AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs Intel Core i7-11800H Comparison

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i7-11800H decisively outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 30 across every measured workload. In the head-to-head comparison, the Intel part secures 11 wins out of 11 tests, with the AMD processor failing to claim a single victory. The average benchmark scores place the two chips nearly level — the Ryzen 3 30 scores 20,137 against the i7-11800H’s 19,998, a 0.7% difference in favor of the AMD part — but that aggregate hides the sheer scale of the Intel chip’s dominance in individual tasks. The i7-11800H’s percentile rank of 74 matches the Ryzen 3 30’s percentile rank of 74, placing both in the same overall performance tier despite the massive per-test gaps.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-11800H leads by the widest margin in the extended instructions test, where it scores 16,068 against the Ryzen 3 30’s 6,075 — a 62.2% deficit for the AMD chip. That pattern repeats in floating point math, where Intel scores 42,423 versus 14,448, a 65.9% gap. Integer math follows suit: Intel’s 71,423 dwarfs AMD’s 29,846, a 58.2% difference. These are not small edges; they represent fundamental throughput advantages in compute-heavy operations.

The multithreaded performance gap is similarly stark. The i7-11800H scores 20,012 in the PassMark multithread test, while the Ryzen 3 30 manages only 9,027 — a 54.9% deficit. In data compression, Intel scores 239,304 against AMD’s 135,834, a 43.2% gap. Data encryption shows Intel at 12,241 versus AMD’s 6,461, a 47.2% deficit. Random string sorting goes to Intel at 28,411 against 14,431, a 49.2% gap. Physics simulation scores 938 for Intel versus 436 for AMD, a 53.5% deficit.

The closest contest is in single-thread performance, where the i7-11800H scores 3,043 against the Ryzen 3 30’s 2,465 — a 19% gap. That is still a clear win for Intel, but it is the narrowest margin in the entire suite. The prime number test shows Intel at 85 versus AMD’s 20, a 76.5% deficit that represents the largest relative gap of any benchmark. In every category, the Intel part delivers at least a 19% advantage, and in most cases the margin exceeds 50%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different foundations. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses the Zen 2 architecture (codename Mendocino) on a 6 nm process node from TSMC, with a die size of 100 mm². The Intel Core i7-11800H uses the Tiger Lake architecture (Tiger Lake-H) on Intel’s 10 nm process, with a die size of 190 mm² — nearly double the physical footprint.

Core counts diverge sharply. The Ryzen 3 30 offers 4 cores and 8 threads, while the i7-11800H doubles that with 8 cores and 16 threads. Cache configurations follow the same pattern: the AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache — six times the L3 capacity.

Clock speeds tell a complementary story. The Ryzen 3 30 has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The i7-11800H has a base clock of 1900.00 MHz (1.90 GHz) and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Intel’s higher boost clock helps explain its single-thread advantage, while the combination of more cores, more cache, and higher boost contributes to the multi-threaded dominance.

Memory support also differs. The AMD chip supports LPDDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 88.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel chip supports DDR4 on a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Ryzen’s faster memory bandwidth does not translate into benchmark wins — the Intel part wins every test despite the lower bandwidth. PCIe connectivity diverges too: AMD offers Gen 3 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well — AMD pairs with Radeon 610M, Intel with UHD Graphics 750. The Ryzen 3 30 is a 15 W TDP part on AMD Socket FT6; the i7-11800H is a 35 W TDP part on Intel BGA 1787.

Where Each One Wins

The data shows no benchmark category where the AMD Ryzen 3 30 comes out ahead. The Intel Core i7-11800H wins every single test, from single-threaded workloads to heavily parallel tasks. That makes the use-case split straightforward: the i7-11800H is the appropriate choice for any workload that appears in this benchmark suite.

For single-threaded responsiveness, the i7-11800H’s 19% lead in PassMark single-thread score (3,043 vs 2,465) means faster per-core execution for lightly threaded applications. For multi-threaded rendering, compilation, or simulation, the 54.9% lead in multithread score (20,012 vs 9,027) is decisive. In data compression and encryption, the Intel part’s 43.2% and 47.2% advantages respectively make it the clear pick for file archiving or security-related tasks.

