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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins all 11 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core 3 100U. The largest margin comes in extended instructions, where the AMD part scores 20,648 against 7,894, a 161.6% advantage. This category measures specialized instruction throughput, and the gap indicates a fundamentally different level of execution capability.

Data compression shows the second-largest delta. The Ryzen AI 5 440G posts 292,735 versus 136,497, a 114.5% lead. This nearly doubles the Intel part's throughput in a workload that stresses memory access patterns and core efficiency. Random string sorting follows closely, with the AMD chip at 31,106 against 15,191, a 104.8% advantage. Sorting algorithms are sensitive to per-thread performance and memory latency, so this result reinforces the pattern.

Multithreaded performance shows an 87.6% gap, with the Ryzen AI 5 440G scoring 23,487 and the Core 3 100U scoring 12,522. The AMD processor has 12 threads against the Intel processor's 8, which explains part of the difference, but the per-thread advantage also shows up in the single-thread results. In passmark_single_thread, the AMD part scores 4,060 against 3,506, a 15.8% lead. That is a substantial single-core edge, not merely a thread-count effect.

Integer math delivers an 80% advantage, with 71,251 versus 39,580. Prime number finding shows a 73.1% gap, 90 versus 52. Data encryption is 67.1% higher on the AMD side, 13,585 versus 8,128. Floating-point math is 61.4% higher, 45,711 versus 28,322. Physics simulation, which often reflects both multi-core scaling and instruction efficiency, is 51.7% higher at 1,329 versus 876.

The average benchmark score tells the same story. The Ryzen AI 5 440G has an average score of 46,187, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core 3 100U averages 16,148, which lands in the 70th percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Core i9-13900HX at 46,098 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 at 46,062 (0.3% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 at 46,030 (0.3% lower). The AMD EPYC 4364P trails by 0.5% at 45,970. This places the Ryzen AI 5 440G in company with high-end mobile and desktop processors, not entry-level parts.

The Core 3 100U sits in a different performance tier entirely. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-10850H at 16,204 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core i5-10600KF at 16,228 (0.5% higher), the Intel Core i7-1260U at 16,320 (1.1% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H at 16,341 (1.2% higher). These are older or lower-tier processors, and the Core 3 100U is competitive with them, but none of them approach the Ryzen AI 5 440G's output.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen AI 5 440G wins every recorded benchmark category, so the use-case split is defined by the magnitude of the lead rather than by which part takes a given workload. The widest gaps are in extended instructions and data compression, both above 100%. These are workloads that benefit from modern instruction sets and high memory bandwidth. The AMD chip supports DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 but has no recorded bandwidth figure in the database. The data suggests the AMD memory subsystem contributes to its decisive wins in data-heavy tasks.

The Core 3 100U has no benchmark category where it leads. Its closest result is in single-thread performance, where it trails by 15.8%. Even this narrowest margin is a clear loss. The Intel part's strengths, if any, would have to come from areas not captured in the recorded PassMark tests, since the database shows no Cinebench results for the AMD chip and no wins in any shared workload.

For users prioritizing multi-threaded throughput, the Ryzen AI 5 440G delivers 87.6% more than the Core 3 100U. For users prioritizing single-thread responsiveness, the AMD part still leads by 15.8%. There is no workload category in the recorded data where the Intel processor is the better choice.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is built on TSMC's 4 nm process, while the Intel Core 3 100U uses Intel's 10 nm process. The AMD part belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation with the Gorgon Point codename and uses a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core configuration. The Intel part is Raptor Lake-U, part of the Core 3 generation.

Both processors have 6 physical cores. The AMD chip has 12 threads, the Intel chip has 8. The AMD part has a 2.00 GHz base clock and a 4.80 GHz boost clock. The Intel part has a 1.20 GHz base clock and a 4.70 GHz boost clock. The AMD chip draws a 65 W TDP, the Intel chip draws 15 W. The Intel part uses the BGA 1744 socket, the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel processor does not.

Cache configurations differ notably. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core, the Intel part has 1.25 MB per core. The AMD chip has 8 MB of L3 cache, the Intel chip has 10 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's larger L3 does not translate into benchmark wins, which suggests the AMD architecture's efficiency and higher clocks overcome the cache deficit.

Memory support also differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, but no bandwidth figure is recorded. ECC memory is supported on the AMD chip but not the Intel chip. PCIe lanes differ as well: the AMD part offers Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes, the Intel part offers Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics differ. The AMD chip uses Radeon 840M, the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 64EU. The AMD part is classified as a desktop processor, the Intel part as a mobile processor. The Intel part has a recorded launch MSRP of $426, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G averages 46,187, compared to 16,148 for the Intel Core 3 100U. The AMD part ranks in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part ranks in the 70th percentile.

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

A: The Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 4,060 in passmark_single_thread, 15.8% higher than the Core 3 100U's 3,506.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 100U win any benchmark category?

A: No. The database records 11 head-to-head comparisons, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G wins all 11.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The AMD chip has a 2.00 GHz base clock and a 4.80 GHz boost clock. The Intel chip has a 1.20 GHz base clock and a 4.70 GHz boost clock.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: Both have 6 cores. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has 12 threads, the Intel Core 3 100U has 8 threads.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD processor supports DDR5 only. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Threads | 12 | 8 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Process node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-U |

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

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 10 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 | UHD Graphics 64EU |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $426 |

| Release date | 2026-02-28 | 2024-01-07 |

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear conclusion: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is the superior processor in every measured category. It leads by 15.8% in single-thread performance and by 87.6% in multithreaded performance. Its average benchmark score of 46,187 is roughly 2.86 times the Intel part's 16,148. The AMD processor also ranks in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, 19 percentile points above the Intel processor.

The Intel Core 3 100U is a low-power mobile part with a 15 W TDP, which makes it suitable for thin-and-light systems. Its 70th percentile ranking is respectable for its class, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-10850H and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H. But it does not compete with the Ryzen AI 5 440G on any recorded workload.

The AMD part's higher TDP of 65 W reflects its desktop market segment, and its AM5 socket with an unlocked multiplier indicates a platform aimed at performance and overclocking. The Intel part's BGA 1744 socket and locked multiplier indicate a fixed mobile configuration. For any workload captured in the database, the Ryzen AI 5 440G is the recommended choice. The Intel part's only advantage is its lower power envelope, but that does not translate into any benchmark win in the recorded data.