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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core 3 100HL

2024

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (17,586 vs 26,609).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 57.5 vs 89.0 PassMark/$ ($306 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Ryzen 7 5700X

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +27.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Costs $7 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $306 MSRP).
✅Delivers 54.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 89.0 vs 57.5 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $306 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core 3 100HL moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core 3 100HL

2024

Ryzen 7 5700X

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 65W, a 20W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +27.6% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Costs $7 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $306 MSRP).
✅Delivers 54.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 89.0 vs 57.5 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $306 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 5700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (17,586 vs 26,609).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 32 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 57.5 vs 89.0 PassMark/$ ($306 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌44.4% higher power demand at 65W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core 3 100HL moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 5700X better than Core 3 100HL?

Yes. Ryzen 7 5700X is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 27.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 51.3% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 5700X is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 27.6% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 5700X is the better fit. You are getting 51.3% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 166.7% larger total L3 cache (32 MB vs 12 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 7 5700X is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 5700X is $7 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $306 MSRP, and it gives you a 27.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 54.9% better value on MSRP (89.0 vs 57.5 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible LGA1700 + DDR5 setup, Core 3 100HL can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core 3 100HL is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2022) and a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core 3 100HL Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5700X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 3 100HL	Ryzen 7 5700X
1080p
low	177 FPS	156 FPS
medium	144 FPS	129 FPS
high	119 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	137 FPS
medium	114 FPS	111 FPS
high	94 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	79 FPS	77 FPS
medium	68 FPS	67 FPS
high	54 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	43 FPS

Open Core 3 100HL Open Ryzen 7 5700X

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 3 100HL	Ryzen 7 5700X
1080p
low	201 FPS	649 FPS
medium	171 FPS	549 FPS
high	155 FPS	448 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	404 FPS
1440p
low	177 FPS	552 FPS
medium	155 FPS	484 FPS
high	143 FPS	407 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	350 FPS
4K
low	138 FPS	343 FPS
medium	125 FPS	303 FPS
high	118 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	245 FPS

Open Core 3 100HL Open Ryzen 7 5700X

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 3 100HL	Ryzen 7 5700X
1080p
low	440 FPS	665 FPS
medium	440 FPS	557 FPS
high	440 FPS	509 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	439 FPS
1440p
low	440 FPS	554 FPS
medium	440 FPS	458 FPS
high	440 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	387 FPS	358 FPS
4K
low	439 FPS	402 FPS
medium	350 FPS	322 FPS
high	312 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	229 FPS

Open Core 3 100HL Open Ryzen 7 5700X

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 3 100HL	Ryzen 7 5700X
1080p
low	440 FPS	665 FPS
medium	440 FPS	665 FPS
high	440 FPS	665 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	665 FPS
1440p
low	440 FPS	665 FPS
medium	440 FPS	665 FPS
high	440 FPS	607 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	533 FPS
4K
low	440 FPS	545 FPS
medium	440 FPS	488 FPS
high	440 FPS	439 FPS
ultra	391 FPS	385 FPS

Open Core 3 100HL Open Ryzen 7 5700X

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 3 100HL and Ryzen 7 5700X

Core 3 100HL

The Core 3 100HL is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 17,586 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 5700X

The Ryzen 7 5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,609 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core 3 100HL packs 8 cores / 12 threads, matching the Ryzen 7 5700X's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core 3 100HL versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core 3 100HL uses the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core 3 100HL scores 17,586 against the Ryzen 7 5700X's 26,609 — a 40.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core 3 100HL vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700X.

Feature	Core 3 100HL	Ryzen 7 5700X
Cores / Threads	8 / 12	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.4 GHz+62%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+167%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-PS (2024)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	17,586	26,609+51%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	14,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,116
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	9,715

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Memory & Platform

The Core 3 100HL uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 3 100HL	Ryzen 7 5700X
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	24

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 3 100HL) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700X). Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700X rivals Core i7-11700K.

Feature	Core 3 100HL	Ryzen 7 5700X
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Core 3 100HL launched at $306 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 5700X debuted at $299. On MSRP ($306 vs $299), the Ryzen 7 5700X is $7 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 3 100HL delivers 57.5 pts/$ vs 89.0 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 5700X — making the Ryzen 7 5700X the 43% better value option.