AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i7-14701E wins all 11 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 3 30. The largest margin appears in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where the Intel part scores 176 versus 20 for the AMD chip, a delta of -88.6% from the AMD perspective. That means the Intel processor delivers roughly nine times the throughput in that specific workload. The next biggest gap is in physics calculations: Intel scores 2399, AMD scores 436, a -81.8% delta, indicating the Intel part is about five and a half times faster in that test.

The smallest relative gap sits in single-thread performance. The Intel Core i7-14701E records 4305 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 records 2465, a -42.7% delta. Even the narrowest margin is still a substantial lead for Intel, but the single-thread gap is proportionally smaller than the multi-thread or math-oriented gaps. This suggests that the AMD core design is comparatively closer in per-core efficiency, though still clearly behind.

In random string sorting, Intel scores 29158 versus AMD's 14431, a -50.5% delta, showing Intel is roughly twice as fast at that memory-heavy operation. Data compression follows a similar pattern: Intel at 282939, AMD at 135834, a -52% delta, again close to a two-to-one advantage. Data encryption shows Intel at 14862 versus AMD's 6461, a -56.5% delta. Extended instruction workloads (likely AVX and similar) show Intel at 18528 versus AMD's 6075, a -67.2% delta, a more than threefold advantage. Floating-point math shows Intel at 61873 versus AMD's 14448, a -76.6% delta, roughly fourfold. Integer math shows Intel at 81325 versus AMD's 29846, a -63.3% delta. The multithread PassMark score has Intel at 26112 versus AMD's 9027, a -65.4% delta, meaning Intel is about 2.9 times faster in that aggregate test.

The average benchmark score tells a similar story at a higher level: the Intel Core i7-14701E averages 33206 across all recorded tests, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 averages 20137. That is a 65% advantage for Intel in aggregate performance. The percentile rankings confirm the gap: Intel sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, while AMD sits at the 74th percentile. Both are above the midpoint, but Intel occupies a distinctly higher tier.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing nodes. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 is built on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Mendocino, fabricated by TSMC on a 6 nm process. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-R, fabricated by Intel on a 10 nm process. Despite the smaller process node for AMD, the Intel part achieves substantially higher performance, indicating that architecture and core configuration matter more than lithography alone.

The core counts differ sharply. The AMD chip has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. That is exactly double the core count and double the thread count for Intel. The clock speeds also favor Intel: the AMD base clock is 2.40 GHz with a boost of 4.10 GHz, while the Intel base clock is 2.60 GHz with a boost of 5.40 GHz. The Intel boost clock is 1.3 GHz higher, which helps explain the single-thread advantage.

Cache hierarchies are substantially different. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i7-14701E has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel L3 cache is more than eight times larger, and its per-core L2 is four times larger. Larger caches typically reduce memory latency and improve performance in data-heavy workloads, which aligns with the benchmark results in compression, sorting, and encryption.

The die sizes also differ. The AMD chip measures 100 mm², while the Intel chip measures 257 mm². The larger Intel die accommodates more cores, more cache, and a more complex memory controller. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports only LPDDR5. The AMD memory bus is dual-channel with a recorded bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s; the Intel memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. The Intel part supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel Core i7-14701E provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel platform offers both a newer PCIe generation and four times the lane count, which matters for discrete GPUs and high-speed storage. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses the Radeon 610M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD chip is classified as a mobile part on the AMD Socket FT6, while the Intel chip is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700. The thermal design power reflects this: AMD is rated at 15 W, Intel at 65 W. The higher power envelope for Intel enables higher sustained clocks and more cores.

The release dates differ by over a year. The Intel Core i7-14701E was released on 2024-06-30, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 was released on 2025-09-30. Both are listed as active production parts. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

The Verdict

The data shows a decisive overall win for the Intel Core i7-14701E. It wins every single head-to-head benchmark, has double the cores and threads, a higher boost clock, a much larger L3 cache, and sits at a higher percentile ranking. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 is not competitive with the Intel part in any recorded performance metric. The Intel part is the clear choice for any workload that benefits from CPU throughput, including math-heavy tasks, data compression, encryption, and multithreaded applications.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 does have attributes that may suit specific use cases, but none of them are performance-related in the recorded data. It uses a smaller 6 nm process, which likely contributes to lower power draw at 15 W versus 65 W. It is a mobile part, so it may fit in low-power or fanless designs. But the benchmark results indicate that for raw speed, the Intel Core i7-14701E is in a different class. The percentile data confirms this: Intel at the 83rd percentile versus AMD at the 74th percentile. The average benchmark score gap of roughly 13069 points is too large to ignore.

Who should pick the AMD Ryzen 3 30? Only those who require a mobile, low-power processor with integrated graphics and do not prioritize the performance levels shown in the benchmarks. Who should pick the Intel Core i7-14701E? Anyone who needs strong multi-core performance, high single-thread speed, fast data processing, and the ability to drive a desktop platform with PCIe Gen 5 and 16 lanes. The benchmark evidence is one-sided.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded fields:

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 30 | Intel Core i7-14701E |

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

| Cores | 4 | 8 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.40 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.10 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FT6 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 2 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Mendocino | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 100 mm² | 257 mm² |

| 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 | Not recorded |

| 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 | 2024-06-30 |

| Part Number | Unknown | Q49FSRNJK |

Both processors have no recorded launch MSRP, neither has an unlocked multiplier, and both are in active production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads, exactly double the AMD Ryzen 3 30's 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How much larger is the Intel L3 cache compared to the AMD L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel L3 is 29 MB larger.

Q: What is the single-thread performance gap?

A: In the PassMark single-thread test, the Intel Core i7-14701E scores 4305 versus the AMD Ryzen 3 30's 2465, a delta of -42.7% from the AMD perspective.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 does not.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 boosts to 4.10 GHz. The Intel boost is 1.30 GHz higher.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E averages 33206 across all recorded tests, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 averages 20137. The Intel average is 13069 points higher.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins every recorded benchmark category. The largest relative wins are in find prime numbers (-88.6% delta), physics (-81.8% delta), and floating-point math (-76.6% delta). These are compute-intensive workloads where the combination of more cores, higher clocks, and larger caches gives Intel a massive advantage. The Intel part also wins the multithread score by a -65.4% delta and the integer math score by a -63.3% delta. For data compression, encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting, the Intel lead ranges from -50.5% to -67.2%. Even the narrowest Intel win, single-thread at -42.7% delta, is still a clear margin.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has no benchmark wins in the recorded data. Its only advantages are structural rather than performance-based. It draws 15 W versus 65 W for Intel, making it a lower-power mobile option. It uses a smaller 6 nm process, which may contribute to that efficiency. It is designed for the AMD Socket FT6 mobile platform, whereas the Intel part is a desktop processor on Socket 1700. The AMD part supports only LPDDR5 memory, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD integrated graphics is the Radeon 610M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 770; the database does not include graphics benchmarks, so no performance comparison can be made there. The AMD chip also has a more recent release date of 2025-09-30 compared to Intel's 2024-06-30.

For any use case that depends on CPU compute, the Intel Core i7-14701E is the only choice based on the data. For use cases that prioritize low power, mobile form factor, and a smaller die, the AMD Ryzen 3 30 has its place, but not because of benchmark performance. The recorded data shows no category where the AMD chip outperforms the Intel chip.