AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs Intel Core 3 304 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split between the AMD Ryzen 3 30 and Intel Core 3 304 is decisive but narrow in scope. The Intel part captures eight of the eleven recorded head-to-head wins, while the AMD processor takes three. The distribution of those wins tells a clear story about workload character. Intel dominates in compute-heavy, single-thread-sensitive, and floating-point-oriented tasks. AMD holds its ground in integer math, data compression, and string sorting, areas where its eight threads provide a distinct advantage.

The Intel Core 3 304 wins in data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, multithread performance, physics, and single-thread tests. The single-thread score of 3614 against AMD's 2465 is a 31.8% margin, the largest single-test gap in Intel's favor outside of the prime number test. The multithread win of 11625 versus 9027 is a 22.3% advantage, which is notable given that the Intel chip has five threads against AMD's eight. The physics test shows a 49.8% lead, and floating point math shows a 51.4% lead, both indicating substantial architectural efficiency per thread.

AMD's three wins are data compression (135834 vs 114775, an 18.3% lead), integer math (29846 vs 24640, a 21.1% lead), and random string sorting (14431 vs 13659, a 5.7% lead). These are all workloads that benefit from additional threads or from the AMD core design's integer execution strength. The compression win is particularly notable because it reverses the overall trend: despite Intel's higher single-thread performance, AMD's eight threads extract more throughput from compression workloads.

The overall benchmark averages place the AMD part at 20137 and the Intel part at 13745, a substantial gap. However, this average includes the AMD part's 74th percentile ranking versus Intel's 68th percentile. The Intel part's average is dragged down by its Cinebench results, which are not present in the AMD data set. The nearest rival data confirms the positioning: AMD's closest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U at 20249 (0.6% higher), while Intel's closest rival is the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX at 13786 (0.3% higher). These rival deltas are small, suggesting both processors sit in well-populated performance bands.

Architecture Differences

The two chips take fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses a Zen 2 architecture on the Mendocino codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The Intel Core 3 304 uses the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry. It has 5 cores and 5 threads, with a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The Intel chip has no simultaneous multithreading, so its five cores translate directly to five threads.

Cache configuration differs significantly. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 192 KB of L1 total, 2.5 MB of L2 total, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Intel L3 pool is 50% larger than AMD's shared pool, which helps explain some of Intel's single-thread and latency-sensitive advantages. The AMD L2 is per-core, which aids in parallel workloads where each thread can keep its working set local.

Memory support is another major differentiator. AMD supports LPDDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and 88.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD part has 47.4% more memory bandwidth on paper, which likely contributes to its data compression and random string sorting wins. Intel's single-channel bus is a limitation, but its larger L3 cache and higher clock speeds mitigate the impact in many workloads.

PCIe connectivity also differs. AMD provides PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Intel's newer PCIe standard and higher lane count give it an advantage for external device bandwidth. Both chips use integrated graphics: AMD pairs with Radeon 610M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, and both target the mobile market segment. The AMD part has a production status of Active and a release date in September 2025. The Intel part also has Active production status and an April 2026 release date. The AMD die size is 100 mm², while Intel's die size is not recorded in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The single-thread test is the clearest Intel victory. Intel scores 3614 against AMD's 2465, a 31.8% lead. This is consistent with Intel's higher boost clock of 4.30 GHz versus 4.10 GHz, though clock alone does not explain the full gap. The extended instructions test shows Intel at 9686 versus AMD's 6075, a 37.3% lead, indicating stronger SIMD and instruction-level efficiency. The prime number test is the most lopsided: Intel scores 68 against AMD's 20, a 70.6% gap. This test is highly sensitive to single-core integer throughput and branch handling, both areas where Intel's newer process and higher clocks excel.

