AMD Ryzen 3 3100U vs Intel Core 5 130HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U and Intel Core 5 130HL occupy very different positions in the database. The Ryzen 3 3100U has a full set of recorded benchmark results, while the Intel Core 5 130HL currently has no benchmark entries. This makes a direct score-for-score comparison impossible, but the available data still allows for a meaningful examination of where each processor stands.

For the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U, the recorded benchmark scores show a clear profile. Its single-thread score is 1592, its multithread score is 3348, and its average benchmark score is 6247. The processor sits at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X with an average score of 6231 and a delta of 0.3%, the AMD EPYC 7272 at 6186 with a delta of 1%, the Intel Core i9-10920X at 6347 with a delta of -1.6%, and the Intel Core i9-7940X at 6147 with a delta of 1.6%. These deltas place the Ryzen 3 3100U within a tight band of high-end desktop processors, despite being a low-power mobile part.

The Intel Core 5 130HL, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 0 and no recorded tests. Its percentile rank is 50, which indicates a mid-pack position based on its specifications alone, but there is no measured performance data to compare against the Ryzen 3 3100U. The database shows zero wins for either processor in the head-to-head section, reflecting the absence of matched tests.

Looking at the individual benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U, the strongest areas are data compression (38455), integer math (8873), and floating point math (5854). The weakest recorded scores are find prime numbers (18), physics (232), and data encryption (1972). The single-thread and singlethread entries both show 1592, confirming consistency in the measurement. The multithread score of 3348 is roughly double the single-thread score, which aligns with the processor having two cores and two threads. The random string sorting score is 4666, and the extended instructions score is 2116.

Since the Intel Core 5 130HL has no benchmark data, the only measurable comparison comes from the Ryzen 3 3100U's position relative to its nearest rivals. The data shows that the Ryzen 3 3100U is 1.6% ahead of the Intel Core i9-7940X, 1% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7272, and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X. It trails the Intel Core i9-10920X by 1.6%. This narrow spread indicates that the Ryzen 3 3100U's average score is competitive with processors that have far larger core counts and much higher power envelopes.

The Verdict

The database does not support a direct verdict between these two processors because the Intel Core 5 130HL has no recorded benchmarks. What the data does show is that the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has a complete performance profile with an average score of 6247, placing it at the 62nd percentile. The Intel Core 5 130HL sits at the 50th percentile with no measured scores, so any performance conclusion about it would be speculative.

For users selecting based on measured data, the Ryzen 3 3100U is the only option with verified results. Its average score places it among processors like the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Intel Core i9-7940X, which are desktop-class parts. The Ryzen 3 3100U achieves this with a 15 watt TDP and two cores, which is a notable result in the context of the database.

The Intel Core 5 130HL offers a different specification profile with 12 cores, 16 threads, a 45 watt TDP, and higher clock speeds, but the lack of benchmark data means the database cannot confirm how those specifications translate into performance. The verdict from the recorded data is that the Ryzen 3 3100U is a measured performer, while the Intel Core 5 130HL remains an unverified entry.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U uses the Picasso architecture, which is based on Zen+ and manufactured on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It has 4,940 million transistors and a die size of 210 mm². The Intel Core 5 130HL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. The database does not list transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The 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 5 130HL has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has significantly more L3 cache, which is consistent with its larger core count.

The integrated graphics also differ. The Ryzen 3 3100U uses Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel Core 5 130HL uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU. Memory support shows the Ryzen 3 3100U is limited to DDR4, while the Intel Core 5 130HL supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Neither processor supports ECC memory.

PCIe generations differ as well. The Ryzen 3 3100U is listed as Gen 3, while the Intel Core 5 130HL is listed as Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The memory bus is dual-channel for both, but the Ryzen 3 3100U has a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while the Intel part has no bandwidth figure in the database.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are a major differentiator. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads, while the Intel Core 5 130HL has 12 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 1.90 GHz for the Ryzen and 2.60 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are 3.20 GHz and 4.80 GHz respectively. The Intel part has higher clocks in both categories.

Power consumption differs by a factor of three in the listed TDP values: 15 watts for the Ryzen 3 3100U and 45 watts for the Intel Core 5 130HL. The sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FP5 for the Ryzen and Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part. The market segments differ, with the Ryzen listed as Mobile and the Intel part listed as Desktop.

The Ryzen 3 3100U has a listed part number of YM3100C4T2OFG, while the Intel part number is unknown. Neither processor has a multiplier unlocked. Release dates differ, with the Ryzen 3 3100U dated 2026-05-31 and the Intel Core 5 130HL dated 2024-04-07. Both are listed as Active in production status. Neither has a launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 130HL has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has a boost clock of 3.20 GHz.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads, while the Intel Core 5 130HL has 12 cores and 16 threads.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has an average benchmark score of 6247. The Intel Core 5 130HL has an average benchmark score of 0, with no recorded benchmark results in the database.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 130HL is at the 50th percentile.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U supports DDR4 only. The Intel Core 5 130HL supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What are the TDP values for these processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has a TDP of 15 watts, and the Intel Core 5 130HL has a TDP of 45 watts.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U wins in the database because it has measured performance data. Its average benchmark score of 6247 and 62nd percentile ranking place it above the Intel Core 5 130HL's unverified 50th percentile. The Ryzen 3 3100U also wins on power efficiency, with a 15 watt TDP compared to the Intel part's 45 watts. Its memory bandwidth is recorded at 38.4 GB/s, while the Intel part has no listed bandwidth.

The Ryzen 3 3100U shows particular strength in data compression with a score of 38455, which is its highest recorded benchmark. Its integer math score of 8873 and floating point math score of 5854 also stand out. The nearest rival data shows the Ryzen 3 3100U ahead of the Intel Core i9-7940X by 1.6%, the AMD EPYC 7272 by 1%, and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X by 0.3%, while trailing the Intel Core i9-10920X by 1.6%.

The Intel Core 5 130HL wins on raw specifications. It has 12 cores and 16 threads versus 2 cores and 2 threads, higher base and boost clocks, more L3 cache (18 MB shared versus 4 MB shared), and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. It also has a newer PCIe generation (Gen 4 versus Gen 3) and a larger L2 cache per core (2 MB versus 512 KB). The Intel part is listed as a Desktop processor, while the Ryzen is Mobile.

For use cases that depend on measured performance, the Ryzen 3 3100U is the only processor with verified results. For use cases that depend on core count, thread count, clock speed, and cache size, the Intel Core 5 130HL presents a stronger specification sheet, though the database has no benchmarks to confirm its actual performance. The 50th percentile ranking for the Intel part is based on its specifications, not on measured tests. The data therefore supports the Ryzen 3 3100U for validated performance and the Intel Core 5 130HL for specification-driven comparisons, with the caveat that its performance remains unmeasured.