AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for this comparison is asymmetric. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has a full set of PassMark benchmark results, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This means every measured win belongs to the Ryzen 3 30 by default, not because it outperforms the 9950X3D, but because it is the only part with measurable data. The Ryzen 3 30 posts an average benchmark score of 20,137 across all tests, placing it in the 74th percentile of all CPUs. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D, by contrast, has an average score of 0 and sits in the 50th percentile, a placeholder value that reflects the absence of test results rather than actual performance.

Looking at the Ryzen 3 30's individual scores, the strongest result is in data compression, where it reaches 135,834. Data encryption follows at 6,461, and extended instructions (SIMD workloads) score 6,075. Integer math delivers 29,846, while floating-point math posts 14,448. Random string sorting hits 14,431. The multithread score is 9,027, which is a moderate figure for a 4-core, 8-thread part. Single-thread performance is 2,465, and the physics test yields 436. Find prime numbers is the weakest result at 20, an extremely low figure that likely reflects a workload that scales poorly with this chip's architecture or clock behavior.

The nearest rival data for the Ryzen 3 30 provides context. Its average score of 20,137 is 0.6% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7713P (20,024) and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11800H (19,998). It trails the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U by 0.6% (20,249) and the Intel Core i7-9700K by 0.7% (20,271). These deltas are tiny, meaning the Ryzen 3 30 sits in a tightly packed performance band around the 20,000 average mark. The 9950X3D has no nearest rivals listed, so no direct comparison can be drawn from the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 3 30 wins every category where data exists, but that is a trivial statement. The meaningful interpretation is that the 9950X3D has no wins in the database because no benchmarks were recorded for it. For the Ryzen 3 30, the win pattern across workloads is instructive. It shows strength in data compression, which often benefits from memory bandwidth and cache behavior. The 88.0 GB/s memory bandwidth on LPDDR5 helps here. Encryption and extended instruction scores are respectable for a mobile part. Integer and floating-point math are balanced, with integer math roughly twice the floating-point score, a typical ratio for a Zen 2 core.

For the 9950X3D, the absence of scores means the database cannot assign it any wins. Its specifications, however, indicate a vastly different performance envelope. Sixteen cores and 32 threads, a base clock of 4.30 GHz, a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, and a 170 W TDP are all far beyond the Ryzen 3 30's 4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 GHz base, 4.10 GHz boost, and 15 W TDP. The 128 MB L3 cache on the 9950X3D versus 4 MB on the Ryzen 3 30 suggests the embedded part would dominate cache-sensitive workloads. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is only slightly higher than the Ryzen 3 30's 88.0 GB/s, but the 9950X3D uses DDR5 with ECC support, which matters for reliability in embedded use.

The use-case split is therefore based on specs, not benchmarks. The Ryzen 3 30 is a mobile part with a 6 nm process, a 100 mm² die, and integrated Radeon 610M graphics. It targets low-power portable systems. The 9950X3D is a desktop-class embedded part on a 4 nm process with two 70.6 mm² dies, 16,630 million transistors, and Radeon Graphics. It targets high-throughput compute in embedded settings where 170 W is acceptable.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share a manufacturer but diverge in nearly every architectural dimension. The Ryzen 3 30 uses Zen 2 architecture under the Mendocino codename, built on TSMC's 6 nm process. The die is 100 mm². Each core gets 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2, with 4 MB of shared L3. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D uses Zen 5 architecture under the Granite Ridge codename, built on TSMC's 4 nm process. The die is listed as 2x 70.6 mm², meaning a dual-chiplet design, with 16,630 million transistors total. Each core gets 80 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2, with a massive 128 MB of L3.

The core counts differ by a factor of four: 4 cores versus 16 cores. Thread counts follow: 8 versus 32. Clock speeds are not directly comparable because the base clocks are 2.40 GHz versus 4.30 GHz, and boost clocks are 4.10 GHz versus 5.70 GHz. The Ryzen 3 30 has a locked multiplier; the 9950X3D has an unlocked multiplier.

Memory support is fundamentally different. The Ryzen 3 30 uses LPDDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 88.0 GB/s bandwidth. The 9950X3D uses DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The bandwidth figures are close, but the 9950X3D supports ECC memory while the Ryzen 3 30 does not. PCIe generations differ: the Ryzen 3 30 has Gen 3 with 4 CPU lanes, the 9950X3D has Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes. This is a major expansion in I/O capability for the embedded part.

Integrated graphics differ in naming: the Ryzen 3 30 carries Radeon 610M, while the 9950X3D carries a generic Radeon Graphics. Neither part has a vCache 3D specification listed, despite the "X3D" branding in the 9950X3D name. The 9950X3D's L3 cache of 128 MB may derive from 3D stacking, but the database does not record that detail.

Socket and market segment also separate the two. The Ryzen 3 30 uses AMD Socket FT6, a mobile socket, and is classified as Mobile. The 9950X3D uses AMD Socket AM5, a desktop socket, and is classified as Desktop. Production status is Active for both. Release dates are close: the Ryzen 3 30 launched on 2025-09-30, and the 9950X3D on 2025-10-06. The part number for the 9950X3D is recorded as 100-000000719E; the Ryzen 3 30's part number is unknown.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has an average benchmark score of 20,137. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has an average score of 0 because no benchmarks were recorded for it.

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

A: The Ryzen 3 30's average score of 20,137 is 0.6% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7713P and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11800H. It is 0.6% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U and 0.7% behind the Intel Core i7-9700K.

Q: What is the most significant cache difference between the two CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 3 30 has 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache, a 32x larger capacity per the recorded figures.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D supports ECC memory. The Ryzen 3 30 does not.

Q: What is the difference in PCIe capability?

A: The Ryzen 3 30 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 4 CPU lanes. The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D has a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Ryzen 3 30 has a boost clock of 4.10 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across every major specification field. Core count is 4 for the Ryzen 3 30 versus 16 for the Ryzen Embedded 9950X3D. Threads are 8 versus 32. Base clock is 2.40 GHz versus 4.30 GHz. Boost clock is 4.10 GHz versus 5.70 GHz. TDP is 15 W versus 170 W. Socket is AMD Socket FT6 versus AMD Socket AM5.

Architecture is Zen 2 (Mendocino) for the Ryzen 3 30, while the 9950X3D uses Zen 5 (Granite Ridge). Process node is 6 nm versus 4 nm. Die size is 100 mm² versus 2x 70.6 mm². Transistor count is not recorded for the Ryzen 3 30, but the 9950X3D lists 16,630 million.

Cache structures diverge: L1 per core is 64 KB versus 80 KB, L2 per core is 512 KB versus 1 MB, and L3 shared is 4 MB versus 128 MB. Memory support is LPDDR5 versus DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 88.0 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is false versus true. PCIe is Gen 3 with 4 lanes versus Gen 5 with 24 lanes.

Integrated graphics are Radeon 610M versus Radeon Graphics. Market segment is Mobile versus Desktop. Multiplier unlocked is false versus true. Part number is unknown versus 100-000000719E. Release dates are 2025-09-30 versus 2025-10-06. The 9950X3D belongs to the 9000 series, while the Ryzen 3 30 has no series designation. The Ryzen 3 30's generation field explicitly lists "Ryzen 3 (Zen 2 (Mendocino))", while the 9950X3D's generation is "Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge))".