AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data delivers a decisive verdict: the Intel Core i7-14701E wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 does not claim a single victory across Cinebench or Passmark workloads. The largest margin appears in Passmark's find prime numbers test, where the Intel part leads by 72.2%. The smallest gap is in single-thread performance, with the Intel processor ahead by 13.5%.

Cinebench results show a remarkably consistent pattern. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel Core i7-14701E scores 2237 against 1128 for the Ryzen 3 210, a 49.6% advantage. The single-core R15 test shows 315 versus 159, a 49.5% delta. That same 49.5% gap repeats in Cinebench R20 multicore (9321 vs 4703), R20 single-core (1315 vs 664), R23 multicore (22195 vs 11198), and R23 single-core (3133 vs 1581). The uniformity of that margin across every Cinebench version suggests a fundamental throughput difference rather than workload-specific behavior.

Passmark workloads tell a similar story but with more variance. The closest result is single-thread performance: 4305 for Intel versus 3724 for AMD, a 13.5% edge. Data compression shows Intel ahead by 46.3% (282939 vs 152017), while encryption shows a 42.1% lead (14862 vs 8607). Extended instructions favor Intel by 38.1% (18528 vs 11464). The largest Passmark gap outside of prime number finding is floating point math, where Intel leads 61873 to 23649, a 61.8% difference. Integer math shows a 53.4% advantage for Intel (81325 vs 37933). Physics simulation favors Intel by 65.8% (2399 vs 821). Random string sorting is the closest Passmark result aside from single-thread, with Intel ahead by 33.3% (29158 vs 19454).

The multithread Passmark score of 26112 for Intel versus 13585 for AMD represents a 48% difference. This aligns with the core count disparity: the Intel part uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD chip uses 4 cores and 8 threads. The average benchmark score for the Intel Core i7-14701E sits at 33206, nearly double the Ryzen 3 210's average of 17321. The Intel processor also ranks in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD part lands in the 71st percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design families. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a larger 257 mm² die. Intel does not report a transistor count for this part in the database.

Core configuration differs sharply. The AMD chip provides 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel chip provides 8 cores and 16 threads, double the parallel execution capacity. Clock behavior also favors Intel: the AMD part runs at a 3.00 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost, while the Intel part runs at a 2.60 GHz base but boosts to 5.40 GHz. The lower base clock on Intel is offset by substantially higher boost headroom.

Cache hierarchies scale with the core counts. 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 i7-14701E uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Intel part therefore offers more than four times the L3 capacity, which helps explain its strong showing in data compression and integer workloads where working sets benefit from larger on-die storage.

Platform support diverges as well. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP7 and targets the mobile segment. The Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets the desktop segment. Memory support differs: AMD lists DDR5 only, while Intel lists both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD part reports 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth; Intel does not report a bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory support goes to the Intel chip, which lists ECC as enabled, while the AMD chip does not.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 provides Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The Intel Core i7-14701E provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, offering both a newer standard and more lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD integrates the Radeon 740M, while Intel integrates UHD Graphics 770.

Power and thermal envelopes separate the two clearly. The AMD part draws 28 W TDP, reflecting its mobile positioning. The Intel part draws 65 W TDP, more than double, consistent with a desktop part that sustains higher clocks and more active cores. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Release dates put the AMD chip at January 2025 and the Intel chip at June 2024, so the Intel part predates the AMD part by about seven months.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins every measured category, so the use-case split is defined by the magnitude of its advantages rather than by AMD victories. The narrowest Intel lead, 13.5% in single-thread performance, appears in workloads that depend on per-core responsiveness. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 remains closer to Intel in that metric than in any other, which indicates its Zen 4 cores are competitive on an individual basis. For lightly threaded tasks such as general desktop responsiveness or older applications that use one core, the gap narrows to a level where the AMD chip could feel adequate in isolation, though the Intel part still leads.

The widest Intel advantages appear in compute-heavy parallel workloads. The 72.2% lead in prime number finding, the 65.8% lead in physics, and the 61.8% lead in floating point math all point to sustained multi-core throughput. The Intel chip's 8 cores and 16 threads provide roughly double the resources of the AMD chip's 4 cores and 8 threads, and the benchmark deltas mostly reflect that scaling. Applications that render, simulate, compile, or process mathematical workloads will see the largest practical differences.

Memory-intensive workloads show a moderate Intel edge. Data compression favors Intel by 46.3%, and random string sorting favors Intel by 33.3%. The Intel chip's 33 MB of L3 versus 8 MB on AMD likely contributes to these results. Encryption shows a 42.1% Intel lead, and extended instructions show a 38.1% lead. These workloads benefit from the larger cache and the higher boost clock.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 does not produce any benchmark win, so its strongest positioning is as the lower-power, mobile-oriented alternative. Its 28 W TDP versus 65 W for Intel means it can operate in platforms where the Intel desktop part cannot fit. For users constrained by socket type, the AMD part requires AMD Socket FP7 while the Intel part requires Intel Socket 1700; those are not interchangeable. The AMD chip also uses Gen 4 PCIe, which may be sufficient for many mobile platforms, while the Intel chip offers Gen 5.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has an average benchmark score of 33206, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 averages 17321. The Intel part also sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 71st percentile for AMD.

Q: How large is the single-core performance gap?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E leads by 13.5% in Passmark single-thread testing, scoring 4305 versus 3724. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel part scores 3133 versus 1581, a 49.5% difference.

Q: What explains the Intel processor's large lead in multi-core tests?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads, double the 4 cores and 8 threads of the AMD Ryzen 3 210. It also boosts to 5.40 GHz versus 4.70 GHz and has 33 MB of shared L3 cache versus 8 MB.

Q: Do these processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core i7-14701E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E lists ECC memory as supported. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 does not list ECC support in the database.

Q: What are the power requirements of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has a TDP of 28 W. The Intel Core i7-14701E has a TDP of 65 W. The AMD part targets the mobile segment, while the Intel part targets the desktop segment.

The Verdict

The data supports only one conclusion for performance: the Intel Core i7-14701E outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 210 in every recorded benchmark. It wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons and holds at least a 13.5% advantage in every test. In multi-core workloads, the Intel part typically leads by roughly 50% or more, with the largest gap reaching 72.2%. Its higher core count, larger cache, higher boost clock, and newer PCIe generation all contribute to this result.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 is not without a role, but that role is defined by platform constraints rather than benchmark victories. It draws 28 W TDP versus 65 W for Intel, uses the AMD Socket FP7, and targets the mobile segment. For systems that require a low-power processor on that socket, it is the only option of the two. Its single-thread score of 3724 in Passmark is not far behind the Intel part's 4305, so per-core performance is respectable. But the database shows no workload category where the AMD chip comes out ahead.

The Intel Core i7-14701E is the choice for desktop builds where socket 1700 is available and power delivery can handle 65 W. Its 33 MB of L3 cache, 16 threads, and Gen 5 PCIe support make it the stronger candidate for multi-threaded applications, memory-heavy workloads, and tasks that benefit from the larger cache. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 suits mobile or low-power implementations where the 28 W envelope and FP7 socket are prerequisites. Within those constraints, it delivers Zen 4 architecture and competitive single-thread behavior, but the recorded measurements place it well behind the Intel part in absolute performance.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 3 210 | Intel Core i7-14701E |

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

| Cores | 4 | 8 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.00 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.70 GHz | 5.40 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 reported |

| Die size | 137 mm² | 257 mm² |

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

| L2 cache | 1 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 8 MB shared | 33 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | January 2025 | June 2024 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |