AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decidedly one-sided picture. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins every single recorded head-to-head test, 17 out of 17, leaving the AMD Ryzen 3 210 without a single victory in the comparative metrics. The scale of the Intel advantage varies widely by workload, from a modest single-thread edge to a near-total rout in multi-core and math-intensive tasks.

The most striking gap appears in the PassMark prime number search test, where the Intel part scores 299 against the AMD's 49. That is an 83.6% deficit for the Ryzen 3 210, the largest margin in the entire dataset. Floating point math tells a similar story: the Intel chip delivers 82,415 versus 23,649, a 71.3% difference. Physics calculations also favor Intel heavily, with 2,682 against 821, a 69.4% shortfall for AMD. These are not subtle differences; they indicate fundamentally different execution capabilities in compute-heavy workloads.

Multi-threaded rendering benchmarks confirm the pattern. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H posts 23,991 points while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 manages 11,198, a 53.3% gap. That same 53.3% delta repeats across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both multi-core and single-core runs, suggesting a consistent architectural throughput advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk. The R20 multi-core scores are 10,076 versus 4,703, and R15 multi-core lands at 2,418 versus 1,128. Single-core Cinebench results show the Intel chip at 3,387 in R23 compared to 1,581 for AMD, again a 53.3% difference.

The PassMark suite shows Intel leading by smaller but still decisive margins in some areas. Integer math scores 62,070 versus 37,933, a 38.9% advantage. Data compression reaches 280,340 against 152,017, a 45.8% lead. Random string sorting favors Intel at 34,402 versus 19,454, a 43.5% edge. Data encryption shows a 59.6% gap, with Intel at 21,291 and AMD at 8,607. Extended instructions land at 24,542 versus 11,464, another 53.3% margin.

The single-thread PassMark result is the closest contest in the entire comparison. Intel scores 4,013 against AMD's 3,724, a 7.2% lead. That is the only benchmark where the two processors operate within the same performance tier. The PassMark multithread test shows Intel at 28,545 versus 13,585, a 52.4% gap, reinforcing the multi-core dominance.

The average benchmark score places the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H at 34,485, which sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 averages 17,321, ranking in the 71st percentile. Notably, the AMD chip's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 with an average score of 17,333 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core 7 150U at 17,395 (0.4% higher), and the Intel Core i5-12450H at 17,239 (0.5% lower). The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H, by contrast, competes with the Intel Core i7-13700HX at 34,554 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i5-13450HX at 34,333 (0.4% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 at 34,222 (0.8% lower). These rival clusters confirm that the two processors occupy entirely different performance strata despite both being mobile parts.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins all 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 does not win a single comparative benchmark in the database.

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

A: The widest margin is in PassMark's prime number search, where the Intel chip scores 299 versus 49 for AMD, an 83.6% difference. Floating point math follows at 71.3%, and physics at 69.4%.

Q: Is there any workload where the AMD Ryzen 3 210 is competitive?

A: The closest result is PassMark single-thread, where Intel leads by only 7.2% (4,013 versus 3,724). Every other test shows Intel ahead by at least 38.9%.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H averages 34,485, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 averages 17,321, which is the 71st percentile.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 sits within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 5 4500, AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, Intel Core 7 150U, and Intel Core i5-12450H. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H sits within 0.8% of the Intel Core i7-13700HX, Intel Core i5-13450HX, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, and AMD Ryzen AI 7 350.

Q: Do the Cinebench results show a consistent pattern?

A: Yes. Across R15, R20, and R23, both single-core and multi-core, the Intel chip leads by exactly 53.3% in every test. This uniformity suggests a fixed architectural efficiency difference.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is the clear choice for any workload that stresses parallel execution. Its 16 cores and 16 threads give it a massive structural advantage over the 4-core, 8-thread AMD Ryzen 3 210. Multi-threaded rendering, video encoding, scientific computation, and any task that scales across cores will favor Intel by margins ranging from roughly 39% to 84%. The PassMark multithread score of 28,545 versus 13,585, a 52.4% lead, confirms this. Data encryption, which benefits from parallel throughput, shows a 59.6% advantage. Integer math, often a proxy for general productivity, favors Intel by 38.9%. The physical simulation score of 2,682 versus 821, a 69.4% gap, indicates that Intel handles complex physics calculations far more effectively.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has no benchmark wins to claim. Its only near-competitive showing is in single-threaded PassMark, where it trails by 7.2%. That result suggests that for lightly threaded tasks such as basic office work, web browsing, or legacy application compatibility, the AMD part does not embarrass itself. However, it still loses that test. The Ryzen 3 210's lower average score of 17,321 places it alongside older or lower-tier parts like the Intel Core i5-12450H, which scores 17,239. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H, with an average of 34,485, aligns with desktop-class processors like the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X at 34,260.

For users who prioritize battery life and low power draw, the AMD chip's 28W TDP versus Intel's 25W TDP is a minor consideration, though the database shows Intel running cooler on paper. The AMD part does offer a higher boost clock at 4.70 GHz versus 4.60 GHz, but that does not translate into a single benchmark victory. In practical terms, the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is the superior processor for every measured workload, and the AMD Ryzen 3 210 is only viable for the most basic computing needs where its smaller core count and lower multithreaded output are acceptable.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ dramatically. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads. The Intel part uses a single thread per core, whereas AMD uses simultaneous multithreading to double its thread count. Base clocks differ, with AMD at 3.00 GHz and Intel at 1.90 GHz. Boost clocks are closer: AMD reaches 4.70 GHz and Intel reaches 4.60 GHz. Thermal design power favors Intel slightly at 25W versus AMD's 28W.

The sockets are incompatible. AMD uses Socket FP7, while Intel uses BGA 2540. Memory support overlaps on DDR5, but Intel adds LPDDR5X support. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Memory bandwidth favors Intel at 115.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s for AMD. PCIe generations differ, with AMD offering Gen 4 across 14 lanes and Intel offering Gen 5 across 12 lanes.

Integrated graphics are distinct: AMD uses Radeon 740M, while Intel uses Intel Xe3 Graphics. Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning overclocking is not supported. The AMD part carries part number 100-000001612, while Intel uses SA4RD. Release dates differ, with AMD listed as 2025-01-05 and Intel as 2026-01-04. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded in the database. Both are classified as mobile parts with active production status.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process node and uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename. It belongs to the Ryzen 3 generation. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H uses Intel's 3 nm process node and the Panther Lake architecture, part of the Core Ultra Series 3 and Panther Lake-H generation. The foundries differ: TSMC fabricates the AMD chip, while Intel fabricates its own part.

Cache hierarchies show significant divergence. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel's larger cache allocations, especially the 18 MB L3 pool, contribute to its single-thread advantage in PassMark, where it leads by only 7.2%, a smaller margin than its multi-core leads.

The AMD processor integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. Intel does not report transistor count or die size in the database. The AMD part uses a 4-core design with SMT, while Intel uses 16 physical cores without SMT. This structural difference means Intel relies on raw core count for parallelism, while AMD doubles its threads through simultaneous multithreading. The result is that Intel achieves 16 threads matching 16 cores, whereas AMD offers 8 threads from 4 cores.

Memory bandwidth differences also trace to architecture. Intel's 115.2 GB/s figure is 28.6% higher than AMD's 89.6 GB/s, which helps feed its larger core count. The PCIe Gen 5 support on Intel provides double the per-lane bandwidth of AMD's Gen 4 implementation, though AMD offers two additional lanes. The integrated graphics differ in architecture as well, with AMD's Radeon 740M based on its RDNA family and Intel's Xe3 Graphics representing Intel's next-generation graphics design. Neither processor supports ECC memory.