AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for this pairing, so a direct per-test comparison is not possible from recorded measurements. Instead, the available data must be read through the lens of the Ryzen 3 30's benchmark suite and its percentile placement, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174i carries no benchmark records at all.

The Ryzen 3 30 posts an average benchmark score of 20,137 across all recorded tests, placing it in the 74th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals frame that result with useful precision. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165U averages 20,249, a delta of -0.6% relative to the Ryzen 3 30, meaning the Ryzen 3 30 trails that part by roughly six-tenths of a percent. The AMD EPYC 7713P averages 20,024, a delta of +0.6%, meaning the Ryzen 3 30 sits about half a percent ahead of a 64-core server part. The Intel Core i7-9700K averages 20,271, a delta of -0.7%, and the Intel Core i7-11800H averages 19,998, a delta of +0.7%. The Ryzen 3 30 is therefore clustered within a single percentage point of four very different processors, which indicates that its aggregate throughput sits in a narrow performance band despite its modest 4-core configuration.

Within its own benchmark records, the Ryzen 3 30 shows a clear shape. Its strongest absolute result is in data compression, scoring 135,834. That is an outlier relative to every other recorded test, and it suggests the part handles the specific instruction patterns of compression workloads exceptionally well. Integer math scores 29,846, floating point math scores 14,448, and random string sorting scores 14,431. Single-thread performance registers 2,465, while the multithread score is 9,027. The extended instructions score is 6,075, data encryption is 6,461, physics is 436, and the find prime numbers test returns 20.

With no benchmark scores recorded for the P174i, its average benchmark score is 0 and its percentile sits at 50, which is the neutral midpoint in the database. That percentile does not reflect measured performance; it reflects the absence of entries. The data cannot show how the P174i would compare in any specific workload, so any head-to-head numerical claim would be unsupported. What the data does show is that the Ryzen 3 30 has a complete, verified benchmark profile, while the P174i has none.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply at the architectural level, and those differences explain why a direct benchmark comparison is currently impossible.

The Ryzen 3 30 uses the Zen 2 architecture under the Mendocino codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 100 mm². It has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. Its thermal design power is 15 watts. The P174i uses a Zen 5 / Zen 5c hybrid configuration under the Gorgon Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². It has 10 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its TDP is 28 watts.

The cache hierarchy tells a similar story. The Ryzen 3 30 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The P174i has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The P174i carries four times the L3 capacity and double the per-core L2, which matters for workloads that reuse larger working sets.

Memory support also differs. The Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 88.0 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC. The P174i supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC enabled. The bandwidth difference is small, roughly 1.6 GB/s, but the ECC capability is a structural distinction that matters for reliability-sensitive embedded workloads.

The PCIe implementation differs as well. The Ryzen 3 30 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes from the CPU. The P174i provides PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU. That is a fourfold increase in lane count and a full generation jump in signaling, which gives the P174i substantially more headroom for attached devices.

Integrated graphics differ. The Ryzen 3 30 uses the Radeon 610M, while the P174i uses the Radeon 880M. The socket changes from AMD Socket FT6 on the Ryzen 3 30 to AMD Socket FP8 on the P174i, and the release dates differ: the Ryzen 3 30 appeared in the database with a September 30, 2025 release date, while the P174i has a February 28, 2026 release date.

The process node gap, from 6 nm to 4 nm, and the die size gap, from 100 mm² to 233 mm², indicate that the P174i is a physically larger and more complex design. The Zen 5 / Zen 5c hybrid core arrangement also suggests a mix of high-performance and high-efficiency cores, though the database does not specify the exact core split.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P174i boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 boosts to 4.10 GHz.

Q: Does the Ryzen AI Embedded P174i support ECC memory?

A: Yes. The P174i has ECC memory enabled. The Ryzen 3 30 does not support ECC memory.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Ryzen 3 30 has 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has 16 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Ryzen 3 30 has an average benchmark score of 20,137, placing it in the 74th percentile. The Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has an average benchmark score of 0, with no recorded benchmark entries, placing it in the 50th percentile.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5. The Ryzen AI Embedded P174i supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one clear verdict: the Ryzen 3 30 is a fully measured processor with verified performance, while the Ryzen AI Embedded P174i has no benchmark data in the database. Any choice between the two based on measured performance must therefore favor the Ryzen 3 30 by default, not because it is faster, but because its performance is known.

