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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains a full benchmark suite for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450, while the Intel Core 3 100UL has no recorded benchmark scores. This makes direct comparison impossible, but the AMD part's absolute scores against its nearest rivals provide useful context. The Ryzen AI 7 450 posts an average benchmark score of 39485, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD chip scores 18316 points, while its single-core result is 2038 points. The older Cinebench R15 run shows a multi-core score of 2713 and a single-core score of 215. These results indicate strong throughput for a 28 W mobile processor, particularly in multi-threaded workloads where the 8-core, 16-thread configuration can flex its muscle.

PassMark results further flesh out the picture. The Ryzen AI 7 450 achieves 88531 in integer math, 54447 in floating-point math, and 315906 in data compression. Encryption throughput is recorded at 16247, extended instructions at 22400, and random string sorting at 35648. The multi-thread score is 26350, with a single-thread score of 3901. Prime number finding comes in at 89, and physics at 1578.

Comparing to the nearest rivals in the database, the Ryzen AI 7 450 sits within a narrow band. It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS by 0.3%, with that rival averaging 39603. It leads the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS by 0.4%, which averages 39325. Against the AMD EPYC 4245P, the lead is 0.7% (39215 average), and it lags the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D by 0.7%, which posts an average of 39768. These deltas are small, placing the Ryzen AI 7 450 in a highly competitive cluster where performance differences are measured in fractions of a percent rather than double-digit gaps.

Since the Intel Core 3 100UL carries no benchmark data in the database, no head-to-head wins can be assigned to either part. The wins counter shows zero for both items, which accurately reflects the absence of comparative measurements. The analysis must therefore rely on architectural specifications and the AMD part's standalone performance profile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing generations. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 3 100UL uses the older Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. This process node gap alone suggests the AMD part benefits from a more modern fabrication technology, which typically enables higher density and better power efficiency.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD chip packs 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part offers 6 cores and 8 threads. That difference translates to a 33% advantage in core count and a 100% advantage in thread count for the AMD processor. Clock speeds also favor AMD: base clock is 2.00 GHz versus 1.20 GHz, and boost clock is 5.10 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. The gap in boost is 0.6 GHz, which can matter in lightly threaded workloads.

Cache layouts diverge significantly. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 per core, but the L2 differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, while Intel provides 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is where Intel takes a lead: 10 MB shared versus 8 MB on the AMD chip. That 2 MB difference could help Intel in certain cache-sensitive workloads, though the AMD part's larger core count and higher clocks may offset that advantage.

Power envelopes are in different classes. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has a TDP of 28 W, while the Intel Core 3 100UL is rated at 15 W. This positions the Intel part for lower-power, fanless or ultra-compact designs, whereas the AMD chip targets more performance-oriented mobile systems. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700, making them incompatible in any physical sense.

Memory support shows a split. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel configuration and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database records no memory bandwidth figure for it. ECC memory is supported on the AMD part but not on the Intel part. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while Intel provides Gen 4 with only 8 lanes.

Integrated graphics are present on both. AMD uses the Radeon 860M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 64EU. The database provides no benchmark scores for either iGPU, so any performance comparison would be speculative. The market segment labels differ: AMD is listed as Mobile, Intel as Desktop, despite the Intel part's low 15 W TDP. The Intel part launched in April 2024, while the AMD part carries a release date of January 2026.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 100UL has 6 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 100UL boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The AMD part has 80 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB L3. The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 10 MB shared L3.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 supports ECC memory; the Intel Core 3 100UL does not.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: AMD uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, while Intel uses a 10 nm process at its own foundry.

Q: Does the database record any benchmark scores for the Intel Core 3 100UL?

