AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark database contains a full set of Cinebench and Passmark results for the AMD Ryzen 3 210, but no benchmark entries exist for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D. This makes a direct score-by-score comparison impossible from the measured data. The Ryzen 3 210 is a 4-core, 8-thread mobile processor with an average benchmark score of 17321, placing it in the 71st percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (average score 17333, delta -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (17278, delta 0.2%), the Intel Core 7 150U (17395, delta -0.4%), and the Intel Core i5-12450H (17239, delta 0.5%). These deltas show the Ryzen 3 210 sits essentially at parity with its closest peers, within a range of half a percent in either direction.

The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 0 in the database, with no recorded test results and no nearest rivals listed. Its percentile rank of 50 is a placeholder based on the absence of data rather than measured performance. The practical implication is that the Ryzen 3 210 is the only one of the two with verifiable performance data, and it wins every benchmark category by default since the Embedded part has no scores to compare against.

For workloads, the Ryzen 3 210 shows strong single-thread results: Cinebench R23 single-core scores 1581, R20 single-core scores 664, and R15 single-core scores 159. Passmark single-thread scores 3724. In multi-threaded tasks, the Ryzen 3 210 delivers Cinebench R23 multi-core of 11198, R20 multi-core of 4703, and R15 multi-core of 1128. Passmark multithread score is 13585. These figures indicate the Ryzen 3 210 is balanced for both lightly threaded and moderately threaded workloads, typical for a 4-core mobile part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and design philosophies. The Ryzen 3 210 uses Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm TSMC process. Its transistor count is 20,900 million on a die size of 137 mm². The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D uses Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, also on a 4 nm TSMC process, but with 16,630 million transistors across a dual-die configuration of 2x 70.6 mm². The Embedded part belongs to the 9000 series, while the Ryzen 3 210 has no series designation.

Cache configurations differ sharply. The Ryzen 3 210 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a much larger 128 MB of L3. The Embedded part's name includes the X3D suffix, which in AMD's lineup typically indicates 3D V-Cache technology, though the database does not explicitly list a vCache3d field for either processor. The 128 MB L3 is the standout architectural feature of the Embedded part.

Core and thread counts differ by a factor of four. The Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads; the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 16 cores and 32 threads. Clock speeds reflect this: the Ryzen 3 210 has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, while the Embedded part has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. Thermal design power ranges from 28 W for the Ryzen 3 210 to 170 W for the Embedded part.

The memory controllers are similar in bandwidth, both supporting DDR5 with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s of theoretical bandwidth. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D supports ECC memory; the Ryzen 3 210 does not. PCIe capabilities differ: the Ryzen 3 210 has Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Embedded part has Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well, with the Ryzen 3 210 using Radeon 740M and the Embedded part using the generic Radeon Graphics.

Sockets and market segments separate the two clearly. The Ryzen 3 210 uses AMD Socket FP7 and is classified as a mobile processor. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D uses AMD Socket AM5 and is classified as desktop. The Ryzen 3 210 is not multiplier unlocked; the Embedded part is. Both have active production status.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward conclusion: the Ryzen 3 210 is the only processor of the two with measured performance in the database. Its average benchmark score of 17321 and 71st percentile rank place it among mainstream mobile processors. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no benchmark scores recorded, so any performance claim about it cannot be substantiated from the database.

For users who need a verified, low-power mobile processor with 4 cores and 8 threads, the Ryzen 3 210 delivers measurable results across Cinebench and Passmark suites. Its 28 W TDP and FP7 socket suit thin-and-light designs. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D, with 16 cores, 32 threads, 128 MB of L3, and a 170 W TDP, is architecturally positioned for high-end desktop embedded workloads, but the lack of recorded scores means its actual performance remains unverified in this database.

The choice depends on whether verified data matters. The Ryzen 3 210 has it; the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D does not. For embedded desktop applications requiring high core counts and large cache, the Embedded part's specifications are notable, but without benchmark results, those specifications cannot be translated into expected performance figures.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has an average benchmark score of 17321. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has an average benchmark score of 0 because no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Q: How does the Ryzen 3 210 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 3 210 is within 0.5% of the Intel Core i5-12450H (delta 0.5%), within 0.4% of the Intel Core 7 150U (delta -0.4%), within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (delta 0.2%), and within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (delta -0.1%).

Q: What is the core count difference between the two processors?

A: The Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 16 cores and 32 threads.

Q: Do both processors support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR5 with dual-channel memory and have a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D also supports ECC memory, while the Ryzen 3 210 does not.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The Ryzen 3 210 has 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache.

Q: Are both processors on the same manufacturing process?

A: Yes, both are fabricated by TSMC on a 4 nm process node. The Ryzen 3 210 has 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, while the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 16,630 million transistors on a 2x 70.6 mm² dual-die configuration.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, and the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no individual benchmark scores. This means there are no recorded wins for either processor in direct comparison. The Ryzen 3 210, however, has a complete set of results that show its performance profile in absolute terms.

In Cinebench R23, the Ryzen 3 210 scores 11198 in multi-core and 1581 in single-core. The single-core to multi-core ratio is roughly 1:7, which is typical for a 4-core, 8-thread part with a 4.70 GHz boost clock. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 4703 multi-core and 664 single-core. In Cinebench R15, the scores are 1128 multi-core and 159 single-core. These three Cinebench versions show consistent scaling across generations of the test.

Passmark results for the Ryzen 3 210 include integer math at 37933, floating point math at 23649, extended instructions at 11464, data compression at 152017, data encryption at 8607, find prime numbers at 49, random string sorting at 19454, physics at 821, and single-thread at 3724. The multithread score is 13585. The highest absolute Passmark result is data compression at 152017, while the lowest is find prime numbers at 49, reflecting the different computational demands of each test.

Because the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D lacks scores, no direct wins can be attributed to it. The database records zero wins for both processors in head-to-head benchmarks. The Ryzen 3 210's 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs, however, gives it a verified standing that the Embedded part cannot claim.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database. The Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads; the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 16 cores and 32 threads. Base clocks are 3.00 GHz versus 4.30 GHz, and boost clocks are 4.70 GHz versus 5.70 GHz. TDP is 28 W for the Ryzen 3 210 and 170 W for the Embedded part.

Socket types differ: AMD Socket FP7 for the Ryzen 3 210, AMD Socket AM5 for the Embedded part. The Ryzen 3 210 uses Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename and is listed as generation "Ryzen 3 (Zen 4 (Hawk Point))". The Embedded part uses Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename and is listed as generation "Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge))". The Embedded part carries the 9000 series designation; the Ryzen 3 210 has no series.

Transistor counts and die sizes differ. The Ryzen 3 210 has 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Embedded part has 16,630 million transistors on a 2x 70.6 mm² configuration. Both use TSMC's 4 nm process.

Cache hierarchies are different. The Ryzen 3 210 has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. The Embedded part has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 128 MB L3.

Memory support is DDR5 for both, with dual-channel buses and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is unsupported on the Ryzen 3 210 and supported on the Embedded part. PCIe generations differ: Gen 4 with 14 lanes for the Ryzen 3 210, Gen 5 with 24 lanes for the Embedded part.

Integrated graphics are Radeon 740M on the Ryzen 3 210 and Radeon Graphics on the Embedded part. Market segments are mobile for the Ryzen 3 210 and desktop for the Embedded part. The Ryzen 3 210 has a locked multiplier; the Embedded part is unlocked. Release dates are 2025-01-05 for the Ryzen 3 210 and 2025-10-06 for the Embedded part. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP.