Core 3 100HL vs Ryzen 7 7730U

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

✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (17,586 vs 17,748).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $306 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 7730U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌200% higher power demand at 45W vs 15W.

Ryzen 7 7730U

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.9% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 45W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core 3 100HL moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core 3 100HL

2024

Ryzen 7 7730U

2023

Why buy it

✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of FP6 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+0.9% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Draws 15W instead of 45W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (17,586 vs 17,748).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $306 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 7730U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌200% higher power demand at 45W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Older platform position on FP6 with DDR4, while Core 3 100HL moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core 3 100HL better than Ryzen 7 7730U?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core 3 100HL is ahead with a 1.6% average FPS lead across 39 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 7730U pulls ahead with 0.9% better PassMark. Ryzen 7 7730U 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 7 7730U is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 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 $306 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 1.6% average FPS lead across 39 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 7 7730U is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.9% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (57.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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) and a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of FP6. 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 7 7730U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core 3 100HL	Ryzen 7 7730U
1080p
low	177 FPS	169 FPS
medium	144 FPS	146 FPS
high	119 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	146 FPS
medium	114 FPS	124 FPS
high	94 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	79 FPS	80 FPS
medium	68 FPS	73 FPS
high	54 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	45 FPS

Open Core 3 100HL Open Ryzen 7 7730U

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core 3 100HL	Ryzen 7 7730U
1080p
low	201 FPS	223 FPS
medium	171 FPS	190 FPS
high	155 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	148 FPS
1440p
low	177 FPS	192 FPS
medium	155 FPS	170 FPS
high	143 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	138 FPS	132 FPS
medium	125 FPS	120 FPS
high	118 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	100 FPS

Open Core 3 100HL Open Ryzen 7 7730U

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core 3 100HL	Ryzen 7 7730U
1080p
low	440 FPS	444 FPS
medium	440 FPS	444 FPS
high	440 FPS	444 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	424 FPS
1440p
low	440 FPS	444 FPS
medium	440 FPS	431 FPS
high	440 FPS	386 FPS
ultra	387 FPS	322 FPS
4K
low	439 FPS	371 FPS
medium	350 FPS	314 FPS
high	312 FPS	276 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	218 FPS

Open Core 3 100HL Open Ryzen 7 7730U

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core 3 100HL	Ryzen 7 7730U
1080p
low	440 FPS	444 FPS
medium	440 FPS	444 FPS
high	440 FPS	444 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	444 FPS
1440p
low	440 FPS	444 FPS
medium	440 FPS	444 FPS
high	440 FPS	444 FPS
ultra	440 FPS	444 FPS
4K
low	440 FPS	444 FPS
medium	440 FPS	444 FPS
high	440 FPS	402 FPS
ultra	391 FPS	344 FPS

Open Core 3 100HL Open Ryzen 7 7730U

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 3 100HL and Ryzen 7 7730U

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 7730U

The Ryzen 7 7730U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 17,748 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core 3 100HL packs 8 cores / 12 threads, matching the Ryzen 7 7730U's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.6 GHz on the Core 3 100HL versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7730U — a 2.2% clock advantage for the Core 3 100HL (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core 3 100HL uses the Raptor Lake-PS (2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7730U uses Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core 3 100HL scores 17,586 against the Ryzen 7 7730U's 17,748 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 7 7730U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core 3 100HL vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7730U.

Feature	Core 3 100HL	Ryzen 7 7730U
Cores / Threads	8 / 12	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.6 GHz+2%	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz+5%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-PS (2024)	Barcelo-U Refresh (2023)
PassMark	17,586	17,748

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Memory & Platform

The Core 3 100HL uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7730U uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.