AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core i5-14501TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 3 210 compare to the Intel Core i5-14501TE in terms of processing core count?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE provides 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel part offers 50% more cores and 50% more threads on paper.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE reaches a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, which is higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 210's 4.70 GHz boost clock. The AMD part starts with a higher base clock of 3.00 GHz versus Intel's 2.20 GHz base.

Q: What are the thermal design power (TDP) ratings for these two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has a TDP of 45 watts. The AMD processor is rated for a lower power envelope.

Q: Do these processors support different memory types?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 supports DDR5 memory only, whereas the Intel Core i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Intel's part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD chip does not.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor include?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 includes Radeon 740M graphics, and the Intel Core i5-14501TE includes UHD Graphics 770.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 8 MB of shared L3 cache on the AMD Ryzen 3 210. Intel's L3 cache is three times larger.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 is built on the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename, placing it in the Ryzen 3 generation. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, using 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14501TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with a Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R. Intel fabricates this chip on a 10 nm process at its own foundry, with a die size of 215 mm².

Core layout differs considerably. The AMD part uses 4 cores and 8 threads, with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor uses 6 cores and 12 threads, with 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel design provides more aggregate cache at every level.

The platform positioning also diverges. AMD's Ryzen 3 210 targets the mobile segment with an AMD Socket FP7, while Intel's Core i5-14501TE is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip offers PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, whereas the Intel chip provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Memory support differs as well: AMD uses DDR5 in dual-channel mode with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, with no bandwidth figure recorded in the database. ECC memory is supported on the Intel part but not on the AMD part.

The production status for both is listed as active, and neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD chip was released on 2025-01-05, and the Intel chip was released on 2024-06-30.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results comparing the AMD Ryzen 3 210 and the Intel Core i5-14501TE. The head-to-head field is empty, and the win counters show zero for both processors. As a result, direct per-test deltas between these two specific models cannot be drawn from the recorded data.

However, the AMD Ryzen 3 210 has a full set of individual benchmark scores in the database, and its overall standing can be interpreted through its percentile and rival comparisons. The Ryzen 3 210 holds a percentile of 71 against all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 17,321. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 with an average score of 17,333 and a delta of -0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G with an average score of 17,278 and a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Core 7 150U with an average score of 17,395 and a delta of -0.4%, and the Intel Core i5-12450H with an average score of 17,239 and a delta of 0.5%. These deltas indicate that the Ryzen 3 210 sits nearly level with a group of six-core mobile and desktop processors, within a range of roughly half a percent either way.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE, by contrast, has no benchmark scores recorded in the database for any individual test. Its average benchmark score is listed as zero, and its percentile against all CPUs is 50. It also has no nearest rivals listed. Therefore, any direct comparison of multithreaded or single-threaded performance between the two parts cannot be made from the available measurements.

The Ryzen 3 210's recorded scores can still be reported as reference data. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1,128 in multicore and 159 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 4,703 in multicore and 664 in single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 11,198 in multicore and 1,581 in single-core. PassMark results include 13,585 in multithread, 3,724 in single-thread, 37,933 in integer math, 23,649 in floating point math, 15,2017 in data compression, 8,607 in data encryption, 11,464 in extended instructions, 49 in find prime numbers, 821 in physics, and 19,454 in random string sorting. These scores establish a performance baseline for the AMD part, but no equivalent baseline exists for the Intel part in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across almost every major specification field.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses 4 cores and 8 threads; the Intel Core i5-14501TE uses 6 cores and 12 threads.

Base clocks are 3.00 GHz for AMD and 2.20 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.70 GHz for AMD and 5.10 GHz for Intel.

TDP is 28 watts for AMD and 45 watts for Intel.

Sockets are AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel Socket 1700.

The architecture is Zen 4 (Hawk Point) for AMD and Raptor Lake (Raptor Lake-R) for Intel. The process node is 4 nm at TSMC for AMD and 10 nm at Intel for the Intel part. Transistor count is 20,900 million for AMD, while no transistor count is recorded for Intel. Die size is 137 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel.

L1 cache is 64 KB per core for AMD and 80 KB per core for Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD and 1.25 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 8 MB shared for AMD and 24 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support is DDR5 only for AMD and DDR4 plus DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD, with no bandwidth recorded for Intel. ECC memory is not supported on AMD and is supported on Intel.

PCIe is Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes for AMD and Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes for Intel.

Integrated graphics are Radeon 740M for AMD and UHD Graphics 770 for Intel.

Market segments are Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel.

Release dates are 2025-01-05 for AMD and 2024-06-30 for Intel.

Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded in the database, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The available data supports different advantages for each processor, though the evidence is asymmetric.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 wins on efficiency metrics: its TDP of 28 watts is lower than Intel's 45 watts, and its 4 nm TSMC process node is smaller than Intel's 10 nm node. It also has a higher base clock of 3.00 GHz versus Intel's 2.20 GHz, which can help in lightly threaded workloads that rely on base frequency. The AMD part carries a higher memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s, though this is the only bandwidth value recorded. The Ryzen 3 210 has a recorded benchmark suite showing a 71st percentile standing among all CPUs, with an average score of 17,321, and it sits within 0.5% of several six-core rivals such as the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 and the Intel Core i5-12450H.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE wins on raw resource counts and platform features. It provides 6 cores and 12 threads, which is 50% more cores and threads than the AMD part. Its boost clock of 5.10 GHz exceeds AMD's 4.70 GHz. Its L3 cache of 24 MB is triple the AMD chip's 8 MB, and its per-core L1 and L2 caches are also larger. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, gives users ECC memory support, and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. It also has a larger die at 215 mm².

Data for the Intel part is otherwise limited. The database lists no benchmark scores for the Core i5-14501TE, an average benchmark score of zero, and a 50th percentile against all CPUs. That percentile figure is lower than the AMD part's 71st percentile, but the absence of measured scores prevents any performance conclusion beyond that percentile ranking.

The Verdict

The recorded data does not support a direct performance verdict between these two processors, because the Intel Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark measurements in the database while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 has a complete set. The only comparative signal available is the percentile standing: AMD sits at the 71st percentile against all CPUs, and Intel sits at the 50th percentile. That difference is meaningful, but it is not a substitute for head-to-head test results.

For users who prioritize lower power draw, a smaller process node, a higher base clock, and a fully documented benchmark profile, the AMD Ryzen 3 210 is the supported choice. Its 28 watt TDP, 4 nm process, and 3.00 GHz base clock are concrete advantages, and its average benchmark score of 17,321 places it near six-core parts like the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 and the Intel Core i5-12450H.

For users who prioritize core count, cache capacity, memory flexibility, and platform features, the Intel Core i5-14501TE presents a stronger specification sheet. Six cores, 12 threads, 24 MB of L3 cache, DDR4 and DDR5 support, ECC memory, and PCIe Gen 5 are all recorded advantages. The higher 45 watt TDP and the lack of any benchmark scores in the database mean those specifications cannot be validated with performance measurements at this time.