AMD Athlon 300U vs Intel Core i3-7100H

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Performance
Athlon 300U
3,4279% of 36,991
Core i3-7100H33% better
4,55912% of 36,991

The Core i3-7100H has 33% better performance than the Athlon 300U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Athlon 300U
No data available
Core i3-7100H
20.2617% of 121.53

The Core i3-7100H has 17% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the AMD Athlon 300U CPU

The AMD Athlon 300U is a 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2019. It is part of AMD's Athlon lineup, which is based on the Zen microarchitecture. The 300U is compatible with AMD Socket FP5 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon Vega 3 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Athlon 300U supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Athlon 300U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Athlon 300U features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.4 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.3 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Athlon 300U includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon Vega 3. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Athlon 300U has the 493rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 9.26% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i3-7100H CPU

The Intel Core i3-7100H is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2017 with a suggested retail price of $225. It is part of Intel's Core i3 lineup, which is based on the Kaby Lake-H microarchitecture. The i3-7100H is compatible with Intel BGA 1440 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD Graphics 630 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i3-7100H supports DDR4-2400, DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i3-7100H has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 3 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i3-7100H features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.8 GHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i3-7100H includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD Graphics 630. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i3-7100H has the 421st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 12.32% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 4,559 score and $225 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 20.26. This is the 159th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoAthlon 300UCore i3-7100H
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesAthlonCore i3
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2019Q1 2017
Launch Price (MSRP)--$225
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Athlon 300U
3,4279% of 36,991
Core i3-7100H33% better
4,55912% of 36,991

The Core i3-7100H has 33% better performance than the Athlon 300U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Athlon 300U is ranked 493rd with a score of 3,427, and the Core i3-7100H is ranked 421st with a score of 4,559.

Performance per dollar
Athlon 300U
No data available
Core i3-7100H
20.2617% of 121.53

The Core i3-7100H has 38% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i3-7100H's 20.26 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Athlon 300U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i3-N3004,983+45%
Core i7-840QM4,686+37%
Core i3-7100H4,559+33%
Core i7-740QM4,450+30%
Core i7-5557U4,423+29%
Core i5-5300U3,439+0%
Core i3-7100U3,428+0%
Athlon 300U3,427
Core i7-4600U3,423.5-0%
Core i7-3517U3,409-1%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Athlon 300U orCore i3-7100H
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i5-8365U21.53+6%
Core i7-4710MQ21.11+4%
Core i5-8265U20.95+3%
Core i7-4800MQ20.78+3%
Core i7-3610QM20.33+0%
Core i3-7100H20.26
Core i7-4712MQ19.69-3%
Pentium Gold 5405U19.56-3%
Core i7-4700MQ19.22-5%
Core i7-4712HQ18.49-9%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkAthlon 300UCore i3-7100H
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
3,427
4,559
(+33.03%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
1,361
2,022
(+48.57%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
308
327.5
(+6.33%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
119
130
(+9.24%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
3,923
(+14.37%)
3,430
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,799
(+7.85%)
1,668
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecAthlon 300UCore i3-7100H
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryGlobalFoundriesIntel
Process Size14 nm14 nm
Transistors4,500 million--

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecAthlon 300UCore i3-7100H
SeriesAthlonCore i3
MicroarchitectureZenKaby Lake-H
CodenameRaven Ridge 2Kaby Lake-H
Memory SupportDDR4DDR4-2400, DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecAthlon 300UCore i3-7100H
Cores22
Threads44
Clock Speed2.4 GHz2.8 GHz
Turbo Clock3.3 GHz--
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier24.0x30.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecAthlon 300UCore i3-7100H
L1 Cache128 KB64 KB
L2 Cache512 KB256 KB
L3 Cache4 MB3 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecAthlon 300UCore i3-7100H
SocketAMD Socket FP5Intel BGA 1440
PCI Express--PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W35 W
TJ Max--100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecAthlon 300UCore i3-7100H
Integrated GraphicsRadeon Vega 3Intel HD Graphics 630
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision BoostMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, TXT, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TBT 2.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.