AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D vs Intel Core i3-14100T Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and Intel Core i3-14100T occupy very different positions in the desktop CPU space, and the benchmark data reflects that gap clearly. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins 9 of the 11 recorded head-to-head comparisons, often by massive margins, while the Core i3-14100T manages only a razor-thin victory in the single-threaded tests. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 44573, placing it at the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip averages 17648 and sits at the 71st percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most lopsided result in the entire comparison is the PassMark find prime numbers test. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 221, which is 294.6% higher than the Core i3-14100T's 56. This is not a small advantage; it is a near-tripling of the Intel part's output. The physics test shows a similar pattern, with the AMD chip scoring 2779 against 973, a delta of 185.6%. These two workloads highlight the raw computational power difference between a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 desktop processor and a 4-core, 8-thread Raptor Lake refresh part.

The data encryption and random string sorting benchmarks also show the AMD processor delivering more than double the performance. In data encryption, the Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 15797 versus 7881, a 100.4% advantage. Random string sorting goes to the AMD chip at 32999 versus 15579, a 111.8% lead. The extended instructions test follows the same trend, with the AMD processor scoring 20455 against 10414, a 96.4% difference.

Multithreaded performance is another area where the Ryzen 5 7500X3D dominates. The PassMark multithread score is 25047 for the AMD part and 13662 for the Intel part, a 83.3% difference. This aligns with the core and thread counts: the AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 4 cores and 8 threads. The extra cores and threads translate directly into a substantial multithreaded lead.

Data compression results are similarly one-sided. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 271649, while the Core i3-14100T scores 152636, a 78% difference. Integer math goes to the AMD chip at 70774 versus 40292, a 75.7% delta. Floating point math is closer but still decisively in favor of AMD, with scores of 43594 and 31379, a 38.9% advantage.

The only wins for the Intel Core i3-14100T come in the single-threaded tests, and they are marginal. The PassMark single thread score is 3498 for the Intel chip versus 3494 for the AMD chip, a delta of -0.1%. The same result appears in the duplicate singlethread test. This means the Intel part is effectively tied with the AMD processor in single-threaded performance, with a negligible 4-point edge. For a chip with a lower boost clock (4.40 GHz versus 4.50 GHz), that result is notable, but it does little to offset the AMD part's advantages elsewhere.

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database provides context for each chip's standing. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D's average score of 44573 places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44466), 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13950HX (44342), and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44309). It trails the Intel Core i5-14600 (44889) by 0.7%. The Core i3-14100T, on the other hand, sits at 17648, essentially tied with the Intel Core i3-13100F (17653, 0% delta), the Intel Core i7-1255U (17656, 0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (17614, 0.2% ahead). It trails the AMD EPYC 9374F (17693) by 0.3%.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is the far more capable processor in almost every measured workload. Its 9 wins out of 11 head-to-head tests, including dominant margins in physics, prime number calculation, and multithreaded performance, make it the clear choice for anyone whose workload benefits from parallel execution or heavy compute. The 96 MB of shared L3 cache, combined with 6 cores and 12 threads, delivers an average benchmark score of 44573, which is 152.6% higher than the Intel part's 17648. The AMD chip also reaches the 89th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 71st percentile for the Intel chip.

The Intel Core i3-14100T is not without merit. Its single-threaded score of 3498 edges out the AMD chip's 3494, and it does so with a 35W TDP versus the AMD chip's 65W TDP. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which offers platform flexibility, and it has a lower launch MSRP of $134 compared to the AMD part's $269. However, the performance gap in multithreaded and compute-heavy tasks is so large that the Intel chip cannot compete on raw throughput. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D is the better choice for users who prioritize performance in data compression, encryption, physics simulation, and integer or floating-point math. The Core i3-14100T is the better choice for users who need a low-power chip with competitive single-threaded performance and memory flexibility, based strictly on the recorded data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D wins 9 of the 11 head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core i3-14100T wins 2, both single-threaded tests.

Q: How large is the multithreaded performance gap?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 25047 in the PassMark multithread test, which is 83.3% higher than the Intel Core i3-14100T's 13662.

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-14100T win any benchmark?

A: Yes. The Intel chip scores 3498 in the PassMark single thread test, slightly ahead of the AMD chip's 3494. The delta is -0.1%, meaning the AMD chip is behind by a negligible amount.

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall average score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44573, which is 152.6% higher than the Intel Core i3-14100T's 17648.

Q: What are the CPU core and thread counts for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i3-14100T has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark delta between the two?

A: The PassMark find prime numbers test shows the largest gap. The AMD chip scores 221, which is 294.6% higher than the Intel chip's 56.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100T uses 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 4.00 GHz for the AMD chip and 2.70 GHz for the Intel chip. Boost clocks are closer, at 4.50 GHz for AMD and 4.40 GHz for Intel. The TDP rating is 65W for the AMD part and 35W for the Intel part.

The memory support differs as well. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The AMD chip's memory bandwidth is listed at 83.2 GB/s, while the Intel chip has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe lane counts differ: the AMD chip uses Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are different: the AMD chip uses Radeon Graphics, and the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

The launch MSRP for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is $269. The launch MSRP for the Intel Core i3-14100T is $134. The AMD chip's part number is 100-000001904, and the Intel chip's part number is SRMX0. The AMD chip was released on 2025-11-11, and the Intel chip was released on 2024-01-07.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide is substantial. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D uses the Raphael codename and is built on the Zen 4 (Raphael) generation. It is fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a transistor count of 11,270 million and a die size of 71 mm². The Intel Core i3-14100T uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and is built on the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 163 mm². The Intel chip's transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip's L3 cache is 8 times larger than the Intel chip's, which is a major factor in its performance advantage.

The sockets are incompatible: the AMD chip uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. Both chips are in the Desktop market segment and have Active production status. The AMD chip is part of the 7000 series, and the Intel chip is part of Core 14th Gen. The architectures are fundamentally different, with AMD using a 5 nm process from TSMC and Intel using a 10 nm process from its own foundry.