AMD Ryzen 3 3100U vs Intel Core 7 150HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U and the Intel Core 7 150HL. The Intel Core 7 150HL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, with an average benchmark score of 0 and no nearest rivals listed. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 6247 and sits at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs.

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U's benchmark results cover a range of workload types. In passmark_data_compression, it scores 38455, which is its strongest relative result. Its passmark_integer_math score is 8873, while passmark_floating_point_math reaches 5854. The single-thread score is 1592, and the multithread score is 3348. Other results include passmark_data_encryption at 1972, passmark_extended_instructions at 2116, passmark_find_prime_numbers at 18, passmark_physics at 232, and passmark_random_string_sorting at 4666.

Because the Intel Core 7 150HL lacks recorded benchmark data, the comparison cannot be made through direct score deltas. The nearest rival data for the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U provides context: the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X scores 6231, which is 0.3% below the 3100U; the AMD EPYC 7272 scores 6186, 1% lower; the Intel Core i9-10920X scores 6347, 1.6% higher; and the Intel Core i9-7940X scores 6147, 1.6% lower. These deltas show the 3100U clustering tightly with high-core-count desktop and server processors despite its mobile 15 W design, though the Intel Core 7 150HL is not present in this comparison set.

The absence of benchmark data for the Intel Core 7 150HL means no wins can be assigned to either processor. The winsA and winsB fields both record zero. The analysis that follows relies on architectural and specification differences rather than measured performance deltas.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is built on the Zen+ (Picasso) architecture, manufactured on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It uses 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core 7 150HL uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-PS, on a 10 nm process at Intel. The database records no transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 2 cores and 2 threads, while the Intel part has 14 cores and 20 threads. This is a 12-core and 18-thread difference in favor of Intel. The Ryzen 3 3100U has no simultaneous multithreading; each core handles a single thread. The Core 7 150HL implements Intel's hybrid architecture with performance and efficiency cores, producing 20 threads from 14 cores.

Cache hierarchies diverge significantly. The Ryzen 3 3100U provides 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 150HL provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor has 6 times the L3 capacity and 4 times the per-core L2 capacity, though its per-core L1 is smaller.

The process node difference is 12 nm versus 10 nm. The AMD part comes from GlobalFoundries, while the Intel part is fabricated in-house. Both processors integrate graphics: the Ryzen 3 3100U uses Radeon Vega 8, and the Core 7 150HL uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. Neither processor has unlocked multipliers, and neither supports ECC memory.

Memory support differs in scope. The Ryzen 3 3100U supports DDR4 only, while the Core 7 150HL supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD processor records a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s; the Intel processor has no bandwidth figure in the database. PCIe support also differs: the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

The Intel Core 7 150HL is classified as a desktop-market segment part, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is a mobile part. The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700, and the AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP5. The TDP difference is notable: 45 W for Intel versus 15 W for AMD.

Where Each One Wins

Without recorded benchmarks for the Intel Core 7 150HL, the data cannot show direct workload wins. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U's benchmark profile does indicate its strengths relative to the general CPU population. Its passmark_data_compression score of 38455 is by far its highest result, suggesting compression workloads draw heavily on its available execution resources. The integer math score of 8873 and floating point math score of 5854 show a balanced ALU/FPU capability for a 2-core part.

The 3100U's 62nd percentile ranking places it above the median CPU in the database. Its nearest rivals, all high-core-count parts, sit within 1.6% of its average score, which indicates the 3100U's average benchmark score of 6247 is competitive with far larger processors on a per-workload basis. The Intel Core i9-10920X is the only rival in the set that scores higher, at 6347, a 1.6% margin.

The Core 7 150HL's 50th percentile ranking and average score of 0 reflect missing benchmark data rather than measured performance. The architecture suggests where its advantages would lie, but the database does not quantify them. The 14-core, 20-thread configuration with 24 MB of L3 cache and a 5.00 GHz boost clock points to strong multithreaded and single-thread potential, but no benchmark results confirm this.

The recorded data supports only the AMD side of the comparison for measured performance. The Intel part's architectural specifications indicate a different performance class, but the absence of scores prevents assigning wins in any workload category.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field recorded in the database.

Cores and threads: AMD has 2 cores and 2 threads; Intel has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Clocks: AMD runs at 1.90 GHz base and 3.20 GHz boost. Intel runs at 2.40 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost.

TDP: AMD is 15 W; Intel is 45 W.

Sockets: AMD uses AMD Socket FP5; Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

Process node: AMD is 12 nm; Intel is 10 nm. Foundries differ: GlobalFoundries for AMD, Intel for Intel.

Transistors: AMD records 4,940 million; Intel records none. Die size: AMD records 210 mm²; Intel records none.

L1 cache: AMD has 96 KB per core; Intel has 80 KB per core. L2 cache: AMD has 512 KB per core; Intel has 2 MB per core. L3 cache: AMD has 4 MB shared; Intel has 24 MB shared.

Memory support: AMD supports DDR4 only; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth: AMD records 38.4 GB/s; Intel records none.

PCIe: AMD uses Gen 3; Intel uses Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon Vega 8; Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU.

Market segment: AMD is Mobile; Intel is Desktop.

Release dates: AMD released on 2026-05-31; Intel released on 2024-04-07. The AMD part carries part number YM3100C4T2OFG; the Intel part number is listed as unknown.

Both processors have ECC memory disabled, both are multiplier-locked, and both have active production status. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP, so no pricing information appears in this analysis.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads. The Intel Core 7 150HL has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What are the base and boost clock speeds?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U runs at 1.90 GHz base and 3.20 GHz boost. The Intel Core 7 150HL runs at 2.40 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 4 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U supports DDR4 only. The Intel Core 7 150HL supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has an average benchmark score of 6247 and ranks at the 62nd percentile. The Intel Core 7 150HL has an average benchmark score of 0 and ranks at the 50th percentile, with no recorded benchmark results in the database.

Q: What are the TDP values?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has a TDP of 15 W. The Intel Core 7 150HL has a TDP of 45 W.