AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 records an average benchmark score of 26936, which places it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i3-14100 averages 18318, sitting in the 72nd percentile.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The database shows the Ryzen AI 7 445 is statistically tied with the Intel Core i7-1370P (26900, 0.1% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 5 7545U (26849, 0.3% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G (27051, 0.4% behind). It also sits within 0.6% of the Intel Core i9-9900K (27097).

Q: What is the Intel Core i3-14100's closest competition?

A: The i3-14100 is nearly identical in average score to the Intel Core 3 305 (18302, 0.1% ahead), Intel Core 5 330 (18345, 0.1% behind), Intel Core 7 360 (18374, 0.3% behind), and Intel Core i3-13100 (18380, 0.3% behind).

Q: Which chip wins more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins 11 of the 15 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core i3-14100 wins 4.

Q: What is the biggest single margin in the head-to-head results?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 leads by 35% in PassMark random string sorting (23488 vs 17397). The largest Intel win is 4.5% in PassMark single-thread performance (3759 vs 3591).

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 and the Intel Core i3-14100 list ECC memory support as true in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is built on Zen 5 architecture under the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core i3-14100 belongs to the Raptor Lake family, specifically Raptor Lake-R, from the Core 14th Gen lineup, and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 163 mm².

The core configurations diverge sharply. The AMD part provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part provides 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD processor has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Intel processor starts at 3.50 GHz base and boosts to 4.70 GHz. Despite fewer cores, the Intel chip carries the higher boost clock.

Cache layouts also differ. Both allocate 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD processor allocates 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel processor allocates 1.25 MB per core. The L3 situation is more distinct: AMD provides 4 MB, while Intel provides 12 MB shared. This is a substantial difference in the last-level cache pool.

Memory support separates them as well. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i3-14100 supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database does not record a memory bandwidth figure for it. The AMD chip is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel chip is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD processor exposes Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor exposes Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses the Radeon 840M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The TDP ratings are far apart, with AMD at 28 and Intel at 60.

Both processors are locked (multiplier unlocked is false), both are marked as active production parts, and neither has a recorded transistor count. The AMD part number is 100-000001935; the Intel part number is SRMX1. The release dates differ, with the Intel part appearing earlier in the database, but no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part. The Intel part does carry a recorded launch MSRP of $134.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a clear split between older and newer Cinebench versions. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 1723 against 1292 for the Intel Core i3-14100, a 33.4% advantage. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the AMD lead grows to 39.6%, with 254 versus 182. But in Cinebench R23 multi-core, the result flips: the Intel chip scores 12820 versus 10590 for AMD, a 17.4% Intel lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the two are nearly tied, with Intel ahead by only 0.2% (1809 versus 1806).

The PassMark suite heavily favors AMD. Data compression goes to AMD at 215812 versus 174115, a 23.9% win. Data encryption goes to AMD at 10519 versus 8838, a 19% win. Extended instructions show AMD at 15826 versus 11865, a 33.4% advantage. Prime number finding is nearly even, with AMD ahead 56 to 55, a 1.8% margin. Floating point math favors AMD at 39362 versus 35266, an 11.6% win. Integer math favors AMD at 58332 versus 45329, a 28.7% win. Multithread performance goes to AMD at 18115 versus 15095, a 20% win. Physics is close, with AMD at 976 versus 958, a 1.9% margin. Random string sorting is the largest AMD win at 23488 versus 17397, a 35% margin.

Intel takes the single-thread PassMark tests. PassMark single-thread and single-thread (both recorded at the same values) show Intel at 3759 versus AMD at 3591, a 4.5% Intel advantage. The Intel chip also holds a slight Cinebench R23 single-core edge and a strong Cinebench R23 multi-core lead. The aggregate picture is lopsided in win count but not in every workload.

The Cinebench R15 versus R23 discrepancy is worth examining. The AMD chip wins R15 multi-core by 33.4% but loses R23 multi-core by 17.4%. The two benchmarks stress different aspects of the platform, and the database does not provide a single unified explanation. The Intel chip's higher boost clock and larger L3 cache may play a role, while the AMD chip's extra cores and threads likely drive its R15 and PassMark wins.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 | 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 | 60 |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen AI 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | Not recorded | 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 recorded |

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

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

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $134 |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 dominates the PassMark suite and the older Cinebench R15 tests. Its wins are broad: data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, integer math, multithread performance, random string sorting, and physics. The 35% margin in random string sorting and the 33.4% margin in extended instructions indicate strong throughput in memory-heavy and instruction-heavy workloads. The 28.7% integer math lead and the 20% multithread lead reinforce the idea that the extra two cores and four threads translate into measurable parallel performance in these particular tests.

The Intel Core i3-14100 wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core by a substantial 17.4%, and it edges out AMD in Cinebench R23 single-core by 0.2%. It also takes PassMark single-thread by 4.5%. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result is the most significant Intel win, because it contradicts the pattern set by Cinebench R15 and PassMark multithread. The Intel chip also posts the higher boost clock of 4.70 GHz, which may explain its single-thread edge in PassMark.

For usage-based categorization, the AMD part appears better suited to workloads measured by PassMark's math, compression, and sorting tests, plus Cinebench R15-style rendering. The Intel part appears better suited to Cinebench R23 rendering and lightly threaded tasks where single-core speed matters. The Intel part also brings Gen 5 PCIe and a larger shared L3 cache, which could matter for platform-level decisions in a desktop build.

The Verdict

The data points in two directions. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 wins 11 of 15 head-to-head benchmarks and holds a higher average score (26936 versus 18318) and a higher percentile ranking (79 versus 72). Its nearest rivals are higher-end chips like the Core i7-1370P and Ryzen 7 5700G, while the Intel part sits alongside lower-tier parts like the Core 3 305 and Core i3-13100. The AMD chip is also a mobile part with a 28 TDP, which suggests it is designed for a different physical environment than the Intel desktop part.

The Intel Core i3-14100 has its own clear strengths. It wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 17.4%, wins PassMark single-thread by 4.5%, and carries a 12 MB L3 cache versus 4 MB for AMD. It also supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5, which gives it a wider memory compatibility range. For a desktop platform with Gen 5 PCIe and a high boost clock, the Intel part has a specific profile.

The recorded data does not declare a universal winner. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is the stronger all-around performer in the database's measured workloads, with a higher average score and more benchmark wins. The Intel Core i3-14100 is the better choice specifically for Cinebench R23-style multi-threaded rendering and for single-thread PassMark performance. The selection between them should depend on which benchmark family matches the intended workload, and on the platform requirements of mobile versus desktop deployment. The AMD chip holds the overall performance crown in this comparison; the Intel chip holds specific workload crowns.