AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H vs Intel Core 3 100HL Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H wins 8 of the 15 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 3 100HL wins 7. The margin is very tight, making this a close contest where the strengths are split nearly evenly.

Q: How much faster is the Intel chip in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL scores 14948 versus 9561 for the AMD, a 36% advantage. This is the single largest performance gap in the entire comparison, and it strongly favors Intel in heavily threaded rendering workloads.

Q: In which test does the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H have its biggest lead?

A: The AMD chip leads by 20.7% in PassMark extended instructions (15044 versus 12463). It also shows a 13% lead in data encryption (13518 versus 11964) and an 11.6% lead in integer math (62838 versus 56308).

Q: What is the single-thread score difference?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL scores 3735 in PassMark single-thread, which is 16.7% ahead of the AMD's 3110. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel leads by 30.3% (2110 versus 1471).

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H has an average benchmark score of 24364, while the Intel Core 3 100HL sits at 23545. Both share the same 76th percentile ranking against all CPUs.

Q: Which chip has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL boosts to 4.60 GHz, slightly ahead of the AMD's 4.50 GHz. The AMD has a much higher base clock at 3.30 GHz versus Intel's 2.10 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H and Intel Core 3 100HL are built on fundamentally different designs. AMD uses the Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt codename, fabricated on a 6 nm process by TSMC. Intel uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS variant, on a 10 nm process from its own foundry.

The core counts differ: AMD provides 6 cores, Intel provides 8 cores. Both support 12 threads, so Intel's additional cores rely on hyper-threading across fewer cores per thread. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost of 4.50 GHz, while Intel runs at 2.10 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost. The higher Intel boost clock helps its single-thread performance, but its low base clock is a notable trade-off.

Cache layouts are very different. AMD offers 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and only 12 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger per-core L2 is useful for certain workloads, but AMD has more total L3.

Memory support diverges significantly. AMD exclusively supports DDR5 with dual-channel memory, achieving 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not record a memory bandwidth figure for it. Neither chip supports ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs sharply. AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while Intel offers Gen 4 with only 8 lanes. This makes the AMD more suitable for setups with multiple high-speed devices.

The integrated graphics are distinct: AMD pairs the Radeon 660M, while Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU. The AMD chip is classified as a mobile part on the AMD Socket FP7, while Intel is classified as a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700. Both have a 45 W TDP and both have locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data reveals two very different performance profiles.

The Intel Core 3 100HL dominates synthetic rendering. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 14948 versus AMD's 9561, a 36% lead. The single-core result is just as one-sided: Intel at 2110 beats AMD at 1471, a 30.3% margin. These are the two largest gaps in the comparison. The Intel chip also wins PassMark floating-point math with 42108 versus 35743, a 15.1% lead, and PassMark physics with 928 versus 838, a 9.7% lead.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H counters with wins in many integer and security workloads. It leads PassMark data compression by 7.7% (217700 versus 202225) and data encryption by 13% (13518 versus 11964). The extended instructions test is its best result, 20.7% ahead (15044 versus 12463). In PassMark integer math, AMD wins by 11.6% (62838 versus 56308). The AMD also takes prime number finding by 8.3% (52 versus 48) and multithread by 2% (17936 versus 17586).

In the older Cinebench R15 tests, AMD wins both. Multi-core is close: 1550 versus 1506, only 2.9% apart. Single-core is more decisive: 236 versus 212, an 11.3% lead. The PassMark random string sorting goes to Intel by a slim 1.7% (23223 versus 22823). The PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests are identical, both recording 3735 versus 3110, a 16.7% Intel lead.

The overall score tally is 8 wins for AMD and 7 for Intel. That balance reflects a system where Intel dominates in rendering and single-thread speed, while AMD excels in instruction handling, security, and integer tasks.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category, aside from TDP and thread count.

• Cores: AMD has 6, Intel has 8.
• Base clock: AMD at 3.30 GHz, Intel at 2.10 GHz.
• Boost clock: AMD at 4.50 GHz, Intel at 4.60 GHz.
• Process node: AMD on 6 nm (TSMC), Intel on 10 nm (Intel).
• Die size: AMD at 208 mm², Intel not recorded.
• L1 cache: AMD 64 KB per core, Intel 80 KB per core.
• L2 cache: AMD 512 KB per core, Intel 2 MB per core.
• L3 cache: AMD 16 MB shared, Intel 12 MB shared.
• Memory support: AMD DDR5 only, Intel DDR5 and DDR4.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD 76.8 GB/s, Intel not recorded.
• PCIe lanes: AMD Gen 4, 20 lanes, Intel Gen 4, 8 lanes.
• Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon 660M, Intel Iris Xe 48EU.
• Socket: AMD Socket FP7, Intel Socket 1700.
• Market segment: AMD Mobile, Intel Desktop.
• Release date: AMD 2022-04-18, Intel 2024-04-07.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 100HL is the clear choice for rendering and floating-point computation. Its 36% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core is a massive gap that makes it the stronger chip for video encoding, 3D rendering, and physics simulation. The 30.3% single-core lead in Cinebench R23 and 16.7% lead in PassMark single-thread also make it the faster chip for lightly threaded applications that rely on raw clock speed. The 15.1% advantage in floating-point math further reinforces this. The Intel chip is the better processor for compute-heavy, multi-threaded rendering and high-frequency single-thread tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H is the better processor for data integrity and security. It leads in data encryption by 13% and extended instructions by 20.7%, making it faster for cryptography and specialized code. The 7.7% win in data compression and the 11.6% win in integer math suggest it handles general system and database tasks more efficiently. The AMD also wins in the older Cinebench R15 test, both multi-core (2.9%) and single-core (11.3%), which indicates it is a strong general-purpose desktop processor. The AMD's higher base clock is a likely reason for its edge in these tests, since it maintains speed without needing to boost.

The Intel chip has the advantage in peak single-thread speed and modern multi-threaded rendering. The AMD chip has the advantage in instruction-level efficiency, memory bandwidth, and PCIe expansion capability.

The Verdict

The data says pick the Intel Core 3 100HL if rendering is the priority. The 36% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core is the largest performance gap in the comparison, and the 30.3% single-core lead in the same suite confirms it is a faster processor for most compute-heavy workloads. The Intel also wins in floating-point math and physics, making it the better tool for scientific simulations, video codecs, and any application that stresses the FPU.

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H is the better choice for a balanced desktop or mobile system that handles data, encryption, and mixed integer workloads. Its 20.7% lead in extended instructions and 13% lead in encryption are significant for security-focused tasks. The 8.3% win in prime number finding and 11.6% in integer math show it is more efficient at arithmetic tasks. The AMD also offers double the PCIe lanes (20 versus 8), which is a major advantage for users who need to connect multiple NVMe drives, capture cards, or other PCIe peripherals. Its higher base clock at 3.30 GHz versus 2.10 GHz also gives it a consistent floor for performance without relying on boost.

The overall record shows a 8-to-7 split, so the choice is not about one chip being clearly superior. It is about workload. The Intel Core 3 100HL is the rendering and single-thread king. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650H is the data and security specialist with better expansion. The AMD has the edge in average score (24364 versus 23545), but the Intel has the largest single-win margins. The data supports two very different use cases, and the user must choose which workload matters more.