AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i serve fundamentally different roles within the mobile processor landscape, and the recorded data makes that separation clear. The Ryzen 3 30 is an active, shipping part with a full set of benchmark results, an average benchmark score of 20137, and a percentile ranking of 74 among all CPUs. The Ryzen AI Embedded P164i, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of zero, and a percentile ranking of 50. This is not a comparison of equals; it is a comparison of a measured part against an unmeasured one.

For workloads that are already running today, the Ryzen 3 30 is the only choice that can be validated with actual data. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U, which scores 20249 with a delta of -0.6%, and the Intel Core i7-9700K, which scores 20271 with a delta of -0.7%. The Ryzen 3 30 sits within a single percentage point of these established desktop and mobile parts, indicating that its four-core, eight-thread configuration delivers competitive throughput for its class. The AMD EPYC 7713P and Intel Core i7-11800H both trail the Ryzen 3 30 by 0.6% and 0.7% respectively, further confirming that this small mobile chip punches well above its core count.

The Ryzen AI Embedded P164i, on the other hand, presents a forward-looking specification sheet with no performance evidence in the database. Its 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.00 GHz boost clock, and 8 MB of L3 cache suggest a much more capable processor on paper, but without benchmark results, no quantitative claim about its real-world performance can be made. Users selecting between these two parts must decide between verified performance today and unverified potential tomorrow. The data supports the Ryzen 3 30 for immediate deployment; the P164i remains an unknown quantity.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 3 30 wins in every measured category because it is the only part in this comparison with recorded benchmark results. Its passmark scores span a wide range of workloads: 135834 in data compression, 29846 in integer math, 14448 in floating point math, 6075 in extended instructions, and 6461 in data encryption. The single-thread score of 2465 and the multithread score of 9027 provide the two most commonly cited reference points for general processor comparison. The physics score of 436 and the random string sorting score of 14431 round out a comprehensive benchmark profile.

The Ryzen AI Embedded P164i wins in architectural ceiling. It doubles the core count to 8, doubles the thread count to 16, and raises the boost clock from 4.10 GHz to 5.00 GHz. Its L3 cache doubles from 4 MB to 8 MB, while L2 cache per core also doubles from 512 KB to 1 MB. The process node shrinks from 6 nm to 4 nm, and the die grows from 100 mm² to 233 mm². The P164i also adds ECC memory support, a capability the Ryzen 3 30 lacks, and its Radeon 880M integrated graphics is a generational step beyond the Radeon 610M found in the Ryzen 3 30. This is a part built for embedded AI workloads that require more cores, more cache, and faster memory, but none of these advantages are quantified by actual test scores in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations entirely. The Ryzen 3 30 uses Zen 2 architecture under the Mendocino codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 100 mm². The Ryzen AI Embedded P164i uses a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c design under the Gorgon Point codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². This is a multi-generational leap in both microarchitecture and manufacturing technology.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Ryzen 3 30 provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen AI Embedded P164i provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3 cache. The P164i also allocates more physical die area to cache structures, consistent with its larger 233 mm² footprint.

Memory and I/O capabilities diverge sharply. The Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 memory only, with dual-channel configuration and 88.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Ryzen AI Embedded P164i supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The P164i moves to PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Ryzen 3 30 remains on PCIe Gen 3 with only 4 lanes. ECC memory is supported on the P164i but not on the Ryzen 3 30. The integrated graphics differ as well: Radeon 610M on the Ryzen 3 30 versus Radeon 880M on the P164i.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better benchmark performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 is the only one with recorded benchmark scores. Its average benchmark score is 20137, with a multithread score of 9027 and a single-thread score of 2465. The Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no benchmark scores in the database, so no measured comparison is possible.

Q: How does the Ryzen 3 30 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 3 30 scores 20137 on average. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165U scores 20249 with a delta of -0.6%, the Intel Core i7-9700K scores 20271 with a delta of -0.7%, the AMD EPYC 7713P scores 20024 with a delta of 0.6%, and the Intel Core i7-11800H scores 19998 with a delta of 0.7%. The Ryzen 3 30 is within one percentage point of all four.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The P164i doubles the core and thread counts.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Ryzen AI Embedded P164i supports ECC memory, while the Ryzen 3 30 does not.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The Ryzen 3 30 has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The P164i has a lower base clock but a substantially higher boost clock.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Ryzen AI Embedded P164i uses a 4 nm process, while the Ryzen 3 30 uses a 6 nm process. Both are fabricated by TSMC.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

There are no recorded head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen 3 30 and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P164i. The head-to-head benchmark array in the database is empty, and the wins count is zero for both processors. This means no direct comparative test data exists for these two parts.

The Ryzen 3 30, however, has a complete standalone benchmark suite. Its passmark data compression score of 135834 is the highest individual result in its profile, followed by integer math at 29846, floating point math at 14448, random string sorting at 14431, and data encryption at 6461. The extended instructions score is 6075, the multithread score is 9027, the single-thread score is 2465, and the physics score is 436. The find prime numbers score is 20.

The Ryzen AI Embedded P164i has no such scores, which means the largest performance gaps in this comparison are entirely one-sided. All measurable wins belong to the Ryzen 3 30 by default, not by demonstrated superiority. The P164i's architectural specifications, including its 5.00 GHz boost clock, 8 MB L3 cache, and 16 lanes of PCIe Gen 4, strongly suggest it would outperform the Ryzen 3 30 in multithreaded and memory-intensive workloads, but the database contains no numbers to confirm that expectation.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The Ryzen 3 30 uses 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P164i uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.40 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, and boost clocks are 4.10 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. Thermal design power is 15 watts for the Ryzen 3 30 and 28 watts for the P164i.

Sockets differ: AMD Socket FT6 for the Ryzen 3 30 and AMD Socket FP8 for the P164i. The process node moves from 6 nm to 4 nm, and the die size from 100 mm² to 233 mm². Cache totals are 4 MB L3 shared on the Ryzen 3 30 versus 8 MB L3 on the P164i, with L1 per core at 64 KB versus 80 KB, and L2 per core at 512 KB versus 1 MB. Memory support is LPDDR5 only for the Ryzen 3 30, while the P164i supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth is 88.0 GB/s for the Ryzen 3 30 and 89.6 GB/s for the P164i, both dual-channel. ECC memory is absent on the Ryzen 3 30 and present on the P164i. PCIe connectivity is Gen 3 with 4 lanes on the Ryzen 3 30 versus Gen 4 with 16 lanes on the P164i. Integrated graphics are Radeon 610M on the Ryzen 3 30 and Radeon 880M on the P164i. The Ryzen 3 30 was released on 2025-09-30, while the P164i follows on 2026-03-08. Both are active production parts, both are mobile market segments, and neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.