Intel Core 3 100HL vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database records a decisive outcome in this comparison. The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks against the Intel Core 3 100HL. The Core Ultra 5 336H posts an average benchmark score of 34485, while the Core 3 100HL averages 23545. The Ultra 5 sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs tracked, compared to the 76th percentile for the Core 3.

The Core Ultra 5 336H is the clear choice for anyone prioritizing raw performance. Its nearest rival cluster includes the Intel Core i7-13700HX at 34554 (0.2% faster), the Intel Core i5-13450HX at 34333 (0.4% slower), the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X at 34260 (0.7% slower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 at 34222 (0.8% slower). This places the Ultra 5 336H in competitive company among established high-performance parts.

The Core 3 100HL, by contrast, performs closer to the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U (23709, 0.7% faster), the Intel Core i5-11500 (23718, 0.7% faster), the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V (23297, 1.1% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H (23277, 1.2% slower). It is a capable desktop processor, but the data shows it cannot match the mobile Ultra 5 in any measured workload.

The Ultra 5 336H also achieves this performance at a lower TDP. The recorded power envelope is 25 watts for the Ultra 5 versus 45 watts for the Core 3. That efficiency gap, combined with the performance lead, makes the Ultra 5 the stronger selection from the recorded data alone.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 3 100HL does not win any of the 17 recorded benchmarks. The Core Ultra 5 336H wins every category. The largest margins appear in compute-heavy and parallel workloads. The smallest margin is in single-threaded PassMark tests.

For single-thread performance, the Ultra 5 leads by 6.9% in PassMark single-thread (4013 versus 3735) and by 37.7% to 37.8% across all three Cinebench single-core tests. The Core 3 trails significantly in Cinebench R23 single-core at 2110 versus 3387.

For multi-threaded work, the gap widens dramatically. The Ultra 5 leads by 37.7% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (23991 versus 14948). PassMark multi-thread shows a 38.4% lead (28545 versus 17586). The largest single delta is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Ultra 5 scores 299 versus 48, an 83.9% advantage.

The Ultra 5 also dominates in floating-point math (82415 versus 42108, a 48.9% lead), extended instructions (24542 versus 12463, a 49.2% lead), and data encryption (21291 versus 11964, a 43.8% lead). Integer math shows the smallest multi-threaded gap at 9.3% (62070 versus 56308), but the Ultra 5 still wins.

The Core 3 100HL has no use case where the recorded data shows it ahead. Its only competitive area is integer math, where the margin narrows to single digits.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel architectures and target different market segments. The Core 3 100HL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, built on a 10 nm process node. It is classified as a desktop part with an Intel Socket 1700. The Core Ultra 5 336H uses the Panther Lake architecture with the Panther Lake-H codename, fabricated on a 3 nm node. It is a mobile part using Intel BGA 2540.

Core configuration differs substantially. The Core 3 has 8 cores and 12 threads. The Core Ultra 5 has 16 cores and 16 threads. Both have a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The base clock is lower on the Ultra 5 at 1.90 GHz versus 2.10 GHz on the Core 3.

Cache hierarchies diverge. The Core 3 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 5 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3.

Memory support differs. The Core 3 supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode. The Ultra 5 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. The Core 3 has no recorded bandwidth figure.

PCIe capabilities differ. The Core 3 provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The Ultra 5 provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 3 uses Iris Xe Graphics with 48 execution units, while the Ultra 5 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics.

Both processors are active in production, both have locked multipliers, and neither supports ECC memory. The Core 3 has a release date of 2024-04-07, while the Ultra 5 has a release date of 2026-01-04. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 100HL has 8 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the difference in process node?

A: The Core 3 100HL uses a 10 nm process node, while the Core Ultra 5 336H uses a 3 nm process node. Both are fabricated by Intel.

Q: How much larger is the L3 cache on the Ultra 5?

A: The Core Ultra 5 336H has 18 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 12 MB on the Core 3 100HL.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Core Ultra 5 336H supports PCIe Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The Core 3 100HL supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What is the recorded memory bandwidth for the Ultra 5?

A: The Core Ultra 5 336H has a recorded memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. The Core 3 100HL has no recorded memory bandwidth figure.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Core 3 100HL has a TDP of 45 watts. The Core Ultra 5 336H has a TDP of 25 watts.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data records 17 benchmark comparisons, and the Core Ultra 5 336H wins all of them. The narrowest victory is in PassMark single-thread, where the Ultra 5 scores 4013 against 3735, a 6.9% lead. The same margin appears in the duplicate PassMark singlethread test.

Cinebench results show consistent 37.7% to 37.8% leads for the Ultra 5 across all six tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ultra 5 scores 2418 versus 1506. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 341 versus 212. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 10076 versus 6278, and single-core shows 1422 versus 886. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 23991 versus 14948, and single-core shows 3387 versus 2110.

PassMark multi-thread shows a 38.4% lead for the Ultra 5 at 28545 versus 17586. PassMark physics shows a 65.4% lead at 2682 versus 928. PassMark floating-point math shows a 48.9% lead at 82415 versus 42108. PassMark extended instructions shows a 49.2% lead at 24542 versus 12463.

PassMark data encryption shows a 43.8% lead at 21291 versus 11964. PassMark data compression shows a 27.9% lead at 280340 versus 202225. PassMark random string sorting shows a 32.5% lead at 34402 versus 23223. PassMark integer math shows the smallest multi-threaded gap at 9.3% (62070 versus 56308). PassMark find prime numbers shows the largest gap at 83.9% (299 versus 48).

The wins are evenly distributed across workload types. The Ultra 5 leads in every single-core test, every multi-core test, every math test, and every data-processing test. The Core 3 100HL records zero wins.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification category recorded in the database.

The Core 3 100HL has 8 cores and 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads. The Core 3 has a base clock of 2.10 GHz; the Ultra 5 has a base clock of 1.90 GHz. Both have a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

TDP differs: the Core 3 is rated at 45 watts, the Ultra 5 at 25 watts. The Core 3 uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 5 uses Intel BGA 2540. The Core 3 is a desktop part, while the Ultra 5 is a mobile part.

Architecture and process node differ: the Core 3 is Raptor Lake on 10 nm, while the Ultra 5 is Panther Lake on 3 nm. The Core 3 has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. The Ultra 5 has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs: the Core 3 supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 5 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both run dual-channel. The Ultra 5 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s; the Core 3 has none. Both lack ECC support.

PCIe differs: the Core 3 has Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 5 has Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: the Core 3 uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU, while the Ultra 5 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics.

Both have locked multipliers, both are active in production, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP. The Core 3 has a release date of 2024-04-07; the Ultra 5 has a release date of 2026-01-04.