AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 Comparison

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins every single head-to-head benchmark recorded in the database, taking all 11 comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 3 30. The largest margins appear in compute-heavy workloads, where the newer architecture and additional cores deliver substantial advantages.

In floating-point math, the Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 39,362 against 14,448 for the Ryzen 3 30, a delta of -63.3% from the perspective of the slower chip. That means the Ryzen AI 7 445 delivers roughly 2.7 times the floating-point performance. The gap is even wider in prime number finding, where the Ryzen AI 7 445 records 56 versus 20, a -64.3% delta, indicating more than 2.8 times the throughput.

Extended instruction workloads show a similar pattern. The Ryzen AI 7 445 posts 15,826 compared to 6,075 for the Ryzen 3 30, a -61.6% difference. Integer math follows with 58,332 versus 29,846, a -48.8% gap, meaning the Ryzen AI 7 445 nearly doubles the integer performance.

Multi-threaded performance heavily favors the Ryzen AI 7 445. The PassMark multithread score is 18,115 versus 9,027, a -50.2% delta, and the physics test shows 976 versus 436, a -55.3% difference. These results reflect the Ryzen AI 7 445's six cores and twelve threads against the Ryzen 3 30's four cores and eight threads.

Data compression and encryption also favor the Ryzen AI 7 445. Compression scores are 215,812 versus 135,834, a -37.1% delta. Encryption scores are 10,519 versus 6,461, a -38.6% delta. Random string sorting shows 23,488 versus 14,431, a -38.6% gap.

Single-thread performance is closer but still clearly favors the Ryzen AI 7 445. The PassMark single-thread score is 3,591 versus 2,465, a -31.4% delta. That margin is substantial for single-core workloads, indicating the Ryzen AI 7 445's Zen 5 architecture offers a significant per-core advantage over the Zen 2 design in the Ryzen 3 30.

The average benchmark score reinforces the overall picture. The Ryzen AI 7 445 averages 26,936 across all recorded tests, while the Ryzen 3 30 averages 20,137. That places the Ryzen AI 7 445 in the 79th percentile of all CPUs in the database, versus the 74th percentile for the Ryzen 3 30. The nearest rivals for each chip confirm the positioning: the Ryzen AI 7 445 sits within 0.6% of the Intel Core i9-9900K and within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, while the Ryzen 3 30 trades within 0.7% of the Intel Core i7-11800H and within 0.6% of the AMD EPYC 7713P.

# The Verdict

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall winner: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 30 in every recorded test. No single benchmark flips in favor of the Ryzen 3 30. The Ryzen AI 7 445's average score of 26,936 is roughly 33.8% higher than the Ryzen 3 30's 20,137, and the percentile ranking confirms the gap: 79th versus 74th.

For any workload that depends on multi-threaded throughput, the Ryzen AI 7 445 is the clear choice. Its multithread score of 18,115 is double the Ryzen 3 30's 9,027, and the physics test shows a similar doubling. For single-thread tasks, the Ryzen AI 7 445 also leads by 31.4%, so even lightly threaded applications favor the newer chip.

The Ryzen 3 30, however, is not without a role. Its lower TDP of 15 watts versus 28 watts for the Ryzen AI 7 445 suggests it can fit into thermally constrained mobile designs where the higher-power chip may not be viable. The Ryzen 3 30 also uses the AMD Socket FT6, which is distinct from the Ryzen AI 7 445's AMD Socket FP8, meaning platform compatibility may dictate which chip can be used in a given system.

The Ryzen AI 7 445 also supports ECC memory, which the Ryzen 3 30 does not. That feature, combined with DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory support, positions the Ryzen AI 7 445 for reliability-sensitive and memory-bandwidth-heavy applications. The Ryzen 3 30 is limited to LPDDR5, though its memory bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s is close to the Ryzen AI 7 445's 89.6 GB/s.

# Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen AI 7 445 wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database. That includes data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, multithread performance, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. The largest margins are in extended instructions (-61.6%), floating-point math (-63.3%), and prime number finding (-64.3%), indicating that compute-intensive scientific or financial workloads will benefit most from the Ryzen AI 7 445.

The smallest margin is in single-thread performance (-31.4%), but even that is substantial. For everyday tasks that rely on single-core speed, such as basic productivity or web browsing, the Ryzen AI 7 445 still holds a clear lead.

The Ryzen 3 30 has no benchmark wins in the head-to-head data. Its advantages are qualitative rather than quantitative: a lower TDP of 15 watts may enable fanless or low-power designs, and its smaller process node of 6 nm (versus 4 nm for the Ryzen AI 7 445) is actually a larger process, so the Ryzen AI 7 445 is manufactured on a more advanced node. The Ryzen 3 30's socket (FT6) may be available in different form factors than the Ryzen AI 7 445's FP8 socket, which could matter for specific laptop chassis.

# FAQ

Q: Which CPU has better multi-threaded performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445. Its PassMark multithread score is 18,115 versus 9,027 for the AMD Ryzen 3 30, a -50.2% delta. The physics test also favors the Ryzen AI 7 445 with 976 versus 436, a -55.3% difference.

Q: How do the single-thread scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 3,591 in PassMark single-thread tests, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 scores 2,465. That is a -31.4% delta, meaning the Ryzen AI 7 445 is about 45.7% faster in this metric.

Q: Which CPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 averages 26,936 across all recorded benchmarks, compared to 20,137 for the AMD Ryzen 3 30. The Ryzen AI 7 445 also ranks in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, versus the 74th percentile for the Ryzen 3 30.

Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 does not.

Q: What memory types does each CPU support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 only. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, with bandwidths of 89.6 GB/s and 88.0 GB/s, respectively.

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has six cores and twelve threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has four cores and eight threads.

# Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Gorgon Point codename, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 is built on Zen 2 with the Mendocino codename. This architectural gap explains much of the performance difference. Zen 5 is a newer design with higher instructions per clock, which shows in the single-thread score of 3,591 versus 2,465.

The process nodes differ significantly. The Ryzen AI 7 445 is fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC, while the Ryzen 3 30 uses a 6 nm process, also from TSMC. The smaller process typically allows higher clock speeds and better power efficiency, and the data supports that: the Ryzen AI 7 445 boosts to 4.60 GHz versus 4.10 GHz for the Ryzen 3 30, despite having a lower base clock of 2.00 GHz versus 2.40 GHz.

Cache hierarchies differ as well. The Ryzen AI 7 445 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Ryzen 3 30 has 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core. Both share 4 MB of L3 cache, though the Ryzen AI 7 445's larger per-core caches contribute to its higher single-thread performance.

The integrated graphics differ. The Ryzen AI 7 445 includes the Radeon 840M, while the Ryzen 3 30 has the Radeon 610M. The newer and higher-tier iGPU on the Ryzen AI 7 445 aligns with its overall performance advantage, though no graphics benchmarks are recorded in the database.

PCIe support also differs: the Ryzen AI 7 445 provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen 3 30 provides Gen 3 with 4 lanes. That means the Ryzen AI 7 445 can drive more and faster PCIe devices, an important difference for storage or expansion in mobile systems.

# Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has six cores and twelve threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 has four cores and eight threads. The base clock is lower on the Ryzen AI 7 445 at 2.00 GHz versus 2.40 GHz, but the boost clock is higher at 4.60 GHz versus 4.10 GHz.

TDP differs: 28 watts for the Ryzen AI 7 445 versus 15 watts for the Ryzen 3 30. The sockets are different, with the Ryzen AI 7 445 using AMD Socket FP8 and the Ryzen 3 30 using AMD Socket FT6.

Memory support separates the two: the Ryzen AI 7 445 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Ryzen 3 30 supports only LPDDR5. ECC memory is supported on the Ryzen AI 7 445 but not on the Ryzen 3 30. Memory bandwidth is close, at 89.6 GB/s versus 88.0 GB/s.

PCIe capabilities differ: the Ryzen AI 7 445 has Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while the Ryzen 3 30 has Gen 3 with 4 lanes. The integrated GPU differs, with the Radeon 840M on the Ryzen AI 7 445 and the Radeon 610M on the Ryzen 3 30.

The die size is 100 mm² for the Ryzen 3 30, while no die size is recorded for the Ryzen AI 7 445. The part number is known for the Ryzen AI 7 445 (100-000001935) but not for the Ryzen 3 30. Neither CPU has an unlocked multiplier, and both are currently marked as Active production. The Ryzen AI 7 445 has a release date of January 4, 2026, while the Ryzen 3 30 has a release date of September 30, 2025.