AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs Intel Core 3 305 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has a higher average benchmark score of 20137, compared to 18302 for the Intel Core 3 305. The AMD part also sits at the 74th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 72nd percentile.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 3 305 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Intel chip has a higher core count, but the AMD chip supports simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core 3 305 boosts to 4.30 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 boosts to 4.10 GHz. The base clocks differ more substantially: 1.50 GHz for the Intel part versus 2.40 GHz for the AMD part.

Q: Which processor delivers better single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 3 305 leads in the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 3977, which is 38% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 30's score of 2465. The Intel chip also shows a strong advantage in the Cinebench R23 single-core test, scoring 1852 versus the AMD chip's lack of a recorded Cinebench result in the database.

Q: Do both processors use the same memory type?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, while the Intel Core 3 305 supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X but only over a single-channel bus. The AMD chip has a higher recorded memory bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s for the Intel chip.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 3 305 is built on a 3 nm process at Intel. The Intel chip also uses a different socket, Intel BGA 1516, compared to AMD Socket FT6.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses the Zen 2 architecture under the Mendocino codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 4 cores with 8 threads. The cache hierarchy is organized per core: 64 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size is 100 mm². Memory support is limited to LPDDR5 over a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s. PCIe connectivity is Gen 3 with 4 lanes from the CPU only. The integrated graphics solution is the Radeon 610M.

The Intel Core 3 305 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry. It has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The cache layout differs: 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. Memory support includes DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but only over a single-channel bus with a lower recorded bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU only. The integrated graphics solution is Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core.

The two chips represent different design philosophies. AMD pairs fewer cores with simultaneous multithreading and a larger memory bus. Intel uses more physical cores without multithreading, but relies on a smaller process node and a higher boost clock. The Intel part also has a higher L3 cache capacity at 6 MB shared versus 4 MB shared. Neither chip supports ECC memory, and both are locked multipliers. The AMD part uses 2.40 GHz base and 4.10 GHz boost clocks, while the Intel part uses 1.50 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost clocks.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data shows a clear split across the recorded tests. The Intel Core 3 305 wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the database, which means the use-case analysis is largely about the degree of the Intel advantage rather than a balance of wins.

The Intel chip's largest margins appear in compute-heavy workloads. Floating-point math, prime number finding, and physics simulations all show Intel leads exceeding 60%. Data encryption and multithreaded workloads also favor Intel by roughly 41%. These results indicate the Intel part handles parallel compute tasks and mathematical workloads with a significant edge.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 does not win any recorded benchmark, but its closest margins come in data compression and integer math. In data compression, the Intel lead is only 7.5%, and in integer math the lead is 7.6%. These are the workloads where the AMD chip's 8 threads narrow the gap against the Intel chip's 6 physical cores. The AMD part also has a higher average benchmark score overall, driven by its nearest rival positioning. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U at 20249 and the Intel Core i7-9700K at 20271, both within 0.7% of the AMD chip's score.

The Intel Core 3 305's nearest rivals tell a different story. It sits within 0.4% of the Intel Core 7 360 and within 0.1% of the Intel Core i3-14100, with an average score of 18318 for the latter. This places the Intel part in a lower performance tier overall, despite winning every head-to-head matchup against the AMD chip.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 30 | Intel Core 3 305 |

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

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 6 |

| Base Clock | 2.40 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.10 GHz | 4.30 GHz |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Socket | AMD Socket FT6 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2.5 MB |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | LPDDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 88.0 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 4 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 610M | Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $309 |

| Release Date | 2025-09-30 | 2026-04-15 |

The AMD part uses a larger process node but compensates with a higher base clock and dual-channel memory. The Intel part uses a smaller process node, more cores, a higher boost clock, and newer PCIe generation. The Intel part also has a recorded launch MSRP of $309, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive Intel win comes in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test. The Intel Core 3 305 scores 115 against 20 for the AMD Ryzen 3 30, a 82.6% lead. This test measures raw integer iteration performance and the result is consistent with the Intel chip's higher boost clock and additional cores.

Floating-point math shows a similarly large gap. Intel scores 42284 versus 14448 for AMD, a 65.8% lead. Physics simulation follows the same pattern: 1233 for Intel versus 436 for AMD, a 64.6% lead. These three tests form the core of the Intel advantage in mathematical throughput.

The extended instructions test gives Intel a 55.1% lead, with scores of 13543 versus 6075. Data encryption shows a 41.4% lead for Intel, scoring 11019 versus 6461. The multithreaded PassMark test also favors Intel by 41.5%, with scores of 15439 versus 9027.

Single-thread performance shows a 38% Intel lead. The Intel part scores 3977 in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, while the AMD part scores 2465 in both. This single-thread margin is notable because the AMD chip has a higher base clock, but the Intel chip's boost clock of 4.30 GHz and 3 nm process appear to deliver superior per-thread throughput.

Random string sorting shows a more moderate Intel lead of 18.1%, with scores of 17623 versus 14431. The two closest results are data compression and integer math. In data compression, Intel leads 146857 versus 135834, a 7.5% margin. In integer math, Intel leads 32295 versus 29846, a 7.6% margin. These are the only two tests where the AMD chip comes within single digits of the Intel chip.

The Cinebench results are only recorded for the Intel part. The Core 3 305 scores 1322 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 186 in R15 single-core, 5511 in R20 multi-core, 777 in R20 single-core, 13123 in R23 multi-core, and 1852 in R23 single-core. No Cinebench scores are recorded for the AMD Ryzen 3 30 in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows the Intel Core 3 305 as the stronger performer in every benchmark where both chips have scores. The Intel part leads by 82.6% in prime number finding, 65.8% in floating-point math, and 64.6% in physics. These are substantial margins that indicate a clear performance hierarchy in compute-heavy mobile workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 does hold a higher overall average benchmark score of 20137 and a higher percentile ranking at 74. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U and the Intel Core i7-9700K, both of which score above 20000. The Intel Core 3 305, by contrast, sits at 18302 with nearest rivals like the Intel Core i3-14100 and the Intel Core 7 360. This suggests the AMD chip competes in a higher performance bracket despite losing every direct comparison to the Intel chip.

The choice between these two parts depends on which metric the buyer prioritizes. For raw benchmark wins across the recorded tests, the Intel Core 3 305 delivers superior results in every category. For overall average score and percentile placement against the full CPU database, the AMD Ryzen 3 30 ranks higher. The Intel chip offers more cores, a smaller process node, and a higher boost clock, while the AMD chip offers simultaneous multithreading, dual-channel memory, and a higher base clock.

The data supports the Intel Core 3 305 for users who need maximum throughput in the specific workloads measured, particularly floating-point math, encryption, and physics. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 remains the higher-ranked part in the database's overall CPU percentile, which reflects a broader performance profile across the full range of recorded benchmarks.