Intel Core Ultra 5 236V
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Intel Core Ultra 5 236V vs AMD Ryzen 3 3100U. Specifications

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Released
Q3/2024
Intel Core Ultra 5 236V

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Intel Core Ultra 5 236V
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Q2/2026
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AMD Ryzen 3 3100U

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AMD Ryzen 3 3100U

What's the best choice Intel Core Ultra 5 236V or AMD Ryzen 3 3100U? Which processor is faster?

Compare the available specifications of these models.

Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a base frequency of 2.1 GHz. 8 / 8 CPU Cores / Threads. Stated TDP / base power 17 W. Released in Q3/2024.

AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has a base frequency of 1.9 GHz. 2 / 2 CPU Cores / Threads. Stated TDP / base power 15 W. Released in Q2 2026.

Differences

  • Higher clock speed

    Around 11% better clock speed

    2.1 GHz left arrow 1.9 GHz
  • More number of cores

    6 more cores

    8 left arrow 2
  • Higher turbo clock speed

    Around 47% higher specified turbo frequency

    4.7 GHz left arrow 3.2 GHz

Positions in all rankings

Common positions Intel Core Ultra 5 236V CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

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AMD Ryzen 3 3100U Reasons to consider
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  • Lower stated TDP / base power

    Power limits alone do not measure performance per watt.

    15 W left arrow 17 W

Positions in all rankings

Common positions AMD Ryzen 3 3100U CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

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Specifications

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Intel Core Ultra 5 236V Intel Core Ultra 5 236V
AMD Ryzen 3 3100U AMD Ryzen 3 3100U
CPU family and group

Background information about the processors being compared, series, generation and market segment.

  • Family
    Intel Core Ultra Series 2 left arrow Ryzen
  • Segment
    Mobile left arrow Mobile
  • Form Factor
    - left arrow Laptops / Desktops
  • Series
    - left arrow Ryzen 3000 Series
CPU Technical specs

Core counts, threads, cache and clock modes describe the CPU configuration. Performance depends on the workload and comparable measured results.

  • CPU Cores
    8 left arrow 2
  • CPU Threads
    8 left arrow 2
  • Efficient Cores
    0 left arrow -
  • Low Power Efficient-cores
    4 left arrow -
  • Max. Boost Clock
    4.7 GHz left arrow 3.2 GHz
  • P-core Base Clock
    2.1 GHz left arrow -
  • Performance Cores
    4 left arrow -
  • Base Frequency
    - left arrow 1.9 GHz
  • Overclocking
    - left arrow No
IGPU

Internal Graphics does not affect the performance of the CPU, performs the work of the graphics card in its absence or on mobile devices.

  • GPU name
    /sIntel Arc Graphics 130V left arrow Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
  • GPU Turbo
    1850 MHz left arrow -
  • GPU Frequency
    - left arrow 1200 MHz
  • Graphics Cores
    - left arrow 8
Memory specs & PCI

Types, channel quantity of RAM supported by AMD Ryzen 3 3100U and Intel Core Ultra 5 236V. Depending on the motherboards, higher or lower memory frequencies may be supported.

  • Max. Memory
    16 GB left arrow -
  • Memory channels
    2 left arrow 2
  • Memory type
    Up to LPDDR5X 8533 MT/s left arrow -
  • PCIe
    - left arrow PCIe 3.0
  • System Memory Specification
    - left arrow 2400
Thermal Management

Compare the TDP requirements of TDP Intel Core Ultra 5 236V and AMD Ryzen 3 3100U Power specifications describe different manufacturer limits. TDP, base power and maximum turbo power are separate values; they do not establish measured system consumption.

  • Maximum Turbo Power
    37 W left arrow -
  • Minimum Assured Power
    8 W left arrow -
  • TDP (PL1 / PBP, legacy combined label)
    17 W left arrow -
  • Configurable TDP
    - left arrow 12-35 W
  • Default TDP
    - left arrow 15 W
  • Maximum Operating Temperature
    - left arrow 105 °C
Technologies and extensions

Architecture, interfaces, additional instructions supported by Intel Core Ultra 5 236V and AMD Ryzen 3 3100U, virtual machine technologies and process technology.

  • L3-Cache
    8 MB left arrow 4 MB
  • Official source
    https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240959/intel-core-ultra-5-processor-236v-8m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.html left arrow https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/3000-series/amd-ryzen-3-3100u.html
  • Official specification sheet
    https://cdrdv2-public.intel.com/851467/Intel-Core-Ultra-Series1-Series2-Series3-Comparison.pdf left arrow -
  • Release quarter
    Q3/2024 left arrow -
  • Socket
    FCBGA2833 left arrow FP5
  • Verified on
    2026-09-30 left arrow 2026-09-30
  • Codename
    - left arrow Picasso
  • L2-Cache
    - left arrow 1 MB
  • Release date
    - left arrow Q2 2026
  • Technology
    - left arrow 12nm

Benchmarks

Performance tests CPUs

No comparable benchmark results are available yet. Specifications alone do not determine which model is faster.

These are saved results from the earlier catalog. Measurement dates and test configurations were not recorded. Models with no comparable results are omitted.

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