AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core i3-14100T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear overall victory for the Intel Core i3-14100T, which wins 12 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 counters with 5 wins, including some substantial margins in specific workloads. The average benchmark scores confirm the closeness of this pairing: the Intel part records an average score of 17648, while the AMD part sits at 17321, a gap of roughly 1.9% in favor of Intel.

In the Cinebench suite, the Intel Core i3-14100T is consistently ahead across every render test. The largest margin comes in Cinebench R15 multicore, where Intel scores 1170 against AMD's 1128, a 3.7% advantage. The same pattern repeats in Cinebench R20 multicore (4877 vs 4703, 3.7% ahead) and Cinebench R23 multicore (11612 vs 11198, also 3.7% ahead). Single-core results follow the same trend: Cinebench R15 singlecore shows Intel at 165 versus 159 (3.8% ahead), R20 singlecore shows 688 versus 664 (3.6% ahead), and R23 singlecore shows 1639 versus 1581 (3.7% ahead). These consistent margins suggest the Intel architecture holds a steady advantage in pure render workloads.

The PassMark suite reveals a more mixed picture. Intel dominates heavily in floating point math, scoring 31379 against AMD's 23649, a commanding 32.7% lead. The physics test also favors Intel strongly: 973 versus 821, an 18.5% margin. Prime number finding shows Intel ahead by 14.3% (56 vs 49), and integer math goes to Intel by 6.2% (40292 vs 37933). Multithread performance is nearly identical, with Intel at 13662 and AMD at 13585, a slim 0.6% edge. Data compression is similarly close: 152636 versus 152017, only 0.4% apart.

However, the AMD Ryzen 3 210 takes decisive wins in several specific PassMark tests. Random string sorting is the biggest AMD victory: 19454 versus 15579, a 19.9% advantage. Extended instructions go to AMD by 9.2% (11464 vs 10414), and data encryption favors AMD by 8.4% (8607 vs 7881). The single-thread PassMark test also goes to AMD: 3724 versus 3498, a 6.1% lead. This result is notable because the Cinebench single-core tests favor Intel, suggesting the two chips excel at different types of single-threaded workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i3-14100T is the pick for render workloads and general compute. Its Cinebench sweep across all three versions (R15, R20, R23) in both single-core and multicore tests indicates strong performance in 3D rendering, video encoding, and other threaded creative tasks. The 32.7% lead in floating point math points to advantages in scientific computing and physics simulations. The 18.5% physics win reinforces this pattern. The 14.3% lead in prime number finding suggests strong integer throughput for certain algorithmic workloads. For users running Cinebench-type applications, the Intel part is the clear choice.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 wins where memory bandwidth and specific instruction efficiency matter. The 19.9% lead in random string sorting indicates superior memory access patterns or cache handling for data shuffling tasks. The 8.4% encryption win and 9.2% extended instructions lead suggest AMD's Zen 4 architecture handles cryptographic workloads and SIMD-heavy instructions more efficiently. The 6.1% single-thread PassMark lead, despite losing Cinebench single-core, shows that AMD has an edge in certain latency-sensitive, branch-heavy single-threaded tasks. For workloads like file compression, database sorting, or encryption, the AMD part delivers better results.

It is also importantly the AMD Ryzen 3 210 achieves these wins while consuming less power. The database records a 28 W TDP for the AMD part versus 35 W for the Intel part, meaning AMD delivers its wins with a 20% lower thermal envelope. This makes the Ryzen 3 210 attractive for compact or thermally constrained systems where the benchmark wins align with its strengths.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The Intel Core i3-14100T uses the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process built by Intel, with a die size of 163 mm². The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses the Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm process from TSMC, with a die size of 137 mm² and 20,900 million transistors. The smaller, denser process node gives AMD a manufacturing advantage in terms of power efficiency, as reflected in the TDP figures.

Both chips have 4 cores and 8 threads, so the thread count is identical. Cache configurations differ. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. Intel therefore has a L3 cache advantage of 50% (12 MB vs 8 MB), which likely contributes to its wins in render tests and floating point math. AMD's smaller cache is compensated by its higher clock speeds: 3.00 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost versus Intel's 2.70 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost.

Memory support also differs. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part supports DDR5 only. Both run dual-channel. The AMD part records a memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no bandwidth figure in the database. The AMD part does not support ECC memory, while the Intel part does. PCIe connectivity differs: Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics also differ: Intel uses UHD Graphics 730, while AMD uses Radeon 740M.

The sockets are incompatible: Intel uses Socket 1700, while AMD uses Socket FP7. The AMD part is classified as a mobile processor, while the Intel part is a desktop processor. The AMD part is newer, with a release date of January 2025, versus January 2024 for the Intel part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100T scores 11612, which is 3.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 210's 11198. This pattern holds across all Cinebench versions.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 210 win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes. The AMD part wins 5 tests: data encryption (8607 vs 7881, 8.4% ahead), extended instructions (11464 vs 10414, 9.2% ahead), random string sorting (19454 vs 15579, 19.9% ahead), and both PassMark single-thread tests (3724 vs 3498, 6.1% ahead).

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two chips?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark floating point math, where the Intel Core i3-14100T scores 31379 versus the AMD Ryzen 3 210's 23649, a 32.7% advantage for Intel.

Q: Which chip has more cache?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100T has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 8 MB. Intel also has more L1 and L2 cache per core: 80 KB and 1.25 MB versus AMD's 64 KB and 1 MB.

Q: How do their power requirements compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has a TDP of 28 W, while the Intel Core i3-14100T has a TDP of 35 W. The AMD part consumes less power despite having higher base and boost clocks.

Q: Which chip has the higher clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has higher clocks: 3.00 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost, versus the Intel Core i3-14100T's 2.70 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core i3-14100T as the better all-around processor. It wins 12 of 17 head-to-head tests and holds the overall average score advantage (17648 vs 17321). Its Cinebench sweep across all versions is a strong indicator for users who run render workloads, and the 32.7% lead in floating point math makes it the choice for compute-heavy tasks. The Intel part also offers ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5, and DDR4 compatibility, which are meaningful for certain desktop builds.

However, the AMD Ryzen 3 210 is not without justification. It wins the tests that matter for data manipulation and security tasks: encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting. The 19.9% lead in string sorting and the 8.4% encryption win make it attractive for database or file-server roles. Its 28 W TDP, lower than Intel's 35 W, means it fits into thermally constrained systems more easily. The higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz and the smaller 4 nm process give it an efficiency edge that the benchmark data supports.

The choice depends on the workload. For rendering, physics simulation, and general math-heavy compute, the Intel Core i3-14100T is the clear winner. For encryption, data sorting, and single-threaded PassMark-style tasks, the AMD Ryzen 3 210 delivers better performance per watt. Given the Intel part's broader benchmark dominance and the fact that it wins the overall average comparison, the database records favor Intel for most users. The AMD part is the pick only when its specific benchmark wins align with the primary use case.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i3-14100T | AMD Ryzen 3 210 |

|---|---|---|

| Base Clock | 2.70 GHz | 3.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 28 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket FP7 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Zen 4 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Hawk Point |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 20,900 million |

| Die Size | 163 mm² | 137 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 8 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes | Gen 4, 14 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Radeon 740M |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2024-01-07 | 2025-01-05 |

| Launch MSRP | $134 | Not recorded |

| Part Number | SRMX0 | 100-000001612 |