AMD Ryzen 7 5700U vs Intel Core i3-14100T Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The split between these two processors is clean and predictable once you look at the workload type. The Intel Core i3-14100T takes 6 benchmark wins, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U takes 9, but the nature of those wins matters far more than the count.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U dominates in throughput-heavy tasks that scale with core count and memory bandwidth. Its 8 cores and 16 threads give it a decisive edge in data compression, where it scores 218853 against Intel's 152636, a 30.3% gap. Data encryption goes even further in AMD's favor at 12549 versus 7881, a 37.2% lead. Integer math follows the same pattern: 60037 versus 40292, which is a 32.9% advantage. Random string sorting also goes AMD's way by 34%. These are all workloads that happily consume every available thread, and the Ryzen 7 simply has twice as many cores to throw at them.

The Intel Core i3-14100T wins in the categories that matter for responsiveness and lightly threaded software. Single-thread performance is the big one: PassMark single-thread scores 3498 versus 2560, a 36.6% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core shows the same story at 1639 versus 1258, a 30.3% advantage. The Intel chip also crushes the AMD part in prime number finding, scoring 56 versus 29, a massive 93.1% gap. Physics simulation goes Intel's way too, 973 versus 622, a 56.4% lead. These wins point toward software that depends on one or two fast cores rather than many slower ones.

There is one oddity worth noting. In Cinebench R15, the AMD part wins both multi-core (1480 versus 1170, a 20.9% lead) and single-core (188 versus 165, a 12.2% lead). But in Cinebench R23, the Intel part wins both by wide margins. The R23 multi-core result is especially striking: 11612 versus 8650, a 34.2% lead for Intel despite having half the cores. This suggests the Intel architecture handles the newer Cinebench workload far more efficiently, and the Ryzen 7's older Zen 2 cores lose ground when the test gets more demanding.

Architecture Differences

These are fundamentally different designs from different eras and purposes. The Intel Core i3-14100T is a Raptor Lake-R part on the 10 nm node, built by Intel itself. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U is a Zen 2 part code-named Lucienne, built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 1800 MHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz.

The cache layouts reflect the core count difference. Intel gives each core 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2, with 12 MB of shared L3. AMD gives each core 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2, with only 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has more cache per core and more total L3, which helps explain its single-thread and newer-workload advantages. The AMD part compensates with transistor count: 9,800 million versus Intel's unspecified figure, on a 156 mm² die versus Intel's 163 mm².

Memory support diverges sharply. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD is limited to DDR4. Both are dual-channel, but AMD lists a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s while Intel does not provide a figure. Intel supports ECC memory; AMD does not. PCIe lanes also differ: Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes, AMD offers Gen 3 with 12 lanes.

The integrated graphics are different classes. Intel uses UHD Graphics 730, while AMD uses Radeon Graphics 512SP. The AMD part is a mobile chip in Socket FP6, while Intel sits in Socket 1700 for desktops. The market segments confirm this: AMD targets mobile, Intel targets desktop. The Intel part launched on 2024-01-07 with a launch MSRP of $134, while the AMD part launched on 2021-01-11 with no launch MSRP recorded.

The process node difference matters for power. Intel's 35 W TDP is more than double AMD's 15 W, but the Intel chip is a desktop part designed to run in a socket with active cooling. The AMD chip is a mobile part meant for laptops where every watt counts. The 7 nm process gives AMD a density advantage, but Intel's newer architecture and higher power budget allow it to win the per-core performance race.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most important result in this comparison is Cinebench R23 multi-core. The Intel Core i3-14100T scores 11612 against AMD's 8650, a 34.2% lead. This is remarkable because the Intel part has only 4 cores and 8 threads, while the AMD part has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel chip wins by a wide margin despite being outnumbered. This is not a small edge; it is a dominant one that flips the expected outcome based on core count alone.

Cinebench R23 single-core tells a similar story. Intel scores 1639 against AMD's 1258, a 30.3% lead. This is the kind of result you would expect from a newer architecture with higher clocks and more cache per core. The Intel chip boosts to 4.40 GHz versus AMD's 4.30 GHz, but the gap is far larger than that 0.10 GHz difference would suggest. The Zen 2 cores in the AMD part are simply older and less efficient per clock.

PassMark single-thread confirms the pattern with a 36.6% lead for Intel: 3498 versus 2560. The prime number test is even more lopsided: Intel scores 56 versus AMD's 29, a 93.1% advantage. This test is notoriously sensitive to single-thread integer performance, and the Intel core is nearly twice as fast. Physics simulation also goes Intel's way by 56.4%, with scores of 973 versus 622.

