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

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the AMD Ryzen 3 210 and Intel Core i9-14901TE?

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

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of these two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a shared L3 cache of 36 MB, compared to the AMD Ryzen 3 210's shared 8 MB L3 cache.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen 3 210 does not support ECC memory, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE does support ECC memory.

Q: What integrated graphics do these processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 integrates a Radeon 740M, and the Intel Core i9-14901TE integrates UHD Graphics 770.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 and Intel Core i9-14901TE come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD part uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel part uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-R codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD chip carries 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die, while the Intel chip uses a 257 mm² die.

The core configurations differ sharply. The Ryzen 3 210 offers 4 cores and 8 threads, with 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core. The Core i9-14901TE doubles the core count to 8 and the thread count to 16, with larger per-core caches: 80 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2. The L3 cache disparity is substantial, with the Intel processor offering 36 MB shared versus 8 MB shared on the AMD. The Intel chip also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD chip is limited to DDR5. ECC memory support is present only on the Intel side. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD processor uses Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel processor uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The physical platforms are entirely separate. The Ryzen 3 210 uses AMD Socket FP7 and is classified as a mobile part, while the Core i9-14901TE uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop part. The AMD chip released on 2025-01-05, and the Intel chip released on 2024-06-30. Both are currently marked as active in production.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark dataset for these two processors is empty, so direct comparison must rely on the recorded measurements available for the AMD Ryzen 3 210. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark entries in the database, which limits quantitative comparison. The Ryzen 3 210's Cinebench results provide a baseline: it scores 1128 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 159 in R15 single-core, 4703 in R20 multi-core, 664 in R20 single-core, 11198 in R23 multi-core, and 1581 in R23 single-core.

PassMark results for the AMD chip show a multithread score of 13585 and a single-thread score of 3724. Its integer math score is 37933, floating point math is 23649, and extended instructions score is 11464. Data encryption scores 8607, data compression scores 152017, and random string sorting scores 19454. The find prime numbers score is 49, and the physics score is 821. The Ryzen 3 210's average benchmark score stands at 17321.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores, and its average benchmark score is 0. The database therefore cannot show a direct performance advantage for the Intel part. The Ryzen 3 210's percentile versus all CPUs is 71, while the Intel part sits at percentile 50.

The nearest rivals for the Ryzen 3 210 in the database are the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 with an average score of 17333 and a delta of -0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G with 17278 and a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Core 7 150U with 17395 and a delta of -0.4%, and the Intel Core i5-12450H with 17239 and a delta of 0.5%. These deltas show the Ryzen 3 210 sits within one percent of each of those chips, indicating its performance cluster is tightly packed around the 17239 to 17395 average score range. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no nearest rivals listed, further limiting the comparative analysis.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification category. Core count: 4 versus 8. Threads: 8 versus 16. Base clock: 3.00 GHz versus 2.30 GHz. Boost clock: 4.70 GHz versus 5.50 GHz. TDP: 28 watts versus 45 watts.

Cache hierarchies diverge completely. L1 per core is 64 KB on the AMD and 80 KB on the Intel. L2 per core is 1 MB on the AMD and 2 MB on the Intel. L3 shared is 8 MB on the AMD and 36 MB on the Intel.

Manufacturing details differ: the AMD uses a 4 nm process at TSMC with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die; the Intel uses a 10 nm process at Intel with a 257 mm² die and no transistor count listed. Memory support differs: the AMD supports DDR5 only, the Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD has a listed memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel has no memory bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory is false on the AMD and true on the Intel.

PCIe capabilities differ: the AMD uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes, the Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon 740M versus UHD Graphics 770. Sockets and market segments differ: AMD Socket FP7 with a mobile segment, Intel Socket 1700 with a desktop segment. Release dates differ: 2025-01-05 for the AMD, 2024-06-30 for the Intel. Neither chip has a launch MSRP recorded, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers are 100-000001612 for the AMD and Q49CSRNJJ for the Intel.

The Verdict

The data shows two processors aimed at different roles. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 is a 4-core, 8-thread mobile chip with a 28 watt TDP, a 4 nm process, and a 4.70 GHz boost clock. Its recorded benchmark scores place it at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17321. Its nearest rivals sit within a narrow band: the Ryzen 5 4500 trails by 0.1%, the Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G leads by 0.2%, the Core 7 150U trails by 0.4%, and the Core i5-12450H leads by 0.5%. This places the Ryzen 3 210 in a competitive mid-range cluster.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop chip with a 45 watt TDP, a 10 nm process, and a 5.50 GHz boost clock. It has no benchmark scores in the database, so its performance cannot be quantified from the recorded data. Its percentile of 50 and average score of 0 reflect the absence of measurements, not a performance verdict.

The specification sheet favors the Intel chip on core count, thread count, boost clock, L3 cache size, ECC support, and PCIe generation. The AMD chip counters with a higher base clock, lower TDP, smaller process node, and a recorded set of benchmark results. The empty head-to-head table means the database offers no direct win count for either processor.

Given the recorded evidence, the Ryzen 3 210 is the only one of the two with measured performance data, and that data shows it operating in the same performance band as several established mid-range parts. The Intel Core i9-14901TE offers a more expansive specification sheet, particularly in core count and cache, but without benchmark scores its measured standing cannot be established. The choice between them depends on whether the user prioritizes the verified performance cluster of the AMD chip or the higher-specification design of the Intel chip. The database records no direct comparison results, so no definitive performance ranking between the two can be made from the available measurements. The AMD part has the advantage of a complete performance profile, while the Intel part remains an unmeasured entry in the database.