AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data in this comparison is one-sided. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has a complete set of recorded PassMark measurements, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has no benchmark entries in the database. This means all quantitative comparisons in this section describe the Ryzen 3 30's absolute scores, with the Embedded 9950X's performance left unmeasured rather than directly compared.

The Ryzen 3 30 posts its strongest result in data compression, scoring 135,834 in PassMark data compression. This is by far its highest individual workload score, more than four times its multithread score of 9,027. Data encryption follows at 6,461, a figure that reflects the chip's AES-capable Zen 2 cores. Extended instructions land at 6,075, while floating-point math reaches 14,448 and integer math reaches 29,846. Random string sorting produces 14,431, and single-thread performance is recorded at 2,465 in both the single-thread and singlethread test entries.

The multithread score of 9,027 and physics score of 436 are the two lowest workload results for the Ryzen 3 30. Prime number finding scores 20, which is the smallest value in the entire set. These lower figures align with the chip's 4-core, 8-thread configuration, which limits parallel throughput in heavily threaded tasks. The average benchmark score for the Ryzen 3 30 is 20,137, and it sits at the 74th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

For context, the Ryzen 3 30's nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U at 20,249 average score (0.6% higher), the Intel Core i7-9700K at 20,271 (0.7% higher), the AMD EPYC 7713P at 20,024 (0.6% lower), and the Intel Core i7-11800H at 19,998 (0.7% lower). The Ryzen 3 30 trails the two Intel parts by less than one percentage point and leads the EPYC and Core i7-11800H by similarly narrow margins. These are all sub-one-percent deltas, indicating the Ryzen 3 30 lands squarely in a dense performance cluster where no single chip dominates.

Because the Embedded 9950X has no recorded benchmarks, its average score is listed as 0 and its percentile as 50, which reflects an unmeasured status rather than actual performance. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and neither chip is credited with a win in the wins counter. The database therefore provides no measured evidence of the Embedded 9950X outscoring the Ryzen 3 30 in any workload, nor the reverse.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in nearly every architectural category. 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. The Embedded 9950X uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size listed as 2x 70.6 mm², indicating a dual-chiplet layout. The Embedded 9950X carries 16,630 million transistors, while the Ryzen 3 30 has no transistor count recorded.

Core counts differ by a factor of four. The Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads. Clock speeds scale accordingly: the Ryzen 3 30 runs at 2.40 GHz base and 4.10 GHz boost, whereas the Embedded 9950X runs at 4.30 GHz base and 5.70 GHz boost. The power envelope is 15 W for the Ryzen 3 30 and 170 W for the Embedded 9950X, a 155 W gap that reflects the mobile versus desktop market positioning.

Cache hierarchies are also very different. The Ryzen 3 30 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Embedded 9950X has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3. The Embedded 9950X therefore offers 16 times the L3 capacity, which matters for workloads with large working sets. Neither chip uses 3D V-Cache.

Memory support separates the two as well. The Ryzen 3 30 uses LPDDR5 across a dual-channel bus with 88.0 GB/s of bandwidth and no ECC support. The Embedded 9950X uses DDR5 across a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC memory support enabled. Despite the similar bandwidth figures, the ECC capability gives the Embedded 9950X a reliability feature absent on the Ryzen 3 30.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. The Ryzen 3 30 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes from the CPU, while the Embedded 9950X provides PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU. The Embedded 9950X thus supports substantially more expansion devices at a newer standard. Integrated graphics also differ: the Ryzen 3 30 has Radeon 610M, while the Embedded 9950X has a generic Radeon Graphics solution. The Ryzen 3 30's socket is AMD Socket FT6, and the Embedded 9950X uses AMD Socket AM5. The Embedded 9950X has an unlocked multiplier, while the Ryzen 3 30 does not.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the clock speed difference between the two?

A: The Ryzen 3 30 runs at 2.40 GHz base and 4.10 GHz boost. The Embedded 9950X runs at 4.30 GHz base and 5.70 GHz boost, which is 1.90 GHz higher at base and 1.60 GHz higher at boost.

Q: Do both chips support ECC memory?

A: No. The Embedded 9950X supports ECC memory, while the Ryzen 3 30 does not.