On the AMD side, the wins are consistent across thread-hungry workloads. Data compression shows the largest absolute gap: 218853 versus 152636. Data encryption is even larger in percentage terms at 37.2%, with scores of 12549 versus 7881. Integer math sees AMD ahead by 32.9%, scoring 60037 versus 40292. Random string sorting gives AMD a 34% edge with 23608 versus 15579.

Extended instructions favor AMD by 23%, with scores of 13519 versus 10414. Floating-point math is closer, with AMD ahead by only 5.3% (33151 versus 31379). PassMark multithread gives AMD a 12.6% lead, 15623 versus 13662. Cinebench R15 multi-core and single-core both go AMD's way by 20.9% and 12.2% respectively, which stands in contrast to the R23 results.

The overall average benchmark scores reflect this split. AMD averages 18176, while Intel averages 17648. Both sit in the 71st to 72nd percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals confirm these are comparable parts. The Intel chip sits next to the Intel Core i3-13100F (0% delta), the Intel Core i7-1255U (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (0.2% delta), and the AMD EPYC 9374F (-0.3% delta). The AMD chip sits next to the Intel Core i7-1365U (0% delta), the Intel Core i7-9700 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 3 8300G (0% delta), and the Intel Core 5 315 (-0.1% delta).

The Verdict

Pick the Intel Core i3-14100T if your workload favors single-thread speed, modern rendering engines, or lightly threaded applications. The 36.6% single-thread lead in PassMark, the 30.3% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core, and the 93.1% lead in prime number finding make this the clear choice for responsive desktop use. The 34.2% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core is the deciding factor for anyone doing modern rendering work, because it shows the Intel architecture extracts more from each core. The desktop socket, DDR5 support, ECC memory, and PCIe Gen 5 also make it the more future-proof platform.

Pick the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U if your workload is heavily parallel and uses older or simpler instruction patterns. The 37.2% lead in data encryption, the 32.9% lead in integer math, and the 30.3% lead in data compression show that raw core count still matters when the software scales well. The 15 W TDP makes it the obvious choice for battery-powered systems, and the Radeon Graphics 512SP is a more capable integrated GPU than Intel's UHD Graphics 730 for casual gaming or media work.

The data does not support a universal winner. The Intel part wins the modern benchmark suite, the AMD part wins the legacy and throughput-heavy suite. If you are building a desktop and want the best per-core performance, take the Intel. If you are buying a laptop and need many threads for parallel tasks, take the AMD.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has better single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100T wins every single-thread test in the head-to-head data. PassMark single-thread scores 3498 versus 2560, a 36.6% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core scores 1639 versus 1258, a 30.3% lead. The only single-core test AMD wins is Cinebench R15, where it scores 188 versus 165, a 12.2% edge.

Q: How does the core count difference affect real-world performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700U has 8 cores and 16 threads, double the Intel part's 4 cores and 8 threads. This shows up in thread-scalable workloads: AMD leads by 37.2% in data encryption, 32.9% in integer math, and 30.3% in data compression. However, Intel wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 34.2% despite having half the cores, which shows its architecture is more efficient per thread.

Q: Which CPU is better for gaming?

A: The data does not include gaming benchmarks. However, the Intel part's 36.6% single-thread lead in PassMark and 30.3% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core suggest it would handle game logic and physics better. The AMD part has a more capable integrated GPU (Radeon Graphics 512SP versus UHD Graphics 730), which matters for systems without a discrete graphics card.

Q: What are the power consumption differences?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100T has a TDP of 35 W, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U has a TDP of 15 W. The AMD part is designed for mobile systems where power efficiency is critical, while the Intel part is a desktop chip that can sustain higher power draw.

Q: Which CPU supports faster memory?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100T supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U is limited to DDR4. Both are dual-channel. AMD lists a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, while Intel does not provide a comparable figure.

Q: Are these CPUs overclockable?

A: Neither CPU has an unlocked multiplier. Both are locked parts, so overclocking is not supported according to the recorded specifications.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i3-14100T | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U |

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

| Cores | 4 | 8 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.70 GHz | 1800 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.40 GHz | 4.30 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 15 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket FP6 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Zen 2 |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 7 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not specified | 9,800 million |

| Die Size | 163 mm² | 156 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

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

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 8 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not specified | 51.2 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes | Gen 3, 12 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Radeon Graphics 512SP |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2024-01-07 | 2021-01-11 |

| Launch MSRP | $134 | Not specified |

| Part Number | SRMX0 | 100-000000371 |