AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a sweeping victory for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T across every recorded test. Out of 17 head-to-head comparisons, the Intel part claims all 17 wins. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 does not secure a single benchmark victory in the database. The margin of victory varies considerably by workload, which reveals the structural differences between the two processors.

In multi-core rendering, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T dominates. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score stands at 21971 for the Intel chip versus 11198 for the AMD Ryzen 3 210, a 49% gap. The same pattern holds in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the Intel part scores 9227 against 4703, again a 49% difference. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 2214 versus 1128, a 49.1% delta. This consistent 49% margin across all three Cinebench multi-core tests indicates a stable performance advantage that scales uniformly with thread count and frequency.

Single-core performance also favors Intel, though by a slightly narrower margin. Cinebench R23 single-core records 3101 for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T against 1581 for the AMD Ryzen 3 210, a 49% lead. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 1302 versus 664, also 49%. Cinebench R15 single-core delivers 312 versus 159, a 49% delta. The uniformity of these percentages across both single-core and multi-core tests suggests the Intel architecture simply executes these workloads at a higher rate per clock, and the gap is not merely a function of core count.

PassMark system benchmarks reveal the widest margins in the dataset. The most extreme case is PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 284 versus 49 for the AMD Ryzen 3 210, a staggering 82.7% difference. Floating point math shows 82751 against 23649, a 71.4% gap. Physics tests record 2053 versus 821, a 60% difference. Data encryption shows 18289 versus 8607, a 52.9% gap. These workloads emphasize raw arithmetic throughput and integer operations, areas where the Intel part's larger core configuration and higher boost clock deliver substantial gains.

More moderate advantages appear in memory and throughput-oriented tests. PassMark integer math records 59543 for Intel versus 37933 for AMD, a 36.3% lead. Data compression shows 233998 versus 152017, a 35% gap. Random string sorting delivers 28774 versus 19454, a 32.4% difference. Extended instructions score 20083 against 11464, a 42.9% margin. The narrowest advantage in the entire dataset is PassMark single-thread performance, where Intel scores 4348 against 3724, a 14.4% lead. This is the only test where the Intel advantage falls below 30%, indicating that the single-core efficiency gap, while real, is far less dramatic than the multi-threaded differences.

The overall average benchmark score reflects this hierarchy. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T holds an average score of 30468, placing it at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 averages 17321, sitting at the 71st percentile. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-11980HK with an average score of 30422 and a delta of 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS at 30390 with a 0.3% delta, the Intel Core i5-13600H at 30548 with a -0.3% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U at 30364 with a 0.3% delta. The AMD Ryzen 3 210's nearest rivals cluster around the same average score, including the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 at 17333 with a -0.1% delta, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G at 17278 with a 0.2% delta, the Intel Core 7 150U at 17395 with a -0.4% delta, and the Intel Core i5-12450H at 17239 with a 0.5% delta.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks against the AMD Ryzen 3 210. The AMD part records zero wins across the full test suite.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T leads by 82.7% with a score of 284 versus 49 for the AMD Ryzen 3 210.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-core rendering?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T leads by 49% in Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 21971 against 11198. The same 49% margin appears in Cinebench R20 multi-core (9227 versus 4703) and Cinebench R15 multi-core (2214 versus 1128).

Q: What is the smallest performance difference between the two?

A: The smallest gap is in PassMark single-thread performance, where the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T leads by 14.4%, scoring 4348 against 3724.

Q: Where do the two processors rank relative to all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T sits at the 82nd percentile with an average benchmark score of 30468. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 sits at the 71st percentile with an average score of 17321.

Q: How close are the average benchmark scores of the nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T's nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-11980HK, has an average score of 30422, a delta of 0.2%. The AMD Ryzen 3 210's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 4500, has an average score of 17333, a delta of -0.1%.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data gives the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T a clean sweep across every category, so the use-case split is heavily one-sided. The Intel part is the superior choice for multi-threaded rendering, as evidenced by its 49% lead across all three Cinebench multi-core tests. It also dominates arithmetic-heavy workloads, including floating point math with a 71.4% advantage and prime number finding with an 82.7% advantage. Data encryption, where Intel leads by 52.9%, and physics simulation, where Intel leads by 60%, further reinforce its position for computational workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 does not win any benchmark category in the database. Its closest relative performance appears in single-thread tests, where the gap narrows to 14.4%. For workloads that depend primarily on single-threaded responsiveness, the AMD part still trails, but the difference is far less pronounced than in multi-threaded scenarios. The AMD Ryzen 3 210's average benchmark score of 17321 places it in the 71st percentile, and its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 and Intel Core 7 150U, all fall within a 0.5% delta of its average score. This suggests the AMD part competes in a lower performance tier rather than directly challenging the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T.

Specification Differences

The core and thread configuration differs substantially. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses 10 cores and 10 threads. The Intel part does not employ simultaneous multithreading, whereas the AMD part doubles its thread count from 4 to 8. Clock speeds also differ, with the AMD part running a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost of 4.70 GHz. The Intel part runs a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost of 4.90 GHz. The higher boost clock on the Intel part contributes to its single-thread advantage.

Thermal design power differs by more than a factor of two. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has a TDP of 28 watts. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has a TDP of 65 watts. Socket compatibility splits entirely: the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1851. The market segment also differs, with the AMD part classified as Mobile and the Intel part as Desktop. Memory bandwidth favors Intel, with 102.4 GB/s against 89.6 GB/s, though both support dual-channel DDR5. PCIe generation and lane count differ, with the AMD part offering Gen 4 with 14 lanes and the Intel part offering Gen 5 with 20 lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon 740M, while the Intel part uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. The multiplier is locked on both processors, and neither supports ECC memory. The release dates differ by a few days, with the Intel part released on 2024-12-31 and the AMD part on 2025-01-05.

Architecture Differences

The architectural foundations are distinct. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake architecture under the Arrow Lake-S codename, built on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC. The transistor counts differ notably, with the AMD part containing 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel part contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The larger die area on the Intel part accommodates its higher core count and larger cache hierarchy.

Cache configurations reveal another structural split. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, combined with more than double the L3 capacity, support its higher throughput in cache-sensitive workloads. The process node difference of 4 nm versus 3 nm gives the Intel part a manufacturing advantage, although the AMD part's smaller die and lower transistor count reflect its more modest core configuration. The Intel part belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation, while the AMD part belongs to the Ryzen 3 generation under the Zen 4 Hawk Point family.