The Ryzen 3 30 does not win any benchmark, so there is no workload in this dataset where it is the better performer. Its lower TDP of 15 W versus Intel’s 35 W suggests a power efficiency angle, but no power consumption or thermal data appears in the benchmark results, so that cannot be substantiated from the facts available. The Ryzen 3 30’s higher memory bandwidth (88.0 GB/s vs 51.2 GB/s) and LPDDR5 support are architectural advantages, but they do not translate into any measured performance win.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has a marginally higher average benchmark score of 20,137, compared to the Intel Core i7-11800H’s 19,998 — a 0.7% difference in favor of the AMD chip.

Q: How much faster is the Intel Core i7-11800H in multi-threaded performance?

A: The i7-11800H scores 20,012 in the PassMark multithread test, which is 54.9% higher than the Ryzen 3 30’s 9,027.

Q: What is the closest benchmark contest between the two?

A: The single-thread test is the closest, with the i7-11800H scoring 3,043 against the Ryzen 3 30’s 2,465 — a 19% gap, the smallest margin of any test.

Q: Do both processors share the same performance percentile?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 3 30 and the Intel Core i7-11800H rank at the 74th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-11800H has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How do the L3 cache sizes compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-11800H has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 MB of shared L3 cache — a six-fold difference.

Specification Differences

• Cores: AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4; Intel Core i7-11800H has 8.
• Threads: AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 8; Intel Core i7-11800H has 16.
• Base Clock: AMD Ryzen 3 30 runs at 2.40 GHz; Intel Core i7-11800H runs at 1900.00 MHz.
• Boost Clock: AMD Ryzen 3 30 boosts to 4.10 GHz; Intel Core i7-11800H boosts to 4.60 GHz.
• TDP: AMD Ryzen 3 30 is rated at 15 W; Intel Core i7-11800H is rated at 35 W.
• Socket: AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses AMD Socket FT6; Intel Core i7-11800H uses Intel BGA 1787.
• Architecture: AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses Zen 2 (Mendocino); Intel Core i7-11800H uses Tiger Lake (Tiger Lake-H).
• Process Node: AMD Ryzen 3 30 is built on 6 nm; Intel Core i7-11800H is built on 10 nm.
• Foundry: AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses TSMC; Intel Core i7-11800H uses Intel.
• Die Size: AMD Ryzen 3 30 measures 100 mm²; Intel Core i7-11800H measures 190 mm².
• L1 Cache: AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 64 KB per core; Intel Core i7-11800H has 80 KB per core.
• L2 Cache: AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 512 KB per core; Intel Core i7-11800H has 1.25 MB per core.
• L3 Cache: AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 MB shared; Intel Core i7-11800H has 24 MB shared.
• Memory Support: AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses LPDDR5; Intel Core i7-11800H uses DDR4.
• Memory Bandwidth: AMD Ryzen 3 30 offers 88.0 GB/s; Intel Core i7-11800H offers 51.2 GB/s.
• PCIe: AMD Ryzen 3 30 provides Gen 3 with 4 lanes; Intel Core i7-11800H provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes.
• Integrated Graphics: AMD Ryzen 3 30 has Radeon 610M; Intel Core i7-11800H has UHD Graphics 750.
• Release Date: AMD Ryzen 3 30 released on 2025-09-30; Intel Core i7-11800H released on 2021-05-10.
• Launch MSRP: Intel Core i7-11800H was $395. AMD Ryzen 3 30 has no launch MSRP listed.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-11800H is the superior processor in every benchmark recorded. It wins all 11 head-to-head tests, with margins ranging from 19% in single-thread performance to 76.5% in prime number calculation. The architecture backs this up: 8 cores versus 4, 16 threads versus 8, 24 MB of L3 versus 4 MB, and a higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz versus 4.10 GHz. The i7-11800H also has a higher TDP at 35 W versus 15 W, which explains its ability to sustain higher performance levels.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30’s only statistical advantage is its average benchmark score of 20,137 versus 19,998, a 0.7% edge that reflects its position among nearest rivals rather than any direct performance superiority. Its 6 nm process, LPDDR5 memory support, and 88.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are modern features, but they do not produce a single benchmark win.

For anyone choosing between these two, the data is clear: the Intel Core i7-11800H is the pick for raw performance. The Ryzen 3 30’s lower TDP and newer process node may appeal to power-sensitive designs, but no benchmark in this dataset supports choosing it for speed. The i7-11800H delivers at least a 19% advantage in every workload measured, and in most cases the gap exceeds 50%. That is not a close contest; it is a rout.