AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head comparison between the AMD Ryzen 3 210 and the Intel Core i5-14401E is decisively one-sided. Across all six recorded Cinebench tests, the Intel Core i5-14401E claims victory, with the AMD Ryzen 3 210 trailing by a consistent margin of roughly 38 percent in every workload. These are not narrow wins; they represent a substantial performance gap that holds steady across both single-thread and multi-thread testing.

In Cinebench R15, the Intel processor scores 1830 in multi-core while the AMD chip records 1128, a deficit of 38.4 percent for the Ryzen 3 210. The single-core R15 result follows the same pattern: Intel scores 258 against AMD's 159, again a 38.4 percent gap. Moving to Cinebench R20, the Intel part delivers 7627 in multi-core versus 4703 for AMD, a 38.3 percent difference. The single-core R20 test shows Intel at 1076 and AMD at 664, another 38.3 percent gap. Cinebench R23 repeats the story: Intel posts 18161 in multi-core against AMD's 11198, and 2564 in single-core against 1581. Both R23 results show a 38.3 percent delta in favor of the Intel part.

The consistency of these deltas is notable. Every single benchmark, regardless of the rendering workload or thread count, produces nearly identical percentage gaps. This uniformity suggests the performance difference is structural rather than workload-dependent. The Intel Core i5-14401E does not merely outperform in specific scenarios; it maintains the same relative advantage across the entire Cinebench suite.

The recorded data shows zero wins for the AMD Ryzen 3 210 in this head-to-head comparison, with all six benchmarks going to the Intel Core i5-14401E. The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 5253, while the AMD chip's average is 17321, though this aggregate figure includes a broader set of PassMark tests that are not present in the head-to-head set. When isolating the six common Cinebench tests, the Intel advantage is unambiguous.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins every benchmark category present in the comparison. Its advantage spans both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, covering the full range of Cinebench rendering tests. The largest absolute gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where Intel leads by 6963 points. The smallest absolute gap, though still substantial, is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where Intel leads by 99 points.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 does not record a single win in the head-to-head data. However, its performance profile should be understood in context. The AMD chip operates at a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part carries a 65 W TDP. The AMD processor also targets the mobile segment with an AMD Socket FP7, whereas the Intel chip is a desktop part using Intel Socket 1700. These fundamental differences mean the AMD processor is designed for a different power envelope and physical footprint.

For workloads that prioritize power efficiency, the AMD Ryzen 3 210 holds a structural advantage that the benchmark numbers do not directly capture. Its 28 W TDP is less than half of the Intel part's 65 W TDP, which could translate to lower thermal output and longer battery life in mobile systems. The AMD chip also integrates Radeon 740M graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730, though the head-to-head data does not include graphics benchmarks.

The Intel Core i5-14401E, by contrast, offers 6 cores and 12 threads versus 4 cores and 8 threads on the AMD side. It also provides 20 MB of shared L3 cache versus 8 MB on the AMD part, and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD chip supports only DDR5. These hardware differences align with the observed benchmark results, where the Intel processor consistently delivers higher scores.

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports a straightforward conclusion: the Intel Core i5-14401E is the stronger performer in every measured workload. Its 38 percent advantage across all six Cinebench tests is consistent and substantial, leaving no ambiguity about which processor delivers higher rendering performance. Users who prioritize raw compute throughput should select the Intel Core i5-14401E without reservation.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210, however, occupies a different position in the product landscape. Its 28 W TDP and mobile socket indicate a design target focused on efficiency and portability rather than maximum performance. The data shows the AMD chip at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 60th percentile. This discrepancy between percentile rankings and head-to-head results reflects the different benchmark sets used for each processor's aggregate score.

For users who require the highest Cinebench scores, the Intel Core i5-14401E is the clear choice. For users who need a processor with lower power consumption and a mobile form factor, the AMD Ryzen 3 210 offers those attributes, though with a significant performance penalty. The recorded data does not support any scenario where the AMD chip outperforms the Intel part in the tested workloads.

FAQ

Q: What is the performance difference in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E scores 18161, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 scores 11198, giving the Intel part a 38.3 percent advantage.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has a 28 W TDP, and the Intel Core i5-14401E has a 65 W TDP.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No, the Intel Core i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 supports only DDR5.

Q: What is the cache configuration difference?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 8 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 per core.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has an average benchmark score of 17321, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has an average of 5253, though these figures include different benchmark sets.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different architectural approaches. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process node. It contains 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node, with a 215 mm² die size.

Core configuration differs significantly. The AMD chip provides 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel chip provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Both processors share the same boost clock, but the Intel part has more cores and threads available.

Cache hierarchies vary as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel part offers substantially more L3 cache, which may contribute to its performance advantage in the Cinebench tests.

Memory and I/O capabilities differ. The AMD chip supports dual-channel DDR5 with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, but does not support ECC memory. The Intel chip supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5, supports ECC memory, and does not have a recorded memory bandwidth figure. The AMD part provides PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes, while the Intel part provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 includes Radeon 740M graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14401E includes UHD Graphics 730. Neither integrated GPU is benchmarked in the head-to-head data, so no performance comparison is available for graphics workloads.

Socket compatibility separates the two completely. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP7, indicating a mobile design, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. This fundamental difference means the two processors cannot be installed in the same systems, making the performance comparison useful primarily for understanding relative capabilities rather than direct upgrade paths.