AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs Intel Core i7-10700F Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 and Intel Core i7-10700F occupy completely different corners of the processor market, and the benchmark data reflects that split. The Core i7-10700F is the clear performance champion, winning 10 of 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. Its advantages range from 14.3% in single-threaded work to 62.9% in extended instruction workloads. The Ryzen 3 30 takes a single victory, winning the data encryption test by 20.1%, but that is a lone bright spot in an otherwise lopsided matchup.

The database places both chips near the same percentile tier, with the Ryzen 3 30 at the 74th percentile and the Core i7-10700F at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. Their average benchmark scores are also close, with the Ryzen 3 30 at 20137 and the Core i7-10700F at 19499. That parity in overall standing masks the stark workload differences. The Ryzen 3 30 is a low-power mobile part with a 15 W TDP, while the Core i7-10700F is a 65 W desktop processor. The data suggests the Ryzen 3 30 should be chosen by anyone prioritizing power efficiency and portability, while the Core i7-10700F is the pick for raw compute throughput in desktop workloads.

The Ryzen 3 30 is a mobile processor built for thin-and-light systems where battery life and low heat generation matter more than multi-threaded muscle. The Core i7-10700F is a desktop part designed for sustained performance in productivity, content creation, and gaming environments. Neither chip is a direct substitute for the other, and the benchmark results reinforce that positioning.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-10700F dominates nearly every measurable workload in the database. Its most significant victories come in compute-heavy tasks. In floating point math, the Intel chip scores 38578 against the Ryzen 3 30's 14448, a 62.5% advantage. Extended instruction performance shows a 62.9% gap, with the Intel part reaching 16389 versus 6075. Integer math also favors Intel by 52.3%, with scores of 62579 and 29846 respectively.

The Core i7-10700F also wins decisively in memory and data manipulation tasks. Data compression scores 253358 for Intel against 135834 for AMD, a 46.4% gap. Random string sorting shows a 54.4% advantage for Intel, with scores of 31625 and 14431. Prime number finding favors Intel by 57.4%, with 47 versus 20. The multithreaded PassMark score of 16227 for Intel versus 9027 for AMD represents a 44.4% margin. Physics workloads follow the same pattern, with Intel scoring 803 against AMD's 436, a 45.7% difference.

Single-threaded performance is closer but still favors Intel. The Core i7-10700F scores 2875 against the Ryzen 3 30's 2465, a 14.3% lead. That is the smallest gap of any head-to-head comparison, suggesting the Ryzen 3 30's Zen 2 architecture closes much of the per-core gap despite its lower clock speeds.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30's only victory comes in data encryption, where it scores 6461 against Intel's 5378, a 20.1% advantage. This likely reflects architectural differences in how each chip handles cryptographic instructions, but it is an isolated result rather than a trend.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses the Zen 2 architecture under the Mendocino codename, fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i7-10700F uses the older Comet Lake architecture on a 14 nm process at Intel's own fabs. The process node gap is substantial, with AMD's 6 nm node offering significant efficiency advantages over Intel's 14 nm process.

Core counts differ sharply. The Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Core i7-10700F doubles that to 8 cores and 16 threads. That core and thread advantage is the primary driver behind the Intel chip's multithreaded benchmark wins. The Ryzen 3 30's base clock is 2.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, while the Core i7-10700F runs at 2.90 GHz base and boosts to 4.80 GHz. The Intel chip's higher clocks contribute to its single-threaded lead.

Cache configurations also differ. Both chips have 64 KB of L1 cache per core, but the Ryzen 3 30 has 512 KB of L2 per core while the Core i7-10700F has 256 KB per core. The shared L3 cache is where Intel pulls ahead significantly: the Core i7-10700F has 16 MB of shared L3, while the Ryzen 3 30 has only 4 MB.

Memory support diverges based on platform. The Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 memory with 88.0 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Core i7-10700F uses DDR4 with 46.9 GB/s. The AMD chip's higher memory bandwidth is notable, though the Intel chip's larger cache and core count compensate in most tests. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Platform differences are stark. The Ryzen 3 30 uses AMD Socket FT6 and has a 15 W TDP, positioning it for mobile systems. It includes integrated Radeon 610M graphics. The Core i7-10700F uses Intel Socket 1200, has a 65 W TDP, and has no integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU. PCIe lane counts also differ, with the AMD chip offering 4 lanes of Gen 3 while the Intel chip provides 16 lanes of Gen 3.

