AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results paint a clear picture: Intel Core i3-14100 dominates the AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 in nearly every comparison, taking 13 of 15 head-to-head tests. The AMD chip manages only two wins, and both are in single-core Cinebench workloads. The most dramatic gap is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where Intel scores 12820 against AMD's 7840, a 38.8% advantage. That is not a small margin; it is a decisive gap that shows up in any heavily threaded workload.

The Intel processor also wins the Cinebench R15 multi-core test, scoring 1292 versus 1191, a 7.8% lead. It extends that pattern across the Passmark suite. In floating point math, Intel leads 35266 to 26196, a 25.7% margin. Physics testing shows a 26.4% gap, with Intel at 958 and AMD at 705. Prime number finding favors Intel by 23.6%, with scores of 55 and 42 respectively. Data encryption is 18% in Intel's favor, 8838 against 7251. Integer math goes Intel's way at 45329 versus 37771, a 16.7% lead. Multithread performance is 15.2% better on Intel, 15095 against 12797.

AMD's two wins are narrower but worth noting. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD scores 199.9 against Intel's 182, a 9.8% lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the gap is razor thin: 1812 versus 1809, just 0.2% in AMD's favor. That suggests the Zen 5 architecture has genuine single-thread strength, but it only translates to a meaningful win in one of the two single-core tests. The other single-thread tests, Passmark single thread, go to Intel by 6.5%, with scores of 3759 versus 3515.

The overall benchmark averages reflect this pattern. AMD's average benchmark score is 18811, while Intel's is 18318. Despite losing most head-to-head tests, AMD sits in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, one point higher than Intel's 72nd percentile. That is an artifact of the different benchmark sets each chip has been tested with; the direct head-to-head comparisons are the more reliable guide. Looking at nearest rivals, AMD's average score is 0.4% above the Intel Core i7-1355U and 0.7% above the Intel Core i5-12400, while trailing the AMD EPYC 7773X by 0.9%. Intel's average score is 0.1% above the Intel Core 3 305 and 0.3% below the Intel Core 7 360.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies and market segments. AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Krackan Point 2 codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Intel Core i3-14100 uses the older Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm typically means better power efficiency for AMD, though the benchmark data does not directly measure power consumption.

Both chips have 4 cores and 8 threads, so thread count is identical. Cache configurations differ. AMD provides 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 4 MB of L3 cache total. Intel provides the same 80 KB L1 per core but a larger 1.25 MB L1 is not listed, actually, it has 1.25 MB per core L2, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache is listed as 12 MB (shared). The Intel chip's larger L3 cache is 12 MB (shared), versus AMD's 4 MB total, which likely helps with data-heavy workloads. AMD does list a 1 MB L2 per core, but the Intel L2 is 1.25 MB per core, so Intel has slightly more L2 per core as well.

Memory support diverges. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and does not support ECC memory. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel bus, does support ECC, and no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. PCIe connectivity differs, AMD uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: AMD has Radeon 820M, Intel has UHD Graphics 730.

Market positioning is stark. AMD is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8, with a 28 TDP, released in July 2025, production status active. Intel is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700, with a 60 TDP, released in January 2024, also active. The Intel die size is recorded at 163 mm², while AMD's die size is not listed. The TDP difference, 28 versus 60, indicates the AMD chip is designed for much lower power envelopes, typical of laptops, while Intel is built for desktop cooling.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous for multi-threaded and general desktop workloads: Intel Core i3-14100 is the stronger processor. It wins 13 of 15 direct comparisons, including the major multi-core tests. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result, 12820 versus 7840, is the single largest gap and represents a 38.8% deficit for AMD. Anyone choosing between these two for rendering, compilation, physics simulation, or any parallel workload should select the Intel part based on the recorded measurements.

AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 wins only in Cinebench R15 single-core by 9.8% and Cinebench R23 single-core by 0.2%. These are real but limited victories. The Passmark single-thread test goes to Intel by 6.5%, which complicates the narrative that AMD is consistently faster in single-threaded work. The AMD chip's strength appears to be in specific Cinebench single-core scenarios, not across all single-thread tests.

