AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database shows a clear overall winner in the head-to-head comparison: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 takes 12 of the 15 recorded benchmark wins, leaving the Intel Core i3-14100 with only 3. The margins, however, vary dramatically by workload type, which paints a nuanced picture of their respective strengths.

The AMD processor's largest victories come in memory and data-intensive tasks. In PassMark's random string sorting test, the Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 24891 against Intel's 17397, a 43.1% advantage. This is the single biggest percentage gap in either direction. Data compression also heavily favors AMD, with a score of 225374 versus 174115, a 29.4% lead. The extended instructions test shows a 36.5% margin (16197 vs 11865), and integer math delivers a 34.6% gap (61026 vs 45329). These results indicate a substantial performance advantage in workloads that stress memory bandwidth and parallel integer operations.

The Ryzen AI 5 435 also wins in Cinebench R15, both single-core and multi-core. In the multi-core test, it scores 1686 against Intel's 1292, a 30.5% margin. The single-core R15 result is even more lopsided: 260 versus 182, a 42.9% difference. The database also shows a 25.7% win in data encryption (11110 vs 8838), a 25.9% win in PassMark multithread (19000 vs 15095), a 15.2% win in floating point math (40627 vs 35266), a 12.2% win in physics (1075 vs 958), and a narrow 5.5% win in finding prime numbers (58 vs 55). In Cinebench R23 single-core, AMD edges out Intel by a razor-thin 0.4% (1816 vs 1809), effectively a tie in that metric.

The Intel Core i3-14100's wins are fewer but meaningful. Its largest victory comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 12820 against AMD's 11333, an 11.6% margin. This is a significant reversal from the R15 multi-core result and suggests that the Intel chip scales better under sustained, heavily threaded rendering loads. The other two Intel wins are in PassMark single-thread tests: 3759 versus 3734, a 0.7% margin in both the single_thread and singlethread entries. These are essentially statistical ties, showing near-parity in single-threaded performance despite the AMD chip's overwhelming R15 single-core win.

The average benchmark scores reflect this overall balance. The Ryzen AI 5 435 has an average benchmark score of 28128, placing it at the 80th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core i3-14100 averages 18318, sitting at the 72nd percentile. The Ryzen chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13490F (average score 28185, only 0.2% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE (28054, 0.3% lower), indicating it trades blows with higher-tier desktop parts. The Core i3-14100, by contrast, sits in a lower performance tier, with its nearest rivals including the Intel Core i3-13100 (18380, 0.3% higher) and the Intel Core 3 305 (18302, 0.1% lower).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with a codename of Gorgon Point. It belongs to the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core i3-14100 uses the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process, with the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation.

The core count difference is significant. AMD provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel offers 4 cores and 8 threads. Both chips have the same per-core L1 cache at 80 KB, but their L2 and L3 configurations differ. AMD allocates 1 MB of L2 per core, for a total of 6 MB across all cores, and has a relatively small 4 MB L3 cache. Intel gives each core 1.25 MB of L2, totaling 5 MB, but provides a much larger 12 MB shared L3 cache. This larger L3 cache likely explains Intel's stronger Cinebench R23 multi-core result, as it allows more working data to stay close to the cores.

The integrated graphics also differ. AMD uses the Radeon 840M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both support ECC memory. AMD's memory bandwidth is listed at 89.6 GB/s, while Intel's is not recorded in the database. PCIe connectivity differs as well: AMD provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The market segments and physical specs reflect their intended use cases. The Ryzen AI 5 435 is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, designed for AMD Socket FP8. The Core i3-14100 is a desktop processor with a 60 W TDP, designed for Intel Socket 1700. Intel's die size is recorded at 163 mm², while AMD's die size is not listed. AMD's 4 nm process gives it a transistor density advantage, but the database does not provide transistor counts for either chip.

Where Each One Wins

The data suggests distinct workload profiles. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 dominates in memory-heavy and data-processing tasks. Its wins in random string sorting, data compression, data encryption, and integer math point to a chip that excels when data moves rapidly through caches and execution units. The 43.1% margin in random string sorting is particularly telling, as this workload is sensitive to memory latency and cache efficiency. The Ryzen chip's 30.5% win in Cinebench R15 multi-core also indicates strong short-burst multi-threaded performance.

The Intel Core i3-14100's primary strength lies in sustained multi-core rendering. Its 11.6% win in Cinebench R23 multi-core, despite having fewer cores and threads, suggests that the larger 12 MB L3 cache and higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz (versus AMD's 4.50 GHz) allow it to maintain performance over longer workloads. The R23 test is more demanding and longer-running than R15, which explains the reversal. Intel also holds a marginal single-thread lead in PassMark, with 3759 versus 3734, though the 0.7% margin is well within noise.

For general productivity, the AMD chip's 25.9% win in PassMark multithread and 12.2% win in physics make it the stronger all-rounder. The Ryzen AI 5 435's 6 cores and 12 threads give it a clear advantage in parallel workloads that can utilize more than 8 threads, while Intel's 4 cores and 8 threads limit its ceiling. The Ryzen chip's 80th percentile ranking versus Intel's 72nd percentile confirms its higher overall standing in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads. AMD's base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost clock of 4.50 GHz; Intel's base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. TDP differs substantially: AMD draws 28 W against Intel's 60 W. Sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP8, Intel uses Socket 1700.

Architecture and process node separate them: AMD uses Zen 5 on 4 nm from TSMC, while Intel uses Raptor Lake on 10 nm from Intel. Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3: AMD has 1 MB L2 per core and 4 MB L3; Intel has 1.25 MB L2 per core and 12 MB shared L3. Both have 80 KB L1 per core. Memory support overlaps on DDR5, but AMD also supports LPDDR5X while Intel supports DDR4. Memory bus is dual-channel for both. AMD's memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s; Intel's is not recorded. Both support ECC memory. PCIe differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 14 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 840M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Market segment is mobile for AMD and desktop for Intel. The Intel chip has a recorded die size of 163 mm²; AMD's is not listed. Intel's launch MSRP is $134; AMD's launch MSRP is not recorded. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two in the recorded benchmarks?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark random string sorting, where the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 leads by 43.1% (24891 vs 17397).

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-14100 win any benchmark by a significant margin?

A: Yes, in Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel chip scores 12820 against AMD's 11333, an 11.6% advantage. Its other two wins in PassMark single-thread tests are marginal at 0.7%.

Q: What are the TDP differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel Core i3-14100 has a 60 W TDP.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 supports PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 has an average benchmark score of 28128, ranking at the 80th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i3-14100 averages 18318, ranking at the 72nd percentile.