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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a complete benchmark profile for the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores. This makes a direct score-by-score comparison impossible. What the data does provide is a full picture of the AMD part's measured performance and a reference point for where it sits among other processors.

The Ryzen 3 3100U posts an average benchmark score of 6247, placing it in the 62nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals show how tightly grouped this performance tier is. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X averages 6231, which is 0.3% behind the 3100U. The AMD EPYC 7272 scores 6186, or 1% lower. The Intel Core i9-7940X sits at 6147, 1.6% behind, while the Intel Core i9-10920X leads the 3100U by 1.6% with a 6347 average. The 3100U is effectively in a dead heat with these much larger, higher-core-count processors in overall average score.

Looking at individual PassMark tests, the 3100U delivers 8873 in integer math and 5854 in floating point math. Data compression reaches 38455, while data encryption scores 1972. Extended instructions produce 2116. The single-thread score is 1592, and the multithread score is 3348. Random string sorting hits 4666. Physics scores 232, and find prime numbers scores 18.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark entries in the database, so its performance profile cannot be quantified here. Any comparison of specific test scores between these two parts is therefore not possible from the recorded data.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen 3 3100U wins every category by default, since it is the only one of the two with measured results. Its wins are spread across integer and floating point workloads, encryption, compression, sorting, physics, and single-threaded tasks. The multithread score of 3348 and single-thread score of 1592 indicate a balanced part that handles both lightly threaded and fully loaded scenarios without collapsing in either direction.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE cannot be declared a winner in any measured category because no benchmark data exists for it. The database only records its specifications and a 50th percentile ranking with an average score of 0. That percentile figure is based on the fact that the processor is listed among all CPUs, but with no test results, it carries no performance meaning.

For use-case planning, the 3100U is suited to workloads that match its score profile: compression tasks, integer math, and floating point math all show reasonable throughput for a 2-core part. The 14901TE, from its spec sheet, targets desktop applications with 8 cores and 16 threads, but the database cannot confirm how that translates into actual benchmark performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design families and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is a mobile processor from the 3000 series, built on the Zen+ (Picasso) architecture. Its codename is Picasso, and it uses a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries. The transistor count is 4,940 million, and the die size measures 210 mm². It fits into the AMD Socket FP5.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, with the Raptor Lake architecture and the Raptor Lake-R codename. Intel builds it on a 10 nm process at its own foundry. The die size is 257 mm². It uses the Intel Socket 1700 and targets desktop systems.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads. The 14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 1.90 GHz for the AMD part and 2.30 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are 3.20 GHz and 5.50 GHz respectively. The thermal design power figures are 15 W for the 3100U and 45 W for the 14901TE.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The 3100U carries 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The 14901TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Intel part's larger L3 cache reflects its desktop positioning and higher core count.

Memory support shows clear generational separation. The 3100U supports only DDR4, while the 14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The 3100U has a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s; no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel part. ECC memory is not supported by the AMD processor, but the Intel processor supports it. PCIe generations differ: the 3100U uses Gen 3, while the 14901TE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD part uses Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 770. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The 3100U has a part number of YM3100C4T2OFG and a release date of May 31, 2026. The 14901TE has part number Q49CSRNJJ and a release date of June 30, 2024. Both are listed as active in production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

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

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has an average benchmark score of 6247. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has an average benchmark score of 0, with no individual test results recorded.

Q: How does the Ryzen 3 3100U compare to its nearest rivals in average score?

A: The Ryzen 3 3100U scores 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X (6231), 1% above the AMD EPYC 7272 (6186), 1.6% above the Intel Core i9-7940X (6147), and 1.6% below the Intel Core i9-10920X (6347).

Q: What process nodes do the two processors use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U uses a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries. The Intel Core i9-14901TE uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U does not.

Q: What is the thermal design power of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has a TDP of 15 W. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 W.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is the only processor here with measured performance. Its 6247 average score, 62nd percentile ranking, and competitive positioning against the Threadripper 1950X, EPYC 7272, and Core i9-7940X show that a low-power mobile chip can hold its own in aggregate benchmarks despite having only 2 cores. The 15 W TDP and 12 nm Picasso architecture point to a part designed for efficiency in mobile systems.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE cannot be evaluated on performance from this database. Its specifications describe a desktop processor with 8 cores, 16 threads, a 5.50 GHz boost clock, 36 MB of L3 cache, DDR5 support, PCIe Gen 5, and ECC capability. Those are substantial specifications, but without benchmark scores, no performance claims can be made from the recorded data.

A builder choosing between these two should understand the fundamental mismatch. The 3100U is a mobile part with measured results. The 14901TE is a desktop part with no measured results. The database can confirm the AMD processor's performance tier and the Intel processor's feature set, but it cannot confirm how the Intel part performs in actual tests. For any workload that depends on multithreaded throughput, the 14901TE's 8 cores and 16 threads provide a structural advantage on paper, but the absence of benchmark data leaves that advantage unverified.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Cores | 2 | 8 |

| Threads | 2 | 16 |

| Base clock | 1.90 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 3.20 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process node | 12 nm | 10 nm |

| 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 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 |

| Codename | Picasso | Raptor Lake-R |

| Die size | 210 mm² | 257 mm² |

| Transistors | 4,940 million | Not recorded |

| Release date | 2026-05-31 | 2024-06-30 |

| Average benchmark score | 6247 | 0 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 62 | 50 |