AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 and Intel Core Ultra 7 356H occupy very different tiers in the mobile processor landscape. The recorded data shows a decisive performance gap, with the Intel part winning all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Ryzen 3 210 is a 4-core, 8-thread Zen 4 part built for efficiency-focused ultrathin laptops, while the Core Ultra 7 356H is a 16-core, 16-thread Panther Lake processor aimed at higher-end mobility. This analysis breaks down where each chip fits, how their architectures diverge, and what the benchmark numbers indicate for real-world task distribution.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark results are unambiguous: the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H wins every single recorded test against the AMD Ryzen 3 210. However, the magnitude of those wins varies significantly by workload type, which reveals where each processor's relative strengths lie.

The Core Ultra 7 356H dominates in heavily parallel workloads. Its largest victory comes in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where it scores 327 versus the Ryzen 3 210's 49, a delta of -85%. This indicates a massive advantage in integer-heavy, multi-threaded computation. Similarly, in floating point math, the Intel chip scores 103,128 against 23,649, a -77.1% delta, showing its 16 physical cores can crush sustained mathematical processing.

The gap narrows considerably in single-threaded tasks. In PassMark single thread, the Core Ultra 7 356H scores 4072 versus 3724 for the Ryzen 3 210, a delta of just -8.5%. This is the closest margin in the entire comparison. Similarly, in Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel part scores 2040 against 1581, a -22.5% delta. While still a clear Intel victory, these numbers show the Ryzen 3 210's Zen 4 architecture is comparatively competitive when only a single core is engaged.

The Ryzen 3 210's best showing relative to its rival comes in these lightly threaded scenarios. Its absolute performance is lower, but the efficiency of its architecture means it does not get blown out the way it does in multi-core tests. For everyday browsing, office documents, and light productivity, the Ryzen 3 210 can hold its own in a way that the 64.2% gap in Cinebench R23 multi-core (11198 vs 18395) might suggest otherwise.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process node. It packs 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The chip contains 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. Its cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H uses the Panther Lake architecture, also its codename, built on Intel's own 3 nm process node. This is a dramatically larger chip with 16 cores and 16 threads. It has a lower base clock of 1.90 GHz but matches the AMD part's 4.70 GHz boost clock. The cache hierarchy is significantly more generous: 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel lists no transistor count or die size for this part in the database.

Memory support also differs. The Ryzen 3 210 supports DDR5 only, while the Core Ultra 7 356H supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel chip has higher memory bandwidth at 115.2 GB/s compared to 89.6 GB/s for the AMD part. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

PCIe connectivity favors the Intel chip with Gen 5 support across 12 lanes (CPU only), while the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are also distinct: the Ryzen 3 210 carries the Radeon 740M, while the Core Ultra 7 356H uses Intel Xe3 Graphics.

The sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel BGA 2540. The Ryzen 3 210 has a TDP of 28 watts, slightly higher than the Core Ultra 7 356H's 25 watts, which is notable given the Intel chip's far larger core count.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows the Core Ultra 7 356H's multi-core advantage clearly. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel scores 3055 against AMD's 1128, a -63.1% delta. The R20 multi-core test shows 12153 versus 4703, a -61.3% delta. In R23 multi-core, the gap narrows to -39.1% with scores of 18395 and 11198. This suggests that as the workload scales longer, the Intel part's advantage, while still massive, compresses slightly. The Ryzen 3 210's 8 threads punch above their weight in sustained rendering tasks, though they cannot overcome the 16-core Intel design.

Single-core Cinebench results follow a similar pattern but with smaller deltas. R15 single-core shows 303 versus 159, a -47.5% delta. R20 single-core shows 1715 versus 664, a -61.3% delta. R23 single-core shows 2040 versus 1581, a -22.5% delta. The R23 result is particularly interesting: it indicates that in the latest rendering benchmark, the Ryzen 3 210's single-core performance is within striking distance of the Intel chip, at least relative to other tests.

The PassMark suite reinforces the multi-core dominance. Data encryption shows the largest delta at -67.3% (26345 vs 8607). Extended instructions show -58.9% (27898 vs 11464). Integer math shows -54.4% (83111 vs 37933). Multithread shows -60% (33978 vs 13585). Physics shows -71.6% (2895 vs 821). Random string sorting shows -52.5% (40990 vs 19454). Data compression shows -54.8% (336177 vs 152017). The only sub-20% delta in the entire comparison is PassMark single thread at -8.5%, where Intel scores 4072 and AMD scores 3724.

The average benchmark score tells the broader story: the Core Ultra 7 356H posts an average of 41215 across all tests, while the Ryzen 3 210 posts 17321. The Intel chip sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD part sits in the 71st percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every specification field recorded. The core and thread counts are the most obvious split: 4 cores and 8 threads for the AMD part versus 16 cores and 16 threads for the Intel part. This means the Intel chip has no simultaneous multithreading, while the AMD chip doubles its thread count.

Clock speeds show a mixed picture. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.00 GHz versus 1.90 GHz for Intel. Both boost to 4.70 GHz. The lower base clock on the Intel chip likely reflects its higher core count and power management strategy.

Cache sizes heavily favor Intel. The L1 cache is 192 KB per core versus 64 KB per core. The L2 cache is 2.5 MB per core versus 1 MB per core. The shared L3 cache is 18 MB versus 8 MB. These differences directly contribute to the Intel chip's superior performance in cache-sensitive workloads.

Process technology differs: 4 nm TSMC for AMD versus 3 nm Intel for the Intel chip. The manufacturing foundry is also distinct: TSMC versus Intel. The Ryzen 3 210 has a published transistor count of 20,900 million and a die size of 137 mm², while the Intel part has neither listed.

Memory support, PCIe generation, integrated graphics, socket, and TDP all differ as covered above. Both chips are unlocked multipliers set to false, both target the mobile market segment, and both are marked as Active in production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H has 16 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the performance gap in multi-core Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H scores 18395, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 scores 11198, resulting in a -39.1% delta favoring the Intel chip.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has a base clock of 3.00 GHz, higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H's 1.90 GHz. Both have a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: How do the two compare in single-threaded PassMark?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H scores 4072, and the AMD Ryzen 3 210 scores 3724, a -8.5% delta. This is the closest benchmark margin between the two.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H has 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H has 115.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, compared to 89.6 GB/s for the AMD Ryzen 3 210. The Intel chip also supports LPDDR5X in addition to DDR5, while the AMD chip supports DDR5 only.