AMD Ryzen 3 3100U vs Intel Core i5-110 Comparison

The Verdict

The data points to two processors with almost nothing in common beyond their socket-generation labels. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is a 2-core, 2-thread mobile part aimed at lightweight laptops, while the Intel Core i5-110 is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop chip. The recorded benchmark data only covers the AMD processor; the Intel Core i5-110 has no benchmark scores in the database, so direct numerical comparison is impossible. However, the architectural and specification differences are stark enough to define their roles. The Ryzen 3 3100U is the only option for low-power mobile systems, whereas the Core i5-110 is positioned for desktop workloads requiring higher thread counts and a larger cache. The Intel chip carries a launch MSRP of $200, which the database lists once; the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U sits at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 6247. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X (0.3% ahead), the AMD EPYC 7272 (1% ahead), and the Intel Core i9-7940X (1.6% ahead), with the Intel Core i9-10920X trailing by 1.6%. This places the 3100U in an unusual position: a low-power mobile chip whose average score lands near high-end desktop parts, though that is due to the specific benchmark mix rather than raw thread throughput. The Intel Core i5-110 has a 50th percentile ranking and an average score of zero in the database, meaning no recorded measurements exist for it.

For buyers, the choice is dictated by platform. The Ryzen 3 3100U belongs in a thin-and-light laptop with its 15 W TDP and AMD Socket FP5. The Core i5-110 belongs in a desktop with Intel Socket 1200, a 65 W TDP, and a 4.30 GHz boost clock. Choose the AMD part for integrated graphics with Radeon Vega 8 and a 12 nm process. Choose the Intel part for 6 cores, 12 threads, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The data does not support a performance verdict between them, only a platform and feature verdict.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U uses the Picasso codename, which places it in the Zen+ generation. It is built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries with 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-110 uses the Comet Lake architecture on a 14 nm process at Intel, with no transistor count or die size recorded in the database. The manufacturing node difference is significant: 12 nm versus 14 nm, though the AMD chip is the one with fewer cores and a much lower power envelope.

Core and thread counts diverge sharply. The Ryzen 3 3100U offers 2 cores and 2 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The Core i5-110 offers 6 cores and 12 threads, doubling the thread count. Base and boost clocks also separate them: the AMD part runs at 1.90 GHz base and 3.20 GHz boost, while the Intel part runs at 2.90 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost. The Intel chip has higher clocks across the board, but it also consumes more power, with a 65 W TDP against the AMD part's 15 W TDP.

Cache hierarchies differ in both size and allocation. The Ryzen 3 3100U has 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Core i5-110 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Intel part triples the L3 cache, which matters for workloads with large working sets. Memory support is DDR4 for both, and both use dual-channel buses, but the recorded bandwidth differs: the Ryzen 3 3100U delivers 38.4 GB/s, while the Core i5-110 delivers 42.7 GB/s. Neither supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Integrated graphics split the two as well. The AMD part uses Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 630. The AMD part is mobile, the Intel part is desktop, and the PCIe configuration reflects that: both are Gen 3, but the Intel part specifies 16 lanes from the CPU only. The AMD part lists no lane count. The Ryzen 3 3100U's part number is YM3100C4T2OFG, and the Core i5-110's part number is SA35X.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 3 3100U wins in power efficiency and integrated graphics. Its 15 W TDP makes it the only realistic choice for fanless or lightweight mobile designs, and the Radeon Vega 8 iGPU provides a stronger graphics baseline than the Intel UHD Graphics 630 in the recorded feature set. The 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries and the smaller 210 mm² die also point to a chip designed for constrained thermal environments. The AMD part is the one with recorded benchmark data, and that data shows a 62nd percentile standing, an average score of 6247, and a single-thread score of 1592. For mobile users who need basic compute plus integrated graphics in a low-power package, the 3100U is the only applicable option.

The Core i5-110 wins in core count, thread count, clock speed, cache size, and memory bandwidth. Six cores and 12 threads against 2 cores and 2 threads is a massive structural advantage for parallel workloads. The 4.30 GHz boost clock and 2.90 GHz base clock exceed the AMD part's 3.20 GHz and 1.90 GHz. The 12 MB shared L3 cache is triple the AMD part's 4 MB, and the 42.7 GB/s memory bandwidth is higher than the AMD part's 38.4 GB/s. The Intel part also has a 50th percentile ranking, though with no scores to support it. For desktop workloads that scale with threads, cache, and clocks, the Core i5-110 is the stronger design.

