Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs 3 100U

Aggregate performance score

Core 3 100U
2024
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
9.32
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
25.25
+171%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D outperforms Core 3 100U by a whopping 171% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 3 100U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking816196
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data42.18
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesRaptor Lake-Uno data
Power efficiency58.8019.91
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-U Refresh (2024)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)7 November 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$426$479

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 3 100U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed1.2 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rate55 MHzno data
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache10 MB (shared)96 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data8,315 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core 3 100U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1744AM5
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 3 100U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core 3 100U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 3 100U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 3 100U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267DDR5
Maximum memory size96 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® GraphicsAMD Radeon Graphics
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.25 GHzno data
Execution Units64no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 3 100U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core 3 100U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core 3 100U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 3 100U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes824

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

3 100U 9.32
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 25.25
+171%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

3 100U 14812
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 40101
+171%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.32 25.25
Recency 8 January 2024 7 November 2024
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 8 16
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 120 Watt

3 100U has 700% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D, on the other hand, has a 170.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 months, and 33.3% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 3 100U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core 3 100U is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 3 100U and Ryzen 7 9800X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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