Core 3 100HL vs Xeon D-1736NT

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

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

✅Better for gaming: +8.3% higher average FPS across 48 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 67W, a 22W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA2227 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (17,586 vs 17,826).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 15 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-1736NT, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $306 MSRP, while Xeon D-1736NT mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Xeon D-1736NT

2022

Why buy it

✅+1.4% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (15 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 3 100HL across 48 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌48.9% higher power demand at 67W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on FCBGA2227 with DDR4, while Core 3 100HL moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core 3 100HL

2024

Xeon D-1736NT

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +8.3% higher average FPS across 48 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 45W instead of 67W, a 22W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FCBGA2227 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+1.4% higher PassMark.
✅+25% larger total L3 cache (15 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Better for workstations and heavier parallel workloads: 8 cores / 16 threads.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (17,586 vs 17,826).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 15 MB).
❌Less compelling for workstation-style loads than Xeon D-1736NT, which brings 8 cores / 16 threads.
❌Launch MSRP is still $306 MSRP, while Xeon D-1736NT mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 3 100HL across 48 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌48.9% higher power demand at 67W vs 45W.
❌Older platform position on FCBGA2227 with DDR4, while Core 3 100HL moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core 3 100HL better than Xeon D-1736NT?

Not in a simple one-size-fits-all way. Xeon D-1736NT makes more sense for workstation-style multi-core throughput, while Core 3 100HL is the better mainstream desktop choice for gaming, platform cost, and day-to-day practicality.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon D-1736NT is the better fit. You are getting 1.4% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 25% larger total L3 cache (15 MB vs 12 MB).

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

Core 3 100HL is the smarter buy today. Core 3 100HL is at an unclear MSRP at $306 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 8.3% average FPS lead across 48 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon D-1736NT is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.4% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (57.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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 FCBGA2227. That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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

Xeon D-1736NT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 3 100HL	Xeon D-1736NT
1080p
low	177 FPS	179 FPS
medium	144 FPS	147 FPS
high	119 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	145 FPS
medium	114 FPS	116 FPS
high	94 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	79 FPS	68 FPS
medium	68 FPS	58 FPS
high	54 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	36 FPS

Open Core 3 100HL Open Xeon D-1736NT

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 3 100HL	Xeon D-1736NT
1080p
low	201 FPS	283 FPS
medium	171 FPS	243 FPS
high	155 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	168 FPS
1440p
low	177 FPS	249 FPS
medium	155 FPS	220 FPS
high	143 FPS	194 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	153 FPS
4K
low	138 FPS	179 FPS
medium	125 FPS	164 FPS
high	118 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	109 FPS

Open Core 3 100HL Open Xeon D-1736NT

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 3 100HL	Xeon D-1736NT
1080p
low	440 FPS	446 FPS
medium	440 FPS	446 FPS
high	440 FPS	446 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	446 FPS
1440p
low	440 FPS	446 FPS
medium	440 FPS	446 FPS
high	440 FPS	425 FPS
ultra	387 FPS	370 FPS
4K
low	439 FPS	424 FPS
medium	350 FPS	330 FPS
high	312 FPS	294 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	236 FPS

Open Core 3 100HL Open Xeon D-1736NT

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 3 100HL	Xeon D-1736NT
1080p
low	440 FPS	446 FPS
medium	440 FPS	446 FPS
high	440 FPS	446 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	446 FPS
1440p
low	440 FPS	446 FPS
medium	440 FPS	446 FPS
high	440 FPS	446 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	443 FPS
4K
low	440 FPS	446 FPS
medium	440 FPS	417 FPS
high	440 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	391 FPS	326 FPS

Open Core 3 100HL Open Xeon D-1736NT

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 3 100HL and Xeon D-1736NT

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.

Xeon D-1736NT

The Xeon D-1736NT is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2227. Thermal design power (TDP): 67 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,826 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core 3 100HL packs 8 cores / 12 threads, matching the Xeon D-1736NT's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core 3 100HL versus 3.5 GHz on the Xeon D-1736NT — a 27.2% clock advantage for the Core 3 100HL (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core 3 100HL is built on the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture. In PassMark, the Core 3 100HL scores 17,586 against the Xeon D-1736NT's 17,826 — a 1.4% lead for the Xeon D-1736NT. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core 3 100HL vs 15 MB on the Xeon D-1736NT.

Feature	Core 3 100HL	Xeon D-1736NT
Cores / Threads	8 / 12	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+31%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.7 GHz+29%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	15 MB+25%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	—
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-PS (2024)	—
PassMark	17,586	17,826+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core 3 100HL uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Xeon D-1736NT uses FCBGA2227 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.