AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Core 3 100HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data leaves no ambiguity: the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins all 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core 3 100HL. The largest margin appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where the AMD part scores 435 against 48, a delta of 806.3%. That result is far outside the pattern of the other tests, but it is consistent with the overall shape of the comparison: the Ryzen chip is faster in every single workload category recorded.

Multi-threaded rendering shows a substantial gap. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the AMD processor scores 22807 compared to 14948 for the Intel part, a 52.6% advantage. The older Cinebench R15 multicore test shows an even larger spread: 3551 versus 1506, a 135.8% delta. PassMark multithread follows the same trend, with 41318 against 17586, a 134.9% lead. These results indicate that the Ryzen 7 9850X3D delivers roughly 1.5 to 2.3 times the multi-threaded throughput of the Core 3 100HL depending on the benchmark.

Single-thread performance tells a different story in magnitude. Cinebench R23 singlecore gives the AMD chip 2228 against 2110, a modest 5.6% edge. The R15 singlecore test shows 343 versus 212, a 61.8% margin, while PassMark single thread records 4704 versus 3735, a 25.9% lead. The R23 result is the closest contest in the entire dataset, suggesting that at least one workload scales nearly evenly between the two architectures. Still, the AMD processor wins every single-threaded test.

Math and encryption workloads heavily favor the AMD part. PassMark integer math: 123140 versus 56308, a 118.7% delta. Floating point math: 81998 versus 42108, a 94.7% delta. Data encryption: 22856 versus 11964, a 91% delta. Extended instructions: 39272 versus 12463, a 215.1% delta. Data compression: 474501 versus 202225, a 134.6% delta. Random string sorting: 49764 versus 23223, a 114.3% delta. The AMD processor leads by roughly 90% to 215% across these compute-heavy tasks.

The physics workload shows one of the more dramatic gaps. PassMark physics scores 4171 for the AMD chip and 928 for the Intel chip, a 349.5% delta. That particular benchmark amplifies the difference more than any other except prime number finding. Overall, the average benchmark score for the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is 58386, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 3 100HL averages 23545 and sits in the 76th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split is defined by degree rather than by which processor takes a category. For multi-threaded rendering, video encoding, and physics simulation, the AMD part offers the largest relative advantages, with deltas ranging from 52.6% in Cinebench R23 multicore to 349.5% in PassMark physics. Users running heavily parallel workloads will see the biggest time savings.

For single-threaded responsiveness, the AMD chip still leads, but the margin shrinks. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows only a 5.6% difference, which means everyday applications that depend on one or two cores will behave similarly on both platforms. The PassMark single thread result of 25.9% still favors AMD, but it is far below the multi-threaded margins.

The Intel Core 3 100HL does not win any category in this dataset. Its strongest relative showing is in Cinebench R23 singlecore, where it trails by just 5.6%. For workloads that are not represented in these benchmarks, such as integrated graphics output or power-constrained operation, the comparison would require additional data. Within the recorded measurements, the Intel part is consistently slower, with its best result being the near-tie in single-core R23.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The Intel Core 3 100HL uses Raptor Lake on the Raptor Lake-PS codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It also has 8 cores but only 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Cache configurations differ sharply. Both chips have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core but only 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The 96 MB L3 gives the AMD chip a large cache pool that likely contributes to its performance in data-heavy workloads. The Intel chip compensates with double the per-core L2, but the total cache footprint is much smaller.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and it includes ECC memory support. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded and ECC is not supported. The AMD chip offers PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, while the Intel chip offers PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part includes Iris Xe Graphics with 48 execution units. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip does not. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5; the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip has a 120 W TDP, while the Intel chip has a 45 W TDP. The AMD part launched with a $499 MSRP in January 2026; the Intel part launched in April 2024 with no recorded MSRP.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear verdict. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D outperforms the Intel Core 3 100HL in every benchmark in the database, with the smallest margin being 5.6% in Cinebench R23 singlecore and the largest being 806.3% in PassMark find prime numbers. For any workload represented in these measurements, the AMD processor is the faster choice.

The Intel Core 3 100HL does have advantages in areas not captured by these benchmarks: its 45 W TDP suggests lower power consumption, and its support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives platform flexibility. But within the recorded performance data, there is no scenario where the Intel part comes out ahead. The choice, strictly from these numbers, is the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D for users who prioritize compute performance.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 100HL has 12 threads. Both have 8 cores.

Q: How large is the L3 cache on each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 100HL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 100HL does not.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a 120 W TDP. The Intel Core 3 100HL has a 45 W TDP.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D boosts to 5.60 GHz. The Intel Core 3 100HL boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: In which benchmark is the performance gap smallest?

A: The smallest gap is in Cinebench R23 singlecore, where the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D leads by 5.6% (2228 versus 2110).

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Intel Core 3 100HL |

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

| Cores | 8 | 8 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base clock | 4.70 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.60 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 120 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 cache | 80 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 | 89.6 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 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | $499 | Not recorded |