AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X vs Intel Core 3 100HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 3 100HL is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data. The database contains no benchmark scores, wins, or losses for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X, as its avgBenchmarkScore is 0 and its percentileVsAllCpus is 50. This means every performance comparison must be drawn from the Intel part's measured results and its position relative to other processors in the database.

The Core 3 100HL posts an avgBenchmarkScore of 23545, placing it in the 76th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U scores 23709 (0.7% higher), the Intel Core i5-11500 scores 23718 (0.7% higher), the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V scores 23297 (1.1% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H scores 23277 (1.2% lower). The Core 3 100HL sits essentially in the middle of this group, within a narrow 1.9% spread between the highest and lowest scores. Benchmark results indicate the Core 3 100HL delivers competitive throughput for its class, trailing the two top rivals by less than one percent while edging out the Core Ultra 7 266V and Ryzen 7 5800H.

In Cinebench tests, the multicore scores climb consistently across versions: 1506 in R15, 6278 in R20, and 14948 in R23. The single-core results follow a similar progression: 212 in R15, 886 in R20, and 2110 in R23. These measurements show a processor whose single-threaded performance scales proportionally with its multi-threaded results, a pattern typical of a balanced core design.

PassMark workloads reveal where the Core 3 100HL concentrates its strength. The data compression score of 202225 is by far the highest absolute number in the suite, indicating strong integer throughput for data-dense tasks. Integer math scores 56308, while floating point math reaches 42108. Random string sorting completes at 23223, extended instructions score 12463, and data encryption hits 11964. The multithread score of 17586 and single-thread score of 3735 (recorded twice in the database under two similar test names) round out the overall picture. The physics workload shows a notably lower figure of 928, and the find prime numbers test returns just 48.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark entries in the database, so no direct head-to-head comparison of measured scores is possible. The data shows only the Intel part's results, and the Ryzen Embedded 9700X's percentileVsAllCpus of 50 indicates a mid-pack standing among all CPUs, but no specific test scores exist to quantify its wins or losses.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in manufacturing and design. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X uses a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, while the Intel Core 3 100HL uses a 10 nm node built by Intel. The AMD chip is built on the Granite Ridge codename with a generation listed as Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)), whereas the Intel part carries the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename and the Core 3 (Raptor Lake-PS) generation.

Both processors have 8 cores, but the Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports 16 threads through simultaneous multithreading, while the Core 3 100HL supports 12 threads. The AMD part's base clock of 3.80 GHz rises to a 5.50 GHz boost, while the Intel part's base clock of 2.10 GHz reaches a 4.60 GHz boost. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X carries a 65 W TDP, and the Core 3 100HL carries a 45 W TDP.

Cache layouts differ substantially. Both use an 80 KB L1 per core. The L2 cache is 1 MB per core on the AMD part and 2 MB per core on the Intel part. The L3 cache is 32 MB shared on the AMD processor versus 12 MB shared on the Intel processor. The AMD chip integrates Radeon Graphics, while the Intel chip integrates Iris Xe Graphics 48EU.

Memory support is another dividing line. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a measured bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, plus ECC memory support. The Core 3 100HL supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database lists no memory bandwidth figure and no ECC support. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5 with PCIe Gen 5 and 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 with PCIe Gen 4 and 8 lanes (CPU only).

The Ryzen Embedded 9700X has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 3 100HL does not. The AMD processor's transistor count is listed as 8,315 million on a die size of 70.6 mm², while the Intel processor has no transistor count or die size recorded. The AMD part was released on 2025-10-06, and the Intel part was released on 2024-04-07.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 16 threads from 8 cores, while the Intel Core 3 100HL has 12 threads from 8 cores.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 3 100HL does not.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X boosts to 5.50 GHz, and the Intel Core 3 100HL boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 32 MB shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 3 100HL has 12 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 3 100HL supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 100HL compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 3 100HL scores 23545 on average, which is 0.7% below the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U (23709) and Intel Core i5-11500 (23718), 1.1% above the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V (23297), and 1.2% above the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H (23277).

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X | Intel Core 3 100HL |

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

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 3.80 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Generation | Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) | Core 3 (Raptor Lake-PS) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 70.6 mm² | Not recorded |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 32 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 48EU |

| Release Date | 2025-10-06 | 2024-04-07 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

Fields not listed above are identical between the two processors: both have 8 cores, 80 KB L1 cache per core, dual-channel memory bus, desktop market segment, and active production status.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear split. The Intel Core 3 100HL is the only one of the two with measured benchmark results, and those results place it in the 76th percentile of all CPUs with an average score of 23545. Its nearest rivals sit within a 1.9% band, confirming it performs at a mainstream level. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark entries, so its actual performance cannot be verified from the database, though its 50th percentile standing suggests it sits at the median of all CPUs.

For workloads where measured performance matters, the Core 3 100HL is the only option with evidence. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14948 and single-core score of 2110, combined with a PassMark multithread score of 17586, demonstrate a capable desktop processor. The Ryzen Embedded 9700X offers architectural advantages on paper: a 4 nm node versus 10 nm, higher clocks, more threads, more L3 cache, ECC support, and PCIe Gen 5. These specifications point to a processor designed for embedded reliability and modern I/O rather than one with proven benchmark dominance.

The choice depends on whether the buyer prioritizes documented performance or listed specifications. The data confirms the Intel part's performance through direct measurements. The AMD part's advantages remain unverified in the database, limited to its specification sheet.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 100HL wins in every category backed by recorded numbers. Its benchmark suite shows strength in data compression with a score of 202225, integer math at 56308, floating point math at 42108, random string sorting at 23223, and extended instructions at 12463. The Cinebench progression from R15 through R23 confirms sustained multi-threaded capability, and the single-thread scores confirm responsive single-core operation. Its 76th percentile ranking and average score of 23545 place it ahead of the AMD part's unmeasured 50th percentile standing.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X wins on paper in several specification categories. It offers 16 threads versus 12, a 5.50 GHz boost clock versus 4.60 GHz, 32 MB L3 cache versus 12 MB, DDR5-only memory with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, ECC support, PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, an unlocked multiplier, and a smaller 4 nm process. These features suit workloads requiring high memory bandwidth, ECC reliability, or modern PCIe connectivity. The Intel part counters with a lower 45 W TDP, dual memory type support including DDR4, and a larger 2 MB per-core L2 cache.

The database records no head-to-head benchmark comparisons between these two processors. Every win for the Intel part comes from its measured scores, and every win for the AMD part comes from its listed specifications. Users needing verified performance data will find it only for the Core 3 100HL. Users needing ECC memory, more threads, or PCIe Gen 5 will find those features only on the Ryzen Embedded 9700X.