AMD Ryzen 3 3100U vs Intel Core 5 223PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U and Intel Core 5 223PTE occupy different segments of the database, and their recorded benchmark profiles reflect that separation. The Ryzen 3 3100U has a complete set of PassMark measurements, while the Core 5 223PTE currently has no benchmark entries, giving it an average benchmark score of 0. This means direct numerical comparisons across identical tests are not possible from the recorded data.

What the data does show is where the Ryzen 3 3100U stands relative to other processors in the database. Its average benchmark score is 6247, placing it at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs. The nearest rivals in the database sit close to this figure. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X scores 6231, which is 0.3% below the Ryzen 3 3100U. The AMD EPYC 7272 scores 6186, trailing by 1%. The Intel Core i9-7940X scores 6147, also 1.6% lower. On the other side, the Intel Core i9-10920X scores 6347, which is 1.6% higher than the Ryzen 3 3100U.

In individual PassMark tests, the Ryzen 3 3100U shows a wide spread of performance characteristics. The strongest result is in data compression, where it records 38455 points. This is by far the highest single-test score in its profile, indicating a pronounced strength in that workload. Floating point math reaches 5854, integer math reaches 8873, and random string sorting reaches 4666. The multithread score is 3348, while the single-thread score is 1592. Extended instructions score 2116, and data encryption scores 1972. The weakest recorded result is in find prime numbers, where the score is only 18, and physics testing yields 232.

Because the Core 5 223PTE has no benchmark scores in the database, there are no head-to-head wins to report for either processor. The wins fields show 0 for both items. The analysis must therefore rely on architectural and specification differences to characterize the two parts.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 3 3100U demonstrates measurable strengths in specific workloads based on its benchmark results. Its data compression score of 38455 suggests that compression tasks are where this processor is most effective relative to its own average. The integer math score of 8873 and floating point math score of 5854 indicate solid arithmetic throughput. Random string sorting at 4666 points also shows a capable handling of sorting algorithms.

The single-thread score of 1592 and multithread score of 3348 provide context for general workload expectations. The multithread score is roughly double the single-thread score, which aligns with the processor having 2 cores and 2 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading benefit. The data encryption score of 1972 and extended instructions score of 2116 are modest relative to the compression score, suggesting that cryptographic and SIMD-heavy tasks are less dominant.

The Core 5 223PTE has no recorded benchmark wins because no benchmark scores exist for it in the database. Its percentile ranking of 50 places it at the median of all CPUs, but this is based on no measured data rather than observed performance. Without test results, the database cannot assign workload-specific strengths to this processor.

For use-case analysis, the Ryzen 3 3100U shows a clear profile: compression-heavy workloads see the largest performance spike, while prime number calculations and physics simulations are the weakest areas. The Core 5 223PTE, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, would logically excel in multithreaded scenarios based on its core configuration, but the database provides no measurements to confirm this.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design generations. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U uses the Picasso codename and is classified as Ryzen 3 (Zen+ (Picasso)). It is built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with 4,940 million transistors and a die size of 210 mm². The Intel Core 5 223PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is classified as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake). It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads, meaning no hyperthreading or SMT support. The Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, indicating full simultaneous multithreading capability. This is a 4x difference in cores and an 8x difference in threads.

Cache hierarchies also differ significantly. 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 Core 5 223PTE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. While the per-core L1 is smaller on the Intel part, the L2 is 4x larger per core, and the L3 cache is 6x larger overall.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Ryzen 3 3100U pairs with Radeon Vega 8 graphics, while the Core 5 223PTE uses UHD Graphics 770. PCIe support also differs: the Ryzen 3 3100U uses Gen 3, while the Core 5 223PTE supports Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Memory support shows a generational gap. The Ryzen 3 3100U supports only DDR4, while the Core 5 223PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but memory bandwidth figures differ sharply: 38.4 GB/s for the Ryzen 3 3100U versus 89.6 GB/s for the Core 5 223PTE.

ECC memory support is another distinguishing factor. The Ryzen 3 3100U does not support ECC, while the Core 5 223PTE does.

The market segments differ: the Ryzen 3 3100U is a mobile processor, while the Core 5 223PTE is a desktop processor.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors, based solely on the recorded data:

• Cores: 2 (Ryzen 3 3100U) versus 8 (Core 5 223PTE)
• Threads: 2 versus 16
• Base clock: 1.90 GHz versus 2.30 GHz
• Boost clock: 3.20 GHz versus 5.40 GHz
• TDP: 15 W versus 45 W
• Socket: AMD Socket FP5 versus Intel Socket 1700
• Process node: 12 nm versus 10 nm
• Foundry: GlobalFoundries versus Intel
• Transistor count: 4,940 million versus not recorded
• Die size: 210 mm² versus not recorded
• L1 cache per core: 96 KB versus 80 KB
• L2 cache per core: 512 KB versus 2 MB
• L3 cache shared: 4 MB versus 24 MB
• Memory support: DDR4 versus DDR4, DDR5
• Memory bandwidth: 38.4 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s
• ECC support: false versus true
• PCIe version: Gen 3 versus Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only)
• Integrated graphics: Radeon Vega 8 versus UHD Graphics 770
• Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop
• Release date: 2026-05-31 versus 2026-03-08
• Launch MSRP: not recorded versus $232
• Part number: YM3100C4T2OFG versus SA4QL
• Codename: Picasso versus Bartlett Lake
• Generation: Ryzen 3 (Zen+ (Picasso)) versus Core 5 (Bartlett Lake)

The base clock advantage goes to the Core 5 223PTE, which runs 0.40 GHz higher. The boost clock advantage is larger, with the Core 5 223PTE reaching 5.40 GHz versus 3.20 GHz, a 2.20 GHz difference. The TDP difference is 30 W, with the Core 5 223PTE consuming more power.

The production status for both is Active. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 223PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U boosts to 3.20 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE boosts to 5.40 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U does not support ECC memory, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE does.

Q: What memory types are supported by each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U supports DDR4 only. The Intel Core 5 223PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while the Intel Core 5 223PTE has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has an average benchmark score of 6247. The Intel Core 5 223PTE has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmark results are recorded for it in the database.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 5 223PTE?

A: The launch MSRP is $232. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has no recorded launch MSRP.