3 100U vs i7-13700HX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-13700HX
2023
16 cores / 24 threads, 55 Watt
21.07
+131%
Core 3 100U
2024
6 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
9.12

Core i7-13700HX outperforms Core 3 100U by a whopping 131% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-13700HX and Core 3 100U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking263841
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Raptor Lake-HXRaptor Lake-U
Power efficiency36.2557.54
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-HX (2023)Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024)
Release date4 January 2023 (1 year ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$485$426

Detailed specifications

Core i7-13700HX and Core 3 100U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads248
Base clock speed2.1 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rateno data55 MHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache30 MB (shared)10 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-13700HX and Core 3 100U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1964FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-13700HX and Core 3 100U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-13700HX and Core 3 100U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-13700HX and Core 3 100U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-13700HX and Core 3 100U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size192 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.55 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Units3264

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-13700HX and Core 3 100U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-13700HX and Core 3 100U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-13700HX and Core 3 100U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.1
OpenGL4.64.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-13700HX and Core 3 100U.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.04.0
PCI Express lanes208

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-13700HX 21.07
+131%
3 100U 9.12

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-13700HX 33471
+131%
3 100U 14493

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.07 9.12
Recency 4 January 2023 8 January 2024
Physical cores 16 6
Threads 24 8
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 15 Watt

i7-13700HX has a 131% higher aggregate performance score, and 166.7% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

3 100U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 266.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-13700HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 3 100U in performance tests.


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