AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core i9-14901E across every shared benchmark, with no wins recorded for the AMD Ryzen 3 30 in any of the 11 head-to-head tests. The largest single discrepancy appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel part scores 189 against a result of 20 for the AMD chip, a delta of -89.4 percent. That gap reflects the kind of workload that scales aggressively with core count and memory throughput, two areas where the Intel processor holds a structural advantage.

Floating point math follows a similar pattern. The Intel Core i9-14901E posts 81089, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 manages 14448, leaving the AMD processor 82.2 percent behind. Integer math shows a slightly smaller but still decisive margin: 112736 versus 29846, a delta of -73.5 percent. Physics simulation results amplify the trend, with the Intel part scoring 3041 against 436, a deficit of 85.7 percent for the Ryzen 3 30.

Multithreaded performance tells the same story. The Intel Core i9-14901E reaches 30298 in PassMark multithread, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 settles at 9027, a 70.2 percent gap. Data compression favors Intel at 288777 versus 135834, a 53 percent difference, while data encryption shows the widest per-test gap in percentage terms outside prime numbers: 18571 versus 6461, a delta of -65.2 percent. Extended instruction workloads, which exercise SIMD and cryptographic paths, put Intel ahead by 64.8 percent (17249 versus 6075). Random string sorting, a latency-sensitive test, still lands firmly in Intel's favor: 39138 versus 14431, a 63.1 percent margin.

Single-thread performance is the closest contest, though Intel still wins comfortably. The i9-14901E records 4354 in PassMark single thread, while the Ryzen 3 30 scores 2465, a gap of 43.4 percent. Even the AMD processor's strongest relative result, data compression at -53 percent, remains a substantial loss. The average benchmark score confirms the overall picture: the Intel part averages 37911, nearly double the AMD chip's 20137.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and market segments. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses a Zen 2 architecture under the Mendocino codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It packs 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The chip draws 15 W TDP, placing it firmly in the mobile segment. Its socket is AMD Socket FT6, and the package measures 100 mm². Cache allocation includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 4 MB L3 pool. Memory support is limited to LPDDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with 88.0 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported. PCIe connectivity stops at Gen 3 with 4 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics come from a Radeon 610M.

The Intel Core i9-14901E belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, using Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename. It doubles the core count to 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. TDP is listed at 65 W, and the chip targets the desktop segment on Intel Socket 1700. The die is substantially larger at 257 mm², fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. Cache hierarchy is more generous at every level: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. Memory support spans both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, though the database does not record a bandwidth figure for this part. ECC memory is supported. PCIe connectivity jumps to Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics use Intel's UHD Graphics 770.

Release timing also differs. The Intel chip entered production with a release date of 2024-06-30, while the AMD part followed later, dated 2025-09-30. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP in the database, and neither offers an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part's part number is unknown, while the Intel unit is identified as Q49ESRNJH. Market positioning could hardly be more different: one is a low-power mobile chip, the other a desktop processor with double the cores and more than four times the TDP budget.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the head-to-head data, the AMD Ryzen 3 30 does not win any of the 11 recorded comparisons. The strongest case for the AMD part is its efficiency profile: a 15 W TDP against 65 W for the Intel chip, combined with a smaller 100 mm² die and a 6 nm process that suggests lower operating costs in thermally constrained environments. The Ryzen 3 30 also uses LPDDR5 memory, which can be advantageous in compact mobile designs where power and board space are limited. Its 88.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is recorded, while the Intel part has no bandwidth figure listed.

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins every computational category. Prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, physics, multithread, single thread, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting all go to Intel. The percentiles reinforce this: the Intel chip sits in the 86th percentile versus all CPUs, while the AMD part ranks in the 74th. The Intel part's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at -0.1 percent, the Intel Core 5 211E at 0.2 percent, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 0.3 percent. The AMD Ryzen 3 30, by contrast, sits near the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U (-0.6 percent), the AMD EPYC 7713P (0.6 percent), the Intel Core i7-9700K (-0.7 percent), and the Intel Core i7-11800H (0.7 percent). That comparison set shows the Ryzen 3 30 competing with older or lower-tier parts, while the i9-14901E trades blows with modern high-end silicon.

For single-thread responsiveness, the Intel chip's 43.4 percent lead in PassMark single thread indicates noticeably faster per-core execution, which matters for lightly threaded applications. For heavily threaded workloads, the 70.2 percent multithread gap and the 82.2 percent floating point deficit make the AMD part unsuitable for number-crunching tasks. The AMD processor's realistic strengths lie in basic mobile workloads, battery-sensitive operation, and any scenario where its 15 W envelope is a hard constraint. The database shows no scenario, among those measured, where the AMD part outperforms the Intel chip.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E averages 37911, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 averages 20137, a difference of roughly 88 percent in favor of Intel.

Q: How large is the gap in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 4354 in PassMark single thread, against 2465 for the AMD Ryzen 3 30. That puts the AMD part 43.4 percent behind.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 30 win any benchmark?

A: No. The head-to-head table records 0 wins for the AMD part and 11 wins for the Intel Core i9-14901E across all shared tests.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 does not.

Q: How do the TDP figures compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 is rated at 15 W, while the Intel Core i9-14901E is rated at 65 W.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear conclusion: the Intel Core i9-14901E is the stronger processor in every measured benchmark category. It doubles the core count, nearly doubles the average benchmark score, and leads by margins ranging from 43.4 percent in single-thread work to 89.4 percent in prime number finding. Its 86th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, alongside nearest rivals like the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, places it in a performance class that the AMD Ryzen 3 30, ranked in the 74th percentile, does not approach.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 is not without a role. Its 15 W TDP, 6 nm process, and 100 mm² die make it a fit for low-power mobile systems where the Intel chip's 65 W envelope and 257 mm² die would be impractical. Its LPDDR5 support and Radeon 610M integrated graphics suit compact designs. For any user choosing between these two on raw benchmark results, the Intel Core i9-14901E is the only option that wins. The AMD part should be selected only when power constraints or platform requirements exclude the Intel desktop processor entirely.