AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 occupy different segments of the mobile processor market, and the recorded data shows a clear divide in their intended workloads. The Ryzen 3 210, built on the Hawk Point design with 4 cores and 8 threads, delivers a complete benchmark suite with 17 recorded test scores. Its average benchmark score of 17321 places it at the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database. This indicates a processor that sits comfortably above the median in overall performance, despite its modest core count.

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490, by contrast, presents an unusual profile in the database. It carries 12 cores and 24 threads, a substantially higher core count, but the database contains zero recorded benchmark scores for this part. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it holds a 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs. This is not a reflection of poor performance; rather, it indicates that no benchmark data has been captured yet. The processor is listed as active in production, with a release date of 2026-05-19, which places it as a newer entry that has not yet accumulated measurable results.

The data implies that the Ryzen 3 210 wins in every category where actual measurements exist, solely because it is the only one of the two with recorded scores. The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490, however, has the architectural foundation to win in heavily threaded workloads once data becomes available. Its 12 cores and 24 threads give it three times the core count and three times the thread count of the Ryzen 3 210. The cache hierarchy also differs dramatically: the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 features 64 MB of L3 cache, eight times the 8 MB shared L3 cache on the Ryzen 3 210.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in their internal designs. The Ryzen 3 210 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Halo codename, also on a 4 nm TSMC process. Both share the same process node and foundry, but the core designs differ by one full generation.

Transistor counts tell a partial story. The Ryzen 3 210 integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 does not have a transistor count listed in the database, but its die size is recorded as two separate 70.6 mm² dies, totaling 141.2 mm² across two chiplets. The dual-die design suggests a different packaging strategy compared to the monolithic 137 mm² die of the Ryzen 3 210.

Cache organization reveals another layer of difference. The Ryzen 3 210 allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with a much larger 64 MB of L3 cache. The per-core L1 increase from 64 KB to 80 KB reflects the Zen 5 core design's larger instruction and data caches.

Memory support differs in both type and width. The Ryzen 3 210 supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports LPDDR5X memory over a quad-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s, more than triple the bandwidth of the smaller chip. ECC memory support is absent on the Ryzen 3 210 but present on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490.

PCIe connectivity also varies. The Ryzen 3 210 provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well: the Ryzen 3 210 uses the Radeon 740M, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses the Radeon 8050S, a significantly higher-tier integrated GPU.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark comparison table is empty in the database, meaning no direct paired measurements exist between these two processors. However, the Ryzen 3 210 has a full set of individual benchmark scores that can be examined for what they reveal about its performance profile.

In Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 3 210 scores 11198 in multicore and 1581 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 4703 multicore and 664 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1128 multicore and 159 single-core. These numbers show a multicore-to-single-core ratio that scales roughly with the 4-core, 8-thread design. The R23 multicore score of 11198 against a single-core score of 1581 produces a ratio of approximately 7.1, which is close to the expected scaling from 8 threads.

PassMark results for the Ryzen 3 210 show strength in specific workloads. The multithread score is 13585, while the single-thread score is 3724. Integer math scores 37933, floating point math scores 23649, and extended instructions score 11464. Data compression scores 152017, while data encryption scores 8607. Random string sorting achieves 19454, and find prime numbers scores 49. Physics scores 821.

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no recorded scores in any of these tests. The absence of data prevents any direct numerical comparison. What can be stated from the architectural record is that the 12-core, 24-thread design with 64 MB of L3 cache and 273.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth would likely produce substantially higher multicore results than the 4-core Ryzen 3 210. The single-core results would also likely favor the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490, given its higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz compared to 4.70 GHz, and its newer Zen 5 core architecture.

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 3 210 provide context for its positioning. The AMD Ryzen 5 4500 has an average score of 17333, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 3 210's 17321. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278, 0.2% lower. The Intel Core 7 150U scores 17395, 0.4% higher. The Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17239, 0.5% lower. These margins are all within a single percentage point, indicating that the Ryzen 3 210 sits in a tightly competitive performance band around the 17300 average score mark.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Why does the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 have an average benchmark score of 0?

A: The database contains no recorded benchmark scores for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490. Its average benchmark score of 0 and 50th percentile ranking reflect the absence of measurement data, not a performance result.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache capacity?

A: The Ryzen 3 210 has 8 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 64 MB of L3 cache, eight times larger.

Q: How does memory bandwidth compare between the two?

A: The Ryzen 3 210 supports dual-channel DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports quad-channel LPDDR5X with 273.1 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Do both processors use the same process node?

A: Yes, both are manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Ryzen 3 210 uses the Zen 4 architecture, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses Zen 5.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports ECC memory. The Ryzen 3 210 does not list ECC memory support in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a straightforward but incomplete picture. The Ryzen 3 210 is a fully measured processor with 17 benchmark scores, an average score of 17321, and a 71st percentile ranking. It competes within 0.5% of four nearby rivals, all clustered around the 17300 average score mark. This places it as a solid mid-range mobile option for users who need balanced single-thread and multithread performance in a 28 W TDP envelope.

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no benchmark data, so any verdict on its performance must come from its architectural specifications. It offers triple the cores, triple the threads, eight times the L3 cache, more than triple the memory bandwidth, ECC support, a higher boost clock, and a newer core architecture. Its 55 W TDP is nearly double that of the Ryzen 3 210, which indicates a different power and thermal class entirely. The data suggests this processor targets workloads that demand high memory throughput and heavy parallel processing, such as large data sets, complex simulations, or content creation tasks that can utilize 24 threads.

For users choosing between these two, the Ryzen 3 210 is the only one with proven, measured performance. It delivers known results in Cinebench and PassMark tests, and its 71st percentile ranking confirms it outperforms a majority of CPUs in the database. The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490, based on its specifications alone, appears designed for a higher performance tier, but until benchmark data is recorded, its actual performance cannot be confirmed. The 50th percentile ranking for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is a placeholder value, not a measured outcome.

The data implies that the Ryzen 3 210 is the safer choice for immediate, verifiable performance. The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 is the more ambitious choice, with specifications that point to substantially higher capability, but its performance remains unverified in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 210 | AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 |

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

| Cores | 4 | 12 |

| Threads | 8 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 3.00 GHz | 3.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 55 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | AMD Socket FP11 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Zen 5 |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Gorgon Halo |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 4 nm |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not listed |

| Die Size | 137 mm² | 2x 70.6 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 | 64 MB |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

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

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 273.1 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes | Gen 4, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 740M | Radeon 8050S |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-05-19 |

| Part Number | 100-000001612 | 100-000002141 |

| Avg Benchmark Score | 17321 | 0 |

| Percentile | 71 | 50 |

The two processors share their manufacturer, foundry, process node, L2 cache per core, market segment (mobile), and production status (active). They differ across nearly every other recorded specification. The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses two 70.6 mm² dies, while the Ryzen 3 210 uses a single 137 mm² die. The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 carries a newer release date by roughly sixteen months and a higher TDP by 27 W. The integrated graphics differ from the Radeon 740M to the Radeon 8050S, and the memory architecture moves from dual-channel DDR5 to quad-channel LPDDR5X with ECC support. The benchmark data remains the single largest gap between the two, with one fully measured and the other entirely unmeasured.