Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs m3-8100Y

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Aggregate performance score

Core m3-8100Y
2018
2 cores / 4 threads, 5 Watt
1.79
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
15.86
+786%

Ryzen Z1 Extreme outperforms Core m3-8100Y by a whopping 786% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core m3-8100Y and Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2026428
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesCore m3Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency33.86100.00
Architecture codenameAmber Lake-Y (2018−2021)Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
Release date30 August 2018 (6 years ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data

Detailed specifications

Core m3-8100Y and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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 cores2 (Dual-core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed1.1 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
L1 cache128 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data178 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core m3-8100Y and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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
SocketFCBGA1515FP8
Power consumption (TDP)5 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core m3-8100Y and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. 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++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core m3-8100Y and Ryzen Z1 Extreme technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core m3-8100Y and Ryzen Z1 Extreme 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 m3-8100Y and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth33.3 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 615AMD Radeon 780M ( - 2700 MHz)
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency900 MHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core m3-8100Y and Ryzen Z1 Extreme integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core m3-8100Y and Ryzen Z1 Extreme integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core m3-8100Y and Ryzen Z1 Extreme integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core m3-8100Y and Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1020

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.

m3-8100Y 1.79
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 15.86
+786%

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.

m3-8100Y 2837
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 25193
+788%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

m3-8100Y 180
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 2336
+1201%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

m3-8100Y 97
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 268
+177%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

m3-8100Y 1397
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 10258
+635%

Blender(-)

m3-8100Y 2206
+933%
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 214

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

m3-8100Y 846
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 1908
+126%

7-Zip Single

m3-8100Y 2983
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 6197
+108%

7-Zip

m3-8100Y 6246
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 62657
+903%

WebXPRT 3

m3-8100Y 136
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 304
+124%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.79 15.86
Integrated graphics card 1.98 18.32
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 5 Watt 15 Watt

m3-8100Y has 200% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Z1 Extreme, on the other hand, has a 786% higher aggregate performance score, 825.3% faster integrated GPU, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 250% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Z1 Extreme is our recommended choice as it beats the Core m3-8100Y in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core m3-8100Y and Ryzen Z1 Extreme, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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