AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a complete sweep: the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins all eleven recorded head-to-head tests, with the AMD Ryzen 3 30 failing to claim a single victory. The largest margin appears in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the Ryzen 7 scores 435 against the Ryzen 3's 20, a delta of -95.4%. This is the most lopsided result in the comparison and indicates a fundamental difference in raw integer workload handling.

The passmark_physics test shows a similar gulf, with the Ryzen 7 9850X3D scoring 4171 versus 436 for the Ryzen 3 30, a delta of -89.5%. Physics simulations often scale with thread count and memory bandwidth, and the Ryzen 7's 16 threads and higher bandwidth appear to dominate. The passmark_extended_instructions test follows at -84.5%, with scores of 39272 and 6075 respectively, showing that advanced instruction throughput is heavily in favor of the larger processor.

Floating point math also favors the Ryzen 7 9850X3D substantially. The passmark_floating_point_math score of 81998 compared to 14448 represents a -82.4% delta. Integer math shows a -75.8% gap, with 123140 against 29846. Both tests confirm that the Ryzen 7's Zen 5 architecture delivers far higher arithmetic throughput than the Zen 2-based Ryzen 3.

Multithreaded performance is another decisive category. The passmark_multithread score for the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is 41318, while the Ryzen 3 30 manages 9027, a -78.2% delta. This aligns with the core and thread counts: the Ryzen 7 offers 8 cores and 16 threads, double the 4 cores and 8 threads of the Ryzen 3. The data compression test shows a -71.4% delta, with 474501 versus 135834, and random string sorting is close at -71%, with 49764 versus 14431.

Data encryption shows a -71.7% delta, with 22856 against 6461. The narrowest margins in the entire set appear in the single-threaded tests. Both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread record identical scores of 4704 for the Ryzen 7 and 2465 for the Ryzen 3, a -47.6% delta. While still a clear win, this is the closest relative performance gap, suggesting that per-core efficiency is less divergent than multi-core scaling.

The average benchmark scores reinforce the trend. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D holds an average score of 58386, placing it at the 92nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Ryzen 3 30 averages 20137, sitting at the 74th percentile. The Ryzen 7's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M at 58323 (delta 0.1%), the Intel Xeon w5-2545 at 58504 (delta -0.2%), the Intel Core i9-14900 at 58115 (delta 0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 at 58826 (delta -0.7%). The Ryzen 3 30's nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U at 20249 (delta -0.6%), the AMD EPYC 7713P at 20024 (delta 0.6%), the Intel Core i7-9700K at 20271 (delta -0.7%), and the Intel Core i7-11800H at 19998 (delta 0.7%).

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the superior processor in every measured category. Its 92nd percentile ranking versus the 74th percentile of the Ryzen 3 30 places it in a different performance tier entirely. The Ryzen 7's average benchmark score of 58386 is roughly 2.9 times the Ryzen 3's 20137, and it outscores the Ryzen 3 by a wide margin in every head-to-head test, with deltas ranging from -47.6% to -95.4%.

The Ryzen 3 30 is a 4-core, 8-thread mobile processor built on Zen 2 with a 15 W TDP. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on Zen 5 with a 120 W TDP. These are not competing products in the same market segment, and the data reflects that. The Ryzen 3 30 targets low-power mobile systems, while the Ryzen 7 9850X3D targets high-performance desktop builds. The launch MSRP of the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is $499, and it sits in the 9000 series.

For users whose workloads match the benchmark suite, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the clear choice based on performance data alone. The Ryzen 3 30's only advantage lies in its lower power envelope and mobile form factor, but the benchmark results show no performance category where it leads.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins every single benchmark test in the database comparison. There are no tests where the AMD Ryzen 3 30 records a higher score. The Ryzen 7's advantages are most pronounced in prime number finding (-95.4% delta), physics (-89.5%), and extended instructions (-84.5%). These workloads benefit from the Ryzen 7's larger core count, higher clock speeds, and larger cache.

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D's smallest relative advantage is in single-threaded performance, where it leads by -47.6%. This still represents a significant edge, but it is the area where the Ryzen 3 30 comes closest in relative terms. The Ryzen 3 30's single-thread score of 2465 is respectable for a low-power mobile chip, but it cannot match the Ryzen 7's 4704.

The Ryzen 3 30's role in the database is as a comparison point for low-power mobile processors. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U and the Intel Core i7-11800H, all fall within a narrow band around 20000 average score, indicating that the Ryzen 3 30 is competitive within its own segment. The AMD EPYC 7713P, a server processor, also lands nearby with an average score of 20024 and a delta of 0.6%.

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D, by contrast, competes with high-end desktop and workstation processors. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-14900 and the Intel Xeon w5-2545, all clustered around 58000 to 59000 average score. This places the Ryzen 7 in a performance class that is roughly three times the Ryzen 3's class.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has an average benchmark score of 58386, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 has an average score of 20137.

Q: How large is the difference in multi-threaded performance?

A: In the passmark_multithread test, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 41318 compared to the Ryzen 3 30's 9027, a delta of -78.2%.

Q: What is the closest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The closest margin is in the single-threaded tests (passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread), where the Ryzen 7 9850X3D leads 4704 to 2465, a delta of -47.6%.

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 7 9850X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for these processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has a TDP of 15 W, while the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a TDP of 120 W.

Architecture Differences

The two processors differ fundamentally in architecture, process node, and platform. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses the Zen 2 architecture with the Mendocino codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Ryzen 7 belongs to the 9000 series and the Ryzen 7 generation, while the Ryzen 3 is part of the Ryzen 3 generation under Zen 2.

Core and cache configurations differ sharply. The Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores, 8 threads, 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 8 cores, 16 threads, 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen 7's larger L3 cache is a defining feature, providing substantially more on-die storage for repeated data access.

Clock speeds also diverge. The Ryzen 3 30 has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The Ryzen 7's base clock is nearly double the Ryzen 3's base clock, and its boost clock is 1.50 GHz higher.

Memory support differs by platform. The Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s. It does not support ECC memory. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It does support ECC memory. Although the bandwidth figures are close, the memory types and platforms are distinct.

The Ryzen 3 30 uses the AMD Socket FT6 and provides PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes (CPU only). The Ryzen 7 9850X3D uses the AMD Socket AM5 and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics also differ: the Ryzen 3 30 includes a Radeon 610M, while the Ryzen 7 9850X3D includes a Radeon Graphics solution.

Other differences include transistor count, die size, and unlock status. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 8,315 million transistors and a die size of 70.6 mm². The Ryzen 3 30 does not have a recorded transistor count but has a die size of 100 mm². The Ryzen 7 has an unlocked multiplier, while the Ryzen 3 does not. The market segments differ as well: the Ryzen 3 30 is a mobile processor, and the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a desktop processor. Both are listed as Active in production status, with release dates of 2025-09-30 for the Ryzen 3 30 and 2026-01-28 for the Ryzen 7 9850X3D.