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AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs Intel Pentium Gold 8505
Comparing 2 of up to 6 processors side by side.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single core | 2,446 | 3,205 |
| Multicore | 9,034 | 9,008 |
| Estimated price | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cores | 4 | 5 |
| Threads | 8 | 6 |
| Performance cores | Not listed | 1 |
| Efficient cores | Not listed | 4 |
| Turbo clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Typical TDP | 15 W | 15 W |
| Socket | FT6 | BGA1700 |
| First seen | Q1 2026 | Q1 2022 |
How do the benchmark scores compare?
AMD Ryzen 3 30 has a PassMark single-core score of 2,446, compared with 3,205 for Intel Pentium Gold 8505. Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has the higher score in this benchmark.
AMD Ryzen 3 30 has a PassMark multicore score of 9,034, compared with 9,008 for Intel Pentium Gold 8505. AMD Ryzen 3 30 has the higher score in this benchmark.
Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.
AMD Ryzen 3 30 lists FT6; Intel Pentium Gold 8505 lists BGA1700. Check the motherboard manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements. If the required platform changes, include motherboard, memory and cooling costs; the CPU price alone is not the full upgrade cost.
Sources and data freshness
- AMD Ryzen 3 30 on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
- Intel Pentium Gold 8505 on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.
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