AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 vs Intel Core 3 100HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data is decisively lopsided. The Intel Core 3 100HL wins 14 of the 15 recorded benchmark comparisons, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 secures a single win. The margin of victory varies dramatically by workload, revealing distinct performance profiles.

The AMD processor's sole win comes in Cinebench R15 single-core, where it scores 269 against Intel's 212, a 26.9% advantage. This is the largest positive delta for either processor in the entire comparison. It suggests the AMD chip's per-core architecture holds a clear edge in lightly threaded legacy workloads, at least as measured by that specific render test.

Beyond that single result, Intel dominates the multi-core arena. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 3 100HL posts 14948 versus 8130, a 45.6% gap. The R15 multi-core result is closer but still favors Intel: 1506 versus 1195, a 20.7% difference. The R23 single-core result also goes to Intel, 2110 versus 1797, a 14.8% lead, which partially offsets AMD's R15 single-core win.

The PassMark suite reinforces the Intel advantage across nearly every category. Data compression shows Intel at 202225 versus 158912, a 21.4% lead. Data encryption is more pronounced: 11964 versus 7591, a 36.6% gap. Floating point math delivers one of the largest deltas, with Intel at 42108 versus 27193, a 35.4% advantage. Integer math favors Intel by 29.6%, 56308 versus 39637. Extended instructions are closer, with Intel ahead by only 8.1%, 12463 versus 11455.

The multithreaded PassMark score shows Intel at 17586 versus 13320, a 24.3% margin. Physics simulation follows a similar pattern: 928 versus 726, a 21.8% gap. Random string sorting goes to Intel at 23223 versus 16623, a 28.4% difference. Even the single-thread PassMark result, while technically an Intel win, is nearly a tie: 3735 versus 3683, a 1.4% margin. The prime number search result is similarly narrow, 48 versus 44, an 8.3% gap.

The overall average benchmark score places Intel at 23545 and AMD at 19617. Intel's percentile ranking among all CPUs is 76, compared to AMD's 73. The nearest rival data for Intel shows it sits within 1.2% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H and 1.1% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U and Intel Core i5-11500 by 0.7% each. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 at 0.1% ahead, the Intel Core i7-10700F at 0.6% behind, and the Intel Core i5-12500 and Intel Core i5-11600KF at 0.3% and 0.5% behind respectively.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL wins 14 of the 15 head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 wins 1 test, specifically Cinebench R15 single-core.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in either direction?

A: The largest gap is Intel's 45.6% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 14948 versus AMD's 8130. AMD's largest positive delta is its 26.9% win in Cinebench R15 single-core.

Q: How do the single-thread scores compare?

A: The results are mixed. AMD wins Cinebench R15 single-core (269 versus 212), but Intel wins Cinebench R23 single-core (2110 versus 1797, a 14.8% lead). In PassMark single-thread, Intel leads narrowly at 3735 versus 3683, a 1.4% difference.

Q: Which processor has the higher overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL has an average benchmark score of 23545, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 averages 19617. Intel also ranks at the 76th percentile among all CPUs, versus AMD's 73rd percentile.

Q: Are the PassMark encryption and floating point results close?

A: No. Intel leads data encryption by 36.6% (11964 versus 7591) and floating point math by 35.4% (42108 versus 27193). Both are substantial margins.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any multi-threaded test?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 loses every multi-threaded comparison, including Cinebench R15 multi-core, Cinebench R23 multi-core, PassMark multithread, and PassMark physics.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 3 100HL is a Raptor Lake-PS part, part of the Core 3 generation, using Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The AMD processor has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel processor has 8 cores and 12 threads. This explains much of the multi-core performance gap. The L2 cache also differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, while Intel provides 2 MB per core. L3 cache is 4 MB for AMD versus 12 MB shared for Intel. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database, and it does not support ECC memory.

PCIe lane counts separate the two further. The AMD processor provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 840M, while Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU.

Market positioning and sockets also differ. The AMD processor is a mobile part using AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor is a desktop part using Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor has a TDP of 28, while the Intel processor has a TDP of 45. The AMD part's release date is recorded as 2026-01-04, while the Intel part's release date is 2024-04-07. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded in the database, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on workload type. For any heavily threaded task, the Intel Core 3 100HL is the stronger choice. Its 8 cores and 12 threads, combined with larger caches, deliver wins across Cinebench multi-core, PassMark multithread, encryption, integer math, floating point math, and data compression. The margins range from 8.1% in extended instructions to 45.6% in Cinebench R23 multi-core.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has a narrower appeal. Its single Cinebench R15 single-core win, at 26.9% over Intel, indicates strong per-core performance in that specific test. However, Intel wins the other single-thread tests, including Cinebench R23 single-core by 14.8% and PassMark single-thread by 1.4%. The AMD part also carries a lower TDP of 28 versus 45, which aligns with its mobile market segment. The Intel part is a desktop processor with a higher TDP.

The average benchmark scores reinforce the Intel advantage: 23545 versus 19617. The Intel part also ranks higher in the overall percentile distribution, at 76 versus 73. For users prioritizing multi-core throughput, the Intel Core 3 100HL is the clear pick. For users constrained by power or focused on mobile deployment, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 offers competitive single-core performance in one legacy test, but the data does not show a broader performance win.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 | Intel Core 3 100HL |

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

| Cores | 4 | 8 |

| Threads | 8 | 12 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 28 | 45 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 3 (Raptor Lake-PS) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 4 MB | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 840M | Iris Xe Graphics 48EU |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-04-07 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 100HL wins in every recorded multi-core scenario. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows the largest margin at 45.6%, and Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 20.7% lead. PassMark multithread adds a 24.3% win. The Intel part also leads in all PassMark compute categories: integer math by 29.6%, floating point math by 35.4%, data compression by 21.4%, data encryption by 36.6%, extended instructions by 8.1%, prime number search by 8.3%, random string sorting by 28.4%, and physics by 21.8%. Even single-thread PassMark goes to Intel, though by a slim 1.4%.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 wins exactly one comparison: Cinebench R15 single-core, by 26.9%. That result shows a specific strength in legacy single-threaded rendering. The AMD part also has lower power consumption, with a TDP of 28 versus Intel's 45, and supports ECC memory, which Intel does not. Its mobile socket and lower TDP position it for portable systems, but the benchmark data does not show a corresponding performance advantage outside that single Cinebench R15 result.

The overall picture is one of Intel dominance across nearly all measured workloads, with AMD retaining a single niche win in an older single-core test.