AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G vs Intel Core 3 100HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep in the PassMark test suite: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins all 11 head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core 3 100HL. The most lopsided result is in the passmark_extended_instructions test, where AMD leads by 65.7%, scoring 20648 against Intel's 12463. This indicates a substantial advantage in workloads that leverage advanced instruction set extensions, a gap that is far larger than any other difference between the two processors.

The largest absolute margin, however, comes in passmark_data_compression. AMD scores 292735 versus Intel's 202225, a 44.8% advantage. This workload is highly sensitive to memory bandwidth and cache behavior, and the data suggests the AMD part is positioned far ahead in compression-heavy tasks. Similarly, passmark_find_prime_numbers shows an 87.5% delta, with AMD at 90 and Intel at 48. This is the largest percentage difference in the entire comparison, pointing to a major gap in integer-heavy, branch-intensive computation.

Multithreaded performance also favors AMD strongly. The passmark_multithread score is 23487 for the Ryzen AI 5 440G versus 17586 for the Core 3 100HL, a 33.6% lead. The passmark_physics test shows a 43.2% advantage (1329 versus 928), while passmark_random_string_sorting is 33.9% higher on the AMD side (31106 versus 23223). These results are consistent with a processor that maintains a clear throughput edge across diverse parallel workloads.

The smaller margins are still wins for AMD. passmark_integer_math shows 71251 versus 56308, a 26.5% delta. passmark_data_encryption is 13585 versus 11964, a 13.5% lead. The single-thread tests show the narrowest gaps: passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread both record 4060 for AMD and 3735 for Intel, an 8.7% difference. passmark_floating_point_math is also close, with AMD at 45711 and Intel at 42108, a 8.6% delta.

The average benchmark score amplifies this picture. The Ryzen AI 5 440G sits at 46187, while the Core 3 100HL sits at 23545. That places AMD in the 89th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while Intel is in the 76th percentile. The nearest rivals for AMD include the Intel Core i9-13900HX with an average score of 46098 and a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 at 46062 (0.3%), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 at 46030 (0.3%), and the AMD EPYC 4364P at 45970 (0.5%). The Core 3 100HL, by contrast, is closest to the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U at 23709 (-0.7%), the Intel Core i5-11500 at 23718 (-0.7%), the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V at 23297 (1.1%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H at 23277 (1.2%). In other words, the AMD part competes in a performance class roughly twice as high as the Intel part, while the Intel part trades places with mid-range chips from several generations ago.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen AI 5 440G wins every benchmark category recorded in the database, so the use-case split is defined by the magnitude of the margin rather than by which processor takes a given workload. In data compression, the 44.8% lead makes AMD the clear choice for archive management, backup pipelines, and any workflow that repeatedly packs or unpacks large data sets. The extended instructions result, with a 65.7% delta, suggests AMD is also preferable for code that uses modern SIMD or cryptographic instruction paths.

For physics simulation, the 43.2% advantage (1329 versus 928) points to AMD being the stronger option for lightweight physics calculations, even though neither score is particularly high in absolute terms. Prime number finding shows the biggest relative gap at 87.5%, indicating that AMD handles tight integer loops with far greater efficiency. Integer math overall is 26.5% ahead, which covers a broad class of general-purpose computing tasks such as compilation, data processing, and scripting workloads.

The multithreaded score of 23487 versus 17586, a 33.6% margin, means AMD is the better fit for parallel rendering, video encoding, and other throughput-oriented jobs. Random string sorting is 33.9% higher on AMD, which matters for database-like operations, text processing, and sorting algorithms. Encryption is 13.5% ahead, a more modest but still consistent win.

The single-thread tests are the closest contests, with AMD ahead by only 8.7% in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread. This means that for lightly threaded applications such as basic office work, web browsing, or legacy software that cannot use many cores, the two processors are relatively similar, though AMD still holds the edge. Floating point math is also tight at 8.6%, so scientific or engineering workloads that are floating-point bound will see a smaller but measurable benefit from the AMD chip.

