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

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the AMD Ryzen 3 30 and the Intel Core i9-14901KE?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 comes with 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE doubles those counts with 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor operates at a higher clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 runs at a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, making the Intel part substantially faster in both metrics.

Q: What are the thermal design power (TDP) ratings for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has a TDP of 15 watts, whereas the Intel Core i9-14901KE is rated at 125 watts. This indicates a very different power envelope and cooling requirement for each.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 memory, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: Do these processors have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, both include integrated graphics. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 features a Radeon 610M, and the Intel Core i9-14901KE includes UHD Graphics 770.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen 3 30, and how does it rank?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has an average benchmark score of 20137 and sits at the 74th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has no recorded average benchmark score in the database at this time.

The Verdict

The data in the database presents a very one-sided comparison, but for opposite reasons. The Intel Core i9-14901KE is clearly the more capable processor on paper: it has double the cores, double the threads, higher clocks, a larger cache, and a newer PCIe generation. For any workload that scales with core count or raw frequency, the Intel part is the obvious choice based on the specification differences alone.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30, however, is the only one of the two with any recorded benchmark results. Its average benchmark score of 20137 places it at the 74th percentile of all CPUs, and it sits within a narrow band of competitors like the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U (average score 20249, 0.6% ahead) and the Intel Core i7-9700K (average score 20271, 0.7% ahead). The Ryzen 3 30 also trails the AMD EPYC 7713P by only 0.6% and leads the Intel Core i7-11800H by 0.7%.

The Intel Core i9-14901KE has no benchmark scores recorded in the database, so its actual measured performance cannot be verified. The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: the Ryzen 3 30 is the only chip with demonstrated performance metrics, while the i9-14901KE is a high-specification part whose real-world results are yet to be captured.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

There are no head-to-head benchmark records in the database for this pairing. The wins count for both processors is zero. This means there is no direct measured comparison available between the AMD Ryzen 3 30 and the Intel Core i9-14901KE.

The only available benchmark data belongs to the AMD Ryzen 3 30. Its scores across the PassMark suite provide a baseline for what a 4-core, 8-thread Zen 2 mobile chip can achieve. The single-thread score is 2465, the multithread score is 9027, and the average benchmark score is 20137. The i9-14901KE has an average benchmark score of 0 in the database, indicating an absence of recorded results rather than a literal zero-performance outcome.

Because no direct comparison data exists, the analysis relies on the specification sheet for the Intel part and the recorded scores for the AMD part. The i9-14901KE's specifications suggest it should outperform the Ryzen 3 30 in most measured tasks, but the database currently lacks the numbers to confirm that expectation.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ significantly: 2.40 GHz for the AMD versus 3.80 GHz for the Intel. Boost clocks are 4.10 GHz and 5.80 GHz respectively. TDP ratings are 15 watts for the AMD part and 125 watts for the Intel part. The Ryzen 3 30 is a mobile-class chip on AMD Socket FT6, whereas the i9-14901KE is a desktop-class part on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor uses a 6 nm process node from TSMC, and the Intel processor uses a 10 nm node from Intel's own foundry. The Ryzen 3 30 has a die size of 100 mm², and the Intel chip has a die size of 257 mm². The Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 memory only, and the i9-14901KE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth for the AMD part is recorded as 88.0 GB/s, and the Intel part has no memory bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory support differs as well: the Ryzen 3 30 does not support ECC memory, and the i9-14901KE does. PCIe support is Gen 3 with 4 lanes on the AMD part and Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the Intel part. The Ryzen 3 30 is locked with a locked multiplier, and the i9-14901KE has an unlocked multiplier. Release dates also differ: the Ryzen 3 30 was released in 2025-09-30T17:00:00.000Z, and the i9-14901KE was released in 2024-06-30T17:00:00.000Z.

Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Architecture Differences

The architecture differences between the two parts are substantial and touch on the node, core organization, cache hierarchy, and feature set.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 is built on the Zen 2 architecture under the codename Mendocino, and it belongs to the Ryzen 30 family. It uses a 6 nm process node from TSMC. The L1 cache is 64 KB per core, L2 cache is 512 KB per core, and L3 cache totals 4 MB shared. This is a small shared cache pool for the processor's 4 cores.

The Intel Core i9-14901KE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It is built on a 10 nm process node from Intel. Cache is organized differently: L1 cache is 80 KB per core, L2 cache is 2 MB per core, and L3 cache totals 36 MB shared. The L3 cache is 9 times larger than the AMD part's 4 MB L3 cache.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 3 30 uses a Radeon 610M, and the i9-14901KE uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part is classified as a mobile segment processor, while the Intel part is a desktop segment processor.

The AMD chip does not support ECC memory error correction, and the Intel chip does support ECC memory. The PCIe interface is Gen 3 with 4 lanes on the AMD part, while the Intel part features Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Neither part has a recorded v-cache 3D cache field.

The AMD part number is recorded as unknown, and the Intel part number is Q49DSRNJC. Both processors are active in production status.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 wins in areas where the database has recorded performance data and where efficiency matters. With a TDP of 15 watts, it is designed for a far lower power envelope than the 125-watt Intel part. Its LPDDR5 memory support and 88.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are suited for a mobile platform. Its average benchmark score of 20137 places it above 74% of all CPUs in the database, and its nearest rival results show it is competitive with the Intel Core i7-11800H (0.7% behind the Ryzen's score of 20137, given the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U at 20249 is 0.7% ahead). The Ryzen 3 30 also leads the AMD EPYC 7713P in the same comparison, with the EPYC at 20024 being 0.6% behind the Ryzen's score of 20137. Its 4-core design with a 4 MB shared L3 cache makes it a compact processor for the AMD Socket FT6 socket.

The Intel Core i9-14901KE wins in raw specification comparisons. It has more cores at 8 and threads at 16, higher base and boost clocks, a larger 36 MB L3 cache, DDR4 and DDR5 support, ECC memory support, an unlocked multiplier, and PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes. It is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700 with a UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU. However, it has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so its wins are based on its specification sheet, not measured results.

The database shows the Ryzen 3 30 as the only one of the two with measurable performance data, and that data positions it as a 74th percentile chip. The i9-14901KE is positioned at the 50th percentile based on its classification, but with no average benchmark score to support its performance claims.