AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 and Intel Core 5 211E are not competing in the same arena. The recorded data shows the Intel part wins every single head-to-head benchmark, often by a wide margin, but the AMD chip occupies a different market segment with a fundamentally different power and packaging profile. The Intel Core 5 211E is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP, 10 cores, and a 4.90 GHz boost clock, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 is a 15 W mobile part with 4 cores and a 4.10 GHz boost clock. The benchmark results are lopsided, but the architectural and physical differences explain why this is not a contest of equals.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211E wins in every single recorded benchmark category. Out of 11 head-to-head comparisons, the Intel processor takes all 11. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 records zero wins. The largest Intel advantage appears in floating point math, where it scores 66402 against AMD's 14448, a delta of -78.2% for the AMD part. The smallest Intel margin is in the PassMark physics test, where Intel scores 702 versus AMD's 436, a 37.9% gap.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 does not win any computational workload in the database, but its profile suggests a different purpose. It is a mobile chip with a 15 W TDP, designed for battery-conscious systems. The Intel Core 5 211E, with its 65 W TDP and desktop socket, is built for sustained performance in a powered environment. The data shows no scenario where the AMD part outperforms Intel in raw throughput, but the AMD chip's lower power envelope and mobile socket are its defining characteristics.

In terms of overall positioning, the Intel Core 5 211E sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 sits at the 74th percentile. The average benchmark score for Intel is 37829, nearly double AMD's 20137. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with an average score of 37904 and a delta of -0.2%, meaning the Intel chip is essentially tied with that high-end AMD mobile processor. The AMD Ryzen 3 30's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-9700K at 20271 and a delta of -0.7%, indicating the AMD chip performs around the level of a previous-generation desktop Core i7.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries, nodes, and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses the Zen 2 architecture, specifically the Mendocino codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel. The die sizes differ substantially: AMD's die measures 100 mm², while Intel's is 257 mm².

Core counts are a major divider. The AMD chip has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. Cache hierarchy also differs. AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel L3 cache is five times larger, and its per-core L2 is four times larger.

Memory support diverges as well. AMD uses LPDDR5 with dual-channel access and a maximum recorded bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The AMD chip has the higher memory bandwidth figure, but Intel supports ECC memory while AMD does not. PCIe connectivity is another split: AMD offers Gen 3 with 4 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part's PCIe Gen 5 support is a significant feature for desktop expansion.

Integrated graphics differ. AMD uses a Radeon 610M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The market segments are opposite: AMD is a mobile part, Intel is a desktop part. The sockets reflect this: AMD uses Socket FT6, Intel uses Socket 1700. The Intel chip has a known part number (SRQERQ65F) and a launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD chip's launch MSRP is not recorded in the database. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single-core gap is in the PassMark single-thread test. Intel scores 4006 against AMD's 2465, a 38.5% advantage. This correlates with Intel's higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz versus AMD's 4.10 GHz. The base clocks also favor Intel: 2.70 GHz versus 2.40 GHz.

In multi-threaded work, the PassMark multithread score shows Intel at 23833 versus AMD's 9027, a 62.1% lead. The Intel part's 10 cores and 16 threads against AMD's 4 cores and 8 threads explain this result. Data compression shows the largest absolute gap: Intel scores 346757, AMD scores 135834, a 60.8% difference. Integer math follows a similar pattern with Intel at 88117 and AMD at 29846, a 66.1% gap. Extended instructions see Intel at 21592 versus AMD's 6075, a 71.9% lead, indicating a substantial advantage in SIMD and specialized workloads.

The floating point math test delivers the most lopsided result: Intel's 66402 against AMD's 14448, a 78.2% margin. This is the single biggest percentage difference in the entire head-to-head set. Random string sorting shows Intel at 34308 versus AMD's 14431, a 57.9% lead. The prime number finding test, which often reflects integer throughput and cache efficiency, shows Intel at 43 versus AMD's 20, a 53.5% gap. Data encryption shows Intel at 17938 versus AMD's 6461, a 64% difference. Physics simulation, the closest benchmark, still favors Intel at 702 versus AMD's 436, a 37.9% margin.

The Cinebench results are only recorded for the Intel part, not the AMD chip. The Intel Core 5 211E achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20389 and a single-core score of 2878. In Cinebench R20, it scores 8563 multi-core and 1208 single-core. In R15, it scores 2055 multi-core and 289 single-core. These figures provide additional context for Intel's desktop-class performance, though no AMD comparison is available in the database.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Core 5 211E is the faster processor in every measured workload. It leads by 37.9% to 78.2% across the PassMark suite. The Intel chip's 10 cores, 16 threads, larger caches, higher clocks, and PCIe Gen 5 support make it the superior choice for any compute-intensive desktop task. Its 86th percentile ranking versus the AMD chip's 74th percentile confirms the overall performance hierarchy.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 is not without a rationale, but that rationale is not performance. It is a 15 W mobile processor on a 6 nm node with an integrated Radeon 610M. Its 88.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is actually higher than Intel's 76.8 GB/s, and its smaller die size and lower TDP suggest efficiency-focused designs. For a thin-and-light laptop where battery life and thermals matter more than raw throughput, the AMD part makes sense. But the benchmark database shows no computational scenario where it beats the Intel part.

The Intel Core 5 211E also carries ECC memory support and DDR4/DDR5 compatibility, making it flexible for workstation or embedded desktop use. Its launch MSRP is $221, a figure recorded in the database. The AMD chip's launch MSRP is not listed, so no price comparison is possible. The choice comes down to use case: pick the Intel Core 5 211E for desktop performance, pick the AMD Ryzen 3 30 for a low-power mobile platform. The performance data does not support any other conclusion.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the largest benchmark gap between the two?

A: The largest percentage gap is in PassMark floating point math, where the Intel Core 5 211E scores 66402 against the AMD Ryzen 3 30's 14448, a 78.2% difference.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 30 win any benchmark?

A: No. The database records zero wins for the AMD Ryzen 3 30 across all 11 head-to-head tests.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5. The Intel Core 5 211E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Intel also supports ECC memory, while AMD does not.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for these CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has a TDP of 15 W. The Intel Core 5 211E has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: What is the market segment for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 is a mobile processor using AMD Socket FT6. The Intel Core 5 211E is a desktop processor using Intel Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 30 | Intel Core 5 211E |

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

| Cores | 4 | 10 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.40 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.10 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 65 W |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 100 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | LPDDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 88.0 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | False | True |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 4 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 610M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FT6 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $221 |