AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 vs Intel Core 3 100HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450, which wins 14 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons. The lone Intel win comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel Core 3 100HL scores 2110 against 2038 for the AMD part, a 3.4% advantage. That result is notable because it is the only test where AMD's higher boost clock does not translate into a win.

The multi-core results show the largest gaps. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 2713 against 1506 for the Intel Core 3 100HL, a 80.1% lead. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result is closer but still substantial: 18316 versus 14948, a 22.5% margin. PassMark integer math favors AMD by 57.2%, with scores of 88531 and 56308. Floating-point math shows a 29.3% gap (54447 versus 42108). The extended instructions workload is also lopsided: 22400 versus 12463, a 79.7% difference.

The prime number search test delivers the largest percentage gap in the entire dataset. AMD scores 89, Intel scores 48, and the delta is 85.4%. Data compression shows a 56.2% advantage for AMD (315906 versus 202225). Data encryption follows at 35.8% (16247 versus 11964). Random string sorting is 53.5% faster on AMD (35648 versus 23223). The PassMark multithread test records 26350 for AMD and 17586 for Intel, a 49.8% lead. Physics simulation shows a 70% margin (1578 versus 928).

Single-threaded PassMark results are much closer. The AMD part scores 3901, the Intel part scores 3735, a 4.4% edge. Cinebench R15 single-core is nearly tied: 215 versus 212, a 1.4% margin. The overall picture is consistent: AMD dominates in multi-threaded and compute-heavy workloads, while Intel holds only a narrow single-core lead in one of the three single-thread tests.

The average benchmark score reinforces the gap. AMD's average is 39485, Intel's is 23545. That places the AMD part at the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel part sits at the 76th percentile. The nearest rivals also reflect the different performance tiers. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 sits within 0.7% of chips like the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS, AMD EPYC 4245P, and AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, with deltas of -0.3, 0.4, 0.7, and -0.7 respectively. The Intel Core 3 100HL instead sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U, Intel Core i5-11500, Intel Core Ultra 7 266V, and AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, with deltas of -0.7, -0.7, 1.1, and 1.2. This means the AMD part competes against higher-tier processors, while the Intel part matches lower-tier mainstream chips.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the majority of benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 wins 14 of the 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 3 100HL wins only one test, Cinebench R23 single-core.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?

A: In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 leads by 80.1%. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the lead is 22.5%. The PassMark multithread test shows a 49.8% advantage for AMD.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any single-threaded tests?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 3 100HL wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 3.4%, scoring 2110 versus 2038. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD wins by 1.4% (215 versus 212). In PassMark single-thread, AMD wins by 4.4% (3901 versus 3735).

Q: How do the two processors compare in the database's overall percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 ranks at the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 100HL ranks at the 76th percentile.

Q: What kind of rivals surround each processor in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 sits within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS, AMD EPYC 4245P, and AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D. The Intel Core 3 100HL sits within 1.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U, Intel Core i5-11500, Intel Core Ultra 7 266V, and AMD Ryzen 7 5800H.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has an average benchmark score of 39485. The Intel Core 3 100HL has an average benchmark score of 23545.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design generations. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the codename Gorgon Point, built on a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 3 100HL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-PS, built on a 10 nm process from Intel. Both have 8 cores, but the AMD part supports 16 threads while the Intel part supports 12 threads.

The cache hierarchy differs in the L2 and L3 levels. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core L2 and shared L3 on the Intel side do not compensate for the thread count deficit in the recorded benchmarks.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel access, and no bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. The AMD part supports ECC memory; the Intel part does not.

The integrated graphics differ as well. AMD uses the Radeon 860M, while Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU. The PCIe configuration is also different: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, and the Intel part provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU.

The AMD processor is classified in the mobile segment, while the Intel processor is classified in the desktop segment. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, and the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD die size is recorded at 195 mm², while no die size is listed for the Intel part. The AMD part number is 100-000001868, and the Intel part number is unknown. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

Core and thread counts are a key split: both have 8 cores, but the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has 16 threads and the Intel Core 3 100HL has 12 threads. Base clocks are close, with the Intel part at 2.10 GHz and the AMD part at 2.00 GHz. Boost clocks favor AMD, with 5.10 GHz versus 4.60 GHz for Intel.

The thermal design power differs significantly. The AMD part is rated at 28 W, while the Intel part is rated at 45 W. The socket types differ: AMD Socket FP8 for the AMD part, Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part. The process nodes differ: 4 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel. The foundries differ: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel.

The L2 cache differs: 1 MB per core on AMD, 2 MB per core on Intel. The L3 cache differs: 8 MB on AMD, 12 MB shared on Intel. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 89.6 GB/s. ECC support is present on AMD and absent on Intel.

PCIe lanes differ: 16 lanes on AMD, 8 lanes on Intel, both Gen 4. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 860M on AMD, Iris Xe Graphics 48EU on Intel. Market segments differ: mobile for AMD, desktop for Intel. Release dates differ: the AMD part is dated 2026-01-04, and the Intel part is dated 2024-04-07. The AMD part has a die size of 195 mm², while no die size is recorded for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 wins in almost every measured workload category. It delivers the largest margins in prime number search (85.4%), Cinebench R15 multi-core (80.1%), extended instructions (79.7%), physics (70%), and integer math (57.2%). These results indicate a strong fit for compute-heavy applications, parallel rendering, data compression, encryption, and any workload that scales with thread count. The 16 threads versus 12 threads likely explains much of the multi-threaded advantage, and the higher 5.10 GHz boost clock supports the single-thread wins in Cinebench R15 and PassMark.

The Intel Core 3 100HL wins only in Cinebench R23 single-core, with a 3.4% margin. That result suggests a narrow advantage in one specific single-threaded rendering workload, but it does not carry over to the other single-thread tests. The Intel part also has a higher base clock (2.10 GHz versus 2.00 GHz) and more L2 and L3 cache, but those features do not translate into benchmark wins in the recorded data.

For use-case classification, the database positions the AMD part as the stronger all-around processor. Its 87th percentile ranking and average score of 39485 place it among higher-tier chips, including the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and AMD EPYC 4245P. The Intel part, at the 76th percentile with an average score of 23545, sits alongside mainstream processors like the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H and Intel Core i5-11500. The mobile segment classification and 28 W TDP for AMD also indicate an efficiency-oriented design that still leads in performance. The desktop classification and 45 W TDP for Intel indicate a different power envelope, yet the benchmark outcomes do not favor it. The data clearly favors the AMD processor for multi-threaded and general compute performance, with the Intel processor holding only a marginal single-core win in one test.