AMD Ryzen 3 3100U vs Intel Core 3 100UL Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U and Intel Core 3 100UL occupy different positions in the database, and the recorded measurements show a clear split in their intended usage profiles. The Ryzen 3 3100U arrives with a complete set of benchmark results across eleven PassMark tests, giving the database a full picture of its computational behavior. The Intel Core 3 100UL, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score sits at zero, and no individual test results are listed. This asymmetry means the comparative analysis must lean heavily on the architectural and specification data for the Intel part while relying on direct measurements for the AMD part.

The Ryzen 3 3100U wins in the sense that it is the only unit with measurable performance data. Its percentile rank of 62 places it above the median of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 3 100UL holds a percentile rank of 50, which places it exactly at the midpoint. The data suggests the AMD chip outperforms the Intel chip in terms of database standing, though the lack of Intel benchmark scores prevents a direct head-to-head comparison. The AMD part's average benchmark score of 6247 gives it a concrete reference point, while the Intel part's zero score means no comparable figure exists.

The use-case split emerges from what each processor offers structurally. The Ryzen 3 3100U is a mobile segment part with 2 cores and 2 threads, a base clock of 1.90 GHz, and a boost clock of 3.20 GHz. The Intel Core 3 100UL is a desktop segment part with 6 cores and 8 threads, a base clock of 1.20 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel chip provides substantially more parallel processing capacity on paper, with three times the core count and four times the thread count. The AMD chip counters with a higher base clock and integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 64EU. Workloads that depend on single-thread responsiveness might favor the AMD part's higher base frequency, while workloads that scale across cores would theoretically favor the Intel part's larger thread pool.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U ranks at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 3 100UL ranks at the 50th percentile. The AMD part sits above the median, and the Intel part sits exactly at it.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 3 100UL has 6 cores and 8 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads. The Intel part offers three times the cores and four times the threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.20 GHz. The Intel Core 3 100UL has a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel part boosts 1.30 GHz higher, while the AMD part runs 0.70 GHz faster at base.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U supports DDR4 memory only. The Intel Core 3 100UL supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving it broader memory compatibility.

Q: Which processor uses a more advanced process node?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U uses a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries. The Intel Core 3 100UL uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The Intel node is smaller by 2 nm.

Q: What is the cache configuration for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 100UL has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 10 MB of shared L3 cache.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U versus the Intel Core 3 100UL. The head-to-head array is empty, and the win counts for both processors are zero. This absence of paired test data means no direct comparison of scores can be drawn from a single run. However, the AMD part's individual benchmark results still provide a reference frame for its capabilities, and the Intel part's architectural specifications allow for inference.

The Ryzen 3 3100U delivers its strongest recorded scores in data compression and integer math. The PassMark data compression test returns a score of 38455, which is the highest single result in its benchmark set. Integer math follows at 8873, and floating point math comes in at 5854. Random string sorting reaches 4666, and multithread performance hits 3348. The single-thread score is 1592, appearing twice in the database with identical values. Extended instructions score 2116, data encryption scores 1972, physics scores 232, and the find prime numbers test returns 18. The average benchmark score across all tests is 6247.

The Intel Core 3 100UL has no benchmark scores in the database. Its average is listed as zero, and its nearest rivals array is empty. This makes a numeric comparison impossible. What the database does show is that the Intel part has a 6-core, 8-thread configuration with a 4.50 GHz boost clock, which suggests it could outperform the AMD part in multithreaded scenarios if its performance scales similarly to other Raptor Lake parts. The AMD part's multithread score of 3348 and its 2-core, 2-thread layout indicate a more modest parallel capability. The Intel part's 10 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to the AMD part's 4 MB, also points toward stronger cache-sensitive workload performance. These are structural inferences, not measured results, and the database treats them as such.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge across nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U uses 2 cores and 2 threads, while the Intel Core 3 100UL uses 6 cores and 8 threads. The AMD base clock is 1.90 GHz against the Intel base clock of 1.20 GHz, a 0.70 GHz gap in AMD's favor. The boost clocks reverse the order: AMD reaches 3.20 GHz, Intel reaches 4.50 GHz, a 1.30 GHz gap in Intel's favor. Both parts share a 15 W TDP.

The memory support differs. The AMD part supports DDR4 only, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD part lists a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while the Intel part has no recorded bandwidth figure. Neither supports ECC memory. The PCIe generations differ as well: the AMD part uses Gen 3, while the Intel part uses Gen 4 with 8 lanes on the CPU. The sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FP5 for the Ryzen 3 3100U, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 3 100UL.

The market segments also differ. The AMD part is classified as Mobile, while the Intel part is classified as Desktop. The release dates show the Intel part came first, with a release date of April 7, 2024, while the AMD part lists a release date of May 31, 2026. Both are marked as Active in production status, and neither has a launch MSRP in the database. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between the two parts is substantial. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U belongs to the 3000 series and uses the Picasso codename, built on the Zen+ microarchitecture. Its generation is listed as Ryzen 3 with a Zen+ (Picasso) designation. The process node is 12 nm, produced at GlobalFoundries. The die contains 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die size. The cache layout uses 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3.

The Intel Core 3 100UL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename. Its generation is listed as Core 3 with a Raptor Lake-PS designation. The process node is 10 nm, produced at Intel's own foundry. No transistor count or die size is recorded in the database. The cache layout uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 10 MB of shared L3. The L2 cache per core is more than double the AMD part's, and the shared L3 is 6 MB larger.

The integrated graphics also differ. The AMD part uses Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 64EU. The AMD part's Picasso generation represents a refined version of the first-generation Zen architecture, while the Intel part's Raptor Lake is a newer design with a hybrid approach to core configurations. The Intel part's 10 nm node versus the AMD part's 12 nm node suggests a denser transistor layout for Intel, though the AMD part's transistor count of 4,940 million provides a concrete scale for its die. The Intel part has no transistor figure to compare.

The Verdict

The data points toward a clear division of roles. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark scores. Its 62nd percentile rank and average score of 6247 give it a measurable position in the database, and its mobile segment classification pairs with a 15 W TDP and Radeon Vega 8 graphics to suggest a low-power, integrated-graphics laptop part. The 2-core, 2-thread layout and 3.20 GHz boost clock indicate modest compute capacity, but the higher base clock of 1.90 GHz could serve workloads that favor consistent frequency over parallel scaling.

The Intel Core 3 100UL lacks recorded benchmarks entirely, so its 50th percentile rank appears to be a default or structural placement rather than a measured outcome. Its desktop classification, 6 cores, 8 threads, and 4.50 GHz boost clock suggest it is designed for workloads that can exploit multiple threads and high peak frequencies. The support for DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 4 gives it a more modern platform foundation. The 10 MB shared L3 cache is the larger of the two, which could benefit cache-heavy applications.

The benchmark results for the AMD part show where its strengths concentrate. The data compression score of 38455 dominates its benchmark set, and integer math at 8873 is the next highest compute score. These results indicate a processor that handles compression and integer workloads reasonably well for its class. The physics score of 232 and the find prime numbers score of 18 are the weakest results, suggesting limited capability in those specific test types. The single-thread score of 1592 provides a baseline for lightly threaded performance.

For the Intel part, the absence of scores means the database cannot confirm its performance. The architectural data suggests it should outperform the AMD part in multithreaded tasks, given the core and thread advantage, but no measurement supports that claim. The higher boost clock of 4.50 GHz could also give it an edge in single-thread bursts, though again, no recorded data confirms this. The AMD part's measured results make it the safer choice for anyone relying on database-verified performance, while the Intel part remains an unverified quantity with promising specifications. The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: the Ryzen 3 3100U has demonstrated performance, and the Core 3 100UL has demonstrated specifications.