AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS vs Intel Core 3 processor 100U

The AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS is a mobile processor based on the Phoenix (Zen 4) architecture, designed for high-performance laptops.

It is manufactured using the advanced 4 nm process and features 6 cores and 12 threads, giving it strong multitasking capabilities. With 6 MB of Level 2 Cache and 16 MB of Level 3 Cache, it offers high computing power. Its integrated graphics unit, the AMD Radeon 760M, enables a significantly better gaming experience and is also suitable for more demanding applications.

In benchmarks, this processor shows superior single-core and multi-core performance. It has a maximum memory bandwidth of 77 GB/s and is designed for a higher Thermal Design Power (TDP), which requires efficient cooling. The Intel Core 3 processor 100U is a mobile processor based on the Raptor Lake U architecture, developed for energy-efficient and budget-conscious notebooks.

It is manufactured using the 10 nm process and has 6 cores, divided into 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, as well as 8 threads for everyday tasks. It features 10 MB of Level 2 Cache, but no Level 3 Cache. The integrated graphics unit, Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake), is primarily intended for display and media playback and is only suitable for very simple games.

With a maximum memory bandwidth of 83 GB/s, its design is optimized for lower power consumption and a lower TDP, enabling long battery life and use in thinner devices.