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

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents a clear and consistent picture: the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G wins every single head-to-head comparison against the Intel Core 3 100U. Across 11 recorded tests, the AMD part takes all 11 wins. The Intel processor does not secure a single benchmark victory in the database.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G dominates in heavily multi-threaded workloads. The PassMark multithread test shows a 142.9% advantage, with scores of 30422 against 12522. Data compression shows an even larger gap at 195.1% (402831 vs 136497), indicating that the AMD part handles parallel integer workloads with a substantial margin. Integer math follows the same pattern, with the AMD processor scoring 99732 against 39580, a 152% lead.

The AMD part also holds a significant edge in memory-sensitive and sorting workloads. Random string sorting shows a 180.8% difference (42663 vs 15191), and extended instructions deliver a 257.5% advantage (28223 vs 7894), the largest single delta in the entire comparison. Floating point math shows a 124.9% lead (63683 vs 28322).

Even in single-threaded performance, where the Intel part might be expected to compete more closely due to its higher boost clock relative to its base, the AMD processor wins by 22.9% (4309 vs 3506). This is the closest margin in the dataset, but it remains a decisive AMD victory.

The physics workload shows a 64.4% lead for the AMD part (1440 vs 876), and prime number finding shows a 67.3% advantage (87 vs 52). Data encryption completes the sweep with a 133% difference (18937 vs 8128).

The overall average benchmark score reinforces this split. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G records an average score of 63331, placing it at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 100U averages 16148, sitting at the 70th percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (0.2% lower average score), the Intel Core i7-13790F (0.4% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 (0.7% higher). The Intel Core 3 100U sits near the Intel Core i7-10850H, which is 0.3% lower in average score, and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H, which is 1.2% higher.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation built on a hybrid Zen 5 / Zen 5c core arrangement. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC and has a die size of 195 mm². The Intel Core 3 100U uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-U codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. Intel does not list a die size for this part.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD processor provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part provides 6 cores and 8 threads. This 2-core and 8-thread difference explains much of the multithreaded performance gap. The AMD part also runs at a higher base clock of 2.00 GHz and a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz, compared to 1.20 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost for the Intel part.

Cache structures differ between the two. Both processors list L1 cache at 80 KB per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 8 MB of L3. The Intel part has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 10 MB of shared L3. The Intel part therefore has a larger L3 pool, but this does not translate into benchmark wins in the recorded data.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a listed memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, but no memory bandwidth figure is listed and ECC is not supported.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part uses the Radeon 860M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 64EU. The AMD processor is a desktop part on the AMD Socket AM5, with an unlocked multiplier. The Intel processor is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1744, with a locked multiplier. The AMD part provides 12 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides 8 PCIe Gen 4 lanes.

Power targets are sharply different. The AMD part carries a 65 W TDP, while the Intel part is rated at 15 W. This reflects the desktop versus mobile positioning. The AMD part launched later, on 2026-02-28, while the Intel part launched on 2024-01-07. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $426.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 100U has 6 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How large is the single-threaded performance gap?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 4309 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 22.9% higher than the Intel Core 3 100U score of 3506.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 100U does not.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G has an average benchmark score of 63331, placing it at the 93rd percentile. The Intel Core 3 100U has an average score of 16148, placing it at the 70th percentile.

Q: Do the processors use the same manufacturing process?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G uses a 4 nm process at TSMC with a 195 mm² die size. The Intel Core 3 100U uses a 10 nm process at Intel with no die size listed.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 3 100U boosts to 4.70 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G | Intel Core 3 100U |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-U |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 3 (Raptor Lake-U) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 195 mm² | Not listed |

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 8 MB | 10 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not listed |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe lanes | Gen 4, 12 lanes | Gen 4, 8 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 860M | UHD Graphics 64EU |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release date | 2026-02-28 | 2024-01-07 |

Both processors share a dual-channel memory bus and 80 KB of L1 cache per core.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The extended instructions test produces the largest margin in the comparison. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 28223, while the Intel Core 3 100U scores 7894, a 257.5% difference. This test measures the processor's handling of specialized instruction sets, and the gap indicates that the Zen 5 / Zen 5c architecture handles these workloads far more efficiently than Raptor Lake-U.

Data compression shows a 195.1% advantage for the AMD part. The AMD processor scores 402831 against 136497. This workload benefits from the AMD part's higher thread count and higher clock speeds. Random string sorting follows with a 180.8% margin, where the AMD part scores 42663 against 15191.

Integer math shows a 152% lead for the AMD processor. The scores are 99732 against 39580. This is a core integer workload that scales well with additional cores and threads. The multithread test shows a 142.9% difference, with the AMD part scoring 30422 and the Intel part scoring 12522.

Data encryption shows a 133% advantage for the AMD part. The AMD processor scores 18937 against 8128. Floating point math shows a 124.9% margin, with the AMD part scoring 63683 against 28322. The AMD part wins this workload despite the Intel part's larger shared L3 cache of 10 MB versus 8 MB.

The prime number finding test shows a 67.3% lead for the AMD processor, with scores of 87 versus 52. Physics shows a 64.4% advantage, with the AMD part scoring 1440 against 876. These are the smaller margins in the dataset, but both remain clear AMD wins.

The single-thread test shows the closest competition. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 4309, while the Intel Core 3 100U scores 3506, a 22.9% difference. This result is notable because the Intel part's boost clock of 4.70 GHz is closer to the AMD part's 5.10 GHz than in any other specification category. The AMD part still wins by a comfortable margin, indicating that its per-core efficiency exceeds what the clock speed difference alone would predict.

The average benchmark scores summarize the overall positioning. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G averages 63331, which places it among processors like the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX (63173, 0.2% behind) and the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 (63765, 0.7% ahead). The Intel Core 3 100U averages 16148, placing it near the Intel Core i7-10850H (16204, 0.3% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H (16341, 1.2% higher). The 71.9% gap in average scores between the two processors in this comparison is consistent with the individual benchmark results.