AI 7 450 delivers roughly double the throughput in several parallel workloads, supports ECC memory, includes a newer Radeon 860M iGPU, and offers LPDDR5X support. The Ryzen 3 210 remains a viable entry-level option with a lower core count and older Zen 4 architecture. The recorded measurements favor the AI 7 450 decisively.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 210 | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 |

|----------------|------------------|----------------------|

| Cores | 4 | 8 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.00 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 5 |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Gorgon Point |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 4 nm |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | 195 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 8 MB (shared) | 8 MB |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | Radeon 860M |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | AMD Socket FP8 |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |