AMD Ryzen 3 3100U vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive outcome. The Intel Core i9-14901E wins every single head-to-head comparison, 11 out of 11 tests. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U records zero wins. The largest margins appear in compute-heavy workloads. In floating point math, the Intel part scores 81,089 against 5,854 for the AMD, a delta of -92.8%. Integer math shows a similar pattern: 112,736 versus 8,873, a -92.1% delta. Physics simulation is equally one-sided, with the Intel part at 3,041 and the AMD at 232, a -92.4% gap.

The single-thread results compress the gap somewhat, but the Intel part still leads by a substantial margin. The Core i9-14901E scores 4,354 in both passmark single-thread and passmark singlethread tests, while the Ryzen 3 3100U scores 1,592 in both, a -63.4% delta. This indicates the Intel architecture holds a significant per-core advantage, not just a multi-core advantage from additional cores.

Data compression and encryption workloads also favor Intel heavily. The Core i9-14901E delivers 288,777 in data compression against 38,455 for the AMD, a -86.7% delta. In data encryption, the Intel part scores 18,571 versus 1,972, a -89.4% delta. Random string sorting shows 39,138 versus 4,666, a -88.1% delta. Extended instructions follow the trend: 17,249 against 2,116, a -87.7% delta. The prime number search benchmark shows the widest relative gap: 189 versus 18, a -90.5% delta.

The average benchmark score confirms the hierarchy. The Intel Core i9-14901E averages 37,911 across its recorded tests, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U averages 6,247. The Intel part sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD part sits at the 62nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the Intel part include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37,904 with a 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 37,943 with a -0.1% delta, and the Intel Core 5 211E at 37,829 with a 0.2% delta. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X at 6,231 with a 0.3% delta and the Intel Core i9-7940X at 6,147 with a 1.6% delta. These nearest-rival comparisons show that the Ryzen 3 3100U, despite its low absolute scores, is positioned among much older high-core-count parts in aggregate performance, while the Core i9-14901E competes with modern high-end desktop and mobile processors.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins in every recorded benchmark category. There is no workload in the database where the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U posts a higher score. The Intel part leads in single-threaded tests, multi-threaded tests, integer math, floating point math, encryption, compression, sorting, physics simulation, extended instructions, and prime number generation. The data shows no use case where the AMD part is competitive.

The Ryzen 3 3100U is a mobile processor with a 15 W TDP, while the Intel part is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP. The power envelope difference explains part of the performance gap, but the benchmark results do not record any efficiency metric. The Ryzen part does have one distinguishing feature in the database: its integrated graphics are listed as Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. However, the database contains no graphics benchmarks for either processor, so any graphics comparison falls outside the recorded data. The AMD part also carries a lower TDP, which may suit thermally constrained mobile designs, but the benchmark scores do not quantify that trade-off.

For users prioritizing raw compute throughput, the Intel part is the only choice supported by the data. For users prioritizing low power consumption in a mobile form factor, the Ryzen part is the only option in this comparison, since the Intel part is explicitly a desktop segment processor. The data does not include battery life or thermal measurements, so those conclusions remain qualitative.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and market segments. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is a mobile processor built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with a die size of 210 mm² and 4,940 million transistors. It uses the Picasso codename, based on Zen+ (Picasso) microarchitecture. The Intel Core i9-14901E is a desktop processor built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². It uses the Raptor Lake codename, specifically Raptor Lake-R, based on the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The AMD part provides 2 cores and 2 threads, while the Intel part provides 8 cores and 16 threads. The Ryzen part has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.20 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The Intel part also carries a higher TDP at 65 W versus 15 W for the AMD.

Cache organization differs significantly. The AMD part has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part thus provides substantially more total cache, particularly at the L3 level.

Memory support also differs. The AMD part supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with a recorded bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, though the database does not record a bandwidth figure for it. The Intel part supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the AMD part uses Gen 3, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Socket compatibility is entirely separate. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so neither supports manual overclocking. The AMD part's part number is YM3100C4T2OFG, and the Intel part's part number is Q49ESRNJH.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has an average benchmark score of 37,911, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has an average of 6,247.

Q: How large is the multi-threaded performance gap?

A: In the passmark multithread test, the Intel Core i9-14901E scores 30,298 and the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U scores 3,348, a -88.9% delta.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark in the head-to-head data?

A: No. The head-to-head comparison shows 0 wins for the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U and 11 wins for the Intel Core i9-14901E.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U supports DDR4. The Intel Core i9-14901E supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Do either of these processors support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U does not.

Q: What is the core and thread count for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads. The Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has a boost clock of 3.20 GHz.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a single clear choice for any compute-intensive workload. The Intel Core i9-14901E leads the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U in every benchmark test, with deltas ranging from -63.4% in single-thread tests to -92.8% in floating point math. The Intel part also holds a commanding lead in average benchmark score, 37,911 versus 6,247, and sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs compared to the 62nd percentile for the AMD part.

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is a mobile processor with a 15 W TDP, 2 cores, and 2 threads. Its recorded performance places it among much older high-core-count desktop parts, such as the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X and Intel Core i9-7940X, according to the nearest-rival data. This suggests it is a low-power part aimed at basic mobile tasks, not heavy compute. The Intel Core i9-14901E, by contrast, is a desktop part with 8 cores and 16 threads, a 65 W TDP, and a 5.60 GHz boost clock. Its nearest rivals include modern high-end parts like the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and AMD Ryzen 7 9700X.

For a desktop user selecting between these two based solely on benchmark performance, the Intel Core i9-14901E is the only defensible option. For a mobile system builder where the 15 W TDP and AMD Socket FP5 form factor are mandatory, the Ryzen 3 3100U is the only compatible choice in this comparison, but the data shows it is not competitive on any measured metric. The verdict from the database is unambiguous: the Intel part wins every recorded test, and the AMD part provides no countervailing benchmark advantage.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 3 3100U | Intel Core i9-14901E |

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

| Cores | 2 | 8 |

| Threads | 2 | 16 |

| Base clock | 1.90 GHz | 2.80 GHz |

| Boost clock | 3.20 GHz | 5.60 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 65 W |

| 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 |

| Transistors | 4,940 million | Not recorded |

| 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) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

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

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 8 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |