AMD Ryzen 3 3100U vs Intel Core 3 N350 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep for the Intel Core 3 N350 across all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U does not win a single recorded test. The narrowest margin appears in the prime number finding test, where the Intel part scores 20 versus 18 for the AMD chip, a delta of -10% from the AMD perspective. This remains a win for Intel, but it is the closest contest in the entire dataset.

The largest gaps appear in computationally intensive workloads. In integer math, the Intel Core 3 N350 scores 27,669 against the Ryzen 3 3100U's 8,873, a delta of -67.9%. Floating point math shows a similar pattern: Intel scores 17,781 versus AMD's 5,854, a -67.1% delta. Data encryption follows closely, with Intel at 5,693 and AMD at 1,972, a -65.4% difference. These three tests represent the most one-sided results in the comparison.

Multi-threaded performance also favors Intel substantially. The PassMark multithread score for the Core 3 N350 is 7,382, while the Ryzen 3 3100U manages 3,348, a -54.6% delta. Data compression shows Intel at 80,444 versus AMD's 38,455, a -52.2% difference. Random string sorting follows with Intel at 10,102 and AMD at 4,666, a -53.8% delta. The physics test records Intel at 446 against AMD's 232, a -48% gap.

Single-thread performance is the closest category outside the prime number test. The Intel Core 3 N350 scores 1,974 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the Ryzen 3 3100U scores 1,592, a -19.4% delta. Extended instructions show Intel at 3,981 versus AMD's 2,116, a -46.8% difference. The overall average benchmark score reflects this pattern: Intel averages 9,903, while AMD averages 6,247. The Intel part sits at the 66th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 62nd percentile.

The nearest rival data places each processor in different competitive contexts. The Ryzen 3 3100U's average score of 6,247 places it near the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X (6,231, a 0.3% delta) and the AMD EPYC 7272 (6,186, a 1% delta). The Intel Core 3 N350's average of 9,903 places it near the Intel Core i7-3770 (9,706, a 2% delta) and the Intel Core i5-1035G1 (9,684, a 2.3% delta). These comparisons indicate that the Intel part competes in a higher performance tier overall.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core 3 N350 wins all 11 recorded head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U records zero wins in the dataset.

Q: What is the smallest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The smallest gap is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Intel Core 3 N350 scores 20 and the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U scores 18, a delta of -10%.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark integer math, where the Intel Core 3 N350 scores 27,669 against the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U's 8,873, a delta of -67.9%.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 3 N350 scores 1,974 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U scores 1,592, a -19.4% delta favoring Intel.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 N350 has an average benchmark score of 9,903, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has an average of 6,247.

Q: Which processor has the higher CPU percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core 3 N350 ranks at the 66th percentile among all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U ranks at the 62nd percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is built on the Picasso architecture, which the database classifies as Zen+ generation silicon. It uses a 12 nm process node from GlobalFoundries. The Intel Core 3 N350 uses the Twin Lake architecture, classified as Alder Lake-N generation, built on a 10 nm process node from Intel.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 2 cores and 2 threads, while the Intel part has 8 cores and 8 threads. This fourfold core advantage explains much of the multi-threaded performance gap. The AMD processor's base clock is 1.90 GHz with a boost clock of 3.20 GHz. The Intel processor has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. The low base clock on the Intel part suggests aggressive power management, while the higher boost clock indicates peak performance capability.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both processors have 96 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 512 KB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB of shared L2 cache. For L3 cache, the AMD processor has 4 MB shared, while the Intel processor has 6 MB shared. The Intel part's larger shared L3 cache provides more capacity for frequently accessed data.

The integrated graphics differ by name and capability. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U uses Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel Core 3 N350 uses UHD Graphics 770. Neither part has unlocked multipliers, so both are locked for overclocking. The AMD processor has a transistor count of 4,940 million on a 210 mm² die. The Intel processor's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Memory support differs in breadth. The AMD processor supports DDR4 only, with a dual-channel memory bus. The Intel processor supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, but uses a single-channel memory bus. Both parts record the same memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Neither processor supports ECC memory. Both use PCIe Gen 3, though the Intel part specifies 9 lanes for the CPU only.

Specification Differences

The socket types differ: the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U uses AMD Socket FP5, while the Intel Core 3 N350 uses Intel BGA 1264. The AMD part belongs to the 3000 series, while the Intel part has no series designation recorded. The AMD processor's codename is Picasso, and the Intel processor's codename is Twin Lake.

Power draw differs significantly. The AMD processor has a TDP of 15 watts, while the Intel processor has a TDP of 7 watts. This means the Intel part delivers higher benchmark scores while consuming less than half the rated thermal envelope. Process nodes differ at 12 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel, and the foundries differ as well: GlobalFoundries for AMD, Intel for its own chip.

Cache configuration differs in L2 and L3. The AMD part uses per-core L2 of 512 KB, while the Intel part uses shared L2 of 2 MB. The AMD L3 is 4 MB shared, and the Intel L3 is 6 MB shared. Memory channel support differs: dual-channel for AMD, single-channel for Intel. The AMD part supports only DDR4 memory, while the Intel part supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5.

Release dates differ by roughly 17 months. The Intel Core 3 N350 has a release date of January 6, 2025. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has a release date of May 31, 2026. Both processors are listed as Active in production status and target the Mobile market segment. The part numbers are YM3100C4T2OFG for AMD and SRPNS for Intel. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core 3 N350 wins every measured benchmark category. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has no recorded wins in the head-to-head comparisons. The Intel part's most dominant areas are integer math (-67.9% delta), floating point math (-67.1% delta), and data encryption (-65.4% delta). These are compute-intensive workloads where the Intel part's 8 cores versus 2 cores provides a structural advantage.

The Intel part also leads in data compression at 80,444 versus 38,455, which indicates faster handling of compressed data streams. In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel part scores 7,382 versus 3,348, more than double the AMD result. The physics test shows Intel at 446 versus AMD's 232, again more than double. Random string sorting favors Intel at 10,102 versus 4,666.

The closest categories for the AMD part are the prime number test (18 versus 20, a -10% delta) and single-thread performance (1,592 versus 1,974, a -19.4% delta). While Intel still wins these tests, the margins are smaller than in multi-threaded or math-heavy workloads. This suggests the AMD part's per-core efficiency is comparatively closer to Intel in lightly threaded tasks, though it still trails.

The average benchmark scores place the Intel part in a higher performance class. Intel's average of 9,903 sits near the Intel Core i7-3770 (9,706) and the Intel Core i5-1035G1 (9,684). The AMD part's average of 6,247 sits near the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X (6,231) and the AMD EPYC 7272 (6,186). These rival clusters indicate that the Intel part delivers roughly 59% higher average performance than the AMD part in this dataset.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a single conclusion: the Intel Core 3 N350 outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U in every recorded test. The Intel part wins all 11 head-to-head comparisons, holds a higher average benchmark score (9,903 versus 6,247), and ranks higher in CPU percentile (66th versus 62nd). The Intel part also delivers this performance at a lower TDP of 7 watts versus 15 watts for the AMD part.

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U offers its own advantages in the specifications, though not in measured performance. It uses a dual-channel memory bus, which can benefit certain workloads, and it supports DDR4 with a familiar platform. Its per-core L2 cache of 512 KB exceeds the Intel part's shared L2 arrangement on a per-core basis. The AMD part also has a higher base clock of 1.90 GHz versus 0.10 GHz, which may indicate more consistent sustained performance at lower loads.

For workloads that rely on multi-threaded throughput, integer math, or floating point math, the Intel Core 3 N350 is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For scenarios where the platform's memory channel layout or specific cache structure matters more than raw benchmark scores, the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has distinguishing features, but the performance data does not support choosing it for speed. The Intel part's higher boost clock of 3.90 GHz, larger shared L3 cache of 6 MB, and 8-core configuration give it a comprehensive advantage across the measured tests.