AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and AMD Ryzen 3 30 occupy different corners of the AMD lineup: one is a desktop part with six Zen 3 cores, the other a mobile chip with four Zen 2 cores. The recorded benchmark data leaves no ambiguity: the 5600GT wins all 11 head-to-head comparisons, with margins ranging from 35.8% to 197% depending on the workload. This analysis breaks down where each processor excels, the architectural differences that explain the gap, and what the numbers mean for a potential buyer.

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head benchmark table lists 11 tests, and the Ryzen 5 5600GT wins every single one. The Ryzen 3 30 does not record a single victory. That makes the "where each one wins" section straightforward: the 5600GT wins in every measured category, from single-threaded tasks to heavy multi-threaded workloads.

Looking at the margins, the biggest wins for the 5600GT come in extended instruction throughput (197% ahead), prime number finding (185% ahead), and floating point math (175.6% ahead). These are compute-heavy tasks that benefit from the 5600GT's higher core count, higher clocks, and larger cache. The smallest margin is in single-thread performance, where the 5600GT leads by 35.8% (3348 vs 2465 in Passmark's single-thread test). Even there, the desktop chip is clearly faster.

The Ryzen 3 30 does have some attributes that could be considered wins outside of raw performance. It is a mobile part with a 15W TDP, compared to the 5600GT's 65W. It also supports LPDDR5 memory with a higher theoretical bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s for the 5600GT's DDR4. However, no benchmark in the database reflects a performance advantage from those features. In every recorded test, the 5600GT is faster.

So the use-case split is simple: if you need processing power, the 5600GT is the only choice. The Ryzen 3 30 might be relevant for low-power or mobile designs, but the data does not show any workload where it outperforms the 5600GT.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on different architectures and for different sockets. The Ryzen 5 5600GT uses Zen 3 on the Cezanne die, fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm process. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Ryzen 3 30 uses Zen 2 on the Mendocino die, fabricated on a 6 nm process. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The 5600GT's higher clocks and larger core count are a direct source of its performance lead.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The 5600GT has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen 3 30 has the same per-core L1 and L2, but only 4 MB of shared L3. That difference in L3 capacity helps the 5600GT in workloads that reuse data.

Memory support is another split. The 5600GT uses dual-channel DDR4 with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Ryzen 3 30 uses dual-channel LPDDR5 with a bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s. Despite the higher theoretical bandwidth on the mobile chip, the 5600GT's other advantages dominate in the benchmarks.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The 5600GT packs Radeon Vega 7, while the Ryzen 3 30 has Radeon 610M. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so no performance comparison is possible from this data.

Other differences: the 5600GT is an unlocked multiplier part, while the Ryzen 3 30 is locked. The 5600GT uses AMD Socket AM4 and has 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes (CPU only). The Ryzen 3 30 uses Socket FT6 and has 4 PCIe Gen 3 lanes. The 5600GT is a desktop part, the Ryzen 3 30 is mobile. The 5600GT was released on 2024-01-07, the Ryzen 3 30 on 2025-09-30. The 5600GT has a die size of 180 mm², the Ryzen 3 30 is 100 mm². The 5600GT has 10,700 million transistors; the Ryzen 3 30's transistor count is not recorded.

These architectural differences explain the benchmark results. More cores, higher clocks, and more cache give the 5600GT a decisive edge in every test.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The Ryzen 5 5600GT wins all 11 head-to-head benchmarks, with an average benchmark score of 20733 compared to the Ryzen 3 30's 20137. Both processors sit at the 74th percentile of all CPUs in the database, but the 5600GT's average score is higher. The nearest rivals for the 5600GT include the Intel Core i5-12490F (average score 20802, delta -0.3%) and the Intel Xeon 6325P (20821, -0.4%). The Ryzen 3 30's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U (20249, -0.6%) and the AMD EPYC 7713P (20024, +0.6%). These comparisons show that both chips are competitive within their respective performance classes, but the 5600GT is the stronger performer.

Who should pick the 5600GT? Anyone who needs a desktop processor for multi-threaded workloads, single-thread responsiveness, or any of the measured Passmark tests. The 5600GT is also unlocked, so overclocking is possible, though the database does not include overclocked results. The 5600GT has a launch MSRP of $140.

Who should pick the Ryzen 3 30? The data does not support choosing it for performance. It is a mobile part with a 15W TDP, which suggests it is designed for battery-powered devices. If low power consumption is the primary requirement, the Ryzen 3 30's 15W TDP versus the 5600GT's 65W is a clear difference. But for any benchmark in the database, the 5600GT is faster. The Ryzen 3 30 also has a higher memory bandwidth specification (88.0 GB/s vs 51.2 GB/s), but that does not translate into a benchmark win.

In short, the 5600GT is the performance pick. The Ryzen 3 30 is a low-power mobile chip that loses every recorded comparison.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The 5600GT boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the Ryzen 3 30 boosts to 4.10 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each have?

A: The 5600GT has 16 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Ryzen 3 30 has 4 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory?

A: The Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 with a bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s, while the 5600GT supports DDR4 with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. However, the 5600GT wins all memory-related benchmarks in the database.

Q: Are these processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: The 5600GT has an unlocked multiplier, while the Ryzen 3 30 is locked.

Q: What is the TDP of each?

A: The 5600GT has a TDP of 65W, and the Ryzen 3 30 has a TDP of 15W.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results show a consistent and often massive lead for the 5600GT. The largest margin is in Passmark's extended instructions test, where the 5600GT scores 18041 against the Ryzen 3 30's 6075, a 197% advantage. That test likely exercises AVX or similar instruction sets, where the 5600GT's Zen 3 architecture and higher clocks shine.

Prime number finding is another big win: 57 vs 20, a 185% delta. Floating point math follows at 175.6% (39817 vs 14448). Data encryption shows a 145.7% lead (15873 vs 6461). Integer math is 133.1% ahead (69566 vs 29846). The multithread test shows a 125.2% advantage (20325 vs 9027). Physics is 100.7% ahead (875 vs 436). Data compression is 90.6% ahead (258882 vs 135834). Random string sorting is 81.5% ahead (26188 vs 14431).

The smallest margin is in single-thread performance, where the 5600GT scores 3348 versus 2465, a 35.8% lead. That is still a substantial gap, but it shows that the Ryzen 3 30 is relatively closer in lightly threaded tasks. The same 35.8% delta appears in the duplicate singlethread test.

These numbers tell a clear story. The 5600GT is not just faster; it is often twice as fast or more in compute-heavy workloads. The Ryzen 3 30's only potential advantages are its lower TDP and higher memory bandwidth specification, but neither shows up in the benchmark results. For any user prioritizing performance, the 5600GT is the definitive choice.