AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core 3 100HL Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits these two processors along clear workload lines. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins 9 of the 15 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 3 100HL wins 6. The AMD part leads in older Cinebench R15 workloads, data compression, extended instructions, prime number finding, integer math, multithreaded PassMark, physics, and random string sorting. The Intel part counters in Cinebench R23, data encryption, floating point math, and single-thread PassMark. The aggregate database score favors AMD: 26936 average versus 23545, a difference of roughly 14.4%. The AMD processor also sits at the 79th percentile of all CPUs, while Intel sits at the 76th. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is the stronger all-around choice for mixed workloads and legacy rendering tests. The Intel Core 3 100HL is preferable when the workload targets Cinebench R23, encryption, or floating point math specifically. Neither chip has a launch MSRP recorded in the database, so price cannot inform selection.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 uses Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, codenamed Gorgon Point, from the Ryzen AI 400 generation. It has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 3 100HL uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process, codenamed Raptor Lake-PS, from the Core 3 generation. It has 8 cores and 12 threads. Both parts share the same 4.60 GHz boost clock, but the Intel chip has a higher base clock at 2.10 GHz versus 2.00 GHz. The AMD chip carries a 28 W TDP, while the Intel chip is rated at 45 W. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700.

Cache configurations differ substantially. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD chip has 1 MB of L2 per core and 4 MB of L3. The Intel chip has 2 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. That gives Intel a significant L3 advantage, which likely contributes to its Cinebench R23 results. Memory support also diverges. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a measured 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth and ECC support. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, with no ECC support and no recorded bandwidth figure. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, Intel provides Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses the Radeon 840M, Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU. The AMD part targets the mobile market segment, and the Intel part targets desktop. The AMD release date is recorded as January 2026, while the Intel release date is April 2024, making Intel the earlier release by nearly two years.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has an average benchmark score of 26936, compared to 23545 for the Intel Core 3 100HL. The AMD chip also ranks at the 79th percentile of all CPUs, versus the 76th percentile for Intel.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL wins both Cinebench R23 tests. In multi-core, Intel scores 14948 against AMD's 10590, a 29.2% advantage. In single-core, Intel scores 2110 against AMD's 1806, a 14.4% advantage.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R15?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins both R15 tests. In multi-core, AMD scores 1723 against Intel's 1506, a 14.4% advantage. In single-core, AMD scores 254 against Intel's 212, a 19.8% advantage.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 3 100HL has 8 cores and 12 threads. Despite having two more cores, Intel does not win the majority of benchmark tests.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 100HL does not support ECC memory.

Q: How do the processors compare in PassMark single-thread testing?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL wins PassMark single-thread with a score of 3735, compared to 3591 for AMD, a 3.9% advantage. This result appears twice in the head-to-head data under both "passmark_single_thread" and "passmark_singlethread."

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 | Intel Core 3 100HL |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| 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 | January 2026 | April 2024 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 26936 | 23545 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 79 | 76 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 takes the largest single victory in Cinebench R15 single-core, scoring 254 against Intel's 212, a 19.8% margin. The same test in multi-core shows AMD ahead by 14.4%, with scores of 1723 versus 1506. These R15 results indicate that the Zen 5 architecture delivers strong performance in this legacy rendering workload, despite the Intel chip having two additional cores.

The Intel Core 3 100HL takes its largest victory in Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 14948 against AMD's 10590, a 29.2% advantage. Intel also wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 2110 versus 1806, a 14.4% margin. The R23 results flip the R15 outcome, which suggests the two architectures scale differently across Cinebench versions. Intel's larger L3 cache of 12 MB shared, compared to AMD's 4 MB, may contribute to this multi-core advantage.

In PassMark data compression, AMD leads with 215812 against Intel's 202225, a 6.7% margin. AMD also wins PassMark extended instructions decisively, scoring 15826 against Intel's 12463, a 27% advantage. PassMark find prime numbers goes to AMD at 56 versus 48, a 16.7% margin. PassMark integer math favors AMD at 58332 versus 56308, a 3.6% edge. PassMark multithread goes to AMD at 18115 versus 17586, a 3% margin. PassMark physics favors AMD at 976 versus 928, a 5.2% edge. PassMark random string sorting goes to AMD at 23488 versus 23223, a narrow 1.1% margin.

Intel wins PassMark data encryption with 11964 against AMD's 10519, a 12.1% advantage. PassMark floating point math goes to Intel at 42108 versus 39362, a 6.5% margin. PassMark single-thread favors Intel at 3735 versus 3591, a 3.9% edge, and this result is recorded identically under both single-thread test names.

The head-to-head data shows a pattern: AMD wins the majority of PassMark workloads, especially compression, extended instructions, and integer math, while Intel wins in encryption, floating point, and single-thread PassMark. The Cinebench results are split by version, with AMD dominating R15 and Intel dominating R23. The aggregate average benchmark score confirms AMD's overall lead at 26936 versus 23545. The nearest rivals in the database place the AMD chip among the Intel Core i7-1370P, AMD Ryzen 5 7545U, AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, and Intel Core i9-9900K, with deltas ranging from 0.1% to -0.6%. The Intel chip sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U, Intel Core i5-11500, Intel Core Ultra 7 266V, and AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, with deltas from -0.7% to 1.2%. These rival placements confirm that both processors occupy a similar performance tier in the database, despite the differences in core count, process node, and cache layout.