AMD Ryzen 3 3100U vs Intel Core i9-14900T Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T records an average benchmark score of 51015, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U averages 6247, which puts it in the 62nd percentile.

Q: How much faster is the Intel Core i9-14900T in multithreaded performance?

A: The Intel part scores 36239 in the PassMark multithread test versus 3348 for the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U, a difference of 90.8% in favor of Intel.

Q: What is the single-thread performance gap?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T scores 4016 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U scores 1592. The Intel processor leads by 60.4%.

Q: Which processor uses more power?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T has a TDP of 35 watts, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has a TDP of 15 watts. The AMD chip is rated for lower power consumption.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core i9-14900T supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U does not.

Q: What socket does each processor use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U uses AMD Socket FP5, and the Intel Core i9-14900T uses Intel Socket 1700.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is a mobile processor built on the Zen+ (Picasso) architecture, manufactured by GlobalFoundries on a 12 nm process. It has 2 cores and 2 threads, with a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.20 GHz. Its cache layout includes 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The chip integrates Radeon Vega 8 graphics and supports DDR4 memory through a dual-channel interface with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. PCIe connectivity is Gen 3, and the processor is not multiplier-unlocked.

The Intel Core i9-14900T is a desktop part from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². It uses 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 1.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Cache resources are substantially larger: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Integrated graphics come from UHD Graphics 770. Memory support covers both DDR4 and DDR5, and the platform moves to PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel chip supports ECC memory, which the AMD part lacks.

The transistor count for the AMD processor is listed at 4,940 million, while the Intel processor's transistor count is not recorded in the database. The AMD die measures 210 mm² against Intel's 257 mm². The market segments differ clearly: the Ryzen 3 3100U is a 15-watt mobile chip, and the Core i9-14900T is a 35-watt desktop chip. Intel's architecture is explicitly listed as Raptor Lake, whereas the AMD architecture field is null, though the codename Picasso and generation string identify it as Zen+ (Picasso).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows the Intel Core i9-14900T winning all 11 recorded benchmark comparisons. The largest margin appears in floating-point math, where Intel scores 92699 against AMD's 5854, a delta of 93.7%. Integer math follows closely: Intel records 138149 versus 8873, a 93.6% advantage. The encryption test shows Intel at 27062 against 1972, a 92.7% lead. Data compression produces 436066 for Intel and 38455 for AMD, a 91.2% margin.

Extended instructions show Intel at 23660 versus 2116, a 91.1% difference. Multithread performance places Intel at 36239 and AMD at 3348, a 90.8% gap. Random string sorting has Intel at 49484 and AMD at 4666, a 90.6% lead. Physics tests put Intel at 2245 against 232, a 89.7% difference. Prime number finding records Intel at 164 and AMD at 18, a 89% margin. The narrowest gaps are in single-thread and single-threaded tests, where Intel leads 4016 to 1592, a 60.4% difference in both cases.

The database shows zero wins for the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U across all head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core i9-14900T claims all 11 wins. The average benchmark score ratio is roughly 8.2 to 1 in favor of Intel, and the percentile ranking difference is 90 versus 62. The nearest rival data for the AMD chip shows its average score of 6247 sits within 1.6% of the Intel Core i9-7940X and 1% of the AMD EPYC 7272, while the Intel Core i9-10920X is 1.6% higher. For the Intel part, the average score of 51015 is 0.5% above the Intel Core i7-13850HX, 0.6% above the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT, and 1.1% above the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T is 0.6% higher.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. Core count: AMD has 2 cores, Intel has 24. Thread count: AMD has 2, Intel has 32. Base clock: AMD at 1.90 GHz, Intel at 1.10 GHz. Boost clock: AMD at 3.20 GHz, Intel at 5.50 GHz. TDP: AMD at 15 watts, Intel at 35 watts. Socket: AMD Socket FP5 versus Intel Socket 1700. Process node: 12 nm for AMD, 10 nm for Intel. Foundry: GlobalFoundries versus Intel. Die size: 210 mm² for AMD, 257 mm² for Intel.

Cache allocations diverge sharply. L1 per core is 96 KB for AMD and 80 KB for Intel. L2 per core is 512 KB for AMD and 2 MB for Intel. L3 shared is 4 MB for AMD and 36 MB for Intel. Memory support: AMD lists DDR4 only; Intel lists DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is recorded for AMD at 38.4 GB/s, while Intel's field is null. ECC memory: false for AMD, true for Intel. PCIe: Gen 3 for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics: Radeon Vega 8 for AMD, UHD Graphics 770 for Intel. Market segment: Mobile for AMD, Desktop for Intel. Release date: AMD is listed as 2026-05-31, Intel as 2024-01-07. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $549; the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded. The AMD processor has a transistor count of 4,940 million, while Intel's is not recorded. Part numbers differ: YM3100C4T2OFG for AMD, SRN3U for Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14900T wins in every recorded benchmark category. It dominates compute-heavy workloads: floating-point math at 92699, integer math at 138149, and extended instructions at 23660. Data compression at 436066 and random string sorting at 49484 indicate strong throughput for data-processing tasks. Encryption at 27062 shows a large advantage in security-related operations. Multithread at 36239 and physics at 2245 confirm the core-count advantage translates directly into parallel workload performance. Prime number finding at 164 rounds out the set of wins.

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U shows no benchmark wins in the recorded data. Its strengths are relative rather than absolute: a 15-watt TDP makes it suitable for power-constrained mobile designs, and its mobile market segment with AMD Socket FP5 targets compact systems. The 12 nm process and 4,940 million transistors represent the older manufacturing baseline. The integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics provide a built-in display solution, though no graphics benchmarks are recorded in this dataset.

The benchmark evidence gives the Intel Core i9-14900T a decisive edge across all measured categories. The single-thread gap of 60.4% is the smallest margin, indicating the AMD chip is comparatively less disadvantaged in lightly threaded tasks than in heavily parallel ones. Even so, the Intel part leads by more than 89% in every multithreaded and throughput-oriented test.

The Verdict

The data points to one clear conclusion: the Intel Core i9-14900T outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U in every recorded benchmark. The Intel processor holds a 90th percentile ranking against all CPUs, while the AMD chip sits at the 62nd percentile. The average benchmark score of 51015 versus 6247 represents a roughly eightfold difference in overall measured performance.

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U remains a distinct product category: a 15-watt mobile chip with 2 cores and 2 threads, built for low-power systems on AMD Socket FP5. It offers no recorded benchmark wins, but its power envelope and mobile positioning differentiate it from the desktop-class Intel part. The Intel Core i9-14900T, with 24 cores, 32 threads, a 5.50 GHz boost clock, 36 MB of L3 cache, and support for DDR4 and DDR5, occupies a completely different performance tier. Its 35-watt TDP and desktop socket reflect that positioning.

For any workload represented in the benchmark set, the Intel Core i9-14900T is the stronger choice. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U serves only the low-power mobile segment where its 15-watt TDP and compact design matter more than raw scores. The benchmark record shows no scenario in this dataset where the AMD processor comes out ahead.