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

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 compare to the Intel Core 3 100U in overall average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 records an average benchmark score of 41,208, while the Intel Core 3 100U records 16,148. This places the AMD part in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, versus the 70th percentile for the Intel part.

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 leads in single-thread performance with a score of 3,785, compared to 3,506 for the Intel Core 3 100U, a delta of 8%.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 100U win any benchmark categories in the head-to-head comparison?

A: No. In the head-to-head benchmark set, which includes eleven PassMark tests, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins all eleven categories. The Intel Core 3 100U records zero wins.

Q: What are the memory support differences between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel bus and ECC memory support. The Intel Core 3 100U supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel bus but has no ECC memory support.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 3 100U has a larger shared L3 cache at 10 MB, compared to 8 MB for the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440. However, the AMD part has a higher L2 cache per core (1 MB versus 1.25 MB per core for Intel, though Intel’s per-core L2 is larger).

Q: What is the production status and launch timing for each processor?

A: Both processors are listed as Active in production. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has a release date of January 4, 2026, while the Intel Core 3 100U has a release date of January 7, 2024.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is built on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Gorgon Point, and belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It uses a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 3 100U uses the Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-U, and is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node. The die size for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

Both processors feature 6 physical cores, but the thread counts differ. The AMD part provides 12 threads, while the Intel part provides 8 threads, reflecting a difference in simultaneous multithreading support. The AMD chip has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, whereas the Intel chip has a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Cache layouts differ substantially. Both share an L1 cache of 80 KB per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 10 MB of shared L3 cache. This gives Intel a larger total L3 capacity, but AMD’s higher clock speeds and additional threads appear to offset that in many workloads.

Memory support also splits along generational lines. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with dual-channel bus and ECC memory enabled. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but without ECC. AMD’s memory bandwidth is listed at 89.6 GB/s, while Intel’s memory bandwidth is not recorded.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core 3 100U provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: AMD uses Radeon 840M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 64EU.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data covers eleven PassMark tests, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins every one. The largest margin appears in extended instructions, where AMD scores 18,456 versus Intel's 7,894, a delta of 133.8%. This more than doubles Intel’s result and indicates a substantial advantage in SIMD and specialized instruction throughput.

Data compression shows a similarly large gap. AMD scores 256,420 versus Intel's 136,497, a delta of 87.9%. Random string sorting follows at 79.4% (27,252 versus 15,191). Multithread performance is also strongly in AMD’s favor: 21,054 versus 12,522, a delta of 68.1%. Integer math delivers 65,991 versus 39,580, a delta of 66.7%.

Floating-point math shows AMD at 42,934 versus Intel's 28,322, a delta of 51.6%. Data encryption gives AMD 12,418 versus 8,128, a delta of 52.8%. Prime number finding (a measure of integer throughput in a specific algorithm) shows AMD at 77 versus 52, a delta of 48.1%. Physics simulation scores 1,119 versus 876, a delta of 27.7%.

The smallest margin is in single-thread performance. AMD scores 3,785 versus Intel's 3,506, a delta of 8%. This narrow lead suggests that in lightly threaded workloads, the two processors are closer, but the AMD part still holds the advantage.

The Intel Core 3 100U’s nearest rivals in the database are older high-end parts such as the Intel Core i7-10850H (average score 16,204, delta -0.3%) and the Intel Core i5-10600KF (16,228, delta -0.5%). This places the Intel chip in a performance class well below the AMD part, whose nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H (41,215, delta 0%) and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (41,376, delta -0.4%). The data confirms that the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 sits in a higher overall performance bracket, roughly 2.5 times the average benchmark score of the Intel Core 3 100U.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 100U uses 6 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz versus 1.20 GHz, and boost clocks are 4.80 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, in favor of AMD. Thermal design power is 28 W for AMD versus 15 W for Intel, a difference that reflects the AMD part’s higher performance ceiling but also its higher power envelope.

Sockets differ: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel BGA 1744. Process node is 4 nm (TSMC) for AMD versus 10 nm (Intel) for Intel. Die size for AMD is 195 mm²; no die size is recorded for Intel. Cache differences include L2 per core (1 MB AMD versus 1.25 MB Intel) and L3 total (8 MB AMD versus 10 MB Intel). L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

Memory support: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel, but AMD has ECC support while Intel does not. AMD’s memory bandwidth is listed at 89.6 GB/s; Intel’s is not recorded. PCIe lanes differ: 16 lanes (Gen 4) for AMD versus 8 lanes (Gen 4) for Intel. Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon 840M versus Intel UHD Graphics 64EU.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $426, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. Both processors have locked multipliers. Release dates are January 2026 for AMD and January 2024 for Intel. Part numbers are 100-000001866 for AMD and SRMYL for Intel. Both are mobile market segments and both are Active in production.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 wins in every recorded benchmark category, so the use-case split is largely one-sided. The largest advantages appear in extended instructions, data compression, random string sorting, and multithreaded workloads. These results indicate that the AMD part is well suited for tasks that involve heavy data manipulation, encryption, compression, and parallel processing across many threads. The 12-thread configuration, combined with a 4.80 GHz boost clock and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, supports sustained throughput in compute-intensive applications.

The AMD part also leads in single-thread performance, though by a smaller margin (8%). This means that even in lightly threaded software, such as legacy applications or single-core-dependent tasks, the AMD chip holds a measurable edge. The physics benchmark, which often reflects gaming-related CPU physics calculations, also favors AMD by 27.7%, suggesting a potential advantage in gaming workloads that rely on CPU physics.

The Intel Core 3 100U, while losing all head-to-head tests, still has its own strengths based on its specification profile. Its lower TDP of 15 W makes it a lower-power option, which can be relevant for fanless or power-constrained designs. It also supports DDR4 memory, which may be an advantage in cost-sensitive platforms that already use older memory modules. Its larger L3 cache (10 MB) could benefit workloads that are cache-sensitive, though the recorded benchmark data does not show any category where it outperforms the AMD part. The Intel chip’s nearest rivals include older 10th-gen and 11th-gen parts, indicating that its performance class is closer to previous-generation mainstream mobile processors than to the current high-end tier.

In summary, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 is the clear performance leader across all measured dimensions. The Intel Core 3 100U offers a lower power draw and legacy memory compatibility, but the benchmark data does not reveal any workload where it overtakes the AMD part. The database shows a decisive performance gap, with the AMD part achieving roughly 2.5 times the average benchmark score and winning 11 out of 11 head-to-head tests.