The Core 3 100HL does not win any recorded test. Its best relative showing is in floating point math and single-thread performance, where the deficits are in the single digits, but the data does not support any scenario in which the Intel part comes out ahead.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 3 100HL uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS codename from the Core 3 generation, and is built on Intel's 10 nm process at its own foundry. No die size is recorded for the Intel part.

Core counts differ in an interesting way. The Intel part has 8 cores versus 6 for AMD, yet both processors have 12 threads. This means Intel relies on more physical cores with fewer threads per core, while AMD achieves the same thread count with fewer, likely higher-IPC cores. The clock speeds are close: AMD has a 2.00 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost, while Intel has a 2.10 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost. The higher boost clock on the AMD side helps explain its single-thread lead of 8.7%.

Cache configurations also differ. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core on AMD versus 2 MB per core on Intel. The L3 cache favors Intel in total size: 12 MB shared on the Core 3 100HL versus 8 MB on the Ryzen AI 5 440G. Despite Intel's larger L3, AMD wins the data compression test by 44.8%, which suggests that the memory subsystem beyond cache, or the core efficiency itself, compensates for the smaller cache.

Power and platform details diverge sharply. AMD is rated at 65 W TDP and uses AMD Socket AM5, while Intel is rated at 45 W TDP and uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, meaning overclocking is possible, while the Intel multiplier is locked. Memory support differs as well: AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. AMD records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; no bandwidth figure is listed for Intel. ECC memory is supported on AMD but not on Intel.

PCIe lanes also differ. AMD provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are different too: AMD uses the Radeon 840M, while Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU. The release dates are not close, with Intel launching on 2024-04-07 and AMD on 2026-02-28. Both parts are listed as Active in production, and both target the Desktop market segment. The AMD part has a recorded part number of 100-000001918, while the Intel part number is listed as unknown.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G outperforms the Intel Core 3 100HL in every recorded test, with margins ranging from 8.6% in floating point math to 87.5% in prime number finding. The average benchmark score of 46187 versus 23545 puts AMD in a completely different performance tier, reflected in the 89th versus 76th percentile ranking. For any workload represented in the PassMark suite, the AMD part delivers higher throughput.

The Intel Core 3 100HL does offer advantages on paper in specific areas: it has two more physical cores, a larger 12 MB L3 cache, a lower 45 W TDP, support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and an earlier release date. However, none of these translate into a benchmark win in the recorded data. The lower TDP might matter for thermal-constrained systems, and the DDR4 support could be relevant for platforms with legacy memory, but the performance measurements do not favor Intel in any test.

A buyer choosing between these two should base the decision on the benchmark results. The Ryzen AI 5 440G is the stronger processor for multithreaded work, compression, encryption, integer math, physics, sorting, and even single-thread tasks, where its lead is smaller but still positive. The Core 3 100HL is the part to consider only if the platform requirements, such as Socket 1700 compatibility, DDR4 memory support, or the 45 W TDP envelope, are the deciding factors, because the performance data does not give it a win anywhere.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has an average benchmark score of 46187, while the Intel Core 3 100HL has 23545.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 4060 in passmark_single_thread, and the Intel Core 3 100HL scores 3735, which is an 8.7% lead for AMD.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 100HL win any benchmark test?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons recorded in the database.

Q: What is the biggest percentage difference between the two?

A: The largest is in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where AMD scores 90 versus Intel's 48, an 87.5% advantage.

Q: How does the core count compare?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL has 8 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G supports ECC memory; the Intel Core 3 100HL does not.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G supports DDR5 only, while the Intel Core 3 100HL supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G | Intel Core 3 100HL |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 12 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Architecture | Zen 5 / Zen 5c | Raptor Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 195 mm² | Not recorded |

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

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 12 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 12 lanes | Gen 4, 8 lanes |

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

| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |

| Release date | 2026-02-28 | 2024-04-07 |