AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 wins all eleven benchmark comparisons, and the margin is substantial in every category. The Ryzen 3 30, a Mendocino-based mobile part, never takes a single head-to-head victory.

The largest deltas appear in compute-heavy workloads. In floating point math, the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 42248 against the Ryzen 3 30's 14448, a 65.8% deficit for the smaller chip. Integer math tells a similar story: 62249 versus 29846, a 52.1% gap. Extended instructions show the P132 at 16520, while the Ryzen 3 30 manages only 6075, a 63.2% difference. Prime number finding, a test sensitive to both clock speed and architecture efficiency, favors the P132 by 64.9%, with scores of 57 and 20 respectively.

Multithreaded performance is not close. The P132 scores 19262 in the PassMark multithread test, while the Ryzen 3 30 scores 9027, a 53.1% margin. The physics test, which often reflects both core count and memory bandwidth, shows 1022 for the P132 versus 436 for the Ryzen 3 30, a 57.3% deficit. Data compression favors the P132 by 41.1%, with 230437 against 135834. Encryption shows the P132 ahead at 11444 versus 6461, a 43.5% margin. Random string sorting, another memory-sensitive workload, puts the P132 at 25181 and the Ryzen 3 30 at 14431, a 42.7% gap.

Single-thread performance is the closest category, but it still favors the P132 clearly. The P132 records 3713 in the single-thread test, against 2465 for the Ryzen 3 30, a 33.6% advantage. That is the smallest relative win in the comparison, which suggests the Ryzen 3 30's 4.10 GHz boost clock partially compensates for its older architecture, but not enough to close the gap.

The average benchmark score underlines the overall positioning. The Ryzen AI Embedded P132 averages 37804, while the Ryzen 3 30 averages 20137. The P132 sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Ryzen 3 30 sits at the 74th percentile. The nearest rivals for the P132, such as the Intel Core 5 211E at 37829 and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 at 37762, sit within 0.1% of its average score. The Ryzen 3 30's nearest rivals, including the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U at 20249 and the Intel Core i7-9700K at 20271, bracket its average by less than 1%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design generations and use different manufacturing nodes. The Ryzen 3 30 is built on Zen 2 architecture with the Mendocino codename, fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm process. The Ryzen AI Embedded P132 uses the Gorgon Point codename with a Zen 5 / Zen 5c hybrid configuration, fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process. The process shrink contributes to the P132's ability to deliver higher performance within its power envelope.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The Ryzen 3 30 provides 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 provides 6 cores and 12 threads. That 50% core advantage is a primary driver of the multithreaded benchmark results. Cache layouts also differ. The Ryzen 3 30 uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The P132 uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of L3. The larger per-core caches on the P132 support its higher instruction throughput.

Clock behavior favors the P132 at the top end. The Ryzen 3 30 runs at a 2.40 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.10 GHz. The P132 has a lower 2.00 GHz base clock but boosts to 4.50 GHz. The higher boost ceiling, combined with the newer architecture, explains the 33.6% single-thread advantage. The P132's lower base clock reflects its higher 28 W TDP versus the Ryzen 3 30's 15 W TDP, allowing it to sustain higher peak frequencies under load.

Memory support diverges as well. The Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 88.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The P132 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The bandwidth difference is small, but the P132 adds ECC memory support, which the Ryzen 3 30 lacks. That makes the P132 more suitable for embedded and reliability-oriented deployments.

PCIe connectivity is another differentiator. The Ryzen 3 30 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes from the CPU. The P132 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. The newer generation and higher lane count give the P132 substantially more headroom for peripheral expansion, storage, or accelerators.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 3 30 uses a Radeon 610M, while the P132 uses a Radeon 840M. The P132's graphics solution is paired with the newer platform and higher TDP, which supports more demanding display or compute workloads. Socket compatibility is not shared: the Ryzen 3 30 uses AMD Socket FT6, while the P132 uses AMD Socket FP8. The production status for both is Active, but the release dates differ, with the Ryzen 3 30 released in September 2025 and the P132 in March 2026.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data gives the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 the win in every measured workload. There is no category in which the Ryzen 3 30 posts a higher score. The closest contest is single-thread performance, where the P132 leads by 33.6%. Even there, the Ryzen 3 30's higher base clock and boost clock cannot overcome the architectural gap.

