AMD Ryzen 3 3100U vs Intel Core 9 270H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data delivers an unambiguous verdict: the Intel Core 9 270H wins all 11 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U. The largest margin appears in floating point math, where Intel leads by 91.7%, scoring 70,640 against AMD's 5,854. Integer math follows closely with a 90.9% advantage, as Intel posts 97,654 versus 8,873. These are not marginal differences; they represent workloads where the Intel part operates in a different performance class entirely.

The single-threaded comparison shows the narrowest gap, though it still favors Intel decisively. In the passmark single thread test, Intel scores 3,944 against AMD's 1,592, a 59.6% lead. This is notable because single-thread performance often reflects architectural efficiency rather than raw core count. The Intel part's boost clock of 5.80 GHz, combined with its Raptor Lake architecture, explains much of this advantage. The AMD Picasso core, with a 3.20 GHz boost, cannot match that level of per-core throughput.

Data compression shows Intel ahead by 88.5%, with scores of 333,785 versus 38,455. This workload benefits heavily from the 14-core, 20-thread configuration of the Intel chip, which provides far more parallel execution resources than the AMD's 2 cores and 2 threads. Data encryption tells a similar story: Intel leads by 89.8%, scoring 19,369 against 1,972. Extended instructions show an 89.5% gap, with Intel at 20,079 and AMD at 2,116.

Prime number finding, a test sensitive to both clock speed and integer throughput, sees Intel ahead by 83.9% (112 versus 18). The multithread benchmark, which aggregates overall parallel performance, shows Intel leading by 88.4% with 28,764 points versus 3,348. Physics calculations, another heavily threaded workload, demonstrate an 88.2% advantage for Intel (1,966 versus 232). Random string sorting rounds out the list with Intel ahead by 87.3% (36,867 versus 4,666).

The average benchmark score reinforces this hierarchy. Intel's average sits at 38,335, while AMD's rests at 6,247. This places the Intel part in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, whereas the AMD chip lands in the 62nd percentile. The nearest rivals for Intel include the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H at 38,312 (0.1% behind) and the Intel Xeon w3-2525 at 38,392 (0.1% ahead), indicating that the Core 9 270H sits in a tightly contested performance band. For AMD, the nearest competitors are the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X at 6,231 (0.3% behind) and the Intel Core i9-10920X at 6,347 (1.6% ahead), showing that the Ryzen 3 3100U holds its own within its lower-performance tier.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear conclusion: the Intel Core 9 270H is the superior processor for every benchmark category recorded in the database. It wins all 11 head-to-head tests, often by margins exceeding 85%. The Intel part's 14 cores and 20 threads, combined with a 5.80 GHz boost clock and 24 MB of shared L3 cache, provide overwhelming advantages in both lightly threaded and heavily parallel workloads. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U, with 2 cores, 2 threads, and a 3.20 GHz boost, does not compete on any measured metric.

The Intel Core 9 270H also carries a launch MSRP of $697, which the database records. The AMD part has no launch MSRP listed. This price difference aligns with the performance gap, though the analysis here focuses strictly on benchmark outcomes. The Intel part's 86th percentile standing versus AMD's 62nd percentile confirms that the Core 9 270H belongs to a higher performance tier overall.

For workloads that demand maximum throughput, such as video rendering, scientific computing, or large-scale data processing, the Intel part is the only reasonable choice based on these measurements. The AMD chip may suffice for basic tasks, but the recorded data shows no scenario where it outperforms the Intel processor.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 270H wins in every benchmark category, so the use-case split is straightforward. The Intel part excels in multithreaded environments: data compression, encryption, extended instruction sets, prime number calculation, floating point math, integer math, physics simulation, and random string sorting all favor it by at least 83.9%. These workloads leverage the 14-core, 20-thread configuration heavily. The single-thread tests also favor Intel by 59.6%, meaning even lightly threaded applications like everyday productivity software or legacy programs see a meaningful advantage.

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U does not win any recorded benchmark, but its profile suggests suitability for low-power, low-cost mobile systems. Its 15W TDP, versus Intel's 45W TDP, indicates a design focused on efficiency rather than peak performance. The AMD part uses a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries, while Intel uses a 10 nm process. This efficiency focus, combined with its Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics, makes it appropriate for basic laptops where battery life matters more than compute speed. However, the database does not include power efficiency benchmarks, so this remains an inference from the specification differences rather than a measured result.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 270H has 14 cores and 20 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: In the passmark single thread test, the Intel Core 9 270H scores 3,944 while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U scores 1,592. Intel leads by 59.6%.

Q: Which chip has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 9 270H has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 4 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core 9 270H boosts to 5.80 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U boosts to 3.20 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 9 270H has an average benchmark score of 38,335. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has an average benchmark score of 6,247.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. Both the Intel Core 9 270H and the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U have ECC memory support set to false in the database.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 9 270H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-H codename, and belongs to the Core 9 generation labeled Raptor Lake Refresh. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. The chip features 14 cores and 20 threads, with an 80 KB L1 cache per core and a 2 MB L2 cache per core. The shared L3 cache totals 24 MB. Its integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it uses PCIe Gen 5 with 8 CPU-only lanes. The socket is Intel BGA 1744.

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U comes from the 3000 series, with the Picasso codename and a Zen+ (Picasso) generation label. It uses a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries, with 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The chip has 2 cores and 2 threads, with a 96 KB L1 cache per core and a 512 KB L2 cache per core. The shared L3 cache is 4 MB. Its integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 8. Memory support is DDR4 only, in a dual-channel configuration with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth. The PCIe interface is Gen 3. The socket is AMD Socket FP5.

The architectural differences are substantial. Intel's Raptor Lake design uses a hybrid approach with performance and efficiency cores, which the database reflects through the 14-core, 20-thread count (indicating some cores share threads). AMD's Picasso is an older Zen+ design with a uniform 2-core, 2-thread layout. The process node difference (10 nm versus 12 nm) and the cache hierarchy (24 MB versus 4 MB L3) contribute to the performance gap recorded in benchmarks.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 3100U | Intel Core 9 270H |

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

| Cores | 2 | 14 |

| Threads | 2 | 20 |

| Base clock | 1.90 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 3.20 GHz | 5.80 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP5 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Process node | 12 nm | 10 nm |

| 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) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 8 | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $697 |

The specification table highlights the fundamental gap between these two mobile processors. The Intel part offers 7 times the cores, 10 times the threads, and 6 times the L3 cache. Its boost clock is 2.6 GHz higher. The TDP difference (45 W versus 15 W) reflects the Intel chip's higher power ceiling, which enables those performance numbers. The AMD part uses an older process node and a smaller cache hierarchy. Neither processor supports ECC memory, and both use dual-channel memory buses. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part only supports DDR4. The PCIe generation also differs: Gen 5 on Intel versus Gen 3 on AMD. These specification differences align with the benchmark outcomes, where Intel wins every recorded test.