The Ryzen 3 30's aggregate score of 20,137 and 74th percentile placement put it in the company of the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U, the AMD EPYC 7713P, the Intel Core i7-9700K, and the Intel Core i7-11800H, all within a 1.4 percentage point spread. That is a strong showing for a 4-core, 8-thread mobile part with a 15 watt TDP. The data indicates that the Ryzen 3 30 delivers competitive aggregate throughput despite its low core count and power envelope.

The P174i cannot be evaluated on performance because no scores exist. Its architectural specifications, however, suggest it is designed for a different role. With 10 cores, 20 threads, a 5.00 GHz boost clock, 16 MB of L3, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes, and a 28 watt TDP, it is positioned as a more capable embedded platform. The Radeon 880M integrated graphics and the larger 233 mm² die also point to a higher-end design. But without benchmark records, the database cannot confirm how those specifications translate into measured performance.

For users who require verified benchmark results, the Ryzen 3 30 is the only defensible pick. For users who need ECC memory, more PCIe lanes, more cores, and a newer architecture, the P174i offers those features on paper, but the data does not yet quantify their impact.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification field recorded in the database.

• Cores: Ryzen 3 30 has 4; P174i has 10.
• Threads: Ryzen 3 30 has 8; P174i has 20.
• Base clock: Ryzen 3 30 runs at 2.40 GHz; P174i runs at 2.00 GHz.
• Boost clock: Ryzen 3 30 boosts to 4.10 GHz; P174i boosts to 5.00 GHz.
• TDP: Ryzen 3 30 is rated at 15 watts; P174i is rated at 28 watts.
• Socket: Ryzen 3 30 uses AMD Socket FT6; P174i uses AMD Socket FP8.
• Architecture: Ryzen 3 30 uses Zen 2; P174i uses Zen 5 / Zen 5c.
• Codename: Ryzen 3 30 is Mendocino; P174i is Gorgon Point.
• Process node: Ryzen 3 30 is 6 nm; P174i is 4 nm.
• Die size: Ryzen 3 30 is 100 mm²; P174i is 233 mm².
• L1 cache: Ryzen 3 30 has 64 KB per core; P174i has 80 KB per core.
• L2 cache: Ryzen 3 30 has 512 KB per core; P174i has 1 MB per core.
• L3 cache: Ryzen 3 30 has 4 MB shared; P174i has 16 MB.
• Memory support: Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5; P174i supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X.
• Memory bandwidth: Ryzen 3 30 has 88.0 GB/s; P174i has 89.6 GB/s.
• ECC memory: Ryzen 3 30 does not support ECC; P174i supports ECC.
• PCIe: Ryzen 3 30 has Gen 3 with 4 lanes; P174i has Gen 4 with 16 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: Ryzen 3 30 has Radeon 610M; P174i has Radeon 880M.
• Release date: Ryzen 3 30 was released September 30, 2025; P174i was released February 28, 2026.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 3 30 wins in the only category where the database has comparative evidence: measured performance. Its average benchmark score of 20,137 places it in the 74th percentile, and its nearest rival comparisons show it within a single percentage point of four different processors. Its data compression score of 135,834 is particularly strong, and its single-thread score of 2,465 gives it a credible foundation for lightly threaded tasks. The 15 watt TDP also makes it the lower-power option, which suits thermally constrained mobile designs.

The Ryzen AI Embedded P174i wins on specification headroom. It has more than double the cores and threads, a higher boost clock, four times the L3 cache, double the per-core L2 cache, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 4 with four times the lane count, and a newer 4 nm process. Its 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth edges out the Ryzen 3 30's 88.0 GB/s. The Radeon 880M integrated graphics is a higher-tier part than the Radeon 610M. The 28 watt TDP is higher, but so is the overall capability envelope, which suggests the P174i is aimed at embedded workloads that need more compute, more memory reliability, and more I/O than the Ryzen 3 30 can provide.

The data does not show the P174i winning any benchmark because no benchmark exists for it. The architecture and specification records, however, indicate that the P174i is the more capable part on paper. The Ryzen 3 30 is the verified performer; the P174i is the unverified aspirant.