AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Intel Core 3 100HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D, which wins 9 of the 11 recorded comparisons against the Intel Core 3 100HL. The most dramatic margin comes in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test, where the AMD processor scores 221 against Intel's 48, a 360.4% advantage. This indicates a substantial difference in pure integer iteration workloads. The passmark_physics test shows a similarly lopsided result, with the AMD part scoring 2779 versus 928 for Intel, a 199.5% delta. These two tests alone establish that the Ryzen 5 7500X3D handles computationally intensive, repetitive tasks with far greater efficiency.

The AMD processor also leads decisively in passmark_extended_instructions, posting 20455 against Intel's 12463, a 64.1% improvement. This suggests the Zen 4 architecture extracts significantly more work per clock from modern instruction sets. In passmark_multithread, the AMD chip scores 25047 compared to Intel's 17586, a 42.4% advantage, which is notable given that both processors feature 12 threads. The AMD part also leads in passmark_random_string_sorting by 42.1%, scoring 32999 versus 23223, and in passmark_data_compression by 34.3%, with scores of 271649 and 202225 respectively.

Other AMD wins include passmark_data_encryption, where it scores 15797 against 11964, a 32% margin, and passmark_integer_math, with 70774 versus 56308, a 25.7% advantage. The closest AMD win is in passmark_floating_point_math, where the margin narrows to just 3.5%, with scores of 43594 and 42108.

The Intel Core 3 100HL claims both single-threaded tests. In passmark_single_thread, Intel scores 3735 against AMD's 3494, a 6.5% lead. The identical passmark_singlethread result confirms this advantage. This single-thread win is the only category where Intel demonstrates superiority, and it is a modest one.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D belongs to the 7000 series and uses the Raphael codename with Zen 4 architecture. It is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, containing 11,270 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core 3 100HL uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. The database does not record transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Core configurations differ significantly. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 8 cores and 12 threads. This means the Intel processor relies on a higher core count to match thread counts, while the AMD processor achieves the same thread count with fewer, likely more capable cores. Cache layouts reflect these design choices. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part offers 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, but only 12 MB of shared L3. The 84 MB L3 deficit is the single largest architectural gap between these two parts and directly explains many of the AMD benchmark victories, particularly in data-heavy workloads.

Clock speeds tell a different story. The AMD processor has a 4.00 GHz base clock and a 4.50 GHz boost clock. The Intel processor starts lower at 2.10 GHz base but boosts higher to 4.60 GHz. The higher Intel boost clock aligns with its single-thread win, while the AMD base clock advantage helps sustain performance under sustained multithreaded loads.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel configuration and a recorded memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not record its memory bandwidth. The AMD chip supports ECC memory; the Intel chip does not. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD part offers Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, while the Intel part offers Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes. The AMD processor includes Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics; the Intel processor includes Iris Xe Graphics 48EU.

Production status for both is Active. The AMD part launched on 2025-11-11, while the Intel part launched on 2024-04-07. The AMD processor carries a launch MSRP of $269; the Intel processor has no recorded launch MSRP. Both have locked multipliers. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D dominates across almost every measured workload category. The largest wins appear in tasks that benefit from large caches and efficient instruction execution. The 360.4% lead in prime number finding and 199.5% lead in physics calculations indicate workloads with tight loops and repeated data access patterns. The 64.1% lead in extended instructions suggests software that uses modern SIMD or specialized instruction sets will see substantial gains. The 42.4% multithread advantage, despite equal thread counts, shows the AMD part scales better across concurrent workloads.

The Intel Core 3 100HL wins only in single-threaded performance, and even that margin is narrow at 6.5%. For applications that depend primarily on single-thread responsiveness, such as lightly threaded legacy software or certain interactive tools, the Intel part holds a slight edge. The Intel chip also delivers this performance at a lower 45 W TDP compared to the AMD part's 65 W TDP, which the database records. The Intel processor also supports DDR4 memory, which may matter for platforms with existing DDR4 infrastructure, although no performance numbers are recorded for that configuration.

The Intel part's 8 cores versus AMD's 6 cores does not translate into a multithread win in the recorded data. The AMD processor achieves better multithread results with fewer physical cores, indicating that per-core efficiency and cache capacity outweigh raw core count in these tests.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D as the stronger processor for virtually all compute-heavy scenarios. Its 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs, compared to Intel's 76th percentile, reinforces this conclusion. The AMD part's average benchmark score of 44573 is nearly double Intel's 23545. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H at a 0.2% delta and the Intel Core i9-13950HX at 0.5%, placing it in competitive territory with high-end mobile and desktop parts. The Intel Core 3 100HL sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U at a -0.7% delta and the Intel Core i5-11500 at -0.7%, a much lower performance tier.

The 96 MB L3 cache on the AMD processor appears to be the decisive factor in its benchmark dominance. Every major workload that benefits from large resident datasets shows AMD with a substantial lead. The Intel part's single-thread advantage is real but small, and it does not compensate for the broader performance deficit.

Buyers should choose the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D for any workload involving compilation, simulation, data processing, or multithreaded productivity. The Intel Core 3 100HL makes sense only for scenarios where single-thread responsiveness is the absolute priority and where the lower 45 W TDP and DDR4 compatibility are requirements. The market segments are otherwise clear: the AMD part outperforms in 9 of 11 recorded tests, often by massive margins, and the Intel part wins only the two single-thread records.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44573, while the Intel Core 3 100HL has an average score of 23545.

Q: How large is the L3 cache difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 3 100HL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors have the same number of threads?

A: Yes, both have 12 threads. The AMD part has 6 cores, while the Intel part has 8 cores.

Q: Which processor wins the single-thread benchmark?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL wins passmark_single_thread with a score of 3735 against the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D's 3494, a 6.5% lead.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 100HL is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 100HL does not.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D | Intel Core 3 100HL |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 4.00 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Raphael | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen 4 (Raphael)) | Core 3 (Raptor Lake-PS) |

| Process Node | 5 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Transistors | 11,270 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 71 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 96 MB shared | 12 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 48EU |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-11-11 | 2024-04-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $269 | None recorded |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | 100-000001904 | unknown |