AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database separates these two processors into distinct performance tiers. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 is a low-power mobile chip with a 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14401E is a desktop part sitting at the 60th percentile. The recorded average benchmark scores show the AMD part at 20137, which is roughly four times higher than the Intel part's 5253 average. However, this comparison is complicated by the fact that the two processors were tested under entirely different benchmark suites.

The Ryzen 3 30's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U, the AMD EPYC 7713P, the Intel Core i7-9700K, and the Intel Core i7-11800H. Its average score sits within 0.7% of all four of those parts, indicating that it performs in the same class as older high-end desktop chips and modern efficient mobile chips. The Core i5-14401E's nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4, the Intel Core i7-11700B, the Intel Core i9-10850K, and the Intel Core i5-13400T. Its score is within 0.8% of all of those, placing it in the range of previous-generation high-core-count desktop processors.

The data shows that the Ryzen 3 30 wins decisively in the PassMark suite. It delivers a multi-thread score of 9027, a single-thread score of 2465, and an integer math result of 29846. The Core i5-14401E has no PassMark results recorded, so the only direct comparisons come from Cinebench. There, the Intel part scores 18161 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2564 in single-core. The Ryzen 3 30 has no Cinebench results. This means the verdict rests on which benchmark set you trust for your workload. For PassMark-style integer, encryption, and compression tasks, the Ryzen 3 30 is the clear choice. For Cinebench rendering workloads, the Core i5-14401E is the only one with data.

Users who need a mobile processor with strong PassMark scores should choose the Ryzen 3 30. Users who need a desktop processor with confirmed Cinebench rendering performance should choose the Core i5-14401E. There is no overlap in the benchmark data, so the decision depends entirely on the target workload and platform.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses the Zen 2 architecture with the Mendocino codename. It is built on a 6 nm process node at TSMC with a die size of 100 mm². The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel with a die size of 215 mm². The AMD chip is physically smaller and uses a more advanced process node.

The core counts differ significantly. The Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part offers 50% more cores and threads. The cache hierarchy also differs. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has five times the L3 cache and more than double the L2 cache per core.

The platform support is completely different. The AMD chip uses the AMD Socket FT6 and supports LPDDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and 88.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It does not support ECC memory. The Intel chip uses the Intel Socket 1700 and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. It does support ECC memory. The AMD chip provides PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part has a much wider and faster expansion interface.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD chip uses the Radeon 610M, while the Intel chip uses the UHD Graphics 730. The market segments are distinct: the AMD part is marked as Mobile, and the Intel part is marked as Desktop. The AMD processor was released in September 2025, while the Intel processor was released in June 2024. The AMD part has a TDP of 15 watts, while the Intel part has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel chip consumes more than four times the power budget.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has an average benchmark score of 20137, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has an average score of 5253. The AMD part scores roughly 3.8 times higher.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 memory. The Intel Core i5-14401E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 does not.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14401E is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has five times more L3 cache.

Specification Differences

The table below shows only the fields where the two processors differ, based on the recorded data.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 30 | Intel Core i5-14401E |

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

| Cores | 4 | 6 |

| Threads | 8 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2.40 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.10 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FT6 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 2 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Mendocino | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen 3 (Zen 2) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 100 mm² | 215 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 512 KB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB shared | 20 MB shared |

| Memory Support | LPDDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 88.0 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 4 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

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

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | September 2025 | June 2024 |

| Part Number | Unknown | Q49JSRNJS |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors. Instead, each has its own separate benchmark suite. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 was tested with the PassMark suite, and the Intel Core i5-14401E was tested with the Cinebench suite. This means a direct score-by-score comparison is not possible from the recorded data. The analysis must rely on the relative performance within each suite and the overall average scores.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30's PassMark results show strong integer and floating point performance. Its integer math score is 29846, its floating point math score is 14448, and its extended instructions score is 6075. The data compression score is 135834, and the data encryption score is 6461. The random string sorting score is 14431. The multi-thread score is 9027, and the single-thread score is 2465. The find prime numbers score is 20, and the physics score is 436. These scores place the processor at the 74th percentile among all CPUs.

The Intel Core i5-14401E's Cinebench results show strong rendering performance. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 18161, and its single-core score is 2564. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score is 7627, and the single-core score is 1076. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 1830, and the single-core score is 258. These scores place the processor at the 60th percentile among all CPUs.

The percentile difference is notable. The AMD part sits 14 percentile points higher, which aligns with its much higher average benchmark score. However, the benchmarks measure different workloads. PassMark focuses on general CPU tasks like compression, encryption, and math operations. Cinebench focuses on 3D rendering, which stresses multi-core performance heavily. The Intel part's 6 cores and 12 threads give it a structural advantage in rendering workloads, while the AMD part's higher average score suggests it excels across a broader range of general tasks.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 wins in general-purpose computing tasks as measured by PassMark. Its data compression score of 135834 indicates strong performance in file compression and decompression workloads. Its integer math score of 29846 and floating point math score of 14448 show solid arithmetic processing. The data encryption score of 6461 indicates capable cryptographic workload handling. The random string sorting score of 14431 suggests efficient data organization tasks. With its 74th percentile ranking, the AMD part outperforms the vast majority of recorded CPUs in these general workloads.

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins in rendering workloads as measured by Cinebench. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18161 demonstrates strong 3D rendering capability. The single-core score of 2564 in R23 shows respectable per-thread performance. The R20 multi-core score of 7627 and the R15 multi-core score of 1830 confirm consistent rendering performance across Cinebench versions. With 6 cores and 12 threads, the Intel part has the parallel processing resources that rendering engines typically use. Its 60th percentile ranking still places it above the median CPU.

The platform differences also determine the use cases. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 is a 15-watt mobile chip with LPDDR5 memory support and a compact 100 mm² die. It is suited for laptops and portable devices where power efficiency matters. The Intel Core i5-14401E is a 65-watt desktop chip with DDR4 and DDR5 support, ECC memory capability, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. It is suited for desktop workstations where expansion and memory flexibility are priorities. The AMD part's Radeon 610M integrated graphics serve mobile display needs, while the Intel part's UHD Graphics 730 serves desktop display needs.

The recorded data shows no overlap in benchmark suites, so each processor wins in the domain where it has measurements. The AMD part dominates PassMark-style general tasks. The Intel part dominates Cinebench-style rendering tasks. Users should select based on which workload matches their usage pattern.