AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 boosts to 4.70 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 304 boosts to 4.30 GHz. The base clocks are 3.00 GHz for AMD and 1.50 GHz for Intel.

Q: What is the difference in process node and foundry?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 3 304 uses a 3 nm process fabricated by Intel.

Q: Which chip has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 304 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types do these processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 supports DDR5. The Intel Core 3 304 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 records an average benchmark score of 17321, placing it in the 71st percentile. The Intel Core 3 304 records 13745, placing it in the 68th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename. It integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die using TSMC's 4 nm process. The Intel Core 3 304 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on Intel's 3 nm process, with no transistor or die size figures recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD chip allocates 64 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip lists 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel part uses 5 physical cores without hyperthreading, producing 5 threads, while AMD's 4 cores with simultaneous multithreading yield 8 threads.

Memory architecture also separates the two. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 runs dual-channel memory with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 304 runs single-channel memory with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. Both support DDR5, but Intel adds LPDDR5X support. PCIe connectivity differs as well: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics are another divider. The AMD part carries Radeon 740M graphics. The Intel part carries Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD chip fits the AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1516. Both target the mobile market segment and remain in active production. The AMD release date is 2025-01-05, and the Intel release date is 2026-04-15.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show a clear split in workload types. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the AMD Ryzen 3 210 scores 11198 against 5263 for the Intel Core 3 304, a 112.8% advantage. This is the largest single delta in the comparison. Cinebench R15 multicore also favors AMD heavily: 1128 versus 849, a 32.9% lead. Cinebench R20 multicore gives AMD 4703 against 4160, a 13.1% margin.

Single-core Cinebench results tell a different story. The Intel Core 3 304 wins Cinebench R15 singlecore with 264 against 159, a 39.8% margin in Intel's favor. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, Intel leads 1765 to 1581, a 10.4% difference. Cinebench R20 singlecore is the exception: AMD wins 664 to 587, also 13.1%.

PassMark workloads further define the matchup. The AMD chip dominates integer math: 37933 versus 24640, a 53.9% lead. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 42.4% (19454 to 13659). Data compression favors AMD by 32.4% (152017 to 114775). Extended instructions go to AMD by 18.4% (11464 to 9686). PassMark multithread gives AMD 13585 against 11625, a 16.9% win. Data encryption is close: AMD 8607, Intel 8501, a 1.2% margin.

The Intel part takes the remaining PassMark tests. Floating point math goes to Intel: 29722 versus 23649, a 20.4% margin. Find prime numbers favors Intel 68 to 49, a 27.9% difference. Physics goes to Intel 868 to 821, a 5.4% edge. The two single-thread PassMark entries, which are duplicates of the same test, both show AMD winning 3724 to 3614, a 3% margin.

Counting the head-to-head list, the AMD Ryzen 3 210 wins 12 of 17 comparisons. The Intel Core 3 304 wins 5. The magnitude of the multicore Cinebench R23 result, more than double the Intel score, is the defining data point for AMD. The Intel single-core Cinebench R15 result, nearly 66% higher, is the defining counterpoint for Intel.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the first divergence: AMD uses 4 cores and 8 threads, Intel uses 5 cores and 5 threads. Base clocks differ: 3.00 GHz for AMD, 1.50 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks differ: 4.70 GHz for AMD, 4.30 GHz for Intel. TDP is 28 watts for AMD and 15 watts for Intel.

Cache organization is not directly comparable per core. AMD lists 64 KB L1 per core and 1 MB L2 per core. Intel lists 192 KB L1 and 2.5 MB L2 as aggregate figures. Shared L3 is 8 MB for AMD and 6 MB for Intel.

Memory support: AMD lists DDR5 only, Intel lists DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Memory bus width: AMD is dual-channel, Intel is single-channel. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s for AMD, 59.7 GB/s for Intel. Neither supports ECC memory.

PCIe lanes: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. Sockets differ: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel BGA 1516. Process nodes differ: 4 nm TSMC for AMD, 3 nm Intel for Intel. Transistor count and die size are recorded for AMD only: 20,900 million and 137 mm².

Integrated graphics differ by name: Radeon 740M for AMD, Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) for Intel. Release dates differ: 2025-01-05 for AMD, 2026-04-15 for Intel. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. Both parts have locked multipliers and active production status.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 is the stronger choice for multithreaded workloads. Cinebench R23 multicore shows a 112.8% advantage, and Cinebench R15 multicore shows a 32.9% advantage. Integer math, data compression, random string sorting, and extended instruction workloads all favor AMD by margins from 18.4% to 53.9%. The 8 threads and dual-channel memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s support this pattern. Any workload that scales with thread count or memory bandwidth should favor the AMD part.

The Intel Core 3 304 wins in specific single-core and math-heavy scenarios. Cinebench R15 singlecore gives Intel a 39.8% lead, and Cinebench R23 singlecore gives a 10.4% lead. Floating point math favors Intel by 20.4%, and find prime numbers favors Intel by 27.9%. Physics also goes to Intel, though by a smaller 5.4% margin. These results indicate that for lightly threaded tasks, particularly those relying on floating point or prime-number calculations, the Intel chip is competitive despite its lower overall average score.

The AMD part also holds the aggregate position. Its average benchmark score of 17321 sits in the 71st percentile, while the Intel part sits in the 68th percentile with 13745. The nearest rivals for AMD include the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 at 17333 (0.1% higher) and the Intel Core 7 150U at 17395 (0.4% higher). The nearest rivals for Intel include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX at 13786 (0.3% higher) and the Intel Core i7-8750H at 13868 (0.9% higher). These comparison points show the AMD chip competing in a higher performance bracket overall.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen 3 210 for users who need multithreaded throughput. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11198 is more than double the Intel Core 3 304's 5263. The 12 wins out of 17 head-to-head comparisons, combined with a 71st percentile ranking and an average score of 17321, make it the stronger general-purpose processor in this pairing. The 8 threads, 8 MB L3 cache, and dual-channel memory support all align with the benchmark results.

The Intel Core 3 304 has a narrower but real set of strengths. Its Cinebench R15 singlecore score of 264 is 39.8% higher than the AMD chip's 159. Floating point math and prime-number workloads show clear Intel advantages. The lower 15-watt TDP also positions it for power-sensitive mobile designs. The 68th percentile and 13745 average score indicate it sits in a lower overall performance class, but the single-core wins matter for specific applications.

The single-thread PassMark result slightly favors AMD at 3724 versus 3614, a 3% margin, which complicates the simple "Intel wins single-core" narrative. The Intel wins are concentrated in Cinebench R15 and R23 singlecore, floating point math, prime numbers, and physics. The AMD wins cover the remaining 12 tests, including the most heavily weighted multicore workloads.

For a laptop buyer prioritizing rendering, compilation, or data-heavy tasks, the AMD Ryzen 3 210 is the clear pick from the recorded data. For a buyer whose software is dominated by floating point math or single-threaded Cinebench-style tasks, the Intel Core 3 304 shows competitive results in those specific areas. The overall benchmark database places AMD ahead, and the multicore gap is large enough to be decisive for most mixed-use scenarios.