AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data leaves no ambiguity across the entire benchmark suite: the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins all 11 head-to-head tests. The closest margin appears in single-thread performance, where the 7500X3D scores 3494 against the Ryzen 3 30's 2465, a 29.5% advantage. That gap is substantial, but it is the smallest relative difference in the comparison, indicating that the two processors are least far apart in lightly threaded, frequency-sensitive workloads.

The largest single deficit for the Ryzen 3 30 is in prime number finding. The 7500X3D scores 221 while the Ryzen 3 30 scores 20, a 91% difference. This test is heavily dependent on integer throughput and cache behavior, and the result suggests a fundamental performance gulf in that specific operation. Data compression shows a 50% delta, with the 7500X3D at 271649 versus 135834. The 7500X3D also leads by 70.3% in extended instructions (20455 vs 6075), 66.9% in floating point math (43594 vs 14448), and 57.8% in integer math (70774 vs 29846).

Multithreaded performance shows a 64% gap, with the 7500X3D scoring 25047 versus 9027. Physics simulation is another lopsided result: 2779 against 436, an 84.3% difference. Random string sorting goes to the 7500X3D at 32999 versus 14431, a 56.3% lead, while data encryption shows a 59.1% gap (15797 vs 6461). Across the board, the 7500X3D delivers roughly double or more of the Ryzen 3 30's score in most compute-heavy tests, with the exception of single-thread performance where the margin narrows to below 30%.

The average benchmark scores reinforce this pattern. The 7500X3D posts an average of 44573, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Ryzen 3 30 averages 20137, landing in the 74th percentile. The Ryzen 3 30's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U (20249, 0.6% higher), the AMD EPYC 7713P (20024, 0.6% lower), the Intel Core i7-9700K (20271, 0.7% higher), and the Intel Core i7-11800H (19998, 0.7% lower). Its average sits in a tight cluster, meaning it trades blows with those parts within roughly a single percentage point. The 7500X3D, by contrast, sits alongside the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466, 0.2% higher), Intel Core i9-13950HX (44342, 0.5% lower), AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44309, 0.6% lower), and Intel Core i5-14600 (44889, 0.7% higher). The 7500X3D's average is more than double that of the Ryzen 3 30, and its nearest rivals are all substantially more powerful parts.

The percentile difference is also telling. The Ryzen 3 30 at the 74th percentile is a solid mid-pack performer, while the 7500X3D at the 89th percentile sits clearly in the upper tier. None of the head-to-head tests favor the Ryzen 3 30, and no benchmark in the recorded set even comes close to a tie.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and serve different market segments. The Ryzen 3 30 uses Zen 2 architecture under the Mendocino codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D uses Zen 4 architecture under the Raphael codename, built on a 5 nm process, also at TSMC. The process node difference is small in absolute terms, but the architectural gap between Zen 2 and Zen 4 is significant, and the benchmark results reflect that.

Core and thread counts differ: the Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the 7500X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads. That is a 50% increase in both cores and threads, which helps explain the large multithreaded deltas. The 7500X3D also runs at higher clocks: a 4.00 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost, against the Ryzen 3 30's 2.40 GHz base and 4.10 GHz boost. The boost clock advantage is only 0.40 GHz, but the base clock difference is 1.60 GHz, which matters in sustained all-core workloads.

Cache configuration is one of the largest differentiators. Both parts share a 64 KB L1 per core, but the L2 cache differs: 512 KB per core on the Ryzen 3 30 versus 1 MB per core on the 7500X3D. The L3 cache is where the gap becomes enormous. The Ryzen 3 30 has 4 MB shared L3, while the 7500X3D has 96 MB shared L3. That is a 24-fold difference in L3 capacity, and the X3D branding in the 7500X3D name points to this stacked cache design. The prime number finding test, which shows a 91% delta, is particularly sensitive to cache capacity, and the results are consistent with the L3 disparity.

Memory support also differs. The Ryzen 3 30 uses LPDDR5 memory with dual-channel support and a measured bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s. The 7500X3D uses DDR5 memory, also dual-channel, with a slightly lower bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Interestingly, the Ryzen 3 30 has the higher memory bandwidth figure, yet it loses every memory-sensitive benchmark. This suggests that cache capacity and core count matter more than raw memory bandwidth in these tests. ECC memory support is present on the 7500X3D but absent on the Ryzen 3 30.

The transistor count and die size reflect the different designs. The 7500X3D lists 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die, while the Ryzen 3 30 lists no transistor count but a 100 mm² die. The larger die on the older process with fewer cores and much less cache is notable; the 7500X3D packs far more transistors into a smaller area. The 7500X3D's die size figure likely refers to the compute die, excluding the stacked cache, which would explain the density.

