AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 and Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 are both active mobile processors in the database, but they are recorded very differently. The Ryzen has a full Passmark benchmark profile with an average score of 20137 and a 74th percentile rating. The Snapdragon has an empty benchmark array, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile rating. This asymmetry shapes the comparison.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the win count is 0 for both. Consequently, there is no direct measurement that establishes the biggest win in either direction. What exists is a complete benchmark profile for the Ryzen and none for the Snapdragon.

The Ryzen's average score of 20137 places it in the 74th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U at 20249, the Intel Core i7-9700K at 20271, the AMD EPYC 7713P at 20024, and the Intel Core i7-11800H at 19998. The Ryzen sits 0.6% behind the Core Ultra 7 165U, 0.7% behind the Core i7-9700K, 0.6% ahead of the EPYC 7713P, and 0.7% ahead of the Core i7-11800H.

Within its own recorded results, the largest single-test scores are 135834 in passmark data compression, 29846 in integer math, 14448 in floating point math, 14431 in random string sorting, and 9027 in multithread. Lower recorded scores include 6461 in data encryption, 6075 in extended instructions, 2465 in single-thread tests, 436 in physics, and 20 in find prime numbers. These numbers define the Ryzen's measured profile, but they are not head-to-head wins against the Snapdragon.

Where Each One Wins

Because the head-to-head win count is 0 for both, the data does not support a conventional use-case split with one processor winning some benchmark categories and the other winning others. The only benchmark-based split available is between the Ryzen's recorded results and the Snapdragon's absence of recorded results.

In passmark data compression, the Ryzen records 135834. In integer math, 29846. In floating point math, 14448. In random string sorting, 14431. In multithread, 9027. In data encryption, 6461. In extended instructions, 6075. In single-thread tests, 2465. In physics, 436. In find prime numbers, 20. The Snapdragon has no recorded scores in any of these categories. Therefore, every recorded benchmark category is won by the Ryzen by default, while the Snapdragon has no benchmark wins to place in any use case.

If the use case is defined by listed specifications rather than measured tests, the Snapdragon holds the specification leads described in later sections.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use different design approaches. The Ryzen uses the Zen 2 architecture with the Mendocino codename and is listed in the Ryzen 3 generation. The Snapdragon's architecture field is not listed, but its codename is Glymur and its generation is Snapdragon X2 (Elite).

The Ryzen has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Snapdragon has 18 cores and 18 threads, so its thread count equals its core count. The Ryzen is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC with a 100 mm² die. The Snapdragon is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC with a 220 mm² die.

Cache organization also differs. The Ryzen lists 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Snapdragon lists 288 KB of L1 per core and 16 MB of L2 per module, with no L3 entry.

Memory support differs: the Ryzen uses LPDDR5 with 88.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the Snapdragon uses LPDDR5X with 152.4 GB/s bandwidth. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The Ryzen exposes PCIe Gen 3 with 4 CPU lanes; the Snapdragon exposes PCIe Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well: Radeon 610M on the Ryzen, Adreno X2-90 on the Snapdragon. The Ryzen uses AMD Socket FT6; the Snapdragon uses Qualcomm BGA 2343. The Ryzen has a listed TDP of 15, while the Snapdragon's TDP is not listed.

Specification Differences

Only fields where the two parts differ are listed below.

| Field | AMD Ryzen 3 30 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2E-88-100 |

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

| Manufacturer | AMD | Unknown |

| Cores | 4 | 18 |

| Threads | 8 | 18 |

| Base clock | 2.40 | 4.00 |

| Boost clock | 4.10 | 4.70 |

| TDP | 15 | not listed |

| Socket | AMD Socket FT6 | Qualcomm BGA 2343 |

| Architecture | Zen 2 | not listed |

| Codename | Mendocino | Glymur |

| Generation | Ryzen 3 (Zen 2 (Mendocino)) | Snapdragon X2 (Elite) |

| Process node | 6 nm | 3 nm |

| Die size | 100 mm² | 220 mm² |

| L1 cache | 64 KB per core | 288 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 512 KB per core | 16 MB per module |

| L3 cache | 4 MB shared | not listed |

| Memory support | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory bandwidth | 88.0 GB/s | 152.4 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 4 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 12 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 610M | Adreno X2-90 |

| Release date | 2025-09-30 | 2026-04-05 |

| Part number | unknown | X2E88100 |

| Average benchmark score | 20137 | 0 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 74 | 50 |

The table omits fields that are identical: both are active mobile processors, use TSMC as foundry, use dual-channel memory, do not support ECC, and are not multiplier-unlocked.

FAQ

Q: Does the Snapdragon X2E-88-100 have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists an empty benchmark array for the Snapdragon, an average benchmark score of 0, and a 50th percentile rating. The Ryzen 3 30 has recorded passmark scores and an average benchmark score of 20137.

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ?

A: The Ryzen has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Snapdragon has 18 cores and 18 threads. The Snapdragon's thread count equals its core count, while the Ryzen's thread count is double its core count.

Q: Which processor has the higher listed clock speeds?

A: The Snapdragon has the higher listed base clock, 4.00 versus 2.40, and the higher boost clock, 4.70 versus 4.10.

Q: How do the cache configurations compare?

A: The Ryzen lists L1 cache of 64 KB per core, L2 cache of 512 KB per core, and L3 cache of 4 MB shared. The Snapdragon lists L1 cache of 288 KB per core and L2 cache of 16 MB per module, with no L3 entry.

Q: What memory and PCIe differences are recorded?

A: The Ryzen uses LPDDR5 with 88.0 GB/s bandwidth and PCIe Gen 3 with 4 CPU lanes. The Snapdragon uses LPDDR5X with 152.4 GB/s bandwidth and PCIe Gen 5 with 12 CPU lanes.

Q: What are the process node and die size differences?

A: The Ryzen uses a 6 nm process and a 100 mm² die. The Snapdragon uses a 3 nm process and a 220 mm² die. Both are fabricated by TSMC.

The Verdict

The data presents an asymmetric comparison. The Ryzen 3 30 is the only processor in this pair with recorded benchmark results: an average score of 20137, a 74th percentile rating, and a set of passmark scores across compression, encryption, math, sorting, multithread, physics, and single-thread tests.

The Snapdragon X2E-88-100 has no recorded benchmark results, an average score of 0, and an empty benchmark array. For any decision based on measured benchmark data, the Ryzen is the only option with supporting measurements.

For decisions based on listed specifications, the Snapdragon leads in core count (18 versus 4), threads (18 versus 8), base clock (4.00 versus 2.40), boost clock (4.70 versus 4.10), process node (3 nm versus 6 nm), memory bandwidth (152.4 GB/s versus 88.0 GB/s), and PCIe generation (Gen 5 with 12 lanes versus Gen 3 with 4 lanes). The Ryzen has a listed L3 cache and a listed TDP, while the Snapdragon does not, but these are data-presence differences rather than measured performance advantages.

The recorded data supports selecting the Ryzen when measured performance is required and the Snapdragon when raw listed specifications are the priority.