A: No benchmark scores are recorded for the Intel Core 3 100UL in the database, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 is rated at 28 W, while the Intel Core 3 100UL is rated at 15 W.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X; Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 and the Intel Core 3 100UL:

• Cores: 8 (AMD) vs 6 (Intel)
• Threads: 16 (AMD) vs 8 (Intel)
• Base Clock: 2.00 GHz (AMD) vs 1.20 GHz (Intel)
• Boost Clock: 5.10 GHz (AMD) vs 4.50 GHz (Intel)
• TDP: 28 W (AMD) vs 15 W (Intel)
• Socket: AMD Socket FP8 (AMD) vs Intel Socket 1700 (Intel)
• Architecture: Zen 5 (AMD) vs Raptor Lake (Intel)
• Codename: Gorgon Point (AMD) vs Raptor Lake-PS (Intel)
• Generation: Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) (AMD) vs Core 3 (Raptor Lake-PS) (Intel)
• Process Node: 4 nm (AMD) vs 10 nm (Intel)
• Foundry: TSMC (AMD) vs Intel (Intel)
• Die Size: 195 mm² (AMD) vs not recorded (Intel)
• L2 Cache: 1 MB per core (AMD) vs 1.25 MB per core (Intel)
• L3 Cache: 8 MB (AMD) vs 10 MB shared (Intel)
• Memory Support: DDR5, LPDDR5X (AMD) vs DDR4, DDR5 (Intel)
• Memory Bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s (AMD) vs not recorded (Intel)
• ECC Memory: Supported (AMD) vs not supported (Intel)
• PCIe Lanes: Gen 4, 16 lanes (AMD) vs Gen 4, 8 lanes (Intel)
• Integrated Graphics: Radeon 860M (AMD) vs UHD Graphics 64EU (Intel)
• Market Segment: Mobile (AMD) vs Desktop (Intel)
• Release Date: 2026-01-04 (AMD) vs 2024-04-07 (Intel)
• Part Number: 100-000001868 (AMD) vs unknown (Intel)
• Percentile vs All CPUs: 87 (AMD) vs 50 (Intel)
• Average Benchmark Score: 39485 (AMD) vs 0 (Intel)

Fields that match include L1 cache (80 KB per core for both), dual-channel memory bus, Gen 4 PCIe support, active production status, and locked multipliers on both parts.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 demonstrates clear strengths in multi-threaded workloads. With 8 cores, 16 threads, a 5.10 GHz boost clock, and a 28 W envelope, it is positioned to handle parallel tasks such as video encoding, software compilation, and 3D rendering. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18316 and the PassMark multi-thread score of 26350 confirm robust scaling across threads. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and 16 PCIe Gen 4 lanes support data-heavy applications that move large files or stream high-bandwidth content. The 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database places it well above the median, and its average benchmark score of 39485 rivals desktop-class processors like the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which it trails by only 0.7%.

The Intel Core 3 100UL, lacking any recorded benchmark data, cannot claim verified performance wins in the database. However, its specifications point to different advantages. The 15 W TDP makes it suitable for compact, low-power desktop systems where thermal output and energy consumption are primary constraints. The support for DDR4 memory broadens compatibility with existing platforms, potentially easing upgrades in cost-sensitive or legacy environments. The larger 10 MB shared L3 cache could benefit workloads with high cache locality, such as certain database queries or compression algorithms. The 4.50 GHz boost clock, while lower than AMD's, still offers respectable single-thread headroom for everyday productivity tasks. The 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache is larger than AMD's 1 MB per core, which may reduce memory latency in some access patterns.

In the absence of direct benchmark comparisons, the database allows only a specification-based assessment. The AMD part wins on raw compute resources: more cores, more threads, higher clocks, a newer process node, higher memory bandwidth, ECC support, and more PCIe lanes. The Intel part wins on power efficiency per its TDP rating, DDR4 compatibility, and L3 cache capacity. For workloads that scale with core count and memory throughput, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 is the better-equipped processor. For scenarios prioritizing low power draw and platform flexibility with older memory standards, the Intel Core 3 100UL holds a specification-level edge. The percentile gap, 87 versus 50, reinforces that the AMD part targets a higher performance tier, while the Intel part sits at the median of all CPUs in the database.