Power and platform targets diverge sharply. The Ryzen 3 30 has a TDP of 15 watts and fits the AMD Socket FT6, a mobile platform. The 7500X3D has a TDP of 65 watts and uses AMD Socket AM5, a desktop platform. The PCIe support reflects this: the Ryzen 3 30 offers Gen 3 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the 7500X3D offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are present on both, with the Radeon 610M on the Ryzen 3 30 and a generic Radeon Graphics on the 7500X3D.

The release dates are close, with the Ryzen 3 30 launching on 2025-09-30 and the 7500X3D on 2025-11-11. Both are listed as Active in production status. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The 7500X3D carries a launch MSRP of $269. The Ryzen 3 30 has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 3494 in the passmark_single_thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 scores 2465. The 7500X3D leads by 29.5% in this test.

Q: How large is the L3 cache difference?

A: The Ryzen 3 30 has 4 MB of shared L3 cache, while the 7500X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. That is a 24-fold difference in favor of the 7500X3D.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s. The 7500X3D supports DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Do both processors have integrated graphics?

A: Yes. The Ryzen 3 30 includes a Radeon 610M, and the 7500X3D includes a Radeon Graphics solution. Neither processor requires a discrete GPU for basic display output.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Ryzen 3 30 is rated at 15 watts, while the 7500X3D is rated at 65 watts. The Ryzen 3 30 is designed for mobile platforms, and the 7500X3D is designed for desktop platforms.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The 7500X3D supports ECC memory. The Ryzen 3 30 does not list ECC memory support.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 3 30 | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 12 |

| Base clock | 2.40 GHz | 4.00 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.10 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FT6 | AMD Socket AM5 |

| Codename | Mendocino | Raphael |

| Generation | Ryzen 3 (Zen 2 (Mendocino)) | Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Raphael)) |

| Process node | 6 nm | 5 nm |

| Transistors | Not listed | 11,270 million |

| Die size | 100 mm² | 71 mm² |

| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 4 MB (shared) | 96 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 88.0 GB/s | 83.2 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 4 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 610M | Radeon Graphics |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2025-09-30 | 2025-11-11 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $269 |

| Part number | Unknown | 100-000001904 |

The table shows every field where the two differ. The only matching specifications are the L1 cache size (64 KB per core), the dual-channel memory bus, the manufacturer (AMD), the foundry (TSMC), the production status (Active), the locked multiplier, and the presence of integrated graphics.

The Verdict

The data points to a processor that is categorically faster in every measured workload. The 7500X3D wins all 11 head-to-head benchmarks, holds a 74th percentile position against the Ryzen 3 30's 74th percentile, and its average benchmark score of 44573 is more than double the Ryzen 3 30's 20137. The smallest margin, 29.5% in single-thread, is still a decisive win. The largest margin, 91% in prime number finding, is close to an order of magnitude in that specific test.

The Ryzen 3 30 is not without context. Its average score of 20137 places it within 0.7% of the Intel Core i7-9700K and within 0.6% of the AMD EPYC 7713P, meaning it competes with those parts in the database's overall scoring. But against the 7500X3D, it is outclassed in every category. The 7500X3D's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-13950HX and the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, both high-end parts, and the 7500X3D trades within 0.7% of them.

The choice between these two is not a choice between comparable alternatives. The Ryzen 3 30 is a 15-watt mobile processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. The 7500X3D is a 65-watt desktop processor with 6 cores, 12 threads, and a 96 MB L3 cache. The benchmark results confirm that the desktop part is in a different performance class.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 3 30 wins no benchmark in the recorded head-to-head set. Its only relative advantage is in memory bandwidth, where it posts 88.0 GB/s versus the 7500X3D's 83.2 GB/s, and in power efficiency, where its 15-watt TDP is dramatically lower than the 7500X3D's 65-watt TDP. For a mobile platform on AMD Socket FT6, that power envelope is the defining characteristic. The Ryzen 3 30 also uses a smaller process node difference in favor of the 7500X3D, but its 6 nm node is still recent, and its 100 mm² die with 4 MB of L3 cache is a compact design for its intended segment.

The 7500X3D wins every performance test. Its largest advantages are in prime number finding (91% delta), physics simulation (84.3% delta), and extended instructions (70.3% delta). Its smallest advantage is in single-thread performance (29.5% delta). It also brings ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, and a 96 MB L3 cache. The 7500X3D is the clear choice for any workload that benefits from high core counts, large cache, or sustained multithreaded throughput.

The use-case split is straightforward from the data. The Ryzen 3 30 suits low-power mobile systems where the 15-watt TDP and LPDDR5 memory support are priorities. The 7500X3D suits desktop systems where the 65-watt TDP is acceptable and where the 6-core, 12-thread configuration with 96 MB of L3 cache delivers the benchmark results recorded here. For anyone comparing these two directly on performance, the data is unanimous.