AMD Ryzen 3 3100U vs Intel Core 9 273PQE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a completely one-sided comparison. The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins all 11 recorded head-to-head tests, with the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U failing to secure a single victory in any workload category. The magnitude of the performance gap varies significantly across different types of workloads, ranging from a relatively narrow single-thread margin to enormous multi-thread and math-heavy differences.

Starting with the largest deltas, the floating-point math test shows the Intel part scoring 125,546 against the AMD's 5,854, a difference of 95.3% in favor of Intel. Integer math follows a similar pattern, with the Intel Core 9 273PQE posting 164,629 compared to the Ryzen's 8,873, a 94.6% gap. These two results indicate that the Intel processor is operating in a completely different performance class for arithmetic-heavy workloads. Extended instructions show a 94.5% delta, with the Intel scoring 38,743 versus the AMD's 2,116.

The data compression test delivers one of the most striking contrasts. The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 585,752, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U manages only 38,455, a delta of 93.4%. Data encryption shows a 93.3% gap, with scores of 29,636 and 1,972 respectively. The multithread benchmark, which often serves as a general indicator of overall throughput, shows the Intel part at 46,107 against the AMD's 3,348, a 92.7% difference.

The physics test, which can reflect real-world simulation and gaming-related workloads, shows the Intel at 2,754 versus the AMD at 232, a 91.6% delta. Random string sorting, a memory-latency-sensitive operation, gives the Intel a 91.2% advantage with scores of 53,167 and 4,666. Find prime numbers, a workload that stresses integer throughput and branch prediction, shows the Intel at 198 against the AMD's 18, a 90.9% gap.

The narrowest margin appears in the single-thread tests. The Intel Core 9 273PQE records 4,573 points in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U scores 1,592 in both. This produces a 65.2% delta, still a substantial gap but considerably smaller than the multi-threaded and math-oriented workloads. The data suggests that the single-core advantage, while significant, is less extreme than the parallel throughput advantage, which aligns with the core and thread count differences between the two processors.

Looking at the average benchmark scores, the Intel Core 9 273PQE sits at 66,099, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U averages 6,247. The Intel part's percentile ranking of 93 versus the AMD's 62 further contextualizes the gap: the Intel processor outperforms the vast majority of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD chip sits closer to the middle of the distribution. The nearest rival data for the Intel part shows it trading blows with high-end desktop processors, including the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D with a 0.3% delta and the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus with a -0.1% delta. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U, by contrast, sits near processors like the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X with a 0.3% delta and the Intel Core i9-10920X with a -1.6% delta, a different performance tier entirely.

The Verdict

The recorded data makes the conclusion straightforward. The Intel Core 9 273PQE is the superior processor in every measured category, with no exceptions. Any workload that appears in the benchmark suite, from single-thread responsiveness to massively parallel number crunching, favors the Intel part by a wide margin. The smallest advantage is 65.2% in single-thread performance, and the largest is 95.3% in floating-point math.

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U does have a place in the database, but its strengths are not reflected in raw performance scores. It belongs to the 3000 series from AMD, uses the Picasso codename, and is built on a 12 nm process. Its 15 watt TDP places it in a low-power mobile segment, while the Intel part draws 125 watts and targets desktop systems. The data shows a 2-core, 2-thread configuration for the AMD versus a 12-core, 24-thread configuration for the Intel, which explains the multithread results.

The percentile data reinforces the verdict. The Intel Core 9 273PQE ranks in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U ranks in the 62nd. The nearest rivals for each processor confirm the performance tier separation. The Intel sits alongside the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, and Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, all high-end desktop parts. The AMD sits near the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X, AMD EPYC 7272, and Intel Core i9-10920X, which are older or lower-tier server and desktop parts.

For users selecting between these two, the data supports choosing the Intel Core 9 273PQE for any performance-sensitive application. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U would only be appropriate in scenarios where the lower power envelope and mobile form factor are the primary considerations, but the benchmark results provide no performance reason to prefer it.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages and manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries, using the Picasso codename from the Zen+ generation. It contains 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core 9 273PQE uses a 10 nm process at Intel, with the Bartlett Lake codename from the Core 9 generation. No transistor count or die size is recorded for the Intel part.

