AMD Ryzen 3 3100U vs Intel Core i7-14700F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U and the Intel Core i7-14700F is decisively one-sided. Across all 11 recorded PassMark tests, the Intel Core i7-14700F wins outright, with the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U recording zero victories. The margins are substantial, ranging from a 62.6% deficit in single-threaded tests to a 94.5% deficit in floating-point math.

Starting with the closest contest, the PassMark single-thread test shows the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U scoring 1592 while the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 4257, a delta of -62.6%. This remains the smallest gap between the two processors, indicating that while the Intel part leads in every measure, its advantage is least pronounced in single-core workloads. The same score of 1592 appears in the passmark_singlethread entry, confirming consistency in the recorded data.

The largest margin appears in floating-point math. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U scores 5854, while the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 107005, a delta of -94.5%. This means the Intel processor delivers roughly 18 times the floating-point throughput of the AMD part. Integer math follows closely, with the AMD at 8873 and the Intel at 155808, representing a -94.3% delta. In both cases, the Intel processor's advantage exceeds an order of magnitude.

Data compression shows the Intel part at 505885 versus the AMD's 38455, a -92.4% delta. Encryption follows at -93.5%, with scores of 30144 versus 1972. Extended instructions show a -92.6% delta (28564 versus 2116). Prime number finding shows -89.8% (176 versus 18). Physics calculations show -90.5% (2455 versus 232). Random string sorting shows -91.7% (55918 versus 4666). The multithread test, which aggregates overall parallel performance, shows the AMD at 3348 and the Intel at 41317, a -91.9% delta.

These deltas are remarkably consistent, clustering between -89.8% and -94.5% for all multithreaded workloads. The single-thread delta of -62.6% stands apart as the relative bright spot for the AMD part, though it remains a clear loss. The data indicates that the Intel Core i7-14700F is not merely faster in isolated tests but dominates every recorded workload category without exception.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U wins in zero of the 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. Its only comparative strength, based on the available data, is the relatively smaller gap in single-threaded performance. In the passmark_single_thread test, the AMD part trails by 62.6%, which is a smaller deficit than the 89.8% to 94.5% range seen in all multithreaded tests. This suggests the AMD processor's per-core efficiency is closer to the Intel part than its aggregate throughput would imply. However, this does not constitute a win; it merely narrows the margin.

The Intel Core i7-14700F wins all 11 recorded benchmarks. Its most dominant areas are floating-point math (-94.5% delta), integer math (-94.3%), and data encryption (-93.5%). These are compute-heavy workloads where the Intel part's higher core count and clock speeds produce outsized advantages. The Intel processor also shows strong performance in data compression (505885), random string sorting (55918), and extended instructions (28564), each exceeding the AMD scores by over 13 times. Multithreaded performance, measured at 41317 versus 3348, confirms that the Intel part excels in parallel workloads, which aligns with its 20-core configuration versus the AMD's 2-core setup. The Intel part's single-thread score of 4257 also leads, though by the narrowest relative margin.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies and market segments. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U uses the Picasso codename, built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with a Zen+ microarchitecture. It is a mobile processor with 2 cores and 2 threads, base clock of 1.90 GHz, and boost clock of 3.20 GHz. The Intel Core i7-14700F uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a Raptor Lake architecture. It is a desktop processor with 20 cores and 28 threads, base clock of 2.10 GHz, and boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part has 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Intel L3 cache is over 8 times larger, which supports its higher core count and threading capacity. Die size also differs, with the AMD at 210 mm² and the Intel at 257 mm². The AMD part integrates 4,940 million transistors; the Intel database entry does not list a transistor count.

Memory support diverges: the AMD part supports DDR4 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while the Intel entry does not specify a bandwidth figure. ECC memory support differs, with the AMD part lacking it and the Intel part supporting it. PCIe generations differ: the AMD uses Gen 3, while the Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD integrates Radeon Vega 8 graphics, while the Intel has no integrated graphics (N/A). The AMD uses Socket FP5, and the Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD is a mobile part, and the Intel is a desktop part. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads.

Q: How do the clock speeds compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.20 GHz. The Intel Core i7-14700F has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in floating-point math, where the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 107005 versus the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U's 5854, a delta of -94.5%.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U win any benchmark?

A: No. The data records zero wins for the AMD part across all 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U supports DDR4 only. The Intel Core i7-14700F supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U includes Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics. The Intel Core i7-14700F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Q: How do their process nodes compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The Intel Core i7-14700F is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 3100U | Intel Core i7-14700F |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 2 | 20 |

| Threads | 2 | 28 |

| Base Clock | 1.90 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.20 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 15 | 65 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Picasso | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 12 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | Intel |

| Die Size | 210 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 96 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB (shared) | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s | Not specified |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3 | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Vega 8 | N/A |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Launch MSRP | Not specified | $359 |

| Part Number | YM3100C4T2OFG | SRN3Z |

The Verdict

The data presents a clear hierarchy. The Intel Core i7-14700F outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U in every recorded benchmark, with deltas ranging from -62.6% in single-thread to -94.5% in floating-point math. The Intel part's 20 cores and 28 threads, combined with a 5.40 GHz boost clock and 33 MB of L3 cache, deliver multithreaded scores that exceed the AMD part by factors of 12 to 18. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U, with 2 cores and 2 threads, a 3.20 GHz boost clock, and 4 MB of L3 cache, cannot compete in aggregate throughput.

The AMD part's closest margin is single-threaded performance, where it trails by 62.6%. This indicates that for purely single-core tasks, the gap is less extreme, though still decisive. The Intel part also leads in single-thread at 4257 versus 1592.

For users requiring maximum parallel compute, the Intel Core i7-14700F is the only choice based on this data. Its performance in data compression (505885), integer math (155808), and multithread (41317) demonstrates overwhelming superiority. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U, being a mobile processor with integrated graphics and lower power consumption (15 TDP versus 65 TDP), is positioned for entirely different use cases, but the recorded benchmarks show no workload where it wins. The Intel part's higher percentile ranking (91 versus 62) and average benchmark score (53620 versus 6247) confirm its dominance in the database's overall metrics. The verdict is unambiguous: the Intel Core i7-14700F is the superior processor in every measured category.