Core 3 100HL vs Ryzen 5 7535HS

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: +4.5% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (17,586 vs 17,820).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $306 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 7535HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Ryzen 5 7535HS

2023

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 3 100HL across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Core 3 100HL

2024

Ryzen 5 7535HS

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.5% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (17,586 vs 17,820).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $306 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 7535HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core 3 100HL across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Quick Answers

So, is Core 3 100HL better than Ryzen 5 7535HS?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core 3 100HL is ahead with a 4.5% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 7535HS pulls ahead with 1.3% better PassMark. Ryzen 5 7535HS also has the bigger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 7535HS is the better fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 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 $306 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 4.5% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 5 7535HS is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.3% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (57.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 2023). 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

Ryzen 5 7535HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 3 100HL	Ryzen 5 7535HS
1080p
low	177 FPS	167 FPS
medium	144 FPS	145 FPS
high	119 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	142 FPS
medium	114 FPS	122 FPS
high	94 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	79 FPS	79 FPS
medium	68 FPS	72 FPS
high	54 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	45 FPS

Open Core 3 100HL Open Ryzen 5 7535HS

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 3 100HL	Ryzen 5 7535HS
1080p
low	201 FPS	353 FPS
medium	171 FPS	294 FPS
high	155 FPS	259 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	177 FPS	306 FPS
medium	155 FPS	259 FPS
high	143 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	138 FPS	227 FPS
medium	125 FPS	196 FPS
high	118 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	146 FPS

Open Core 3 100HL Open Ryzen 5 7535HS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 3 100HL	Ryzen 5 7535HS
1080p
low	440 FPS	446 FPS
medium	440 FPS	446 FPS
high	440 FPS	414 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	344 FPS
1440p
low	440 FPS	446 FPS
medium	440 FPS	400 FPS
high	440 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	387 FPS	301 FPS
4K
low	439 FPS	340 FPS
medium	350 FPS	284 FPS
high	312 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	193 FPS

Open Core 3 100HL Open Ryzen 5 7535HS

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 3 100HL	Ryzen 5 7535HS
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	446 FPS
4K
low	440 FPS	446 FPS
medium	440 FPS	446 FPS
high	440 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	391 FPS	364 FPS

Open Core 3 100HL Open Ryzen 5 7535HS

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 3 100HL and Ryzen 5 7535HS

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 5 7535HS

The Ryzen 5 7535HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.55 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 17,820 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core 3 100HL packs 8 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7535HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core 3 100HL has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core 3 100HL versus 4.55 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7535HS — a 1.1% clock advantage for the Core 3 100HL (base: 2.1 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core 3 100HL uses the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7535HS uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core 3 100HL scores 17,586 against the Ryzen 5 7535HS's 17,820 — a 1.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 7535HS. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core 3 100HL vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7535HS.

Feature	Core 3 100HL	Ryzen 5 7535HS
Cores / Threads	8 / 12+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+1%	4.55 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	3.3 GHz+57%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm	6 nm-40%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-PS (2024)	Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	17,586	17,820+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core 3 100HL uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 7535HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.