AMD Ryzen 3 3100U vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a complete sweep. The Intel Core i7-14701E wins all 11 recorded head-to-head tests, with the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U failing to claim a single victory. The scale of the margin is substantial across every workload category.

The largest gap appears in floating point math. The Intel part scores 61,873 against the AMD's 5,854, a delta of -90.5%. This indicates a massive advantage in raw compute throughput for scientific or numerically intensive tasks. Similarly, the physics test shows a 90.3% deficit for the AMD chip (232 vs. 2,399), which corresponds to its much lower multithreaded capacity.

In integer math, the Intel processor delivers 81,325 points versus 8,873, a difference of -89.1%. Data compression follows the same pattern: 282,939 for Intel versus 38,455 for AMD, a -86.4% delta. Data encryption shows a -86.7% gap (14,862 vs. 1,972). Extended instruction workloads show a -88.6% difference (18,528 vs. 2,116).

Prime number finding, a test sensitive to both core count and clock speed, shows the Intel chip scoring 176 versus just 18 for the AMD, a -89.8% delta. Random string sorting is the narrowest margin of the multithreaded tests at -84% (29,158 vs. 4,666), though still a decisive win for Intel.

The single-thread tests tell a slightly less extreme story. The Intel part scores 4,305 in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, while the AMD scores 1,592 in both. That is a -63% delta, the smallest gap recorded between the two. This confirms that even in purely single-core workloads, the Intel architecture holds a commanding lead, but the relative difference is smaller than in heavily parallel tasks.

The overall average benchmark score for the Intel Core i7-14701E is 33,206, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U averages 6,247, sitting in the 62nd percentile. The Intel processor's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS (-0.1% delta). The AMD chip's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X (0.3% delta) and the Intel Core i9-10920X (-1.6% delta), which shows how much slower the 3100U is relative to high-end desktop parts from several generations ago.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E scores 4,305 in the single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U scores 1,592. Intel leads by 63%.

Q: How do the two chips compare in multithreaded performance?

A: The Intel part scores 26,112 in the passmark_multithread test, versus 3,348 for the AMD. This is an 87.2% advantage for Intel, reflecting its 8 cores and 16 threads against the AMD's 2 cores and 2 threads.

Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two?

A: The smallest relative gap is in single-thread performance, where Intel leads by 63%. The largest gap is in floating point math, where Intel leads by 90.5%.

Q: Which chip has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has an average benchmark score of 33,206. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has an average score of 6,247. The Intel processor is in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD is in the 62nd percentile.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U win any of the recorded head-to-head tests?

A: No. The data records 11 tests, and the Intel Core i7-14701E wins all 11. The AMD chip has zero wins.

Q: What type of memory does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Intel Core i7-14701E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also dual-channel, and includes ECC memory support.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design points. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is a mobile part built on the Picasso architecture, part of the Ryzen 3 generation based on Zen+ cores. It uses a 12 nm process node from GlobalFoundries, with a die size of 210 mm² and 4,940 million transistors. The Intel Core i7-14701E is a desktop part using the Raptor Lake-R architecture, part of the Core 14th Gen series based on Raptor Lake Refresh cores. It uses a 10 nm process node from Intel's own foundry, with a die size of 257 mm².

Core counts differ sharply. The AMD chip has 2 cores and 2 threads, while the Intel chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. This 4x core and 8x thread difference explains most of the multithreaded performance gap. Base clocks are 1.90 GHz for AMD and 2.60 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 3.20 GHz for AMD and 5.40 GHz for Intel. The Intel part boosts significantly higher, which contributes to its single-thread advantage.

Cache hierarchies are also structured differently. The AMD chip carries 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The much larger L3 cache on the Intel part is a major factor in workloads that benefit from shared data access.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U uses Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel Core i7-14701E uses UHD Graphics 770. The AMD chip's TDP is 15 watts, reflecting its mobile design target. The Intel chip has a 65 watt TDP, consistent with a desktop processor. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

PCIe support also differs. The AMD chip supports Gen 3 PCIe, while the Intel chip supports Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the AMD chip at 38.4 GB/s; the Intel chip's memory bandwidth is not listed in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a very clear conclusion. The Intel Core i7-14701E outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U in every measured benchmark. The smallest margin is 63% in single-thread tests, and the largest is 90.5% in floating point math. There is no workload category in the database where the AMD chip comes out ahead.

This is not a close comparison. The Intel part has 4 times the cores, 8 times the threads, a higher base clock, a higher boost clock, a much larger L3 cache, and a newer architecture on a smaller process node. Its average benchmark score is more than 5 times higher, and its percentile ranking is 83rd versus 62nd for the AMD chip.

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is a low-power mobile processor with a 15 watt TDP, designed for basic computing tasks. The Intel Core i7-14701E is a 65 watt desktop processor aimed at demanding workloads. For any user comparing these two for compute-heavy tasks, the database shows only one viable option.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: AMD 2, Intel 8
• Threads: AMD 2, Intel 16
• Base Clock: AMD 1.90 GHz, Intel 2.60 GHz
• Boost Clock: AMD 3.20 GHz, Intel 5.40 GHz
• TDP: AMD 15 W, Intel 65 W
• Socket: AMD Socket FP5, Intel Socket 1700
• Architecture: AMD null (Picasso codename), Intel Raptor Lake
• Codename: AMD Picasso, Intel Raptor Lake-R
• Generation: AMD Ryzen 3 (Zen+), Intel Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
• Process Node: AMD 12 nm, Intel 10 nm
• Foundry: AMD GlobalFoundries, Intel
• Transistors: AMD 4,940 million, Intel not listed
• Die Size: AMD 210 mm², Intel 257 mm²
• L1 Cache: AMD 96 KB per core, Intel 80 KB per core
• L2 Cache: AMD 512 KB per core, Intel 2 MB per core
• L3 Cache: AMD 4 MB shared, Intel 33 MB shared
• Memory Support: AMD DDR4, Intel DDR4 and DDR5
• Memory Bandwidth: AMD 38.4 GB/s, Intel not listed
• ECC Memory: AMD false, Intel true
• PCIe: AMD Gen 3, Intel Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only)
• Integrated Graphics: AMD Radeon Vega 8, Intel UHD Graphics 770
• Market Segment: AMD Mobile, Intel Desktop
• Release Date: AMD 2026-05-31, Intel 2024-06-30
• Part Number: AMD YM3100C4T2OFG, Intel Q49FSRNJK

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins in all recorded benchmark categories. The largest wins are in floating point math (90.5% ahead), physics (90.3% ahead), and prime number finding (89.8% ahead). These are workloads that scale with core count, thread count, and high sustained clocks. The Intel part also wins in integer math (89.1% ahead), extended instructions (88.6% ahead), and multithreaded tests (87.2% ahead). Data encryption (86.7% ahead) and data compression (86.4% ahead) show similar margins. Even the smallest win, single-thread performance at 63% ahead, is decisive.

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U does not have a single recorded win. Its role is limited to low-power mobile scenarios where its 15 watt TDP is the primary consideration. The data shows it is competitive only in the context of its own nearest rivals, which include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and the Intel Core i9-7940X. Those are older high-end parts, and the 3100U sits within 1.6% of their average scores. For a modern desktop workload comparison, the Intel Core i7-14701E is the only choice supported by the benchmark data.