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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for these two processors does not include direct head-to-head benchmark entries. However, the database provides a complete benchmark profile for the Intel Core 3 100U, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X currently has no recorded benchmark scores. This asymmetry means direct numeric comparisons across identical workloads cannot be made from the available facts.

The Intel Core 3 100U shows a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10,624 and a single-core score of 1,499. In Cinebench R20, it records 4,462 multi-core and 629 single-core. Its Cinebench R15 results are 1,070 multi-core and 150 single-core. PassMark tests show a multi-thread score of 12,522, a single-thread score of 3,506, integer math at 39,580, floating point math at 28,322, and extended instructions at 7,894. Data compression reaches 136,497, data encryption 8,128, physics 876, and random string sorting 15,191. Prime number finding scores 52.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark entries in the database, so its score comparisons against the Intel part cannot be quantified. The absence of recorded measurements for the AMD processor leaves its performance profile unrepresented in the benchmark database at this time.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X belongs to the 9000 series and carries the codename Granite Ridge, built on the Zen 5 architecture. It uses a 4 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. The Intel Core 3 100U uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-U codename, built on a 10 nm process node by Intel. The AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part has 6 cores and 8 threads.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD processor provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but its L2 is 1.25 MB per core and its L3 is 10 MB shared. The AMD chip contains 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die, while transistor count and die size for the Intel chip are not recorded in the database.

Clock speeds show a wide gap. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel part has a 1.20 GHz base clock and a 4.70 GHz boost clock. Thermal design power differs greatly: 65 watts for the AMD processor versus 15 watts for the Intel processor.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD processor supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and ECC memory enabled. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded, and ECC memory is not supported. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD part offers Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part offers Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, has an unlocked multiplier, and is classified as a desktop market segment part. The Intel processor uses Intel BGA 1744, has a locked multiplier, and is classified as mobile. Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 64EU.

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 100U has 6 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 100U boosts to 4.70 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core 3 100U support ECC memory?

A: No. The database shows ECC memory support is false for the Intel Core 3 100U. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has ECC memory support enabled.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two?

A: The AMD processor is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel processor uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel Core 3 100U has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Which market segments do these processors target?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X is classified as a desktop part. The Intel Core 3 100U is classified as a mobile part.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core 3 100U?

A: The launch MSRP is $426. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

The Verdict

The database currently holds benchmark results for only one of these two processors. The Intel Core 3 100U has a complete set of Cinebench and PassMark scores, an average benchmark score of 16,148, and sits at the 70th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-10850H at 0.3% lower average score, the Intel Core i5-10600KF at 0.5% lower, the Intel Core i7-1260U at 1.1% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H at 1.2% lower. This places the Intel part marginally ahead of four comparable processors.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X has no benchmark scores recorded, no average score, and sits at the 50th percentile with zero entries. Its nearest rivals list is empty. Without recorded measurements, the database cannot substantiate any performance claim for the AMD processor.

The data indicates that the Intel Core 3 100U is the only one of the two with verified performance data. Users seeking a processor with documented benchmark results would choose the Intel part based on the available records. The AMD processor remains unmeasured in the database, so its comparative standing cannot be determined from recorded facts.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Base clock | 3.80 GHz | 1.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.50 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Raptor Lake-U |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 70.6 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

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

| L3 cache | 32 MB shared | 10 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| ECC memory | True | False |

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

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

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier unlocked | True | False |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $426 |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 100U wins in the category of documented performance. Its recorded scores show strength in multi-threaded workloads, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 10,624 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 12,522. Its nearest rival comparisons show it outperforming the Intel Core i7-10850H, Intel Core i5-10600KF, Intel Core i7-1260U, and AMD Ryzen 5 4600H by margins ranging from 0.3% to 1.2% in average benchmark score. Single-thread performance is also recorded, with a PassMark single-thread score of 3,506 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,499.

The Intel part also wins on power efficiency as measured by TDP. Its 15-watt thermal design power is substantially lower than the AMD part's 65 watts, which suits its mobile market classification. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving it flexibility across memory generations, and its L2 cache per core is larger at 1.25 MB compared to 1 MB.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X wins on architectural specifications. Its 8 cores and 16 threads exceed the Intel part's 6 cores and 8 threads. Its boost clock of 5.50 GHz is higher, its L3 cache of 32 MB is larger, and its 4 nm process node is more advanced than the 10 nm node used by Intel. The AMD part supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. ECC memory support is present on the AMD processor but absent on the Intel processor. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking, while the Intel multiplier is locked. Memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s for the AMD part, while the Intel part has no recorded bandwidth figure.

For use-case selection based strictly on recorded data, the Intel Core 3 100U is the only processor with benchmark evidence. Its mobile classification, low TDP, and documented scores make it suitable for workloads where measured performance and low power draw are priorities. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9700X offers higher core counts, faster clocks, larger caches, and newer PCIe and memory technology on paper, but the database contains no performance measurements to confirm how those specifications translate into benchmark results. The choice between the two depends on whether the user requires verified benchmark data or accepts unmeasured architectural specifications.