AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen 3 210 and the Intel Core i9-14901E is one-sided. Across 17 recorded tests, the Intel Core i9-14901E wins every single one. The margin is substantial in nearly every category, ranging from a moderate single-thread advantage to a massive multi-thread gap.

The most extreme disparity appears in the PassMark find prime numbers test. The Intel part scores 189, while the AMD part scores 49, a delta of -74.1%. This indicates a very large performance gap in prime number calculation workloads. Similarly, the floating point math test shows the Intel chip at 81,089 versus the AMD chip's 23,649, a difference of -70.8%. The physics test follows a similar pattern, with Intel at 3,041 and AMD at 821, a -73% delta.

The integer math test shows Intel scoring 112,736 against AMD's 37,933, a -66.4% difference. Data compression tells a similar story: Intel scores 288,777, AMD scores 152,017, a -47.4% delta. Data encryption is also a clear win for Intel, 18,571 versus 8,607, a -53.7% margin. Random string sorting shows Intel at 39,138 and AMD at 19,454, a -50.3% gap.

Multi-threaded performance is decisively in Intel's favor. The Cinebench R23 multi-core test has Intel at 25,753 and AMD at 11,198, a -56.5% delta. The Cinebench R20 multi-core result is 10,816 for Intel and 4,703 for AMD, also a -56.5% difference. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows Intel at 2,595 and AMD at 1,128, again -56.5%. The PassMark multi-thread score is 30,298 for Intel and 13,585 for AMD, a -55.2% delta.

Single-thread performance is the closest contest, but Intel still wins clearly. In PassMark single-thread, Intel scores 4,354 and AMD scores 3,724, a -14.5% delta. The Cinebench R23 single-core test shows Intel at 3,635 and AMD at 1,581, a -56.5% gap. Cinebench R20 single-core has Intel at 1,526 and AMD at 664, also -56.5%. The extended instructions test shows a smaller but still decisive Intel advantage: 17,249 versus 11,464, a -33.5% delta.

The average benchmark score confirms the overall hierarchy. The Intel Core i9-14901E averages 37,911, 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 chip is more than twice as fast on average, with a score that is roughly 119% higher.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: How does the core count compare between the two?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the benchmark suite?

A: The largest gap is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Intel chip leads by a delta of -74.1% (189 versus 49).

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 does not.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 3 210 based on average benchmark score?

A: The nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 (delta -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (delta 0.2%), the Intel Core 7 150U (delta -0.4%), and the Intel Core i5-12450H (delta 0.5%).

Q: What is the process node difference between the two chips?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel Core i9-14901E is built on a 10 nm process by Intel.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses the Zen 4 architecture, specifically under the Hawk Point codename. It is a member of the Ryzen 3 generation and is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The chip integrates 20,900 million transistors on a die size of 137 mm². It uses the AMD Socket FP7 and is classified as a mobile processor.

The Intel Core i9-14901E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename. It belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, under the Core i9 generation, and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. Its die size is 257 mm². It uses the Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as a desktop processor.

Cache structures differ significantly. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has substantially more cache at every level.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses the Radeon 740M, while the Intel Core i9-14901E uses the UHD Graphics 770. Memory support also diverges: the AMD chip supports only DDR5, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The memory bus is dual-channel for both, but the AMD chip has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel chip.

PCIe connectivity is another point of distinction. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD chip is not multiplier unlocked, and neither is the Intel chip.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the most fundamental difference. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The base clocks are close: 3.00 GHz for AMD and 2.80 GHz for Intel. The boost clocks differ more clearly: 4.70 GHz for AMD and 5.60 GHz for Intel.

Thermal design power is significantly different. The AMD chip is rated at 28 W, while the Intel chip is rated at 65 W. The sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FP7 versus Intel Socket 1700. The process nodes differ: 4 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel. The foundries are different: TSMC for AMD, Intel for Intel.

Cache sizes differ at every level. The AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB L3 shared. The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB L3 shared. The memory support differs: AMD supports only DDR5, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. ECC memory is supported only by the Intel chip.

PCIe generation and lane count differ. AMD uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics units are different: Radeon 740M for AMD, UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. The market segments differ: mobile for AMD, desktop for Intel. The production status is active for both. The release dates differ: the AMD chip released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel chip released on 2024-06-30.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core i9-14901E is the faster processor in every benchmark recorded, with an average benchmark score of 37,911 compared to 17,321 for the AMD Ryzen 3 210. The Intel chip sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD chip sits in the 71st percentile.

The Intel chip is most dominant in multi-threaded and compute-heavy tasks. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 25,753 against 11,198, a 130% advantage. The PassMark integer math score is 112,736 against 37,933, a 197% advantage. The floating point math score is 81,089 against 23,649, a 243% advantage. The physics score is 3,041 against 821, a 270% advantage. These results show that the Intel chip delivers approximately two to three times the throughput in these workloads.

The single-thread advantage for the Intel chip is smaller but still consistent. The PassMark single-thread score is 4,354 versus 3,724, a 16.9% lead. The Cinebench R23 single-core score is 3,635 versus 1,581, a 130% lead. The Cinebench R20 single-core score is 1,526 versus 664, a 130% lead. The extended instructions score is 17,249 versus 11,464, a 50.5% lead.

For users who need maximum multi-core performance, high cache capacity, ECC memory support, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, the Intel Core i9-14901E is the appropriate choice based on the recorded data. It offers double the cores and threads, nearly four and a half times the L3 cache, and a higher boost clock. The AMD Ryzen 3 210, with its lower TDP of 28 W and smaller die size, is positioned for a different use case, but the benchmark data shows it trails the Intel chip significantly in every measured category.