The P132's largest relative advantages come in floating point math (65.8%), prime number finding (64.9%), and extended instructions (63.2%). Those workloads reward the Zen 5 / Zen 5c core design, the larger L1 and L2 caches, and the higher boost frequency. Integer math (52.1%) and multithread performance (53.1%) also show strong P132 leads, driven by the 6-core, 12-thread configuration.

The Ryzen 3 30's smaller deficits appear in data compression (41.1%), random string sorting (42.7%), and encryption (43.5%). These memory and I/O-bound workloads narrow the gap slightly, likely because the Ryzen 3 30's dual-channel LPDDR5 bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s is close to the P132's 89.6 GB/s. Still, the P132 wins all of them.

For use-case planning, the data indicates the P132 is the appropriate choice for workloads that stress parallel execution, encryption, floating point, or extended instruction sets. The Ryzen 3 30, with its 15 W TDP and 4-core configuration, occupies a lower-power segment. Its benchmark profile shows it can handle general productivity and lighter threaded tasks, but it trails the P132 in every recorded measurement.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is the stronger processor. It wins all eleven head-to-head benchmarks, holds an average score of 37804 against 20137, and reaches the 86th percentile of all CPUs compared to the Ryzen 3 30's 74th percentile. The P132 also offers ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes, and a newer 4 nm process, all of which the Ryzen 3 30 lacks.

The Ryzen 3 30 is a lower-power part at 15 W TDP versus 28 W. It uses the older Zen 2 architecture, a 6 nm process, and PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes. Its benchmark results place it near the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U and Intel Core i7-9700K, all within roughly 1% of each other. For workloads that fit within a 15 W envelope, it remains a viable option, but the data does not show any performance scenario where it beats the P132.

The P132's nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904 and the Intel Core i9-14901E at 37911, sit within 0.3% of its average score. That places the P132 in a competitive tier above the Ryzen 3 30 entirely. The verdict from the database is unambiguous: the Ryzen AI Embedded P132 delivers higher performance across every benchmark category, and the Ryzen 3 30's only advantages are its lower TDP and earlier release date.

FAQ

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

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 3713 in the single-thread test, compared to 2465 for the AMD Ryzen 3 30, a 33.6% advantage.

Q: How do the two compare in multithreaded workloads?

A: The P132 scores 19262 in the PassMark multithread test, while the Ryzen 3 30 scores 9027, a 53.1% margin in favor of the P132.

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

A: The Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Ryzen AI Embedded P132 supports ECC memory, while the Ryzen 3 30 does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5. The Ryzen AI Embedded P132 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Ryzen AI Embedded P132 has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, while the Ryzen 3 30 has a boost clock of 4.10 GHz.

Q: How does the P132's average benchmark score compare to the Ryzen 3 30's?

A: The P132 averages 37804, while the Ryzen 3 30 averages 20137. The P132 sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, and the Ryzen 3 30 sits at the 74th percentile.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 30 | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 |

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

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 12 |

| Base clock | 2.40 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.10 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 28 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FT6 | AMD Socket FP8 |

| Codename | Mendocino | Gorgon Point |

| Architecture | Zen 2 | Zen 5 / Zen 5c |

| Process node | 6 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |

| Die size | 100 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

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

| L3 cache | 4 MB shared | 4 MB |

| Memory support | LPDDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bandwidth | 88.0 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 4 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 14 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 610M | Radeon 840M |

| Market segment | Mobile | Mobile |

| Release date | September 2025 | March 2026 |