Core 3 100HL

Name: Intel Core 3 100HL
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.1 (13 reviews)

8 cores · 12 threads · up to 4.6 GHz on 1700.

3.1 · 13 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.6 GHz

L3 cache

12 MB

TDP

45W

Socket

1700

Performance breakdown

Gaming11

Productivity10

Single-core11

Multi-core33

Power efficiency9

Lab scores

Performance score11

Cores8

Threads12

Boost clock (GHz)4.6 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p24 fps

1440p19 fps

4K13 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Raptor Lake-PS
Process node: 10 nm
Socket: 1700
Release year: 2024
Total cores: 8
Threads: 12
Integrated graphics: Iris Xe Graphics 48EU

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 2.1 GHz
Boost clock: 4.6 GHz
L1 cache: 640 KB
L2 cache: 16 MB
L3 cache: 12 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4
Base power (TDP): 45W
PCIe: PCIe 4.0

Technologies

Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like the solid everyday performance and efficient power use for office tasks. A common complaint is the limited upgrade path since it's tied to an older socket.

Pros

Stays cool in compact builds
Handles everyday tasks without stutter
Low power keeps electricity bills down
Plenty of cores for light multitasking

Cons

Socket 1700 is a dead end
No integrated GPU for troubleshooting
Performance lags behind newer budget CPUs

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core 3 100HL

The Intel Core 3 100HL is a low-power 2024 desktop chip on LGA1700 that trades raw gaming speed for strong integrated graphics from its laptop heritage.

Get it if you need a low-power chip for a compact office PC that handles basic tasks without needing a dedicated graphics card. Skip it if you want performance for gaming or heavy multitasking, as cheaper desktop CPUs easily beat this.