AMD Ryzen 3 3100U vs Intel Core i5-14500T Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U and Intel Core i5-14500T occupy different corners of the processor market, one a low-power mobile part and the other a desktop chip with a broad core count. The benchmark data in the database shows a decisive performance gap across every recorded test, with the Intel part winning all 11 head-to-head comparisons. This analysis breaks down the recorded scores, identifies where each processor excels, and outlines the architectural reasons for the divergence.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking pattern in the data is the consistency of Intel's victory across all workload types. In the PassMark suite, the Intel Core i5-14500T delivers substantially higher scores in every category, with deltas ranging from a 57.4% advantage in single-threaded tests to a 90.1% lead in floating-point math.

The largest margin appears in floating-point math, where the i5-14500T scores 58,869 against the Ryzen 3 3100U's 5,854, a delta of -90.1%. This indicates the Intel part handles scientific and simulation workloads with far greater throughput, likely a result of its higher core count. The integer math test shows a similar story: Intel scores 80,922, while AMD manages 8,873, a delta of -89%. These two tests alone demonstrate that the Intel processor is in a different performance class for number-crunching tasks.

In the multithreaded benchmark, the i5-14500T scores 22,910, compared to the Ryzen's 3,348, a delta of -85.4%. This gap reflects the core and thread disparity between the two chips. The data compression test yields 262,417 for Intel versus 38,455 for AMD, a delta of -85.3%. Encryption performance shows a 87.2% delta (15,410 for Intel, 1,972 for AMD), and extended instructions show 16,043 versus 2,116, a delta of -86.8%.

The single-threaded results narrow the gap, though Intel still leads by a substantial margin. The i5-14500T scores 3,736 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the Ryzen 3 3100U scores 1,592, a delta of -57.4%. This is the smallest relative difference in the entire dataset, which suggests that per-core efficiency is closer between the two architectures, even if the Intel chip still holds a clear advantage.

Other recorded tests follow the same pattern. In the find prime numbers test, Intel scores 81 versus AMD's 18, a delta of -77.8%. The random string sorting test shows 28,462 for Intel and 4,666 for AMD, a delta of -83.6%. The physics test delivers 1,288 for Intel and 232 for AMD, a delta of -82%. The database records no wins for the AMD processor in any head-to-head comparison.

Where Each One Wins

Given the 0-11 win record, the Ryzen 3 3100U does not have a single benchmark victory in the recorded data. Its role in the market, however, can be inferred from its specifications and the relative margins of defeat. The 15 TDP rating and 12 nm Picasso architecture suggest a processor designed for low-power mobile systems, where sustained battery life and modest thermal output take priority over raw performance.

The Intel Core i5-14500T, with a 35 TDP and a 14-core, 20-thread configuration, is clearly built for desktop workloads that demand high throughput. The benchmark data confirms this positioning: it wins decisively in every multi-threaded and single-threaded test. The smallest gap, the 57.4% delta in single-thread performance, still gives Intel a comfortable lead in everyday responsiveness, while the larger gaps in floating-point and integer math show its strength in content creation and computation.

The data also shows where the Intel chip is merely adequate rather than dominant. The single-thread margin, while large, is less extreme than the multi-threaded margins. This suggests that the Ryzen 3 3100U can keep pace in lightly threaded tasks better than in heavily parallel workloads, even if it never overtakes the Intel part. For users running simple office applications or browsing, the Ryzen's lower scores are less impactful, but for any workload that scales across cores, the Intel processor pulls away.

The Verdict

The recorded data leaves little ambiguity. The Intel Core i5-14500T outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U in every benchmark test in the database, with deltas ranging from -57.4% to -90.1%. The Intel part's average benchmark score of 28,065 places it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part's average of 6,247 sits in the 62nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the Intel chip, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE and the Intel Core i9-12900H, have average scores within 0.2% of its own, confirming that it competes with high-end mobile and desktop parts. The Ryzen 3 3100U's nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and the Intel Core i9-10920X, show that its score is merely average for a modern processor, not exceptional.

For a user prioritizing multi-core performance, the Intel Core i5-14500T is the only choice from this comparison. Its 14 cores and 20 threads deliver 22,910 in the multithreaded PassMark test, a score that the Ryzen 3 3100U cannot approach. For a user constrained by power or thermal limits, the Ryzen 3 3100U offers a low 15 W TDP, but the performance trade-off is severe. The data does not support any scenario where the AMD part wins a benchmark comparison.

FAQ

Q: How many benchmarks does the Intel Core i5-14500T win against the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T wins all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons recorded in the database, with no wins recorded for the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in the floating-point math test, where the Intel Core i5-14500T scores 58,869 versus the Ryzen 3 3100U's 5,854, a delta of -90.1%.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T scores 3,736 in the PassMark single-thread test, compared to 1,592 for the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U, a delta of -57.4%.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T has an average benchmark score of 28,065, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has an average score of 6,247.

Q: How do the processors compare in terms of core count?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads.

Q: What is the power rating difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T has a TDP of 35, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has a TDP of 15.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two processors is substantial. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U uses the Picasso codename, a 12 nm design from GlobalFoundries with 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. It features 2 cores and 2 threads, with a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.20 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The memory support is DDR4 over a dual-channel bus, with a recorded bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. It lacks ECC memory support and uses PCIe Gen 3. The integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 8, and the socket is AMD Socket FP5, a mobile platform.

The Intel Core i5-14500T, meanwhile, uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². It has 14 cores and 20 threads, a base clock of 1.70 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its cache design differs markedly: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and it includes ECC memory support. It uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, and its integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform.

The manufacturing differences are notable. AMD's 12 nm process is older than Intel's 10 nm process, and the transistor count for the Intel part is not recorded in the database, but the die size is similar (210 mm² for AMD, 215 mm² for Intel). The core count disparity is the primary driver of the performance gap: 2 cores cannot compete with 14 cores in multi-threaded workloads. The Intel part also has a larger L3 cache (24 MB versus 4 MB), which benefits data-heavy applications. The boost clock difference, 4.80 GHz versus 3.20 GHz, explains part of the single-thread advantage.

The market segments are also distinct. The Ryzen 3 3100U is a mobile processor, while the i5-14500T is a desktop part. The release dates differ, with the Intel chip appearing in January 2024 and the AMD chip in May 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $232, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The production status for both is listed as active. The Intel processor's architecture is explicitly listed as Raptor Lake, while the AMD part's architecture is null in the database, though its generation is listed as Zen+ (Picasso). These architectural choices explain why the benchmark scores diverge so sharply, with the Intel part's higher core count, larger cache, and newer process node delivering consistent wins across all recorded tests.