AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Core i3-14100T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents an unambiguous picture: the Intel Core i3-14100T wins all 11 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U. No test in the database favors the AMD part. The margins, however, vary considerably by workload, which reveals where the architectural gap is widest and where it narrows.

The largest single deltas appear in instruction-heavy and math-oriented tasks. In passmark_extended_instructions, the Intel part scores 10414 against 3274 for the AMD, a 68.6% deficit for the Ryzen. This is the most lopsided result in the entire comparison. Similarly, passmark_find_prime_numbers shows Intel at 56 versus AMD at 21, a 62.5% gap. Floating point math also heavily favors Intel: 31379 versus 12707, a 59.5% difference. These three tests point to a fundamental throughput advantage in the Intel design that goes beyond simple clock speed differences.

The smallest margin appears in passmark_random_string_sorting, where Intel scores 15579 versus 10414, a 33.2% deficit for AMD. Data encryption shows a 29.2% gap (7881 versus 5580), and data compression shows a 42.8% gap (152636 versus 87380). These memory-access-heavy workloads still favor Intel, but the relative closeness suggests the AMD part's memory subsystem is comparatively less disadvantaged than its execution units.

The multithreaded and single-threaded PassMark scores tell a clear story. In passmark_multithread, Intel records 13662 against 7071, a 48.2% deficit. In passmark_single_thread, Intel scores 3498 versus 2136, a 38.9% gap. The physics test shows 973 versus 483, a 50.4% deficit. Integer math shows 40292 versus 26321, a 34.7% gap. Every metric confirms the same direction, though the magnitude ranges from roughly one-third to over two-thirds.

It is worth examining what these deltas imply. The 38.9% single-thread gap is substantial, but the 48.2% multithread gap is larger, which suggests the Intel part benefits from more than just a faster core. The extended instructions gap of 68.6% is the outlier, indicating that workloads using advanced instruction sets will see the most dramatic difference. The data compression score difference of 65,256 points in absolute terms is the largest raw numerical gap in the comparison, even though the percentage is mid-range.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design eras and target different market segments. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U is a mobile processor from the 3000 series, built on the Picasso architecture, which is Zen+ based. It uses a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries, with a die size of 210 mm² and 4,940 million transistors. The Intel Core i3-14100T belongs to the Core 14th Gen family, uses the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-R codename), and is built on a 10 nm process from Intel with a die size of 163 mm². The process node difference is notable: 12 nm versus 10 nm, which partially explains the Intel part's ability to reach higher clock speeds while maintaining a 35 W TDP versus the AMD's 15 W TDP.

Core and thread counts differ. Both have 4 physical cores, but the AMD part has 4 threads total, while the Intel part has 8 threads via Hyper-Threading. This doubling of logical processors directly contributes to the multithread benchmark advantage. Clock speeds also favor Intel: the AMD part runs at 2.10 GHz base and 3.70 GHz boost, while the Intel part runs at 2.70 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost. The boost clock difference of 0.70 GHz is significant for single-threaded performance.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The AMD part uses 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. The Intel part uses 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. The L3 difference is particularly large: 12 MB versus 4 MB, a threefold advantage for Intel. The L2 per-core difference is also substantial: 1.25 MB versus 512 KB. These cache differences help explain the Intel part's dominance in data compression and encryption tests.

Memory support reveals more divergence. The AMD part supports only DDR4, dual-channel, with a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, though the database does not record a memory bandwidth figure for it. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not. PCIe connectivity differs: the AMD part uses Gen 3, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730.

Market segments and sockets reflect different usage scenarios. The AMD part is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP5, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The release dates also differ, with the Intel part released in early 2024 and the AMD part's recorded release date in 2026, though both are marked as active production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100T has 8 threads from 4 cores, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 threads from 4 cores. The Intel part doubles the thread count.

