AMD Ryzen 3 3100U vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U records an average benchmark score of 6247, while the Intel Core i5-14401E records 5253. The AMD part sits 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and 1% above the AMD EPYC 7272, whereas the Intel part sits 0.1% below the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 and 0.2% above the Intel Core i7-11700B.

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has no PassMark single-thread score in the recorded data, but its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 2564. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has a PassMark single-thread score of 1592 and a PassMark singlethread score of 1592.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U uses a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD die measures 210 mm², and the Intel die measures 215 mm².

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core i5-14401E supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U does not.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor include?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U includes Radeon Vega 8 graphics, while the Intel Core i5-14401E includes UHD Graphics 730.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E boosts to 4.70 GHz, compared to 3.20 GHz on the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U. The Intel part also has a higher base clock at 2.50 GHz versus 1.90 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is built on the Picasso architecture, which is the Zen+ generation. It uses a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14401E is built on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, using a 10 nm process at Intel with a 215 mm² die. The transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The AMD part has 2 cores and 2 threads, while the Intel part has 6 cores and 12 threads. Cache layouts also diverge. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U uses 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. The Intel L2 allocation per core is over twice the AMD allocation, and the L3 pool is five times larger.

Memory support differs. The AMD part supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. ECC memory is supported on the Intel part but not on the AMD part. PCIe generation also differs: the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the CPU.

Socket and market segment separate the two clearly. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U uses AMD Socket FP5 and is a mobile part. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop part. TDP reflects this split: 15 W for the AMD mobile chip versus 65 W for the Intel desktop chip. The integrated graphics also differ, with Radeon Vega 8 on the AMD side and UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel side. Both processors are locked, with no unlocked multiplier, and both are listed as active in production.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head benchmark list is empty, so the comparison relies on each processor's own benchmark suite. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has PassMark results across several workloads, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has Cinebench results across R15, R20, and R23. Direct cross-suite comparisons are not possible from the database, but the available numbers indicate workload-specific strengths.

The Intel Core i5-14401E delivers its strongest recorded results in Cinebench. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 18161, and its R23 single-core score is 2564. In Cinebench R20, it scores 7627 multicore and 1076 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1830 multicore and 258 single-core. These results show a processor that scales strongly across all cores, consistent with its 6-core, 12-thread configuration and 4.70 GHz boost clock.

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U shows its best recorded results in PassMark integer and floating-point math. Its integer math score is 8873, floating-point math is 5854, and data compression is 38455. The data compression score is the highest single recorded result for the AMD part by a wide margin. Its random string sorting score is 4666, extended instructions score is 2116, and data encryption score is 1972. The multithread score is 3348, and the single-thread score is 1592.

The AMD part also records a physics score of 232 and a find prime numbers score of 18. The Intel part has no PassMark results in the database, so comparisons of identical workloads cannot be made. The average benchmark score favors the AMD part at 6247 versus 5253, a gap of roughly 19% in the AMD direction. However, the Intel part's Cinebench multicore results indicate high sustained multi-threaded throughput, while the AMD part's PassMark results indicate strong memory-related and math workloads for a 15 W mobile chip.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification field recorded. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads; the Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 1.90 GHz versus 2.50 GHz, and boost clocks are 3.20 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, both favoring Intel. TDP is 15 W for AMD and 65 W for Intel.

Socket and platform differ: AMD Socket FP5 versus Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is a mobile chip; the Intel part is a desktop chip. Process node is 12 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. Foundry differs: GlobalFoundries for AMD, Intel for Intel. Die size is 210 mm² for AMD and 215 mm² for Intel. Transistor count is recorded only for AMD at 4,940 million.

Cache differs across all levels. AMD has 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. Memory support: AMD supports DDR4 only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for AMD at 38.4 GB/s. ECC support: AMD none, Intel yes. PCIe: AMD Gen 3, Intel Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Vega 8 on the AMD side, UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel side. Release dates differ: the AMD part is dated 2026-05-31, while the Intel part is dated 2024-06-30. Part numbers are YM3100C4T2OFG for AMD and Q49JSRNJS for Intel. Both have no recorded launch MSRP, both are locked, and both are active in production. The AMD part is in the 3000 series and Zen+ (Picasso) generation; the Intel part is in the Core 14th Gen and Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U wins on efficiency and platform compactness. Its 15 W TDP makes it suitable for thin mobile systems, and its FP5 socket confirms that mobile positioning. The recorded PassMark data shows particular strength in data compression, where it scores 38455, and integer math at 8873. Its floating-point math score of 5854 and random string sorting score of 4666 also indicate solid general-purpose math and sorting throughput. The average benchmark score of 6247 places it above the Intel part's 5253, and its percentile of 62 versus 60 shows it ranks slightly higher among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X at 0.3% higher and the AMD EPYC 7272 at 1% higher, both close enough to indicate the AMD part sits in a competitive performance band.

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins on multi-threaded compute and memory flexibility. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18161 is the highest recorded result in either suite, and its R20 multicore score of 7627 reinforces that pattern. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration gives it a substantial parallel advantage over the 2-core, 2-thread AMD part. Its 4.70 GHz boost clock and 2.50 GHz base clock provide a large clock-speed margin. The 20 MB shared L3 cache is five times larger than the AMD L3, which benefits workloads with larger working sets. ECC memory support and DDR5 support give the Intel part a wider memory ecosystem, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes provides a newer I/O interface. The desktop socket 1700 platform also allows higher power delivery than the 15 W mobile design.

The percentile comparison is close: AMD at 62, Intel at 60. That suggests the two parts occupy similar overall performance strata despite very different configurations. The AMD part achieves its standing with far fewer cores and a much lower power envelope, while the Intel part achieves its standing with more cores, more cache, and higher clocks. For battery-sensitive mobile workloads, the AMD part's recorded PassMark results indicate capable math and compression performance at 15 W. For multi-threaded rendering or compute tasks, the Intel part's Cinebench R23 and R20 multicore scores indicate a decisive advantage. The single-thread comparison is less direct because the two use different suites, but the Intel R23 single-core score of 2564 and R20 single-core score of 1076 suggest strong single-core throughput, while the AMD PassMark single-thread score of 1592 indicates moderate single-thread performance. Each processor wins in the domain its design targets: the AMD chip for low-power mobile systems, the Intel chip for desktop multi-threaded workloads.