The release dates are far apart. The Core i7-10700F launched in April 2020, while the Ryzen 3 30 came out in September 2025. Both remain in active production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-10700F leads in single-threaded workloads, scoring 2875 versus the Ryzen 3 30's 2465, a 14.3% advantage in the PassMark single-thread test.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 3 30 better at any workload?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 3 30 wins the data encryption test, scoring 6461 against the Core i7-10700F's 5378, a 20.1% margin.

Q: How large is the multithreaded performance gap?

A: The Core i7-10700F scores 16227 in the PassMark multithread test, which is 44.4% ahead of the Ryzen 3 30's 9027.

Q: Which chip has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-10700F has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What memory types do these processors support?

A: The Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 memory with 88.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the Core i7-10700F supports DDR4 with 46.9 GB/s bandwidth. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Does the Intel chip have integrated graphics?

A: No, the Core i7-10700F has no integrated graphics. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 includes Radeon 610M integrated graphics.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest performance gap in the comparison appears in extended instructions, where the Core i7-10700F scores 16389 against the Ryzen 3 30's 6075. That 62.9% difference represents the most decisive single-workload advantage for either chip. Floating point math is nearly as lopsided, with Intel scoring 38578 versus AMD's 14448, a 62.5% gap. These two results indicate that the Intel chip is substantially stronger in mathematically intensive and specialized instruction workloads.

Integer math shows a 52.3% advantage for Intel, with scores of 62579 and 29846. Prime number finding follows the same trend, with Intel at 47 and AMD at 20, a 57.4% gap. These results point to a consistent pattern: the Core i7-10700F's extra cores and higher clocks translate into major wins across compute-heavy tasks.

Data compression is another Intel victory, with the Core i7-10700F scoring 253358 against 135834, a 46.4% margin. Random string sorting shows a 54.4% advantage for Intel, with scores of 31625 and 14431. The multithreaded PassMark score of 16227 versus 9027 gives Intel a 44.4% lead, while physics workloads show a 45.7% gap in favor of Intel at 803 versus 436.

The closest contest is single-threaded performance. The Core i7-10700F scores 2875 against the Ryzen 3 30's 2465, a 14.3% margin. This is the only benchmark where the two chips are within a reasonable range, suggesting that the Zen 2 architecture in the Ryzen 3 30 is competitive on a per-core basis despite the Intel chip's higher clock speeds.

The single AMD victory comes in data encryption, where the Ryzen 3 30 scores 6461 against the Core i7-10700F's 5378. That 20.1% advantage is notable because it reverses the trend seen everywhere else. The Ryzen 3 30's newer architecture and LPDDR5 memory support likely contribute to this result, though it remains an outlier rather than a sign of overall competitiveness.

Looking at the broader picture, the Core i7-10700F wins 10 of 11 comparisons, with margins ranging from 14.3% to 62.9%. The Ryzen 3 30 wins once, with a 20.1% margin. The average benchmark scores tell a similar story from a different angle: the Ryzen 3 30 averages 20137 while the Core i7-10700F averages 19499. That difference of 638 points, roughly 3.3%, is small compared to the individual workload gaps. It reflects the fact that the Ryzen 3 30's benchmark portfolio includes tests where it performs closer to the Intel chip, and its encryption win helps balance the overall average.

The Intel chip's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 at 19593, just 0.5% away, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 at 19617, 0.6% away. The Ryzen 3 30's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U at 20249, 0.6% away, and the Intel Core i7-9700K at 20271, 0.7% away. These neighbor comparisons show that both chips sit in competitive performance tiers despite their architectural differences.

For buyers, the decision comes down to platform and use case. The Ryzen 3 30 is a mobile processor with integrated graphics, LPDDR5 memory support, and a 15 W TDP. It belongs in thin laptops where efficiency and portability are paramount. The Core i7-10700F is a desktop part with no integrated graphics, DDR4 support, and a 65 W TDP. It belongs in desktop builds where the extra cores and higher clocks translate directly into faster rendering, compilation, and multitasking. The benchmark data makes that distinction clear, and each chip serves its intended market well.