AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs Intel Core 3 201E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has an average benchmark score of 20137, while the Intel Core 3 201E sits at 19056. The AMD part lands in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, with the Intel chip at the 73rd percentile.

Q: How do the two compare in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E delivers a Passmark single-thread score of 3482, which is 29.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 30's 2465. This gap appears consistently in both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread tests.

Q: Which chip has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E uses 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 has only 4 MB of shared L3. Intel also allocates more L1 and L2 cache per core: 80 KB and 1.25 MB respectively, versus AMD's 64 KB and 512 KB.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, delivering 88.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 201E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a lower rated bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s.

Q: Does either chip support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 does not. This is a notable distinction for systems where data integrity is prioritized.

Q: What are the PCIe capabilities of each?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core 3 201E provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), which is a significantly wider and newer interface.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 is built on TSMC's 6 nm process with a Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Mendocino. The Intel Core 3 201E uses Intel's 10 nm process with the Bartlett Lake codename. Die sizes diverge sharply: the AMD chip measures 100 mm², while the Intel chip is 163 mm².

Core and thread counts are identical at 4 cores and 8 threads, but the cache hierarchy tells a different story. AMD gives each core 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2, with 4 MB of shared L3. Intel gives each core 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2, with 12 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core caches and triple the L3 capacity suggest Intel's design targets more data reuse per thread.

Clock speeds also differ meaningfully. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The Intel Core 3 201E runs a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This 1.2 GHz base-clock gap and 0.7 GHz boost-clock gap align with the Intel part's higher single-thread scores.

Power and platform targets separate the two further. The AMD chip has a 15 W TDP and uses AMD Socket FT6, a mobile-oriented socket. The Intel chip has a 60 W TDP and uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The market segment field confirms this: AMD lists Mobile, Intel lists Desktop.

Integrated graphics also differ. AMD pairs the Ryzen 3 30 with Radeon 610M graphics. Intel pairs the Core 3 201E with UHD Graphics 730. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not an option on either platform.

The Intel part supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not. PCIe connectivity favors Intel as well: Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 3 with 4 lanes. The memory controller on the AMD chip supports only LPDDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The measured memory bandwidth goes to AMD at 88.0 GB/s versus Intel's 76.8 GB/s.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a one-sided contest. Out of 11 recorded benchmark comparisons, the Intel Core 3 201E wins every single one. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 records zero wins. The margin of victory varies by workload, and several gaps are substantial.

The largest delta appears in passmark_find_prime_numbers. Intel scores 57 versus AMD's 20, a 64.9% advantage. This test is highly sensitive to integer throughput and clock speed, both of which favor the Intel part. Next is passmark_physics, where Intel scores 1141 against AMD's 436, a 61.8% gap. Physics simulations often depend on branch prediction and memory latency, areas where Intel's larger cache and higher clocks appear to help.

Floating-point math shows a 56.6% difference: Intel at 33260, AMD at 14448. Extended instructions follow at 44.9%: Intel at 11035, AMD at 6075. Multithread performance lands at 39.2%: Intel at 14839, AMD at 9027. Integer math sits at 32%: Intel at 43894, AMD at 29846.

Smaller but still decisive gaps appear in other tests. Single-thread performance favors Intel by 29.2%, with scores of 3482 versus 2465. Data encryption shows a 27.7% gap: Intel at 8931, AMD at 6461. Random string sorting shows an 18.8% gap: Intel at 17783, AMD at 14431. Data compression has the narrowest margin at 17.3%: Intel at 164160, AMD at 135834.

The pattern is consistent across every category. Even in the closest test, data compression, Intel leads by more than 17%. The benchmark results indicate that the Intel Core 3 201E holds a commanding performance advantage across all measured workloads, from integer-heavy tasks to memory-bound sorting operations.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses a 6 nm process node from TSMC, while the Intel Core 3 201E uses a 10 nm node from Intel. The AMD chip has a die size of 100 mm², the Intel chip measures 163 mm².

Clock speeds differ: AMD runs 2.40 GHz base and 4.10 GHz boost, Intel runs 3.60 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost. TDP also differs substantially: AMD at 15 W, Intel at 60 W. The socket types are different: AMD Socket FT6 versus Intel Socket 1700.

Cache allocation differs at every level. AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3.

Memory support diverges: AMD supports only LPDDR5, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth favors AMD at 88.0 GB/s, with Intel at 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on Intel but not on AMD.

PCIe capability favors Intel: Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 3 with 4 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 610M on AMD, UHD Graphics 730 on Intel. The market segment is Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel.

Release dates also differ. The Intel Core 3 201E was released on 2025-01-12, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 came later on 2025-09-30. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 3 201E wins all 11 head-to-head benchmarks against the AMD Ryzen 3 30, with margins ranging from 17.3% to 64.9%. The average benchmark score, however, tells a slightly different story: AMD's 20137 average edges out Intel's 19056, and AMD sits at the 74th percentile versus Intel's 73rd.

This discrepancy comes from the benchmark mix. The AMD part's average includes only Passmark tests, while the Intel part's average also includes Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 scores. The Passmark suite alone shows Intel winning every test, but the Cinebench results, where Intel scores 12613 in R23 multicore and 1780 in R23 singlecore, do not change the overall picture.

The Intel Core 3 201E is the stronger performer in every measured workload. Its higher base and boost clocks, larger caches, and newer PCIe interface all support this conclusion. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 offers lower power consumption at 15 W TDP, higher memory bandwidth at 88.0 GB/s, and a smaller die, but none of these translate into benchmark wins.

For tasks that depend on raw computational throughput, the data points squarely to Intel. The 64.9% lead in prime-number finding and the 56.6% lead in floating-point math are decisive. The 29.2% lead in single-thread performance reinforces the pattern.

The AMD part does hold advantages in specific specification fields. It supports only LPDDR5, which explains its higher memory bandwidth. Its 6 nm process node is smaller than Intel's 10 nm node. Its 15 W TDP makes it suitable for power-constrained mobile designs.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 201E wins in every benchmark category recorded. This includes data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime-number finding, floating-point math, integer math, multithread performance, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. The largest wins come in prime-number finding at 64.9%, physics at 61.8%, and floating-point math at 56.6%.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 wins no benchmark comparisons. Its strengths lie outside the performance tests. It has a higher memory bandwidth rating at 88.0 GB/s, which could benefit memory-bound workloads that are not represented in the current benchmark set. Its 15 W TDP is a fraction of Intel's 60 W, making it more suitable for fanless or low-power mobile designs. Its 6 nm process node and 100 mm² die suggest better power efficiency per unit of area.

The Intel part's 12 MB L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core likely explain its dominance in physics and sorting workloads. The 4.80 GHz boost clock drives its single-thread wins. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes opens options for high-bandwidth add-in cards, something the AMD part cannot offer with its Gen 3, 4-lane interface.

The AMD part's ECC memory absence and LPDDR5-only support limit its platform flexibility. The Intel part's DDR4 and DDR5 support, plus ECC capability, make it adaptable to a wider range of system configurations.

For users prioritizing computational performance, the Intel Core 3 201E is the only choice based on this data. For users prioritizing power efficiency and memory bandwidth in a mobile form factor, the AMD Ryzen 3 30 has specification-level appeal, but no benchmark evidence of competitive speed. The database shows 11 wins for Intel, zero for AMD, and the verdict is unambiguous.