AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data delivers a decisive verdict: the Intel Core i5-14490F wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 3 210. The margin is substantial across nearly every workload, with the Intel part leading by roughly half in most Cinebench tests and by even larger amounts in several PassMark subtests.

Cinebench results show a consistent pattern. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 23,000 against 11,198 for the AMD Ryzen 3 210, a 51.3% advantage. Single-core R23 tells the same story: 3,247 versus 1,581, again 51.3% ahead. The older R20 and R15 tests mirror this exactly: R20 multicore is 9,660 versus 4,703 (51.3% delta), R20 single-core is 1,363 versus 664 (51.3%), R15 multicore is 2,318 versus 1,128 (51.3%), and R15 single-core is 327 versus 159 (51.4%). The consistency of these deltas indicates the architectural gap scales evenly across single-threaded and multi-threaded Cinebench workloads.

PassMark subtests reveal larger disparities. Floating point math shows the widest gap at 64.5%, with the Intel part scoring 66,558 versus 23,649. Physics follows at 60.8% (2,093 versus 821). Prime number finding is 59.8% ahead (122 versus 49). Integer math shows a 56.8% delta (87,844 versus 37,933). Data compression is 55.3% ahead (340,026 versus 152,017). Multithreaded performance is 52.6% higher (28,662 versus 13,585). Data encryption shows 52.8% (18,225 versus 8,607). Extended instructions are 47.2% ahead (21,731 versus 11,464). Random string sorting is 45.4% ahead (35,608 versus 19,454).

The narrowest margin appears in single-threaded PassMark tests. The Intel Core i5-14490F scores 3,873 versus 3,724 for the AMD Ryzen 3 210, a delta of only 3.8%. This is the one area where the two processors approach parity. It indicates that for lightly threaded tasks that depend primarily on single-core throughput, the AMD part is nearly competitive, though still behind.

The average benchmark score reinforces this hierarchy. The Intel Core i5-14490F averages 38,149 across all recorded tests, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 averages 17,321, placing it in the 71st percentile. The Intel part sits alongside rivals like the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (delta -0.1%), Intel Core i5-13600KF (delta 0.1%), AMD Ryzen 7 250 (delta -0.2%), and Intel Core i5-13600HX (delta -0.3%). The AMD part sits with the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (delta -0.1%), AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (delta 0.2%), Intel Core 7 150U (delta -0.4%), and Intel Core i5-12450H (delta 0.5%). In short, the two chips compete in entirely different performance strata.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F averages 38,149, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 averages 17,321. The Intel part also holds a higher percentile rank at 86 versus 71 for the AMD chip.

Q: How much faster is the Intel Core i5-14490F in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel part scores 23,000 versus 11,198, which is 51.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 210.

Q: Is there any test where the AMD Ryzen 3 210 comes close to the Intel Core i5-14490F?

A: The closest margin is in PassMark single-thread tests, where the AMD chip scores 3,724 versus 3,873 for Intel, a gap of only 3.8%. All other tests show deltas of at least 45%.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor based on average score?

A: For the AMD Ryzen 3 210, the nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (delta -0.1%), AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (delta 0.2%), Intel Core 7 150U (delta -0.4%), and Intel Core i5-12450H (delta 0.5%). For the Intel Core i5-14490F, the nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (delta -0.1%), Intel Core i5-13600KF (delta 0.1%), AMD Ryzen 7 250 (delta -0.2%), and Intel Core i5-13600HX (delta -0.3%).

Q: Which processor has the larger gap in floating point math performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F leads by 64.5% in PassMark floating point math, scoring 66,558 versus 23,649. This is the largest delta of any recorded test.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. Both the AMD Ryzen 3 210 and Intel Core i5-14490F have ECC memory support listed as false.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It contains 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a 215 mm² die size. Transistor count is not recorded for the Intel part.

Core configuration differs sharply. The AMD chip has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. This explains much of the multicore performance gap. Cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's larger L3 cache and additional cores give it a structural advantage in data-heavy workloads.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD chip supports only DDR5 with dual-channel operation and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel operation, though no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. PCIe capabilities also differ: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics sets them apart. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 includes a Radeon 740M iGPU. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A. This is a significant functional difference for systems without a discrete GPU.

