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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

✅Costs $143 less on MSRP ($306 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Draws 45W instead of 120W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7800X3D across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (17,586 vs 34,293).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 57.5 vs 76.4 PassMark/$ ($306 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 7800X3D can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +108.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Delivers 32.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 76.4 vs 57.5 PassMark/$ ($449 MSRP vs $306 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core), while Core 3 100HL needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

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46.7% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$306 MSRP
❌166.7% higher power demand at 120W vs 45W.

Core 3 100HL

2024

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $143 less on MSRP ($306 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Draws 45W instead of 120W, a 75W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +108.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Delivers 32.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 76.4 vs 57.5 PassMark/$ ($449 MSRP vs $306 MSRP).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core), while Core 3 100HL needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7800X3D across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (17,586 vs 34,293).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 57.5 vs 76.4 PassMark/$ ($306 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 7800X3D can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

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46.7% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$306 MSRP
❌166.7% higher power demand at 120W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 7800X3D better than Core 3 100HL?

Yes. Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 108.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 95% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 108.1% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests. It also has a big cache advantage at 96 MB vs 12 MB.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the better fit. You are getting 95% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 700% larger total L3 cache (96 MB vs 12 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the smarter buy today. Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 46.7% more expensive on MSRP at $449 MSRP versus $306 MSRP, and it gives you a 108.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 32.9% better value on MSRP (76.4 vs 57.5 PassMark/$), 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?

Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 3D V-Cache and a much larger 96 MB L3 cache instead of 12 MB and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/12. 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 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 3 100HL	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
1080p
low	177 FPS	266 FPS
medium	144 FPS	247 FPS
high	119 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	186 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	258 FPS
medium	114 FPS	215 FPS
high	94 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	79 FPS	179 FPS
medium	68 FPS	149 FPS
high	54 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	100 FPS

Open Core 3 100HL Open Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 3 100HL	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
1080p
low	201 FPS	857 FPS
medium	171 FPS	735 FPS
high	155 FPS	579 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	491 FPS
1440p
low	177 FPS	715 FPS
medium	155 FPS	607 FPS
high	143 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	396 FPS
4K
low	138 FPS	393 FPS
medium	125 FPS	337 FPS
high	118 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	271 FPS

Open Core 3 100HL Open Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 3 100HL	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
1080p
low	440 FPS	857 FPS
medium	440 FPS	857 FPS
high	440 FPS	857 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	857 FPS
1440p
low	440 FPS	857 FPS
medium	440 FPS	851 FPS
high	440 FPS	786 FPS
ultra	387 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	439 FPS	558 FPS
medium	350 FPS	479 FPS
high	312 FPS	427 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	362 FPS

Open Core 3 100HL Open Ryzen 7 7800X3D

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 3 100HL	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
1080p
low	440 FPS	857 FPS
medium	440 FPS	857 FPS
high	440 FPS	857 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	782 FPS
1440p
low	440 FPS	857 FPS
medium	440 FPS	760 FPS
high	440 FPS	669 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	576 FPS
4K
low	440 FPS	618 FPS
medium	440 FPS	556 FPS
high	440 FPS	495 FPS
ultra	391 FPS	428 FPS

Open Core 3 100HL Open Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 3 100HL and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

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 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Core 3 100HL packs 8 cores / 12 threads, matching the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core 3 100HL versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 2.1 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Core 3 100HL uses the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core 3 100HL scores 17,586 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 64.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core 3 100HL vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Feature	Core 3 100HL	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	8 / 12	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz	5 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	4.4 GHz+110%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	96 MB (total)+700%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+100%	1 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm	5 nm-50%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-PS (2024)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	17,586	34,293+95%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	15,000

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Memory & Platform

The Core 3 100HL uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core 3 100HL	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	28

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 3 100HL) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Core 3 100HL requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	Core 3 100HL	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Core 3 100HL launched at $306 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. On MSRP ($306 vs $449), the Core 3 100HL is $143 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 3 100HL delivers 57.5 pts/$ vs 76.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the 28.2% better value option.