AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs Intel Core 7 350 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded benchmark data presents an unambiguous outcome: the Intel Core 7 350 wins every single head-to-head test against the AMD Ryzen 3 30. Across the eleven shared PassMark workloads, the Intel part claims eleven victories with zero losses for AMD. The average benchmark score reinforces this gap, with the Intel Core 7 350 posting 17,779 points against the AMD Ryzen 3 30's 20,137, a difference of roughly 13% in favor of AMD on that aggregate metric. However, the specific workload results tell a more complex story, as the Intel chip's advantages range from a modest 5.1% in data compression to a massive 81.3% in prime number finding.

The percentile rankings place both parts in similar overall territory: the AMD Ryzen 3 30 sits at the 74th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 7 350 lands at the 71st. This near-parity in overall standing contrasts sharply with the head-to-head sweep, suggesting that the AMD part's aggregate score is buoyed by strengths in certain workloads that the Intel chip does not match, even though Intel dominates the direct comparisons available in the database.

For users prioritizing raw single-thread responsiveness, extended instruction throughput, or floating-point mathematics, the Intel Core 7 350 is the clear selection based on the data. For users who value the AMD part's higher aggregate benchmark average and its position among rivals like the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U and AMD EPYC 7713P, the Ryzen 3 30 offers a competitive overall profile despite losing every direct matchup. The data indicates that these are not equivalent processors in direct competition; the Intel Core 7 350 holds a decisive edge in every measured workload, while the AMD part's appeal rests on its broader benchmark standing and architectural efficiency.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in their underlying designs. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses the Zen 2 architecture under the Mendocino codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 100 mm². The Intel Core 7 350, by contrast, employs the Wildcat Lake codename on a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry, with no die size recorded in the database. The process node difference is substantial: 6 nm versus 3 nm, which typically correlates with transistor density and power efficiency improvements, though the database does not provide transistor counts for either part.

Core and thread configurations differ sharply. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 provides 4 cores and 8 threads, leveraging simultaneous multithreading to double its thread count. The Intel Core 7 350 offers 6 physical cores but only 6 threads, meaning it lacks hyper-threading or equivalent multithreading technology. This creates an interesting dynamic: AMD has fewer physical cores but more threads, while Intel has more physical cores but no thread doubling. The benchmark results suggest Intel's additional physical cores outweigh AMD's thread advantage in multithreaded workloads, as the Intel part wins the PassMark multithread test by 40.5%.

Cache hierarchies also differ considerably. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 350 offers 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. Intel's per-core cache allocations are larger at every level, and its total L3 is 50% bigger, which may contribute to its performance advantages in cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory support presents another stark contrast. The AMD part supports LPDDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but only over a single-channel bus, yielding 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. Despite Intel's lower memory bandwidth, its benchmark wins remain consistent, indicating that memory bandwidth is not the limiting factor in these workloads. The Intel chip also uses PCIe Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, while AMD uses PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses the Radeon 610M, while Intel uses Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both are locked multipliers in the mobile segment.

Where Each One Wins

Given that the Intel Core 7 350 wins all eleven head-to-head benchmarks, the question of where each processor wins is largely one-sided. The Intel part demonstrates its largest advantages in prime number finding, where it leads by 81.3%, and in floating-point math, where it leads by 66.3%. These results indicate strong computational throughput for mathematical and scientific workloads. The Intel chip also dominates the physics simulation test with a 62.8% lead and extended instructions with a 49.6% advantage, suggesting robust support for advanced instruction sets and simulation tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 does not win any head-to-head benchmark in the database. Its closest margin of defeat is in data compression, where it trails by only 5.1%, and integer math, where it trails by 11.5%. These relatively narrow gaps suggest that the AMD part is competitive in integer-heavy and compression-oriented tasks, even though it ultimately loses those tests. The AMD chip's average benchmark score of 20,137 exceeds the Intel part's 17,779, which indicates that the AMD processor performs strongly in benchmarks not included in the head-to-head set, potentially masking its direct-comparison weaknesses.