Socket and market segment reinforce their different roles. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP7 and is classified as a Mobile segment part. The Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as a Desktop part. Clock speeds also differ: the AMD chip has a 3.00 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost, while the Intel chip has a 2.50 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost. Thermal design power varies substantially, with the AMD part rated at 28 W and the Intel part at 65 W. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Release dates are close: the AMD Ryzen 3 210 launched on 2025-01-05, while the Intel Core i5-14490F launched on 2023-12-31. Both are listed as Active in production status.

The Verdict

The data supports only one conclusion for raw performance: the Intel Core i5-14490F is the stronger processor in every recorded benchmark. It wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons and holds a 86th percentile rank versus 71st for the AMD Ryzen 3 210. The average benchmark score of 38,149 versus 17,321 means the Intel part delivers roughly 2.2 times the overall performance of the AMD chip across the measured workloads.

The use case for the AMD Ryzen 3 210 is narrower. Its mobile segment classification, 28 W TDP, and integrated Radeon 740M graphics make it suitable for compact, low-power systems where the absence of a discrete GPU is acceptable. Its single-thread PassMark score of 3,724 versus 3,873 shows it can handle lightly threaded tasks with only a 3.8% deficit, which is the closest competitive point in the entire comparison.

The Intel Core i5-14490F targets desktop builds with room for a 65 W processor and a dedicated graphics card, since it has no iGPU. Its 10 cores, 16 threads, 24 MB L3 cache, and Gen 5 PCIe support position it for multi-threaded productivity, content creation, and data-heavy workloads. The 51.3% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore and 64.5% lead in floating point math quantify the advantage in rendering and scientific computing scenarios.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 210 | Intel Core i5-14490F |

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

| Cores | 4 | 10 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.00 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.70 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP7 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 4 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Hawk Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 20,900 million | Not recorded |

| Die size | 137 mm² | 215 mm² |

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

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

| L3 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| ECC support | No | No |

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 740M | N/A |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2023-12-31 |

| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |

| Part number | 100-000001612 | SRN35 |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins every recorded benchmark, so the division of use cases rests on the magnitude of its lead and the AMD chip's supplementary features.

For multi-threaded rendering, the Intel part dominates. Cinebench R23 multicore at 23,000 versus 11,198 means the Intel chip finishes heavily threaded tasks in roughly half the time. PassMark multithread at 28,662 versus 13,585 reinforces this. Floating point math at 66,558 versus 23,649 shows the Intel part is the clear choice for numerical computation, simulation, and any workload that exercises FPU throughput. Integer math at 87,844 versus 37,933 points the same direction for general coding, compilation, and data processing.

For data compression and encryption, the Intel part leads by 55.3% and 52.8% respectively. This makes it the stronger option for archiving, database operations, and secure data handling. Random string sorting at 35,608 versus 19,454 (45.4% lead) indicates better performance in sorting-heavy algorithms. Extended instructions at 21,731 versus 11,464 (47.2% lead) covers SIMD and specialized instruction workloads.

The single-thread PassMark gap of 3.8% is the only place where the AMD Ryzen 3 210 approaches parity. For basic desktop responsiveness, web browsing, and office-style applications that rely primarily on single-core speed, the AMD chip performs within a few percent of the Intel part. Its 28 W TDP and integrated Radeon 740M graphics make it viable for fanless or low-power mobile designs where the Intel part's 65 W TDP and lack of iGPU would be prohibitive.

The Intel Core i5-14490F is the choice for desktop builds with discrete graphics and heavy compute demands. Its Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes supports high-bandwidth expansion. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 is the choice for portable, low-power systems that need integrated graphics and can tolerate a significant multi-threaded performance deficit. The 86th percentile ranking for Intel versus 71st for AMD summarizes the positioning: the Intel part sits near the top of the database's CPU distribution, while the AMD part sits comfortably in the mid-range.