Q: How does the L3 cache compare?

A: The Ryzen 3 30 has 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Embedded 9950X has 64 MB of L3 cache, which is 16 times larger.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The Ryzen 3 30 is built on a 6 nm process, while the Embedded 9950X is built on a 4 nm process. Both are manufactured by TSMC.

Q: Which chip has more PCIe lanes?

A: The Embedded 9950X has 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU. The Ryzen 3 30 has 4 PCIe Gen 3 lanes from the CPU.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Ryzen 3 30 has a TDP of 15 W, and the Embedded 9950X has a TDP of 170 W.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 30 | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X |

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

| Cores | 4 | 16 |

| Threads | 8 | 32 |

| Base clock | 2.40 GHz | 4.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.10 GHz | 5.70 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 170 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FT6 | AMD Socket AM5 |

| Architecture | Zen 2 | Zen 5 |

| Codename | Mendocino | Granite Ridge |

| Process node | 6 nm | 4 nm |

| Die size | 100 mm² | 2x 70.6 mm² |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 16,630 million |

| 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 | 64 MB |

| Memory support | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |

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

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 4 lanes | Gen 5, 28 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 610M | Radeon Graphics |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | Yes |

| Part number | Unknown | 100-000001277E |

| Release date | 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-06 |

The Verdict

The recorded data establishes two distinct profiles with no overlap in measured performance. The Ryzen 3 30 is a 4-core, 8-thread mobile chip with a 15 W TDP, a 6 nm process, LPDDR5 memory, and PCIe Gen 3. It has a full benchmark record: an average score of 20,137, a 74th percentile ranking, and single-thread performance of 2,465. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.7% of its average score, placing it in a competitive mid-range cluster.

The Embedded 9950X is a 16-core, 32-thread desktop chip with a 170 W TDP, a 4 nm process, DDR5 memory, ECC support, and PCIe Gen 5. It has no benchmark scores in the database, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile placeholder. The architecture differences are decisive: the Embedded 9950X quadruples the core count, offers 16 times the L3 cache, and runs at significantly higher clocks. Its transistor count of 16,630 million and dual-chiplet die layout indicate a substantially more complex design.

For workloads that rely on parallel execution, large caches, or ECC reliability, the data points to the Embedded 9950X as the structurally superior part, assuming its unmeasured performance follows from its core and cache advantages. For power-constrained mobile use, the Ryzen 3 30 is the only viable option given its 15 W envelope and FT6 socket. The benchmark results cannot confirm the Embedded 9950X's actual scores, so any verdict on its measured speed remains unverified in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 3 30 wins in the categories that favor a low-power mobile processor. Its 15 W TDP allows deployment in compact systems where the 170 W Embedded 9950X would require substantial cooling and power delivery. The FT6 socket and LPDDR5 memory support align with thin-and-light designs. Its measured average score of 20,137 and 74th percentile ranking confirm that it delivers competitive single-thread performance at 2,465 and solid integer math at 29,846 despite its low power draw. The data compression score of 135,834 shows strength in compression workloads.

The Embedded 9950X wins in raw specification comparisons across every processing resource. Its 16 cores and 32 threads outperform 4 cores and 8 threads in any multithreaded scenario. Its 64 MB L3 cache versus 4 MB gives it a clear advantage for data-heavy workloads that exceed the smaller cache. Its 5.70 GHz boost clock exceeds the Ryzen 3 30's 4.10 GHz by 1.60 GHz. The 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 4 Gen 3 lanes support far more expansion. ECC memory support makes it suitable for reliability-sensitive environments. The 4 nm process and dual-chiplet design with 16,630 million transistors indicate a more advanced implementation.

In the absence of recorded benchmarks for the Embedded 9950X, the specification sheet provides the only basis for its projected wins. The Ryzen 3 30's wins are measured and verified. The database's empty head-to-head array means no single workload can be assigned as a definitive win for either chip based on direct comparison. The practical split is straightforward: the Ryzen 3 30 owns mobile efficiency and measured mid-range performance, while the Embedded 9950X owns desktop throughput capacity, cache size, ECC, and PCIe bandwidth on paper alone.