AMD Ryzen 3 3100U vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep in favor of the Intel Core i5-14490F across all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U does not register a single win. The largest deltas appear in floating point math, where Intel leads by 91.2%, and extended instructions, where Intel leads by 90.3%. These are not marginal differences; they represent a complete performance-class separation between the two processors.

In the PassMark multithread test, the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 28,662 against the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U's 3,348, a delta of 88.3%. The single-thread test shows a closer but still substantial gap: Intel scores 3,873 versus AMD's 1,592, a 58.9% advantage. That single-thread margin matters for everyday responsiveness and lightly threaded applications. Data compression shows Intel at 340,026 versus AMD's 38,455, a delta of 88.7%. The encryption test delivers 18,225 for Intel versus 1,972 for AMD, a delta of 89.2%. Integer math favors Intel at 87,844 versus 8,873, a delta of 89.9%. Prime number finding favors Intel at 122 versus 18, a delta of 85.2%. Random string sorting favors Intel at 35,608 versus 4,666, a delta of 86.9%. Physics simulation scores 2,093 for Intel versus 232 for AMD, a delta of 88.9%.

The deltas cluster in the high 80s and low 90s, which indicates that the Intel part is not merely ahead in one workload type, it dominates across every measured category. The smallest delta is single-threaded performance at 58.9%, which is still a massive lead. In absolute terms, the Intel Core i5-14490F's average benchmark score is 38,149, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U averages 6,247, placing it in the 62nd percentile. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13600KF at 38,103 (0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 38,221 (-0.2% delta), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at 38,194 (-0.1% delta). The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U's nearest rivals, meanwhile, include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X at 6,231 (0.3% delta) and the Intel Core i9-10920X at 6,347 (-1.6% delta). The Intel Core i5-14490F's average score sits roughly six times higher than the AMD part's average.

# Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins every workload category in the head-to-head data. There is no benchmark in the recorded set where the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U comes out ahead. For multi-threaded productivity, the Intel part's multithread score of 28,662 versus 3,348 makes it the clear choice for rendering, compilation, and other parallel workloads. For single-threaded tasks, the Intel part's 3,873 versus 1,592 gives it the edge in applications that rely on one or two cores. The extended instructions score of 21,731 versus 2,116 indicates that the Intel processor handles modern instruction sets with far greater throughput, which benefits encryption, compression, and scientific computing. The AMD part does hold one structural advantage: it integrates Radeon Vega 8 graphics, so a system built around it does not require a separate GPU. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, so it requires a discrete graphics card for any display output. For a low-power mobile system where a dedicated GPU is not an option, the AMD part remains functional. For raw compute performance in a desktop context, the Intel part is the only realistic choice based on the data.

# FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F scores 3,873 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U scores 1,592. Intel leads by 58.9%.

Q: How do the two compare in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F scores 28,662 in the PassMark multithread test, versus 3,348 for the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U, a delta of 88.3%.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it includes Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, meaning it needs a discrete GPU for display output.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490U has an average benchmark score of 38,149, and the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has an average of 6,247.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking in the database?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U sits in the 62nd percentile.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads.

# Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every fundamental specification. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ: AMD runs at 1.90 GHz, Intel at 2.50 GHz. Boost clocks differ by a larger margin: AMD reaches 3.20 GHz, Intel reaches 5.00 GHz. Thermal design power is 15 watts for AMD and 65 watts for Intel, reflecting the mobile versus desktop positioning. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP5, while Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. Memory support differs as well: AMD supports DDR4 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD part lists a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while the Intel part lists no memory bandwidth value in the database. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has a 4 MB shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-14490F has a 24 MB shared L3 cache. L1 cache is 96 KB per core on AMD versus 80 KB per core on Intel. L2 cache is 512 KB per core on AMD versus 1.25 MB per core on Intel. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3, while Intel uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Neither processor supports ECC memory. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part is a mobile segment chip; the Intel part is a desktop segment chip. Release dates differ: AMD is listed as 2026-05-31T17:00:00.000Z, Intel as 2023-12-31T17:00:00.000Z. The AMD part number is YM3100C4T2OFG, and the Intel part number is SRN35.

# Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is built on the Picasso architecture, part of the 3000 series, using the Zen+ microarchitecture. It is fabricated on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series and the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 215 mm² and no transistor count listed in the database. The cache hierarchy differs substantially: AMD provides 96 KB of L1 per core and 512 KB of L2 per core, while Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The shared L3 cache is 4 MB on AMD versus 24 MB on Intel. Neither processor has 3D V-Cache. The AMD part's integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics is a key architectural feature, while the Intel part has no integrated graphics. The AMD part has a 15 watt TDP and uses PCIe Gen 3, while the Intel part has a 65 watt TDP and uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes available to the CPU. The foundry difference is notable: GlobalFoundries for AMD, Intel for Intel. The AMD part's process node is 12 nm, while Intel's is 10 nm, although the naming conventions of the two foundries are not directly comparable.

# The Verdict

The data points to a clear split in intended use. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is a low-power mobile processor with integrated graphics, a 15 watt TDP, and a 62nd percentile ranking. It is suited to compact, battery-conscious systems where a discrete GPU is impossible and where the workload demands are modest. The Intel Core i5-14490F is a desktop processor with 10 cores, 16 threads, a 65 watt TDP, and an 86th percentile ranking. It requires a discrete GPU, but it delivers an average benchmark score of 38,149 versus 6,247, and it wins every head-to-head benchmark by margins ranging from 58.9% to 91.2%. Buyers building a desktop system for multi-threaded workloads, content creation, or high-frequency single-threaded tasks should choose the Intel part based on the recorded measurements. Buyers assembling a low-power mobile system that must run without a separate GPU have no choice but the AMD part, since the Intel processor lacks integrated graphics. The specification differences reinforce this: the AMD part uses a mobile socket, supports only DDR4, and uses PCIe Gen 3. The Intel part uses a desktop socket, supports DDR4 and DDR5, and uses PCIe Gen 5. The verdict follows the data: the Intel Core i5-14490F is the superior performer in every measured test, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U offers the integrated graphics capability and much lower power envelope that the Intel part cannot match.