Floating point math shows Intel at 29722 versus AMD's 14448, a 51.4% lead. This is the largest absolute point difference in the dataset. The physics test follows a similar pattern: Intel at 868 versus AMD's 436, a 49.8% lead. Both results point to Intel's per-core FPU throughput being far ahead. Data encryption goes to Intel at 8501 versus 6461, a 24% lead, which indicates stronger cryptographic instruction support or more efficient execution of encryption algorithms.

AMD's wins are concentrated in integer and memory-throughput workloads. Integer math shows AMD at 29846 versus Intel's 24640, a 21.1% lead despite Intel's higher clock. This suggests AMD's eight threads provide a meaningful advantage in integer-heavy parallel code. Data compression shows AMD at 135834 versus Intel's 114775, an 18.3% lead, likely benefiting from both the thread count and the dual-channel memory bandwidth. Random string sorting is the closest contest: AMD at 14431 versus Intel's 13659, a 5.7% margin. This test is memory-latency sensitive, and AMD's smaller lead here compared to compression suggests the Intel L3 cache partially compensates for its bandwidth deficit.

The multithread result is instructive. Intel wins 11625 to 9027, a 22.3% lead, despite having 5 threads against AMD's 8. This means Intel's per-thread efficiency is substantially higher. If AMD cannot win the pure multithread test with a 60% thread advantage, its architecture is at a fundamental throughput disadvantage in most parallel workloads. The Cinebench results for Intel (R15 multicore 849, R15 singlecore 264, R20 multicore 4160, R20 singlecore 587, R23 multicore 5263, R23 singlecore 1765) are not matched by any AMD Cinebench data in the database, so a direct comparison there is not possible.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core 3 304 is the stronger processor for general-purpose and single-thread-dominated workloads. Its single-thread score is 31.8% higher, its floating point performance is 51.4% higher, and its multithread score is 22.3% higher despite fewer threads. These margins are substantial and consistent across most benchmark categories. The Intel part also carries a higher 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs, though this is below AMD's 74th percentile.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 is the better choice for specific integer and memory-throughput workloads. Its data compression score is 18.3% higher, its integer math score is 21.1% higher, and its random string sorting score is 5.7% higher. It also has 88.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth versus Intel's 59.7 GB/s, a 47.4% advantage, and a dual-channel memory bus versus Intel's single-channel. For users whose workloads are dominated by compression, integer math, or memory streaming, the AMD part delivers measurable wins.

The average benchmark scores favor AMD at 20137 versus 13745, but this comparison is complicated by the fact that Intel's Cinebench results are included in its average while no AMD Cinebench data exists in the database. The nearest rival data shows both parts are competitive with chips in their respective performance bands. AMD sits 0.6% below the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U and 0.7% below the Intel Core i7-9700K. Intel sits 0.3% below the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and 0.9% below the Intel Core i7-8750H.

The production status is Active for both, and both target mobile. The Intel part is newer, with an April 2026 release date versus AMD's September 2025. The Intel part has a higher boost clock, a smaller process node, and a larger L3 cache. The AMD part has more threads, more memory bandwidth, and a dual-channel memory bus. Buyers should select based on workload mix: Intel for broad compute performance and single-thread responsiveness, AMD for integer and memory-intensive tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 scores 3614 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 scores 2465. Intel leads by 31.8%.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multithread performance?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 scores 11625 in the PassMark multithread test, beating the AMD Ryzen 3 30's 9027 by 22.3%, despite having 5 threads versus AMD's 8 threads.

Q: What workloads favor the AMD Ryzen 3 30?

A: The AMD part wins in data compression (135834 vs 114775, an 18.3% lead), integer math (29846 vs 24640, a 21.1% lead), and random string sorting (14431 vs 13659, a 5.7% lead).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads, with no simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 88.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth on a dual-channel LPDDR5 bus. The Intel Core 3 304 has 59.7 GB/s on a single-channel DDR5/LPDDR5X bus.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 3 304?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 has a launch MSRP of $309. No launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD Ryzen 3 30 in the database.