AMD Ryzen 3 3100U vs Intel Processor U303L Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has a complete set of recorded benchmark scores, while the Intel Processor U303L has no benchmark entries in the database. This absence of data for the Intel part makes a direct head-to-head comparison impossible based on measured results. The database shows 11 individual PassMark test scores for the AMD chip, covering single-threaded performance, multi-threaded throughput, encryption, compression, and math workloads. The Intel Processor U303L, by contrast, has an empty benchmark array, an average benchmark score of zero, and no nearest rivals listed.

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U delivers a PassMark single-thread score of 1592. Its multi-thread score of 3348 reflects the processor's 2-core, 2-thread configuration. In data compression, the AMD chip records 38455, which is its strongest result across all recorded tests. Data encryption returns 1972, extended instructions return 2116, and floating point math reaches 5854. Integer math scores 8873, random string sorting scores 4666, and physics simulation scores 232. Finding prime numbers produces a score of 18, the lowest recorded value for this processor. The average benchmark score across all tests is 6247, placing the AMD part at the 62nd percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Because the Intel U303L has no recorded scores, the database cannot produce win counts or delta percentages between the two processors. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and both the winsA and winsB fields are zero. The only comparative reference available for the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U comes from its nearest rivals, which are entirely different processors. The Ryzen 3 3100U sits 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X, 1% above the AMD EPYC 7272, 1.6% above the Intel Core i9-7940X, and 1.6% below the Intel Core i9-10920X. These deltas are small, indicating that the Ryzen 3 3100U's average score of 6247 lands in a tightly clustered performance band despite the architectural differences among those rivals.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U wins every category by default, simply because it is the only processor in this comparison with measured data. Its single-thread score of 1592 and multi-thread score of 3348 provide the baseline for any workload discussion. The data compression score of 38455 stands out as the dominant result, suggesting strong performance in workloads that rely on compression algorithms. Integer math at 8873 is roughly 51.5% higher than floating point math at 5854, which indicates that the processor handles integer-heavy tasks more efficiently than floating-point-heavy tasks. Extended instructions at 2116 and encryption at 1972 are closely matched, with encryption trailing by about 6.8%. Random string sorting at 4666 is more than double the encryption score, showing a clear strength in sorting workloads. Physics at 232 is a minor result, and prime number finding at 18 is negligible in comparison to the other tests.

The Intel Processor U303L cannot be assigned wins in any category because no benchmark results exist for it. The database lists its percentile rank at 50, which is below the AMD part's 62nd percentile, and its average benchmark score is zero. The Intel chip does have a higher core count with 5 cores and 6 threads, versus the AMD chip's 2 cores and 2 threads, and a larger L3 cache at 12 MB shared, versus 4 MB shared. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports only DDR4. These architectural advantages are recorded, but they do not translate into benchmark wins without test data.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U in terms of measured performance. It has a complete benchmark profile, a 62nd percentile ranking, and an average score of 6247. The Intel Processor U303L has zero recorded scores, an average of zero, and a 50th percentile ranking. Any user comparing these two processors strictly on benchmark data would select the AMD part, as it is the only one with demonstrated results.

The Intel U303L does offer architectural specification advantages that are documented but unverified by benchmarks. It uses a newer Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process, compared to the AMD part's Zen+ Picasso architecture on a 12 nm process. It has more cores, more threads, and more L3 cache. It supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes, while the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3. It also has a launch MSRP of $285. These specifications suggest potential capability, but the database contains no measurements to confirm how that potential translates into actual performance.

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is the only choice supported by recorded data. The Intel Processor U303L is a specification sheet without empirical results. In a database-driven comparison, the absence of data is itself the determining factor.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has a PassMark single-thread score of 1592. The Intel Processor U303L has no recorded single-thread benchmark score.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has an average benchmark score of 6247. It is 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X, 1% above the AMD EPYC 7272, 1.6% above the Intel Core i9-7940X, and 1.6% below the Intel Core i9-10920X.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads. The Intel Processor U303L has 5 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Processor U303L has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Processor U303L supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U supports only DDR4 memory.

Q: What are the process nodes for the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U uses a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries. The Intel Processor U303L uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is part of the 3000 series and belongs to the Ryzen 3 generation built on the Zen+ architecture, codenamed Picasso. It uses a 12 nm process node manufactured by GlobalFoundries. The die contains 4,940 million transistors and measures 210 mm². The processor fits into AMD Socket FP5 and has a TDP of 15 watts. Its base clock is 1.90 GHz with a boost clock of 3.20 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is limited to DDR4 over a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported. PCIe connectivity is Gen 3. Integrated graphics come from Radeon Vega 8. The part number is YM3100C4T2OFG, and the multiplier is locked.

The Intel Processor U303L belongs to the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-PS. It uses a 10 nm process node manufactured by Intel. The processor fits into Intel Socket 1700 and has a TDP of 15 watts. Its base clock is 1.20 GHz with a boost clock of 2.60 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support covers both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus. ECC memory is not supported. PCIe connectivity is Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are provided by UHD Graphics 96EU. The part number is SRPKEQ5CV, and the multiplier is locked. The launch MSRP for this processor is $285.

The architectural gap between the two is substantial. The AMD part uses an older Zen+ design from the 3000 series, while the Intel part uses the newer Raptor Lake design. The Intel chip has a higher core count, a higher thread count, a larger L2 cache per core, and three times the L3 cache. It also supports newer memory standards and a newer PCIe generation. The AMD chip has a higher base clock and a higher boost clock, which likely contributes to its single-thread score of 1592. The AMD part also has a documented transistor count and die size, while those figures are not recorded for the Intel part. The Intel part has no memory bandwidth figure listed, while the AMD part lists 38.4 GB/s. Both processors are classified as mobile segments, both are active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.