AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs AMD Ryzen 3 3100U Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 records an average benchmark score of 20,137, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U scores 6,247. The Ryzen 3 30 sits in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 62nd percentile for the Ryzen 3 3100U.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multithreaded workloads?

A: In the passmark_multithread test, the AMD Ryzen 3 30 scores 9,027 versus 3,348 for the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U, a delta of 169.6%. The Ryzen 3 30 also wins all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads. The Ryzen 3 30 also has a higher base clock of 2.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.10 GHz, compared to 1.90 GHz and 3.20 GHz for the Ryzen 3 3100U.

Q: Which processor uses a newer manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U uses a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The Ryzen 3 30 also has a smaller die size of 100 mm² versus 210 mm² for the Ryzen 3 3100U.

Q: How do the integrated graphics compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 features Radeon 610M graphics, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U includes Radeon Vega 8. The Ryzen 3 30 also supports LPDDR5 memory with 88.0 GB/s bandwidth, whereas the Ryzen 3 3100U supports DDR4 with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: In the passmark_single_thread test, the AMD Ryzen 3 30 scores 2,465 and the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U scores 1,592, a delta of 54.8%. The Ryzen 3 30 leads by 873 points in this metric.

The Verdict

The data indicates a decisive performance hierarchy between these two mobile processors. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U in every recorded benchmark, with win counts of 11 to 0 in the head-to-head comparisons. The average benchmark score of 20,137 for the Ryzen 3 30 is roughly 3.2 times higher than the 6,247 for the Ryzen 3 3100U.

For workloads that stress multithreading, such as data compression, encryption, or integer math, the Ryzen 3 30 delivers overwhelming advantages, with deltas ranging from 87.9% in physics to 253.2% in data compression. Even in single-threaded tasks, where the Ryzen 3 3100U is comparatively strongest, the Ryzen 3 30 still leads by 54.8%.

The Ryzen 3 30 is the appropriate choice for users running demanding mobile applications that benefit from higher core counts, faster clocks, and newer memory technology. The Ryzen 3 3100U, with only 2 cores and 2 threads, is suited for lighter workloads where the lower power envelope and simpler design suffice. The percentile rankings reinforce this: 74th versus 62nd overall.

No data suggests any scenario where the Ryzen 3 3100U is preferable on performance grounds alone. The Ryzen 3 30 also uses a smaller process node (6 nm versus 12 nm) and a newer Zen 2 architecture, which contributes to its efficiency and speed.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most significant margin appears in passmark_data_compression, where the AMD Ryzen 3 30 scores 135,834 against the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U's 38,455, a delta of 253.2%. This test highlights the advantage of 4 cores with 8 threads versus 2 cores with 2 threads, as compression workloads scale well with parallel execution.

In passmark_data_encryption, the Ryzen 3 30 records 6,461 versus 1,972, a delta of 227.6%. The encryption test benefits substantially from the Ryzen 3 30's higher boost clock of 4.10 GHz and additional threads. Similarly, passmark_integer_math shows a 236.4% advantage, with scores of 29,846 and 8,873.

The passmark_random_string_sorting test yields a delta of 209.3%, with the Ryzen 3 30 at 14,431 and the Ryzen 3 3100U at 4,666. This test measures memory and cache efficiency, and the Ryzen 3 30's LPDDR5 support with 88.0 GB/s bandwidth likely contributes to the large gap.

In passmark_extended_instructions, the Ryzen 3 30 scores 6,075 versus 2,116, a delta of 187.1%. The Ryzen 3 30 also wins passmark_multithread by 169.6%, scoring 9,027 compared to 3,348. Floating point math shows a 146.8% delta, with scores of 14,448 and 5,854.

The narrowest margins occur in tests that are less parallel-sensitive. Passmark_physics shows a delta of 87.9%, with the Ryzen 3 30 at 436 and the Ryzen 3 3100U at 232. Passmark_find_prime_numbers records the smallest delta at 11.1%, with scores of 20 and 18. Single-thread performance shows a 54.8% delta, with the Ryzen 3 30 at 2,465 and the Ryzen 3 3100U at 1,592.

Across all 11 benchmark tests, the Ryzen 3 30 holds a consistent lead. The smallest absolute difference is in prime number finding (2 points), while the largest is in data compression (97,379 points). The data confirms that the Ryzen 3 30 delivers roughly 1.5 to 3.5 times the performance of the Ryzen 3 3100U, depending on the workload.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 and AMD Ryzen 3 3100U differ across nearly all core specifications. The Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads. Base clocks are 2.40 GHz for the Ryzen 3 30 and 1.90 GHz for the Ryzen 3 3100U. Boost clocks are 4.10 GHz and 3.20 GHz, respectively.

The socket differs as well: the Ryzen 3 30 uses AMD Socket FT6, while the Ryzen 3 3100U uses AMD Socket FP5. The process node is 6 nm for the Ryzen 3 30 and 12 nm for the Ryzen 3 3100U. The foundry is TSMC for the Ryzen 3 30 and GlobalFoundries for the Ryzen 3 3100U. The die size is 100 mm² for the Ryzen 3 30 and 210 mm² for the Ryzen 3 3100U.

Cache configurations differ in L1 cache: the Ryzen 3 30 has 64 KB per core, while the Ryzen 3 3100U has 96 KB per core. L2 cache is identical at 512 KB per core, and L3 cache is also identical at 4 MB shared. Memory support differs: LPDDR5 for the Ryzen 3 30 versus DDR4 for the Ryzen 3 3100U. Memory bandwidth is 88.0 GB/s for the Ryzen 3 30 and 38.4 GB/s for the Ryzen 3 3100U.

PCIe support differs: the Ryzen 3 30 offers Gen 3 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen 3 3100U offers Gen 3 without a lane count specified. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 610M for the Ryzen 3 30 versus Radeon Vega 8 for the Ryzen 3 3100U. The Ryzen 3 30 has a part number listed as "unknown", while the Ryzen 3 3100U has part number YM3100C4T2OFG. Both have a TDP of 15 watts and neither supports ECC memory nor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 is based on the Zen 2 architecture with the codename Mendocino, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U uses the Zen+ architecture with the codename Picasso. The Ryzen 3 30 is identified as part of the Ryzen 3 generation with Zen 2 (Mendocino), whereas the Ryzen 3 3100U is part of the 3000 series with Zen+ (Picasso).

The transistor count differs: the Ryzen 3 3100U has 4,940 million transistors, while the Ryzen 3 30 does not have a recorded transistor count. The process node difference (6 nm versus 12 nm) leads to the die size reduction from 210 mm² to 100 mm². The Ryzen 3 30 uses a smaller L1 cache per core (64 KB versus 96 KB), but this is offset by the higher core count and newer architecture.

The memory architecture differs fundamentally: the Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 88.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the Ryzen 3 3100U supports DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. This memory bandwidth advantage of 49.6 GB/s in favor of the Ryzen 3 30 contributes to the large differences in memory-sensitive benchmarks like random string sorting.

The Ryzen 3 30 uses a PCIe Gen 3 interface with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen 3 3100U uses PCIe Gen 3 without a lane specification. The integrated graphics also differ, with Radeon 610M on the Ryzen 3 30 and Radeon Vega 8 on the Ryzen 3 3100U. The Ryzen 3 30's newer Zen 2 architecture provides better instruction-level efficiency, which is visible in the extended instructions benchmark where it scores 6,075 versus 2,116, a delta of 187.1%.

The release dates differ: the Ryzen 3 30 has a release date of 2025-09-30, while the Ryzen 3 3100U has a release date of 2026-05-31. Both are currently in active production, and both target the mobile market segment. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.