AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 and Intel Core i3-14100 occupy different corners of the processor market, one a low-power mobile part, the other a desktop staple. The data shows a clear split: the Ryzen AI 7 345 wins 14 of 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Core i3-14100 takes a single, but significant, victory. The Ryzen AI 7 345 sits at the 81st percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Core i3-14100 sits at the 72nd, a gap that reflects its generally higher average benchmark score of 29461 against 18318.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen AI 7 345 is the dominant performer across most compute-heavy workloads. Its wins span data compression, encryption, extended instruction sets, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithreaded tasks, physics calculations, and random string sorting. The largest margin comes in random string sorting, where the AMD part leads by 46.2%. Data compression follows closely with a 36.4% advantage, and integer math shows a 40% lead. These results point to a processor that handles algorithmic and parallel workloads with notable efficiency.

The Intel Core i3-14100 wins only one head-to-head test, but it is an important one: Cinebench R23 multi-core. In that test, the Intel part scores 12820 against the AMD's 11461, a 10.6% advantage. This suggests that in sustained all-core rendering workloads, the Intel processor can pull ahead despite its lower core count. The Ryzen AI 7 345 wins the older Cinebench R15 multi-core test by 32.5%, but the newer R23 test flips the result, showing that benchmark generation matters when comparing these two.

Single-thread performance is close. The Ryzen AI 7 345 leads in Cinebench R23 single-core by just 0.5% and in Passmark single-thread by 3.1%. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD part leads by a much larger 48.9%, a result that may reflect differences in how the older benchmark interacts with the two architectures. The data does not support a blanket statement that one is clearly faster in single-threaded work; the margin depends heavily on the specific test.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 uses the Krackan Point codename and belongs to the Ryzen AI 300 generation, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core i3-14100 uses the Raptor Lake-R architecture, part of the Core 14th Gen series, and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The process node difference is substantial, with AMD using a more advanced manufacturing process that likely contributes to its power efficiency.

Core configurations differ significantly. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 4 cores and 8 threads. This gives the AMD processor a 50% advantage in core count and a 50% advantage in thread count. Despite this, the Intel part wins the Cinebench R23 multi-core test, a result that indicates Intel's architecture extracts more performance per core in that specific workload.

Cache layouts are also different. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: the AMD part has 1 MB per core, while the Intel part has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache shows a larger divergence, with the AMD part offering only 4 MB total, while the Intel part provides 12 MB shared. This larger L3 cache on the Intel side may help explain its strong showing in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where repeated data access can benefit from a larger pool of cache.

Memory support and platform features separate the two as well. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a dual-channel bus and a measured memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not list its memory bandwidth. The Intel part supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not. PCIe support also differs: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics differ. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel Core i3-14100 uses UHD Graphics 730. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so any comparison of iGPU performance must rely on the part names alone. The AMD part targets the mobile segment with a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part is a desktop processor with a 60 W TDP. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor was released on 2025-01-14, while the Intel processor was released on 2024-01-07.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results present a mixed picture. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 scores 1712 against the Intel's 1292, a 32.5% win. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD part scores 271 against 182, a 48.9% win. But in Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core i3-14100 scores 12820 against 11461, a 10.6% win for Intel. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the AMD part edges ahead with 1818 against 1809, a slim 0.5% margin.

The Passmark suite heavily favors the AMD part. In data compression, the AMD scores 237484 against 174115, a 36.4% win. Data encryption shows 11814 against 8838, a 33.7% win. Extended instructions show 17003 against 11865, a 43.3% win. Prime number finding shows 62 against 55, a 12.7% win. Floating point math shows 42621 against 35266, a 20.9% win. Integer math shows 63475 against 45329, a 40% win. Multithread shows 19927 against 15095, a 32% win. Physics shows 1089 against 958, a 13.7% win. Random string sorting shows 25435 against 17397, a 46.2% win. Single-thread results are closer, with the AMD part scoring 3875 against 3759, a 3.1% win.

The Intel part's nearest rivals in the database are other Intel processors, including the Core 3 305, Core 5 330, and Core 7 360, all with average scores within 0.3% of the i3-14100. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Ryzen 7 3800X, EPYC 9654, and Core i5-13500HX, with scores within 0.7%. This indicates that the Ryzen AI 7 345 competes with a higher tier of processors despite its mobile positioning.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward conclusion. For workloads that involve compression, encryption, integer math, floating point math, or random string sorting, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 is the clear choice, with leads ranging from 12.7% to 46.2%. Its 6-core, 12-thread configuration and 4 nm process deliver strong results across the Passmark suite, and its 81st percentile ranking reflects this capability. The AMD part also leads in single-thread Passmark tests, though by a smaller margin of 3.1%.

The Intel Core i3-14100 wins the Cinebench R23 multi-core test by 10.6%, a result that cannot be ignored. For rendering workloads that scale well in that specific benchmark, the Intel part shows it can outperform a processor with 50% more cores. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and higher per-core L2 cache likely contribute to this result. The Intel part also supports ECC memory and uses PCIe Gen 5, which may matter for specific use cases.

The choice depends on the workload. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 delivers broader performance across most measured tasks, while the Intel Core i3-14100 offers a specific advantage in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The AMD part is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part is a desktop processor with a 60 W TDP, so platform requirements will also factor into the decision. The Intel Core i3-14100 has a launch MSRP of $134.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the biggest benchmark win for the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345?

A: The AMD part wins Passmark random string sorting by 46.2%, scoring 25435 against the Intel's 17397.

Q: In which benchmark does the Intel Core i3-14100 beat the AMD Ryzen AI 7 345?

A: The Intel part wins Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 12820 against 11461, a 10.6% advantage.

Q: How do the single-thread scores compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 leads Passmark single-thread with 3875 against 3759, a 3.1% margin, and Cinebench R23 single-core with 1818 against 1809, a 0.5% margin.

Q: What are the differences in cache size?

A: Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core and 4 MB of L3, while the Intel part has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel Core i3-14100 supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel part also supports ECC memory; the AMD part does not.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 | Intel Core i3-14100 |

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

| Cores | 6 | 4 |

| Threads | 12 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 60 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Krackan Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Architecture | Ryzen AI 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Raptor Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | Not listed | 163 mm² |

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

| 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 Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

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

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-14 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $134 |