AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data delivers a strikingly one-sided result. Across all 11 recorded head-to-head tests, the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H takes the win. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 records zero wins in the shared test set. The largest gaps appear in compute-heavy workloads. In the prime number search test, the Intel part scores 299 against the AMD chip's 20, a delta of 93.3 percent. Floating point math shows a similar pattern: 82415 for Intel versus 14448 for AMD, a 82.5 percent deficit for the Ryzen part. Physics simulation also favors Intel heavily, with 2682 versus 436, a 83.7 percent gap.

The Intel processor also leads in the broader average benchmark score. The database records an average score of 34485 for the Core Ultra 5 336H, placing it at the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The Ryzen 3 30 averages 20137, sitting at the 74th percentile. That 10-point percentile gap underlines a clear separation in overall performance class, not just in isolated tests.

Single-thread performance tells a more moderate story. Intel scores 4013 in the single-thread test, while AMD scores 2465. The delta here is 38.6 percent, the smallest margin of any head-to-head comparison. This suggests that while the Intel chip is faster per thread, the real advantage comes from its massive multi-thread lead. The multi-thread score of 28545 for Intel versus 9027 for AMD, a 68.4 percent difference, shows where the Ryzen part loses most ground.

Data encryption shows the second-largest relative gap. Intel scores 21291, AMD scores 6461, a delta of 69.7 percent. Extended instructions follow at 75.2 percent (24542 versus 6075). Random string sorting shows a 58.1 percent advantage for Intel (34402 versus 14431). Integer math lands at 51.9 percent (62070 versus 29846). Data compression is close behind at 51.5 percent (280340 versus 135834).

The pattern is consistent: the Intel part wins every category, with the smallest edge in single-thread work and the largest in parallel integer workloads. For users prioritizing raw throughput, the data points firmly toward the Core Ultra 5 336H.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design approaches. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses the 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 Intel Core Ultra 5 336H belongs to the Panther Lake family, the Panther Lake-H generation within the Core Ultra Series 3. It uses a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry, with 16 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock runs at 1.90 GHz, but the boost reaches 4.60 GHz.

Core count is the most obvious differentiator. The Intel part offers four times the cores (16 versus 4) and double the threads (16 versus 8). The AMD chip relies on simultaneous multithreading to reach 8 threads from 4 cores, while the Intel chip matches core and thread counts directly, indicating a different execution model.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H offers 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The Intel L3 cache is 4.5 times larger in total, which helps explain its strong performance in data-heavy workloads like compression and random string sorting.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD chip supports LPDDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, delivering 88.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, with a higher memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. That 27.2 GB/s advantage contributes to the Intel part's lead in memory-sensitive benchmarks.

PCIe connectivity shows a generational jump. AMD offers PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The newer standard and higher lane count give the Intel platform more headroom for expansion and peripheral bandwidth.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD pairs the Ryzen 3 30 with Radeon 610M graphics. Intel integrates Xe3 Graphics into the Core Ultra 5 336H. Both target mobile segments, but the Intel GPU architecture is newer. Power envelopes also diverge: the AMD part is rated at 15 W TDP, while the Intel chip carries a 25 W TDP. The higher power budget aligns with the Intel chip's larger core count and higher boost clock.

The socket and physical specifications are not interchangeable. AMD uses the FT6 socket, while Intel uses BGA 2540. The AMD chip has a die size of 100 mm²; the Intel die size is not recorded in the database. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both are locked in terms of multiplier. The AMD part launched on 2025-09-30, while the Intel part's release date is 2026-01-04. The AMD part number is listed as unknown; Intel lists SA4RD.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward verdict. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 30 in every recorded benchmark category. Its average score of 34485 versus 20137 places it in a higher performance tier, confirmed by its 84th percentile ranking against the 74th percentile of the AMD chip. The nearest rivals in the database reinforce this positioning. The Intel chip sits within 0.8 percent of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and within 0.7 percent of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, both desktop-class performers. The AMD Ryzen 3 30, by contrast, trades blows with the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U (0.6 percent gap) and the Intel Core i7-9700K (0.7 percent gap), a much lower performance stratum.

