AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full PassMark benchmark suite for the AMD Ryzen 3 30, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 currently has no recorded benchmark scores. This asymmetry means a direct numerical head-to-head comparison is impossible at this time. The Ryzen 3 30 delivers an average benchmark score of 20,137 across its eleven recorded tests, placing it at the 74th percentile of all CPUs. The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero, reflecting the absence of measured data rather than actual performance.

Looking at the Ryzen 3 30's individual results, the strongest showing comes in PassMark data compression with a score of 135,834. Integer math reaches 29,846, floating point math scores 14,448, and random string sorting records 14,431. Single-thread performance is measured at 2,465, while the multithread test produces 9,027. Extended instructions score 6,075, data encryption records 6,461, and the physics test yields 436. Prime number finding returns a score of 20.

For context on where the Ryzen 3 30 sits among its peers, the nearest rivals in the database provide useful reference points. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165U averages 20,249, which is 0.6% above the Ryzen 3 30. The Intel Core i7-9700K averages 20,271, a 0.7% advantage. The AMD EPYC 7713P averages 20,024, sitting 0.6% below. The Intel Core i7-11800H averages 19,998, also 0.7% below. These deltas are all within roughly one percent, indicating the Ryzen 3 30 clusters tightly with a diverse set of competitors spanning mobile and desktop parts.

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no benchmark entries, no nearest rivals, and no wins recorded in the head-to-head table. Its percentile rank of 50 with a zero average score confirms that no performance data exists for this processor in the current database.

Where Each One Wins

From the recorded data, the Ryzen 3 30 wins every benchmark category by default, since it is the only processor in this pairing with test results. Its multithread score of 9,027 and single-thread score of 2,465 establish a baseline for a 4-core, 8-thread mobile processor. The data compression result of 135,834 stands far above the other integer workloads, suggesting this core configuration handles streaming and compression tasks particularly well.

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 cannot claim any benchmark wins because no measurements exist. The database shows it as a 12-core, 24-thread processor with a 55 W TDP, which implies substantially higher multi-threaded capacity than the Ryzen 3 30, but that inference comes from the specification fields, not from measured scores. The recorded data only supports statements about the Ryzen 3 30's verified performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in their underlying designs. The Ryzen 3 30 uses the Zen 2 architecture under the Mendocino codename, fabricated on a 6 nm process by TSMC with a die size of 100 mm². The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Halo codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process by TSMC with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², meaning two separate dies.

Core counts differ sharply: the Ryzen 3 30 provides 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 provides 12 cores and 24 threads. Clock speeds also separate them, with the Ryzen 3 30 running a 2.40 GHz base and 4.10 GHz boost, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 runs a 3.20 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost. The TDP rating jumps from 15 W on the Ryzen 3 30 to 55 W on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490.

Cache configurations show a clear hierarchy. The Ryzen 3 30 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3. The L3 difference is particularly large at 16x in favor of the larger processor.

Memory support differs as well. The Ryzen 3 30 uses LPDDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 88.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses LPDDR5X with a quad-channel bus and 273.1 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory is unsupported on the Ryzen 3 30 but supported on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490. PCIe connectivity moves from Gen 3 with 4 lanes on the Ryzen 3 30 to Gen 4 with 16 lanes on the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Ryzen 3 30 carries a Radeon 610M, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 carries a Radeon 8050S. Both processors target the mobile market segment and remain in active production. The Ryzen 3 30 released on September 30, 2025, with an unknown part number, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 released on May 19, 2026, with part number 100-000002141. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data supports only one definitive conclusion: the Ryzen 3 30 is a fully measured processor with verified performance across eleven benchmarks, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has no recorded benchmark results. Anyone selecting between these two based strictly on the database must rely on the specification differences rather than performance comparisons.

The Ryzen 3 30 offers a compact 4-core, 8-thread configuration with a 15 W TDP, Zen 2 architecture, and a 6 nm process. Its average benchmark score of 20,137 places it at the 74th percentile, with nearest rivals all within 0.7% of its average score. The recorded results show balanced integer and floating point performance, with data compression being the standout workload.

The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 presents a much larger specification profile: 12 cores, 24 threads, 55 W TDP, Zen 5 architecture, 4 nm process, 64 MB of L3 cache, quad-channel LPDDR5X memory at 273.1 GB/s, and PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes. These specifications suggest a processor aimed at substantially heavier workloads, but without benchmark scores, the database cannot confirm how those specifications translate into measured performance.

For a user requiring verified performance data, the Ryzen 3 30 is the only option with recorded results. For a user prioritizing the specification sheet, the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 offers more cores, higher clocks, more cache, and faster memory, but no measured confirmation of its capabilities.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490, and its average benchmark score is recorded as zero.

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

A: The Ryzen 3 30 averages 20,137, which is 0.6% below the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U, 0.7% below the Intel Core i7-9700K, 0.6% above the AMD EPYC 7713P, and 0.7% above the Intel Core i7-11800H.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference between the two processors?

A: The Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 12 cores and 24 threads.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 has 64 MB of L3 cache, compared to 4 MB on the Ryzen 3 30.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The Ryzen 3 30 supports 88.0 GB/s over dual-channel LPDDR5, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 supports 273.1 GB/s over quad-channel LPDDR5X.

Q: Do both processors use the same process node?

A: No. The Ryzen 3 30 uses a 6 nm process, while the Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 uses a 4 nm process, both from TSMC.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: 4 vs 12
• Threads: 8 vs 24
• Base clock: 2.40 GHz vs 3.20 GHz
• Boost clock: 4.10 GHz vs 5.00 GHz
• TDP: 15 W vs 55 W
• Socket: AMD Socket FT6 vs AMD Socket FP11
• Architecture: Zen 2 vs Zen 5
• Codename: Mendocino vs Gorgon Halo
• Generation: Ryzen 3 (Zen 2 (Mendocino)) vs Ryzen AI Max PRO (Zen 5)
• Process node: 6 nm vs 4 nm
• Die size: 100 mm² vs 2x 70.6 mm²
• L1 cache: 64 KB per core vs 80 KB per core
• L2 cache: 512 KB per core vs 1 MB per core
• L3 cache: 4 MB shared vs 64 MB
• Memory support: LPDDR5 vs LPDDR5X
• Memory bus: Dual-channel vs Quad-channel
• Memory bandwidth: 88.0 GB/s vs 273.1 GB/s
• ECC memory: false vs true
• PCIe: Gen 3, 4 Lanes (CPU only) vs Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only)
• Integrated graphics: Radeon 610M vs Radeon 8050S
• Release date: September 30, 2025 vs May 19, 2026
• Part number: unknown vs 100-000002141
• Average benchmark score: 20,137 vs 0
• Percentile vs all CPUs: 74 vs 50
• Nearest rivals: 4 listed vs none listed