Market segment matters. The AMD chip is a mobile part with a 28 TDP, the Intel is a desktop part with a 60 TDP. In a laptop context, the AMD chip's lower power draw is a practical advantage that the benchmarks do not capture. In a desktop context, the Intel chip's higher performance ceiling is the deciding factor. The percentile data shows AMD at 73rd and Intel at 72nd, so the average benchmark score across all recorded results is nearly equivalent, 18811 versus 18318. But head-to-head tests are the more direct comparison, and they favor Intel heavily.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmark comparisons?

A: Intel Core i3-14100 wins 13 of 15 head-to-head tests. AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 wins only two tests: Cinebench R15 single-core and Cinebench R23 single-core.

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

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 12820 versus AMD's 7840, a 38.8% lead for Intel. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, Intel leads 1292 to 1191, a 7.8% margin.

Q: Does AMD win any single-threaded tests?

A: Yes. AMD wins Cinebench R15 single-core with 199.9 against Intel's 182, a 9.8% lead, and Cinebench R23 single-core with 1812 against 1809, a 0.2% lead. However, Intel wins Passmark single-thread with 3759 versus 3515, a 6.5% margin.

Q: What are the power consumption differences?

A: AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 has a 28 TDP, while Intel Core i3-14100 has a 60 TDP. The AMD chip is designed for mobile platforms on AMD Socket FP8, while Intel is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700.

Q: Do the chips have the same core count and threads?

A: Yes, both have 4 cores and 8 threads. Cache sizes differ, Intel has 12 MB of shared L3 cache versus AMD's 4 MB L3 total, and Intel L2 is 1.25 MB per core against AMD's 1 MB per core L2 cache.

Q: Which chip supports ECC memory and which does not?

A: Intel Core i3-14100 supports ECC memory. AMD Ryzen AI 5 3 330 does not support ECC memory. Both support DDR5, but AMD adds LPDDR5X support while Intel adds DDR4 support.

Q: What is the release timeline?

A: AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 was released in July 2025. Intel Core i3-14100 was released in January 2024. Both have active production status.

Where Each One Wins

Intel Core i3-14100 wins in every category where parallel execution and throughput matter. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 38.8% advantage, and Cinebench R15 multi-core a 7.8% advantage. Passmark multithread favors Intel by 15.2%. Floating point math, a common proxy for scientific and simulation workloads, goes to Intel by 25.7%. Physics processing favors Intel by 26.4%. Prime number finding, integer math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting all go to Intel, with margins ranging from 6.2% to 23.6%. For desktop users running rendering tasks, code compilation, video encoding, or any parallel compute, the Intel chip is the clear choice.

AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 wins in a narrow slice of single-core Cinebench tests. The 9.8% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core is the largest AMD victory. The 0.2% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core is marginal, within measurement noise, but it is still a recorded win. The AMD chip also carries the advantage of a much lower TDP, 28 versus 60, which makes it suited for thin-and-light laptops where thermal headroom is limited. It also supports LPDDR5X memory, which is typical of mobile designs, and uses a more advanced 4 nm process node from TSMC versus Intel's 10 nm process. For a mobile platform prioritizing efficiency and specific single-core responsiveness, the AMD part has a role, but for raw performance in a desktop, the data favors Intel.

Specification Differences

The processors differ in nearly every physical and platform specification. Process node: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm from Intel. Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP8, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. TDP: AMD is rated at 28, Intel at 60. Market segment: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop.

Cache: AMD L1 is 80 KB (per core), L2 is 1 MB (per core), L3 is 4 MB total. Intel L1 is 80 KB (per core), L2 is 1.25 MB (per core), L3 is 12 MB (shared). Memory: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 with ECC support and no bandwidth figure recorded. PCIe: AMD is Gen 4 with 14 lanes, Intel is Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon 820M, Intel has UHD Graphics 730.

Release: AMD launched July 2025, Intel launched January 2024. Die size: Intel is 163 mm², AMD is not recorded. Base clock: AMD is 2.00 GHz, Intel is 3.50 GHz. Boost clock: AMD is 4.50 GHz, Intel is 4.70 GHz. Both have 4 cores and 8 threads, both have locked multipliers, both have active production status. Intel has a recorded launch MSRP of $134.