For workloads that stress multiple cores, the Intel part is the clear choice. The 68.4 percent multi-thread lead and the 93.3 percent prime number advantage show its dominance in parallel integer work. For single-thread responsiveness, the Intel chip still leads, but by a smaller 38.6 percent margin. Users who need the highest possible frame rates in lightly threaded applications will still find the Intel part faster, just not by the same margin.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 remains a functional mobile processor for basic productivity. Its 4-core, 8-thread configuration with Zen 2 architecture delivers modest results. But the data shows no scenario in the recorded tests where it beats the Intel offering. The 15 W TDP suggests an efficiency-oriented design, yet the database records no efficiency metrics to confirm that trade-off. The Intel chip uses 25 W, which may matter for battery life in thin laptops, but the benchmark records do not quantify that impact.

The choice comes down to performance requirements. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H dominates the shared test suite and ranks among high-end mobile processors. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 targets lower-end systems where its smaller core count and older architecture suffice. For any user comparing these two directly, the benchmark data points to the Intel part as the stronger processor in every measured dimension.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores. The Intel chip also has 16 threads, matching its core count, while the AMD chip reaches 8 threads through simultaneous multithreading.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H scores 4013 in the single-thread test, compared to 2465 for the AMD Ryzen 3 30. That represents a 38.6 percent advantage for Intel, the smallest margin of any head-to-head test.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H averages 34485 points, ranking at the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 averages 20137 points, ranking at the 74th percentile.

Q: Do the processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 memory with 88.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H supports both DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 115.2 GB/s bandwidth, both over dual-channel buses.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 MB of shared L3 cache, making the Intel cache 4.5 times larger.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap in the head-to-head tests?

A: The largest gap is in the find prime numbers test, where the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H scores 299 versus 20 for the AMD Ryzen 3 30, a 93.3 percent difference. The smallest gap is 38.6 percent in single-thread performance.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive Intel win comes in the prime number search. The Core Ultra 5 336H scores 299, while the Ryzen 3 30 manages only 20, a 93.3 percent deficit. This test heavily rewards integer throughput and cache efficiency, both areas where the Intel chip's 16 cores and 18 MB L3 cache dominate.

Floating point math shows a similarly lopsided result. Intel scores 82415, AMD scores 14448, a delta of 82.5 percent. The Intel chip's larger core count and higher boost clock of 4.60 GHz drive this result. Physics simulation follows at 83.7 percent, with Intel scoring 2682 versus 436 for AMD. The physics test often correlates with gaming simulation workloads, suggesting a meaningful advantage in that area.

Extended instructions sit at 75.2 percent. Intel's 24542 dwarfs AMD's 6075. This test measures SIMD-style workloads, where the newer Panther Lake architecture with its 3 nm process provides substantial headroom. Data encryption shows a 69.7 percent gap, with Intel at 21291 and AMD at 6461. Encryption tasks benefit from the Intel chip's newer instruction support and higher memory bandwidth.

The multi-thread test, a broad measure of overall parallel performance, shows Intel at 28545 versus AMD at 9027, a 68.4 percent lead. This aligns with the core count disparity: 16 cores versus 4. The random string sorting test, which stresses memory latency and cache behavior, gives Intel a 58.1 percent edge (34402 versus 14431). Integer math follows at 51.9 percent (62070 versus 29846). Data compression shows a 51.5 percent advantage for Intel (280340 versus 135834).

The single-thread test offers the closest comparison. Intel scores 4013, AMD scores 2465, a 38.6 percent difference. While still a clear Intel win, this narrower margin indicates that the Ryzen 3 30's Zen 2 cores are not entirely outclassed in latency-sensitive, lightly threaded tasks. The AMD chip's 4.10 GHz boost clock helps it remain competitive in this specific area.

The database also records duplicate single-thread entries. Both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread tests show identical scores of 4013 for Intel and 2465 for AMD, confirming consistency in the measurement. No head-to-head test records a win for the AMD Ryzen 3 30. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins all 11 comparisons. The nearest rival data for the Intel chip shows it competing with the Intel Core i7-13700HX (0.2 percent gap) and Intel Core i5-13450HX (0.4 percent gap), while the AMD chip's rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U (0.6 percent gap) and Intel Core i7-9700K (0.7 percent gap). These rival clusters confirm that the two processors operate in different performance leagues, with the Intel part consistently landing among higher-tier mobile and desktop chips.