AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs Intel Core 3 100HL Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Intel Core 3 100HL occupy different tiers of the processor market, and the benchmark data confirms a substantial performance gap between them. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 secures 14 wins out of 15 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 3 100HL takes a single victory. This is reflected in their overall standings: the AMD processor sits at the 89th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 46030, whereas the Intel part ranks at the 76th percentile with an average score of 23545.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in the entire comparison belongs to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where it scores 122 against Intel's 48, a 154.2% advantage. This result indicates a massive lead in integer-heavy computational workloads that rely on rapid prime calculation. The extended instructions test shows a similarly dominant gap, with AMD delivering 29269 points versus 12463 for Intel, a 134.8% difference. These two results alone demonstrate that the Ryzen part has far greater raw compute throughput when dealing with specialized instruction streams.

Multi-core rendering workloads follow the same pattern. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 3334 against 1506 for the Intel Core 3 100HL, a 121.4% lead. The Cinebench R23 multi-core test narrows the margin somewhat, but AMD still wins by 45.9% with 21812 points versus 14948. The PassMark multi-thread test shows an 87.2% advantage for AMD, scoring 32916 versus 17586. Across every multi-threaded metric in the database, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 holds a commanding lead, confirming that its higher core and thread count translates directly into measurable performance.

Single-threaded performance is the one area where the Intel part competes effectively. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core 3 100HL wins with 2110 points against 1988 for AMD, a 5.8% margin. This is the only head-to-head test where Intel takes the win. However, the PassMark single-thread test tells a different story, with AMD winning by 3.5% (3867 versus 3735). The Cinebench R15 single-core test also goes to AMD by 42% (301 versus 212). The data therefore shows that Intel's single-core advantage is isolated to a specific workload, not a general property of the chip.

Other PassMark workloads reinforce AMD's overall dominance. Data compression shows a 100.2% lead for AMD (404918 versus 202225), integer math shows a 116.2% lead (121754 versus 56308), and floating point math shows a 78.5% lead (75153 versus 42108). The physics test goes to AMD by 96% (1819 versus 928), and random string sorting goes to AMD by 91.8% (44552 versus 23223). Data encryption rounds out the list with a 73.9% advantage (20802 versus 11964). In every workload except Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD part is at least 3.5% faster, with most margins falling between 42% and 154.2%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation, built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. The Intel Core 3 100HL uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-PS codename, part of the Core 3 generation, built on a 10 nm process by Intel. This process node difference helps explain the efficiency and performance gap, though the benchmark data alone does not isolate the cause.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part has 8 cores and 12 threads. Both use an 80 KB L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, while Intel provides 2 MB per core. The L3 cache also differs, with AMD offering 16 MB total and Intel offering 12 MB shared. The AMD chip uses a 233 mm² die, while the Intel die size is not recorded in the database.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 3 100HL supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded. Neither part supports ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics separate the two as well. The AMD part uses the Radeon 890M, while the Intel part uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU. The market segments differ, with the AMD chip classified as mobile and the Intel chip classified as desktop. Socket compatibility is completely different: AMD uses Socket FP8, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD chip has a 28 TDP, while the Intel chip has a 45 TDP. The Intel part was released earlier, on 2024-04-07, while AMD followed on 2024-06-30.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear conclusion: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the faster processor in nearly every measurable workload. Its average benchmark score of 46030 places it at the 89th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (avg score 46062, 0.1% behind) and the Intel Core i9-13900HX (avg score 46098, 0.1% behind). The Intel Core 3 100HL, at 23545 average, sits at the 76th percentile and competes with parts like the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U (avg score 23709, 0.7% behind) and the Intel Core i5-11500 (avg score 23718, 0.7% behind). These rival positions show that the AMD chip operates in a higher performance class entirely.

The Intel part does deserve credit for its single-core Cinebench R23 result, where it beats AMD by 5.8%. That specific outcome suggests that in lightly threaded workloads that resemble that benchmark's rendering pattern, the Intel chip can edge ahead. But the overall single-thread picture is mixed, because AMD wins the PassMark single-thread test and Cinebench R15 single-core by comfortable margins. The Intel part cannot translate its one benchmark win into broader competitiveness.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 3 100HL has 8 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 100HL win any head-to-head benchmark?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 3 100HL wins the Cinebench R23 single-core test with 2110 points against 1988 for AMD, a 5.8% margin.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where AMD scores 122 versus 48 for Intel, a 154.2% advantage.

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall CPU percentile ranking?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 ranks at the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 3 100HL ranks at the 76th percentile.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Core 3 100HL supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has a 28 TDP. The Intel Core 3 100HL has a 45 TDP.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 wins across the vast majority of workloads. Its strongest results come in prime number computation (154.2% ahead), extended instructions (134.8% ahead), Cinebench R15 multi-core (121.4% ahead), and integer math (116.2% ahead). These are compute-heavy tasks that benefit from the chip's 12 cores and 24 threads. Data compression also shows a 100.2% lead, indicating strong throughput for archiving and file-handling tasks. The physics test (96% ahead), random string sorting (91.8% ahead), and multi-thread performance (87.2% ahead) all reinforce the same narrative: the AMD part is built for parallel processing and delivers accordingly.

The Intel Core 3 100HL wins only in Cinebench R23 single-core, where its 2110 score beats AMD's 1988 by 5.8%. This result indicates that in a specific rendering workload that emphasizes single-thread performance, the Intel architecture can outperform. The Intel part also shows a smaller margin in the PassMark single-thread test, losing by only 3.5%, which suggests that its single-thread capability is close to AMD's in that particular metric. For users whose workloads are dominated by that specific Cinebench R23 pattern, the Intel chip offers a measurable advantage.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 3 100HL has 8 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are close, with AMD at 2.00 GHz and Intel at 2.10 GHz, but boost clocks diverge: AMD reaches 5.10 GHz, while Intel reaches 4.60 GHz. The TDP favors AMD at 28 watts versus Intel's 45 watts. The process nodes differ, with AMD on 4 nm and Intel on 10 nm. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 2 MB per core for Intel, while the L3 cache is 16 MB for AMD and 12 MB shared for Intel. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 89.6 GB/s. PCIe lanes differ, with AMD offering 16 Gen 4 lanes and Intel offering 8 Gen 4 lanes. The integrated graphics are the Radeon 890M for AMD and Iris Xe Graphics 48EU for Intel. The sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. The market segments also differ, with AMD classified as mobile and Intel as desktop.