AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T records an average benchmark score of 30468, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 scores 20137. The Intel part sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 74th percentile for the AMD part.

Q: What are the closest rivals to each processor based on average score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30's nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U with an average score of 20249, a 0.6% difference. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T's nearest rival is the Intel Core i9-11980HK with an average score of 30422, a 0.2% difference.

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

A: In the PassMark single-thread test, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 4348, which is 43.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 30's 2465. The delta applies to both recorded single-thread entries.

Q: Which processor shows a larger advantage in floating-point math?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T leads by 82.5% in floating-point math, scoring 82751 versus 14448. This is one of the larger deltas in the head-to-head results.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any head-to-head benchmark?

A: No. Across all 11 recorded head-to-head benchmark entries, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins every test. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 records zero wins.

Q: How do the two processors compare in data compression?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T scores 233998 in PassMark data compression, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 scores 135834. The Intel part finishes 42% ahead in that workload.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses the Zen 2 architecture under the Mendocino codename, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It is a mobile-focused part with 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It is a desktop part with 10 cores and 10 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multithreading.

The AMD chip integrates Radeon 610M graphics and uses LPDDR5 memory with dual-channel support. The Intel chip uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU and supports DDR5 memory, also dual-channel. The memory bandwidth differs: the AMD part records 88.0 GB/s, while the Intel part records 102.4 GB/s.

PCIe connectivity shows a major split. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 provides Gen 3 with 4 lanes (CPU only), whereas the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). This difference reflects the desktop versus mobile positioning of the two parts.

Cache organization differs substantially. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Intel processor provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel part also lists 17,800 million transistors and a die size of 243 mm², while the AMD part lists 100 mm² with no transistor count.

The sockets are unrelated: AMD Socket FT6 for the Ryzen 3 30, Intel Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 5 225T. The AMD chip has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, with a TDP of 15. The Intel chip has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a TDP of 65. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates differ as well: the AMD part launched on 2025-09-30, while the Intel part launched on 2024-12-31.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are one-sided. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins all 11 recorded benchmarks, with deltas ranging from 42% to 93%. The smallest margin appears in data compression, where the Intel part scores 233998 versus 135834, a 42% advantage. The largest margin appears in prime number finding, where the Intel part scores 284 versus 20, a 93% lead.

Multi-threaded performance shows a 64.4% gap. The Intel chip scores 25358 in PassMark multithread, while the AMD chip scores 9027. Physics results show a 78.8% gap: 2053 for Intel versus 436 for AMD. Integer math shows a 49.9% gap: 59543 for Intel versus 29846 for AMD. Random string sorting shows a 49.8% gap: 28774 versus 14431.

Extended instructions show a 69.8% gap: 20083 for Intel versus 6075 for AMD. Data encryption shows a 64.7% gap: 18289 versus 6461. Floating-point math shows an 82.5% gap: 82751 versus 14448. Single-thread performance shows a 43.3% gap: 4348 versus 2465.

The pattern is consistent: the Intel chip leads in every category, and the margins are all substantial. The smallest lead is still 42%, which indicates a wide performance separation. The AMD chip's closest result relative to the Intel chip is in data compression, but even there it lags by nearly half.

The percentile rankings reinforce the benchmark data. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 sits in the 74th percentile. The average benchmark scores confirm the gap: 30468 for Intel versus 20137 for AMD, a difference of 10331 points.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 30 | Intel Core Ultra 5 225T |

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

| Cores | 4 | 10 |

| Threads | 8 | 10 |

| Base Clock | 2.40 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.10 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 15 | 65 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FT6 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Architecture | Zen 2 | Arrow Lake |

| Codename | Mendocino | Arrow Lake-S |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 3 nm |

| Transistors | Not listed | 17,800 million |

| Die Size | 100 mm² | 243 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 88.0 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 4 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 610M | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-09-30 | 2024-12-31 |

Both processors have ECC memory support set to false, dual-channel memory buses, active production status, and locked multipliers. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows a decisive performance advantage for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T across every measured workload. The Intel chip leads by at least 42% in all head-to-head tests, with the largest margins appearing in prime number finding (93%), floating-point math (82.5%), and physics (78.8%). The average benchmark score of 30468 versus 20137 places the Intel part in a higher performance tier, as reflected in its 82nd percentile ranking compared to the AMD part's 74th percentile.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 does hold advantages in other dimensions. Its 15 TDP and mobile market segment indicate a design aimed at low-power systems, whereas the Intel chip's 65 TDP and desktop segment target higher sustained performance. The AMD part uses a smaller die (100 mm² versus 243 mm²) and an older process node (6 nm versus 3 nm). The AMD chip also supports LPDDR5 memory, which is often used in compact mobile platforms, while the Intel chip supports DDR5 for desktop boards.

For users seeking maximum compute throughput, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the clear choice based on the recorded data. It wins every benchmark, offers 6 additional cores, higher cache capacities, faster clocks, and a newer architecture. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 remains relevant only in scenarios where power draw and platform footprint are primary constraints, since its 15 TDP is far lower than the Intel chip's 65 TDP. The data does not show any workload where the AMD part outperforms the Intel part. The choice comes down to whether the low-power mobile design of the AMD chip outweighs the substantial performance deficit it shows in every recorded benchmark.