The database shows no head-to-head benchmark results for these two parts, and the wins tally is 0 for both. The division is therefore architectural, not measured. The AMD part wins on portability and power, the Intel part wins on raw compute resources.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-110 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U a desktop processor?

A: No. The database lists it as a Mobile segment part with a 15 W TDP and AMD Socket FP5. The Intel Core i5-110 is listed as a Desktop segment part with a 65 W TDP and Intel Socket 1200.

Q: What are the boost clocks of the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U boosts to 3.20 GHz, and the Intel Core i5-110 boosts to 4.30 GHz.

Q: Do either of these processors support ECC memory?

A: No. Both the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U and the Intel Core i5-110 have ECC memory support set to false.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U uses Radeon Vega 8, and the Intel Core i5-110 uses UHD Graphics 630.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-110 has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 4 MB of shared L3 cache.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U versus the Intel Core i5-110. The Intel part has an empty benchmark array and an average score of zero, so no comparison can be made from recorded measurements. This section must therefore rely on the AMD part's standalone scores and the architectural differences already noted.

For the Ryzen 3 3100U, the recorded benchmark suite shows a multithread score of 3348 and a single-thread score of 1592. The integer math score is 8873, floating point math is 5854, and extended instructions are 2116. Data compression scores 38455, data encryption scores 1972, and random string sorting scores 4666. Physics scores 232, and finding prime numbers scores 18. The average benchmark score across the suite is 6247, placing the chip at the 62nd percentile. Against its nearest rivals, it trails the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X by 0.3%, the AMD EPYC 7272 by 1%, and the Intel Core i9-7940X by 1.6%, while it leads the Intel Core i9-10920X by 1.6%.

The Intel Core i5-110 has no recorded scores to interpret. Its 50th percentile ranking exists in the database, but with an average score of zero, that percentile carries no measurable weight. The closest the data comes to a comparison is the architectural gap: 6 cores and 12 threads versus 2 cores and 2 threads, and a 12 MB L3 versus 4 MB. Those are the only concrete differentiators the database provides, and they all favor the Intel part.

The absence of head-to-head data means no verdict can be drawn from benchmark wins. The AMD part's scores stand alone, and the Intel part's scores are absent. The recorded data supports a platform and specification analysis, not a performance ranking between these two specific chips.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every recorded specification field. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is from the 3000 series, while the Intel Core i5-110 has no series listed. The AMD part uses the Picasso codename and belongs to the Ryzen 3 (Zen+ (Picasso)) generation; the Intel part uses the Comet Lake codename and belongs to the Core i5 (Comet Lake) generation. The process node is 12 nm for AMD and 14 nm for Intel. The foundry is GlobalFoundries for AMD and Intel for Intel.

Core and thread counts: 2 cores and 2 threads for AMD, 6 cores and 12 threads for Intel. Base clocks are 1.90 GHz for AMD and 2.90 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 3.20 GHz for AMD and 4.30 GHz for Intel. TDP is 15 W for AMD and 65 W for Intel. The socket is AMD Socket FP5 for the AMD part and Intel Socket 1200 for the Intel part.

Cache: L1 is 96 KB per core for AMD and 64 KB per core for Intel. L2 is 512 KB per core for AMD and 256 KB per core for Intel. L3 is 4 MB shared for AMD and 12 MB shared for Intel. Memory support is DDR4 for both, with dual-channel buses for both. Memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s for AMD and 42.7 GB/s for Intel. ECC is false for both. PCIe is Gen 3 for both, with the Intel part specifying 16 lanes from the CPU only and the AMD part listing no lane count.

Integrated graphics: Radeon Vega 8 for AMD, UHD Graphics 630 for Intel. Market segment: Mobile for AMD, Desktop for Intel. Production status is Active for both. Release dates differ: the AMD part is dated 2026-05-31, and the Intel part is dated 2025-09-10. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $200, while the AMD part has none. Multipliers are locked on both. Transistor count and die size are recorded only for the AMD part: 4,940 million transistors and 210 mm². The Intel part has no transistor count or die size in the database.