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

A: The largest gap is in passmark_extended_instructions, where the Intel Core i3-14100T scores 10414 versus 3274 for the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U, a 68.6% deficit for the AMD part.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U supports only DDR4, while the Intel Core i3-14100T supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100T has 12 MB shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 MB shared L3 cache. The Intel part has three times the L3 capacity.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U boosts to 3.70 GHz, while the Intel Core i3-14100T boosts to 4.40 GHz. The Intel part has a 0.70 GHz higher boost clock.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100T has an average benchmark score of 17648, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has an average score of 14320. The Intel part is about 23% higher on average.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 3501U | Intel Core i3-14100T |

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

| Series | 3000 series | Core 14th Gen |

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Threads | 4 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 2.10 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.70 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 35 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen+ (Picasso) | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Picasso | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen 5 (Zen+ (Picasso)) | Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 12 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | Intel |

| Transistors | 4,940 million | Not recorded |

| Die Size | 210 mm² | 163 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB (shared) | 12 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 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-05-31 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $134 |

The Verdict

The recorded data directs a clear conclusion. The Intel Core i3-14100T outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U in every benchmark test in the database, with no exceptions. The average benchmark score of 17648 for Intel versus 14320 for AMD places the Intel part about 23% higher overall. Its percentile ranking among all CPUs is 71, versus 69 for the AMD part, a modest difference that reflects the fact that both sit in similar overall performance tiers despite the head-to-head sweep.

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has one advantage that the benchmark scores do not capture: power consumption. Its 15 W TDP is less than half of the Intel part's 35 W TDP. For mobile applications, this thermal headroom is meaningful. The AMD part is also built for a mobile socket (FP5) and uses a smaller die (210 mm² versus 163 mm², so larger, but the process is older). The Intel part's higher TDP and desktop socket indicate it is designed for systems with more substantial cooling.

The Intel part offers advantages beyond raw speed: 8 threads versus 4, support for DDR5 memory, ECC memory support, Gen 5 PCIe connectivity, and a larger L3 cache. These are not minor extras. The thread count alone explains a good portion of the multithread benchmark gap. The cache capacity explains much of the data compression and encryption performance.

There is no benchmark-based argument for choosing the AMD part on performance. The data shows it loses every recorded test, often by large margins. The only reasons to select the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U would be power constraints or platform requirements, such as needing a mobile socket or a 15 W thermal envelope. The Intel part's launch MSRP of $134 provides a reference point, though the AMD part has no recorded launch price.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i3-14100T wins in every measured performance category. For single-threaded workloads, it leads by 38.9% in passmark_single_thread (3498 versus 2136). For multithreaded workloads, it leads by 48.2% in passmark_multithread (13662 versus 7071). In memory-intensive tasks like data compression, it leads by 42.8% (152636 versus 87380). In encryption, it leads by 29.2% (7881 versus 5580). In floating point math, it leads by 59.5% (31379 versus 12707). In integer math, it leads by 34.7% (40292 versus 26321). In physics simulation, it leads by 50.4% (973 versus 483). In random string sorting, it leads by 33.2% (15579 versus 10414). In extended instruction workloads, it leads by 68.6% (10414 versus 3274). In prime number finding, it leads by 62.5% (56 versus 21).

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U wins in no benchmark category. Its only comparative advantages are non-performance attributes: lower TDP (15 W versus 35 W), a mobile form factor with FP5 socket, and a smaller market footprint for mobile devices. The data does not show any performance scenario where the AMD part comes out ahead, even by a small margin. The closest relative result is in random string sorting, where the AMD part is 33.2% behind, still a decisive loss.

For use-case planning, the Intel part suits desktop systems where power draw up to 35 W is acceptable and where higher multithreaded throughput, larger cache, and newer memory standards (DDR5) are beneficial. The AMD part suits low-power mobile designs where the 15 W TDP and FP5 socket fit the platform, accepting the substantial performance deficit in exchange for thermal efficiency. The database shows no workload where the AMD part is preferable on performance grounds alone.