AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 across all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Ryzen 3 30 does not win a single test, while the P164 takes every category, with margins ranging from 38.8% to 74.9%. The largest gap appears in extended instructions, where the P164 scores 24193 against the Ryzen 3 30's 6075, a delta of -74.9%. Floating point math follows closely, with the P164 at 55799 versus 14448, a -74.1% difference. These two results indicate that the P164's newer architecture handles complex instruction sets and heavy mathematical workloads with substantially more efficiency.

The find prime numbers test shows a -71.8% delta, with the P164 scoring 71 compared to 20. This workload, which stresses integer iteration and branch prediction, favors the P164's higher boost clock and larger core count. Integer math also tilts heavily toward the P164: 87940 versus 29846, a -66.1% margin. Multithread performance follows at -65.1%, with scores of 25889 and 9027 respectively. Physics simulation, another multithreaded workload, shows a -64% delta, with the P164 at 1210 and the Ryzen 3 30 at 436.

The modest win for the P164 appears in single-thread performance, where it scores 4029 against 2465, a -38.8% delta. This is the closest contest in the entire comparison, yet still a clear advantage. Data compression shows a -58.6% delta (327891 versus 135834), and random string sorting shows -58.5% (34801 versus 14431). Data encryption rounds out the results at -59.8%, with the P164 at 16055 and the Ryzen 3 30 at 6461. Across every category, the P164 delivers scores roughly 1.6 to 4 times higher, with the smallest relative gap in single-threaded tasks and the largest in extended instructions.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and use different manufacturing processes. The Ryzen 3 30 is built on Zen 2 with the Mendocino codename, fabricated on a 6 nm process by TSMC. The Ryzen AI Embedded P164 uses a Zen 5 / Zen 5c hybrid configuration under the Gorgon Point codename, on a 4 nm process, also from TSMC. The die size reflects this generational leap: the Ryzen 3 30 measures 100 mm², while the P164 is significantly larger at 233 mm². The smaller node and more advanced microarchitecture give the P164 a structural advantage in both power efficiency and raw throughput.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the P164 doubles that to 8 cores and 16 threads. Cache hierarchies also diverge. The Ryzen 3 30 provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The P164 offers 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. This means the P164 not only has more cores but also more cache per core, which reduces memory latency and improves data locality for threaded workloads.

Clock speeds show a different tradeoff. The Ryzen 3 30 has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The P164 starts lower at 2.00 GHz base but boosts significantly higher to 5.00 GHz. The higher boost ceiling explains why the P164 still wins single-thread tests despite the lower base frequency. The thermal design power differs as well: the Ryzen 3 30 is rated at 15 W, while the P164 draws 28 W. This higher power envelope supports the additional cores and higher boost clocks.

Memory support and I/O also separate the two. The Ryzen 3 30 uses LPDDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 88.0 GB/s bandwidth and does not support ECC. The P164 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, also on a dual-channel bus, with slightly higher bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s and full ECC support. PCIe connectivity favors the P164: it offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ryzen 3 30 is limited to Gen 3 with 4 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well, with the Ryzen 3 30 featuring Radeon 610M and the P164 using Radeon 880M. Sockets are not interchangeable: the Ryzen 3 30 uses AMD Socket FT6, and the P164 uses AMD Socket FP8.

Where Each One Wins

Given the benchmark sweep, the Ryzen AI Embedded P164 wins every measured category. The database records no wins for the Ryzen 3 30, so the use-case split is one-sided. The P164's strongest relative performance appears in extended instructions, floating point math, and prime number finding, which suits scientific computing, financial modeling, and any workload that relies on SIMD-style operations or heavy arithmetic. Its multithread score of 25889, more than double the Ryzen 3 30's 9027, indicates strong performance in rendering, compilation, and parallel data processing. The physics score of 1210 versus 436 further supports a lead in simulation and game-physics-style calculations.

The Ryzen 3 30, while losing all comparisons, still holds a place for scenarios where the benchmark data does not matter as much. Its 15 W TDP and smaller die size (100 mm²) suggest lower power draw, and its LPDDR5 memory support points to a compact mobile design. The benchmark results do not measure power consumption, so the Ryzen 3 30 may be preferable in thermally constrained environments, but the P164's performance lead is unambiguous. For single-threaded tasks, the P164 still wins by 38.8%, so even lightly threaded software like older applications or simple scripting will run faster on the P164.

Data compression and encryption, both important for file archiving and secure communications, show the P164 ahead by roughly 59% in each. Random string sorting, a test of memory bandwidth and pointer-chasing efficiency, favors the P164 by 58.5%. In every recorded workload, the P164 delivers a higher score, and the margins are large enough that the Ryzen 3 30 cannot close the gap through overclocking or tuning, since neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The database places the Ryzen AI Embedded P164 in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the Ryzen 3 30 sits in the 74th percentile. The average benchmark score confirms the gap: the P164 averages 52901, and the Ryzen 3 30 averages 20137. The P164's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 9500F with an average score of 52873 (delta 0.1%), the Intel Xeon 634 at 52974 (delta -0.1%), the AMD EPYC 7313P at 53206 (delta -0.6%), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at 53288 (delta -0.7%). These comparisons show the P164 performing at the level of desktop-class processors, despite its mobile embedded positioning.

The Ryzen 3 30's nearest rivals tell a different story. It sits near 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 Ryzen 3 30 is competitive with these mid-range chips from several generations, but it is not in the same performance class as the P164. For buyers or integrators choosing between these two specific processors, the data provides no scenario where the Ryzen 3 30 outperforms the P164 in any measured metric. The P164 should be selected whenever performance is the priority, with the only caveat being its higher 28 W TDP and larger physical footprint. The Ryzen 3 30 remains an option only for designs that require the lower power envelope or the smaller die size, accepting the significant performance penalty.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The P164 scores 4029 in the passmark single-thread test, while the Ryzen 3 30 scores 2465, a delta of -38.8% in favor of the P164.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 only, while the P164 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The P164 also supports ECC memory, which the Ryzen 3 30 does not.

Q: How do their boost clocks compare?

A: The Ryzen 3 30 has a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, and the P164 boosts to 5.00 GHz. The P164's base clock is lower at 2.00 GHz versus 2.40 GHz.

Q: Which processor has better multithread performance?

A: The P164 scores 25889 in the passmark multithread test, compared to 9027 for the Ryzen 3 30, a -65.1% delta.

Q: Are the sockets interchangeable?

A: No. The Ryzen 3 30 uses AMD Socket FT6, and the P164 uses AMD Socket FP8. They are not compatible with each other.

Q: What is the process node for each?

A: The Ryzen 3 30 is built on a 6 nm process, while the P164 uses a 4 nm process, both from TSMC.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 30 | AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164 |

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

| Cores | 4 | 8 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.40 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.10 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 28 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FT6 | AMD Socket FP8 |

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

| Codename | Mendocino | Gorgon Point |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 4 nm |

| Die Size | 100 mm² | 233 mm² |

| 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) | 8 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, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 610M | Radeon 880M |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 74 | 91 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 20137 | 52901 |