The core configurations differ substantially. The AMD part has 2 cores and 2 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The Intel part has 12 cores and 24 threads, indicating Hyper-Threading support that doubles the thread count. This difference alone accounts for the massive multithread benchmark gap.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD 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 Intel Core 9 273PQE provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's L2 cache is four times larger per core, and its L3 cache is nine times larger overall.

Clock speeds favor the Intel part substantially. The AMD base clock is 1.90 GHz with a boost of 3.20 GHz. The Intel base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost of 5.90 GHz. The Intel boost clock is nearly double the AMD boost clock, and its base clock is nearly double the AMD base clock.

Memory support differs in both type and bandwidth. The AMD part supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not.

PCIe capabilities diverge as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U uses PCIe Gen 3, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes available from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ, with the AMD featuring Radeon Vega 8 and the Intel featuring UHD Graphics 770. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The release dates are close, with the AMD part dated May 2026 and the Intel part dated March 2026. Both are listed as active in production. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $589, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 12 cores and 24 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads.

Q: How much faster is the Intel part in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 4,573 in the single-thread test compared to 1,592 for the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U, a 65.2% advantage.

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

A: The largest gap is in floating-point math, where the Intel Core 9 273PQE scores 125,546 versus the AMD's 5,854, a 95.3% difference.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U supports only DDR4, while the Intel Core 9 273PQE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not.

Q: What are the percentile rankings for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE ranks in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U ranks in the 62nd percentile.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PQE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 4 MB of shared L3 cache.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PQE wins in every single benchmark category recorded in the database. The data shows zero wins for the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U across all 11 head-to-head tests. This includes data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, find prime numbers, floating-point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and both single-thread tests.

The Intel processor's strongest relative showing comes in workloads that benefit from high core counts and large caches. The floating-point math test, integer math test, and data compression test all show gaps exceeding 93%. The multithread test shows a 92.7% advantage, and the physics test shows a 91.6% advantage. These results map to rendering, scientific computing, video encoding, and other parallel workloads where the 12-core, 24-thread configuration and 36 MB L3 cache can be fully utilized.

The Intel processor's smallest relative advantage appears in single-thread tests, at 65.2%. While still a commanding lead, this narrower margin suggests that lightly threaded applications, such as older games or simple office tasks, would see a smaller but still very substantial performance difference.

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U offers no performance wins in the recorded data. Its advantages are limited to the specification sheet: a 15 watt TDP versus 125 watts, a mobile market segment, and a smaller physical footprint implied by the FP5 socket. The 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries and the 4,940 million transistor count on a 210 mm² die are recorded specifications, but none of these translate into benchmark victories.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. Core and thread counts show the Intel part with 12 cores and 24 threads versus 2 cores and 2 threads for the AMD. Base clocks are 3.40 GHz for the Intel and 1.90 GHz for the AMD. Boost clocks are 5.90 GHz for the Intel and 3.20 GHz for the AMD. TDP is 125 watts for the Intel and 15 watts for the AMD.

The socket types are entirely different: Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part, AMD Socket FP5 for the AMD part. Process nodes differ at 10 nm for Intel versus 12 nm for AMD. The foundry is Intel for the Core 9 273PQE and GlobalFoundries for the Ryzen 3 3100U. Transistor count is recorded only for the AMD part at 4,940 million, with no figure for the Intel part. Die size is recorded only for the AMD at 210 mm².

Cache specifications diverge at every level. L1 cache is 80 KB per core for the Intel and 96 KB per core for the AMD. L2 cache is 2 MB per core for the Intel and 512 KB per core for the AMD. L3 cache is 36 MB shared for the Intel and 4 MB shared for the AMD.

Memory support shows the Intel part accepting DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD supports only DDR4. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but bandwidth differs at 89.6 GB/s for the Intel and 38.4 GB/s for the AMD. ECC memory is supported by the Intel part but not the AMD part. PCIe generation differs at Gen 5 for the Intel and Gen 3 for the AMD, with the Intel specifying 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 8 for the AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for the Intel. Market segments differ, with the AMD listed as Mobile and the Intel as Desktop. The codenames are Picasso for the AMD and Bartlett Lake for the Intel. Generations are listed as Ryzen 3 with Zen+ (Picasso) for the AMD and Core 9 with Bartlett Lake for the Intel. Part numbers are YM3100C4T2OFG for the AMD and SA4Q9 for the Intel. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $589, while the AMD has none recorded. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both are listed as active in production.