AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 records an average benchmark score of 19617, while the Intel Core i3-14100 sits at 18318. The AMD part also holds a slightly higher percentile rank at 73 versus 72 for the Intel chip.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 delivers 12820 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 36.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430's 8130 points. This is the largest performance gap recorded in the head-to-head benchmark set.

Q: Which processor wins in single-core Cinebench R15?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 269 points in Cinebench R15 single-core, beating the Intel Core i3-14100's 182 points by a substantial 47.8% margin. This is the only benchmark win for the AMD processor in the entire comparison.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Intel Core i3-14100 is rated at 60 watts. This makes the AMD processor the lower-power option by a significant margin.

Q: What memory technologies does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel Core i3-14100 supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus configuration.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, which is three times the 4 MB L3 cache found on the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 and Intel Core i3-14100 represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD part is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel chip uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. This process gap is reflected in the AMD processor's lower 28-watt TDP compared to the Intel chip's 60-watt rating.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 uses the Gorgon Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core i3-14100 is a Raptor Lake-R design from the Core 14th Gen series, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. Both processors feature 4 cores and 8 threads, so the thread count is identical.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. Both chips have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part provides 1 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel chip offers 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache shows the largest divergence: the AMD processor has 4 MB total, whereas the Intel processor has 12 MB shared across cores.

The Intel chip is a desktop part on Socket 1700 with a die size of 163 mm². The AMD processor targets the mobile segment on AMD Socket FP8. PCIe support also differs, with the Intel chip providing Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes and the AMD part offering Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics sets the two apart as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 includes the Radeon 840M, while the Intel Core i3-14100 carries UHD Graphics 730. Memory support diverges with the AMD chip accepting DDR5 and LPDDR5X, versus the Intel chip's DDR4 and DDR5 compatibility. Both support ECC memory.

The Verdict

The benchmark data paints a clear picture for most workloads. The Intel Core i3-14100 wins 14 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, including every PassMark test and all but one Cinebench run. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 takes only a single win in Cinebench R15 single-core.

For users prioritizing multi-threaded performance, the Intel part is the stronger choice. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12820 versus 8130 represents a 36.6% advantage, and similar margins appear across PassMark multi-thread tests. The Intel chip also leads in integer math, floating point math, encryption, and compression workloads.

The AMD processor's advantages are narrower but still relevant. Its 28-watt TDP makes it suitable for power-constrained environments, and its 47.8% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core suggests strong per-thread responsiveness in that specific test. However, the Intel chip nearly matches or exceeds the AMD part in other single-core measurements, including Cinebench R23 single-core where the Intel chip leads by 0.7%.

The mobile versus desktop split reinforces the intended use cases. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 is designed for portable systems with its lower power envelope, while the Intel Core i3-14100 is a desktop processor with higher power draw and correspondingly higher multi-core output. Users on desktop platforms with adequate cooling will find the Intel chip delivers more compute throughput across the recorded benchmarks.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 | Intel Core i3-14100 |

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

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 60 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | Not specified | 163 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

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

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not specified |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 840M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-01-04 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | Not specified | $134 |

The two processors share identical core and thread counts, L1 cache per core, dual-channel memory buses, ECC support, and locked multipliers. Neither is unlocked for overclocking. The AMD part uses part number 100-000001787, while the Intel chip uses SRMX1.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i3-14100 dominates the multi-core metrics. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel chip posts 12820 points against the AMD processor's 8130, a 36.6% advantage. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a smaller gap, with the Intel part at 1292 versus 1195, a 7.5% lead.

PassMark multi-threaded results follow the same pattern. The Intel chip scores 15095 versus 13320 for the AMD part, an 11.8% difference. PassMark physics shows the Intel part at 958 against 726, a 24.2% margin. Integer math goes to the Intel chip at 45329 versus 39637, a 12.6% lead. Floating point math favors the Intel part at 35266 against 27193, a 22.9% gap.

Encryption and compression workloads also favor Intel. PassMark data encryption shows the Intel chip at 8838 versus 7591, a 14.1% edge. Data compression lands at 174115 for Intel and 158912 for AMD, an 8.7% difference. Random string sorting gives Intel 17397 against 16623, a 4.4% margin.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 claims its sole victory in Cinebench R15 single-core, scoring 269 against the Intel chip's 182. This 47.8% lead is the largest delta in either direction across the entire comparison. Interestingly, the two processors nearly tie in Cinebench R23 single-core, with Intel ahead by only 0.7% (1809 versus 1797).

PassMark single-thread results also favor Intel, though narrowly. The Intel chip scores 3759 against 3683, a 2% difference. Extended instructions see Intel at 11865 versus 11455, a 3.5% edge. Find prime numbers gives Intel 55 against 44, a 20% advantage.

The average benchmark scores place the AMD part slightly higher overall at 19617 versus 18318, which aligns with its 73rd percentile ranking against all CPUs versus the Intel chip's 72nd percentile. However, the head-to-head results show the Intel processor winning in the specific workloads where the two were directly compared. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 (0.1% delta), Intel Core i5-12500 (-0.3%), Intel Core i5-11600KF (-0.5%), and Intel Core i7-10700F (0.6%). The Intel Core i3-14100 sits near the Intel Core 3 305 (0.1%), Intel Core 5 330 (-0.1%), Intel Core 7 360 (-0.3%), and Intel Core i3-13100 (-0.3%).