For use cases defined by the recorded data, the Intel Core 7 350 is the appropriate choice for floating-point mathematics, integer math, data encryption, extended instruction workloads, prime number computation, physics simulation, random string sorting, data compression, multithreaded tasks, and single-threaded tasks. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has no recorded workload where it outperforms the Intel part, though its higher aggregate score and tighter margins in compression and integer math suggest it remains a viable mobile processor for general productivity, just not one that surpasses the Intel Core 7 350 in any measured category.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Intel has more physical cores, but AMD has more threads due to simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 scores 4,100 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 scores 2,465. Intel leads by 39.9% in this workload.

Q: How do the aggregate benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has an average benchmark score of 20,137, while the Intel Core 7 350 averages 17,779. Despite losing every head-to-head test, AMD's aggregate score is higher.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 88.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel's L3 is 50% larger.

Q: What are the manufacturing process nodes?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 7 350 uses a 3 nm process at Intel. The die size for AMD is 100 mm²; no die size is recorded for Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data in the database shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core 7 350, but the margins vary widely by workload. The smallest gap appears in PassMark data compression, where Intel scores 143,123 against AMD's 135,834, a lead of 5.1%. This is the only test where the two processors come within single-digit percentage points, indicating that the AMD part's compression engine is relatively strong even though it loses. Integer math shows a similar pattern, with Intel at 33,734 versus AMD at 29,846, an 11.5% advantage. These two workloads represent Intel's narrowest victories and suggest that AMD's Zen 2 architecture handles integer and compression tasks respectably.

The middle tier of results includes random string sorting, where Intel leads 17,238 to 14,431, a 16.3% margin. Data encryption shows a much larger gap, with Intel at 10,933 against AMD's 6,461, representing a 40.9% advantage. The multithread test follows closely, with Intel scoring 15,170 versus AMD's 9,027, a 40.5% lead. These results indicate that Intel's six physical cores provide substantial throughput advantages in parallel workloads, despite AMD's eight threads.

The most dramatic margins appear in computationally intensive tests. Extended instructions show Intel at 12,045 versus AMD's 6,075, a 49.6% lead. Physics simulation favors Intel heavily, 1,173 to 436, a 62.8% margin. Floating-point math delivers Intel's second-largest win at 42,809 versus 14,448, a 66.3% advantage. Prime number finding produces the largest gap, with Intel at 107 against AMD's 20, an 81.3% lead. Single-thread performance, recorded twice in the database with identical values, shows Intel at 4,100 versus AMD's 2,465, a 39.9% margin. These results confirm that Intel's architectural advantages in floating-point, simulation, and single-thread execution are consistent and substantial.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses the Zen 2 architecture with the Mendocino codename, while the Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename with no architecture field recorded. Manufacturing processes differ significantly: AMD uses 6 nm at TSMC, while Intel uses 3 nm at its own foundry. The AMD die measures 100 mm², while Intel's die size is not recorded.

Core counts differ, with AMD offering 4 cores and Intel offering 6. Thread counts also differ, with AMD providing 8 threads and Intel providing 6. Clock speeds show a notable contrast: AMD has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, while Intel has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Intel's boost clock is considerably higher, while AMD's base clock is higher. Both processors have a 15 W TDP.

Cache configurations differ at every level. 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 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. Memory support differs, with AMD using LPDDR5 over dual channels at 88.0 GB/s, while Intel supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single channel at 59.7 GB/s. PCIe capabilities differ, with AMD using Gen 3 and 4 lanes, while Intel uses Gen 4 and 6 lanes. Integrated graphics differ, with AMD using Radeon 610M and Intel using Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

The sockets are incompatible: AMD uses AMD Socket FT6, while Intel uses Intel BGA 1516. Both processors are active production parts in the mobile segment, both lack ECC support, and both have locked multipliers. The Intel part has a recorded part number of SAE3F, while AMD's part number is unknown. The Intel Core 7 350 has a launch MSRP of $469, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD Ryzen 3 30. Release dates differ, with AMD released on September 30, 2025, and Intel on April 15, 2026.