AMD Ryzen 3 3100U vs Intel Core 5 210H Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows a completely one-sided comparison. The Intel Core 5 210H wins all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U. The AMD processor records zero wins across the entire benchmark suite. This is not a close contest by any metric.

The Intel Core 5 210H dominates in every workload category tracked in the database. Its largest margins appear in floating-point math, where it scores 45057 against 5854 for the AMD part, a delta of -87%. The smallest relative gap is in the single-thread test, where Intel leads 3539 to 1592, a -55% delta. Even in that closest comparison, the Intel chip is more than twice as fast.

For multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core 5 210H produces a PassMark multithread score of 18252, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U manages 3348, a -81.7% delta. The gap is consistent across integer math, extended instructions, data compression, encryption, and random string sorting. The Intel part leads by between -80.1% and -85.6% in those tests.

The data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is positioned for basic mobile computing tasks, while the Intel Core 5 210H is designed for demanding applications. The average benchmark score reflects this: the Intel chip records 24872, compared to 6247 for the AMD chip. The Intel part sits at the 77th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD part sits at the 62nd percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design eras and use different manufacturing approaches. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is built on the Picasso architecture, which is a Zen+ design. It uses a 12 nm process node from GlobalFoundries. The chip contains 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. It offers 2 cores and 2 threads, with a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.20 GHz. The thermal design power is 15 watts.

The Intel Core 5 210H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H, which is part of the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process. The database does not list transistor count or die size for this part. It provides 8 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The thermal design power is 45 watts.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip offers three times the L3 capacity.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 210H supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with dual-channel memory, but the database does not record a memory bandwidth figure for it.

PCI Express capabilities differ significantly. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 3. The Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 8 CPU-only lanes. The integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU.

Socket compatibility is entirely different. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP5, while the Intel chip uses Intel BGA 1744. Both are mobile-market parts, and both are currently listed as active in production. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The release dates place these parts in different periods. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has a release date of 2026-05-31, while the Intel Core 5 210H was released on 2024-12-17. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $342, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results show a consistent pattern of Intel superiority, but the magnitude varies by workload. The largest margin is in floating-point math. The Intel Core 5 210H scores 45057, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U scores 5854, a -87% delta. This indicates the Intel chip is roughly eight times faster in this test.

Integer math shows a similar story. The Intel part scores 61503 against 8873 for the AMD part, a -85.6% delta. Extended instructions follow at 13370 versus 2116, a -84.2% delta. Data encryption shows 12187 versus 1972, a -83.8% delta.

Data compression is another large gap. The Intel Core 5 210H records 217805, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U records 38455, a -82.3% delta. Random string sorting shows 23451 versus 4666, a -80.1% delta. The multithread test records 18252 versus 3348, a -81.7% delta.

The physics test shows 1040 for Intel against 232 for AMD, a -77.7% delta. Prime number finding shows 53 versus 18, a -66% delta. The single-thread test, which appears twice in the database with identical values, shows 3539 versus 1592, a -55% delta. This is the closest relative result, but still represents a decisive Intel advantage.

The Intel Core 5 210H also has Cinebench results recorded in the database. It scores 1757 in Cinebench R15 multicore, 247 in R15 single-core, 6504 in R20 multicore, 918 in R20 single-core, 11830 in R23 multicore, and 1771 in R23 single-core. No Cinebench results are recorded for the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U in the database.

The average benchmark score comparison reinforces the head-to-head data. The Intel part averages 24872, while the AMD part averages 6247. The Intel chip's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-13620H at 24911 (-0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX at 24822 (0.2% delta), the Intel Core i7-11850H at 24935 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F at 24964 (-0.4% delta). The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X at 6231 (0.3% delta), the AMD EPYC 7272 at 6186 (1% delta), the Intel Core i9-10920X at 6347 (-1.6% delta), and the Intel Core i9-7940X at 6147 (1.6% delta).

The Intel Core 5 210H sits near the boundary of a much higher performance tier. Its average score places it within 0.4% of the Ryzen 5 7500F and within 0.2% of the Ryzen 9 5900HX. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U sits near the Threadripper 1950X and the EPYC 7272, both server-class parts from earlier generations. This shows that the two processors operate in entirely different performance classes.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear separation between these two mobile processors. The Intel Core 5 210H is the stronger part in every recorded benchmark. It wins all 11 head-to-head comparisons, offers 8 cores and 12 threads against 2 cores and 2 threads, boosts to 4.80 GHz against 3.20 GHz, and carries a 45 watt TDP against 15 watts. The Intel part also supports DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen 5, and includes 12 MB of L3 cache.

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is a low-power, dual-core mobile chip built on an older 12 nm process. It uses DDR4 memory, PCIe Gen 3, and has 4 MB of L3 cache. Its 15 watt TDP suggests it is intended for power-constrained designs, but the database does not record any benchmark where it outperforms the Intel part.

For workloads that demand single-thread performance, the Intel Core 5 210H leads by 55%. For multi-threaded workloads, it leads by 81.7%. For floating-point math, it leads by 87%. There is no recorded scenario where the AMD part closes the gap.

The percentile rankings confirm the separation. The Intel Core 5 210H sits at the 77th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U sits at the 62nd percentile. The Intel part's nearest rivals are all high-end desktop and mobile parts, including the Core i7-13620H and the Ryzen 9 5900HX. The AMD part's nearest rivals include server-class processors from older generations.

The choice depends on the intended use case, strictly from the data. The Intel Core 5 210H is the appropriate pick for applications that require high throughput in compression, encryption, math, and multi-threaded workloads. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is the lighter part, but it does not offer any measured performance advantage. The database records no benchmark where the AMD chip wins.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmarks in the database?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H wins all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U records zero wins.

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

A: The largest gap is in floating-point math, where the Intel Core 5 210H scores 45057 against 5854 for the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U, a delta of -87%.

Q: How do the core counts compare between the two chips?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U supports DDR4 only. The Intel Core 5 210H supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 210H has an average benchmark score of 24872. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has an average benchmark score of 6247.

Q: What is the single-thread score difference?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H scores 3539 in the single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U scores 1592, a -55% delta.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 3100U | Intel Core 5 210H |

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

| Cores | 2 | 8 |

| Threads | 2 | 12 |

| Base clock | 1.90 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 3.20 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP5 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Codename | Picasso | Raptor Lake-H |

| Process node | 12 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | Intel |

| L1 cache | 96 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 4 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 3 | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 8 | Iris Xe Graphics 48EU |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $342 |

| Release date | 2026-05-31 | 2024-12-17 |

| Transistors | 4,940 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 210 mm² | Not recorded |