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

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the database against the Intel Core 3 100HL, claiming 11 wins out of 11 recorded tests. The AMD part sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip lands at the 76th percentile. The average benchmark score for the AMD processor is 63,331, versus 23,545 for the Intel, a gap of roughly 2.7 times in overall average performance.

For builders prioritizing raw compute throughput, the Ryzen AI 7 450G is the only logical choice. Its nearest rivals are far stronger parts such as the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (average score 63,173, a 0.2% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 (average score 63,765, a -0.7% delta), meaning it trades blows with much higher-tier silicon. The Intel Core 3 100HL, by contrast, competes with parts like the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U (average score 23,709, a -0.7% delta) and the Intel Core i5-11500 (average score 23,718, a -0.7% delta). That places the Intel chip in a much lower performance tier.

The Intel part does offer a lower 45W TDP versus 65W for the AMD, plus a lower boost clock of 4.60 GHz versus 5.10 GHz. If low power draw is the absolute priority, the Intel has a specification advantage. But in every measured performance metric, the AMD part leads by double-digit percentages. The verdict from the recorded data: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G is the stronger processor for essentially any compute-heavy workload, while the Intel Core 3 100HL is a lower-power alternative that sacrifices substantial performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G uses the Gorgon Point codename, built on the Ryzen AI 400 generation with a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core layout. It is fabricated on a 4nm TSMC process with a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 3 100HL uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-PS codename, on Intel's 10nm process. Intel lists no die size for this part.

Both chips have 8 cores, but the thread counts differ. The AMD part supports 16 threads, while the Intel part supports 12 threads. That difference is a direct consequence of the core design: the AMD uses simultaneous multithreading across its Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores, whereas the Intel Raptor Lake-PS configuration provides fewer threads per core.

Cache layouts also diverge. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of total L3. The Intel has 2 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. That gives the Intel a larger L3 pool, but the AMD's smaller L3 is paired with a much higher boost clock and a different memory subsystem.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database lists no memory bandwidth figure for it. The AMD also supports ECC memory; the Intel does not. PCIe lane counts differ: the AMD provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics are different parts: the AMD uses the Radeon 860M, while the Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU. The AMD socket is AM5; the Intel socket is LGA 1700. The AMD multiplier is unlocked; the Intel multiplier is locked.

Where Each One Wins

According to the head-to-head data, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins every single category. There is no benchmark in the database where the Intel Core 3 100HL posts a higher score. That said, the magnitude of the AMD's advantage varies by workload, which gives some insight into where each chip is relatively stronger.

The AMD's smallest win is in single-thread performance. In passmark_single_thread, the AMD scores 4,309 against the Intel's 3,735, a 15.4% advantage. That is still a solid lead, but it is the narrowest gap in the entire comparison. For lightly threaded tasks like web browsing or older applications, the Intel is comparatively closer to the AMD than in any other measured area.

The AMD's largest win is in extended instructions, where it scores 28,223 versus 12,463, a 126.5% advantage. That indicates a massive lead in SIMD or vectorized workloads, likely reflecting the newer Zen 5 core design. Data compression shows a 99.2% advantage (402,831 versus 202,225), and random string sorting shows an 83.7% lead (42,663 versus 23,223). These are workloads where the AMD's higher thread count and newer microarchitecture pay off heavily.

Integer math favors the AMD by 77.1% (99,732 versus 56,308), and multithread performance favors it by 73% (30,422 versus 17,586). Floating point math shows a 51.2% lead (63,683 versus 42,108). Physics simulation shows a 55.2% lead (1,440 versus 928). Prime number finding shows an 81.3% lead (87 versus 48). Data encryption shows a 58.3% lead (18,937 versus 11,964).

In practical terms, the AMD is the clear winner for any multi-threaded, data-heavy, or compute-intensive workload. The Intel is not the winner in any tested category, but its lower 45W TDP and locked multiplier make it a simpler, lower-power platform choice. The recorded data provides no scenario where the Intel outperforms the AMD.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 100HL has 12 threads. Both have 8 cores.

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

A: The AMD scores 4,309 in passmark_single_thread, versus 3,735 for the Intel, a 15.4% advantage for the AMD.

Q: Does the Intel part support ECC memory?

A: No. The database lists ECC memory as false for the Intel Core 3 100HL. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G lists ECC memory as true.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference?

A: The AMD has an average benchmark score of 63,331, and the Intel has an average of 23,545. The AMD sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel sits at the 76th percentile.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 100HL boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: Are both processors on the same socket?

A: No. The AMD uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head table shows a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G. The most dramatic margin is in extended instructions: AMD scores 28,223, Intel scores 12,463, a 126.5% delta. This is the single largest percentage difference in the entire comparison, and it suggests that the Zen 5 / Zen 5c cores handle advanced instruction sets far more efficiently than Raptor Lake.

Data compression is the second-largest win. AMD scores 402,831, Intel scores 202,225, a 99.2% delta. The AMD more than doubles the Intel's output in this test. Random string sorting follows with an 83.7% delta (42,663 versus 23,223). These results indicate that the AMD's higher thread count and memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s for AMD, no figure listed for Intel) combine to accelerate data movement tasks.

Prime number finding shows an 81.3% delta (87 versus 48). Integer math shows a 77.1% delta (99,732 versus 56,308). Multithread performance shows a 73% delta (30,422 versus 17,586). These are all substantial margins, well beyond what a simple clock-speed advantage would explain. The AMD's boost clock is 5.10 GHz versus 4.60 GHz for the Intel, but the per-core efficiency difference is larger than that 0.5 GHz gap would suggest.

Data encryption shows a 58.3% delta (18,937 versus 11,964). Physics simulation shows a 55.2% delta (1,440 versus 928). Floating point math shows a 51.2% delta (63,683 versus 42,108). Even the smallest wins, like the 15.4% single-thread delta (4,309 versus 3,735), are still clear victories for the AMD.

The database also lists the same single-thread result twice, as passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, both with identical scores of 4,309 for AMD and 3,735 for Intel. No test in the recorded data favors the Intel Core 3 100HL. The AMD wins all 11 head-to-head benchmarks listed.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 3 100HL has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Intel starts slightly higher at base, but the AMD boosts significantly higher.

TDP differs: the AMD is rated at 65W, the Intel at 45W. Process node differs: the AMD uses 4nm TSMC, the Intel uses 10nm Intel. The AMD has a 195 mm² die size; the Intel has no listed die size. The AMD generation is "Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c)", while the Intel generation is "Core 3 (Raptor Lake-PS)".

Cache differs: L1 is identical at 80 KB per core, but L2 is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 is 8 MB for AMD versus 12 MB (shared) for Intel. Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. AMD lists 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, Intel lists none. ECC memory is true for AMD, false for Intel. PCIe lanes are 12 for AMD versus 8 for Intel, both Gen 4 (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon 860M, Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU. Sockets differ: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700. The AMD multiplier is unlocked; the Intel multiplier is locked. Release dates differ: the AMD was released on 2026-02-28, the Intel on 2024-04-07. The AMD part number is 100-000001917; the Intel part number is listed as unknown. Neither part has a launch MSRP in the database.