AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs Intel Core 7 253PQE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 and Intel Core 7 253PQE occupy different ends of the processor spectrum. The Ryzen 3 30 is a 4-core, 8-thread mobile chip built on a 6 nm process, while the Core 7 253PQE is a 10-core, 20-thread desktop part on a 10 nm node. The benchmark records show a clear performance hierarchy, with the Intel part winning all 11 recorded head-to-head tests. However, the two processors are designed for completely different sockets, power envelopes, and market segments, so the choice between them rests on platform requirements rather than any ambiguity in raw performance.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE records an average benchmark score of 55919, which places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 averages 20137, landing in the 74th percentile.

Q: How large is the performance gap in the head-to-head tests?

A: The Intel part wins every one of the 11 head-to-head comparisons. The narrowest margin is in single-threaded tests, where the Core 7 253PQE leads by 43.8%. The widest gap appears in prime number finding, where the Intel chip is 90.3% ahead.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Do these processors support different memory types?

A: Yes. The Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 only, while the Core 7 253PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: Which CPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE boosts to 5.70 GHz, compared to the Ryzen 3 30's boost of 4.10 GHz. The Intel part also has a higher base clock at 3.50 GHz versus 2.40 GHz.

Q: What is the release date ordering?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 was released on September 30, 2025. The Intel Core 7 253PQE followed later, with a release date of March 8, 2026.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in architecture. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses the Zen 2 microarchitecture under the Mendocino codename. This is a 6 nm design fabricated by TSMC with a die size of 100 mm². The Intel Core 7 253PQE, in contrast, uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundries. The Intel chip does not list a specific architecture family, but its cache structure and socket indicate a different design philosophy.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The Ryzen 3 30 allocates 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, with a shared 4 MB L3 cache. The Core 7 253PQE provides 80 KB of L1 per core and a much larger 2 MB of L2 per core, paired with a 33 MB shared L3 cache. This larger cache hierarchy likely contributes to the Intel chip's advantage in memory-sensitive workloads.

Memory support separates the two as well. The AMD part is restricted to LPDDR5, which is typical for low-power mobile designs. The Intel part accepts both DDR4 and DDR5, giving it broader compatibility with existing desktop platforms. ECC memory support is present on the Intel chip but absent on the AMD one. PCIe connectivity also diverges: the Ryzen 3 30 offers Gen 3 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 7 253PQE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ in branding. The AMD chip carries a Radeon 610M, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 770. Both are integrated solutions, but they belong to different graphics architectures. The sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FT6 for the Ryzen 3 30 versus Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 7 253PQE.

Power and thermal requirements show the starkest contrast. The Ryzen 3 30 has a TDP of 15 watts, fitting its mobile segment. The Core 7 253PQE has a TDP of 125 watts, reflecting its desktop orientation. The Intel chip also has a part number of SA4QA, while the AMD part's part number is listed as unknown.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear winner for anyone who needs raw compute throughput: the Intel Core 7 253PQE dominates every benchmark in the database. Its average score of 55919 is roughly 2.8 times the Ryzen 3 30's 20137. The Intel part also sits in the 91st percentile, compared to the AMD chip's 74th. For workloads that scale with cores and threads, the 10-core, 20-thread Intel design with its 33 MB L3 cache will outperform the 4-core, 8-thread AMD design in nearly all scenarios.

However, the choice is not purely about performance numbers. The Ryzen 3 30 is a mobile processor with a 15 W TDP, designed for thin-and-light laptops. The Core 7 253PQE is a desktop processor with a 125 W TDP, requiring a Socket 1700 motherboard and adequate cooling. A system built around the Ryzen 3 30 will prioritize battery life and portability, while a system built around the Core 7 253PQE will prioritize performance at the cost of size and power draw.

The Intel part's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-14900HX (0.2% higher average score) and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 (0.6% higher). The AMD Ryzen 3 30's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U (0.6% higher) and the Intel Core i7-9700K (0.7% higher). This placement confirms that the Ryzen 3 30 competes in the upper-midrange mobile tier, while the Core 7 253PQE reaches into high-end desktop territory.

Users constrained to a low-power mobile platform have no realistic option to use the Intel chip, given its socket and power requirements. Conversely, users building a desktop system would find the Ryzen 3 30 severely limiting due to its mobile socket and PCIe Gen 3 lane count. The verdict is therefore situational: the Intel part is the performance choice, and the AMD part is the efficiency choice for its specific form factor.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 30 | Intel Core 7 253PQE |

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

| Cores | 4 | 10 |

| Threads | 8 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.40 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.10 GHz | 5.70 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 125 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FT6 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Mendocino | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen 3 (Zen 2 (Mendocino)) | Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 100 mm² | Not recorded |

| 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) | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | LPDDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 88.0 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

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

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 610M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-09-30 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $409 |

| Part Number | Unknown | SA4QA |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 253PQE wins all 11 head-to-head tests in the database, but the margin varies significantly by workload type. The smallest advantage appears in single-thread performance. In the passmark_single_thread test, the Intel chip scores 4389 against the AMD chip's 2465, a delta of 43.8%. The same result appears in the passmark_singlethread test, confirming consistency in this metric. This gap in single-core performance reflects the Intel part's higher boost clock of 5.70 GHz versus 4.10 GHz, although the architectural differences also play a role.

The largest delta in the entire set is in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the Intel chip scores 206 versus the AMD chip's 20, a 90.3% difference. This test is highly sensitive to integer arithmetic and branch prediction, areas where the Intel chip's larger core count and newer design show a decisive edge. Similarly, floating-point math shows an 86.3% gap, with scores of 105279 for the Intel part against 14448 for the AMD part. Physics simulation also heavily favors Intel, with a 85.3% delta (2970 versus 436).

Memory-intensive workloads show substantial but slightly smaller gaps. The passmark_data_compression test records 487335 for Intel versus 135834 for AMD, a 72.1% delta. Data encryption shows a 74.7% gap (25515 versus 6461). Random string sorting, another test that stresses memory subsystem efficiency, shows a 73.4% delta (54222 versus 14431). These results align with the Intel chip's larger L3 cache and dual-channel memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, which slightly exceeds the AMD chip's 88.0 GB/s.

Extended instructions and integer math follow similar patterns. The passmark_extended_instructions test shows an 81.2% delta (32390 versus 6075), while passmark_integer_math records a 78.3% delta (137795 versus 29846). The multithreaded test, which captures the overall parallel throughput, shows the same 78.3% delta as integer math, with scores of 41656 for Intel and 9027 for AMD. This multithread result is particularly telling because the Intel chip has 2.5 times the cores and 2.5 times the threads of the AMD chip, yet the performance advantage is larger than the core count ratio would suggest, indicating better per-thread efficiency as well.

The overall average benchmark scores reinforce the head-to-head results. The Intel Core 7 253PQE's average of 55919 places it among high-end desktop parts, with its nearest rival being the Intel Core i9-14900HX at 56004 (a 0.2% difference in the rival's favor). The AMD Ryzen 3 30's average of 20137 places it near the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U at 20249 (0.6% higher) and the Intel Core i7-9700K at 20271 (0.7% higher). These percentile placements, 91st for Intel and 74th for AMD, confirm that the two chips serve entirely different performance classes. The benchmark data offers no scenario in which the AMD chip outperforms the Intel chip, but the AMD chip's 15 W TDP makes it the only viable option for the ultraportable segment where the Intel chip's 125 W TDP would be impractical.