AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a remarkably one-sided comparison. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 wins all 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core i3-14100, with no benchmark victories recorded for the Intel part. The AMD processor's average benchmark score of 39485 places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i3-14100's average score of 18318 places it in the 72nd percentile.

The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 sits within a tight cluster of competitors, trailing the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS by just 0.3% and the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D by 0.7%, while leading the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS by 0.4% and the AMD EPYC 4245P by 0.7%. This places it in the company of high-end desktop and mobile parts. The Intel Core i3-14100, conversely, is bracketed by Intel's own low-end and mid-range stack: it leads the Intel Core 3 305 by 0.1% and trails the Intel Core 5 330 by 0.1%, the Intel Core 7 360 by 0.3%, and the Intel Core i3-13100 by 0.3%. The data suggests two processors aimed at very different performance strata, despite the i3's desktop pedigree.

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. Despite the Intel chip consuming more than double the power budget, it falls behind in every measured category. The data indicates that the Ryzen AI 7 450 is the superior choice for any workload captured in the benchmark suite, with the Intel Core i3-14100 only being relevant in scenarios where its desktop platform or specific memory support matters. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not a distinguishing factor.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark results show no category where the Intel Core i3-14100 takes the lead. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 dominates across rendering, computational mathematics, encryption, compression, and single-threaded tasks alike. The closest margin is in PassMark single-thread performance, where the AMD part scores 3901 against the Intel's 3759, a 3.8% advantage. This indicates that even in workloads that typically favor higher clock speeds, the AMD architecture holds the edge.

The largest margins appear in multi-threaded and parallel workloads. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 2713 against the Intel's 1292, a 110% advantage. The AMD part also leads in PassMark random string sorting by 104.9%, a workload that often stresses memory subsystem and cache behavior. The Intel Core i3-14100's only potential advantage lies outside the benchmark data: it supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. For users locked into a DDR4 platform, the Intel chip remains the only option between these two, though the performance data does not favor it.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Gorgon Point, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. 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 under the codename Raptor Lake-R, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, and belongs to the Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

Core counts differ substantially. The AMD part offers 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel part offers 4 cores and 8 threads. This 2x core and thread advantage is the primary driver behind the multi-threaded benchmark gaps. Cache configurations also differ: both have 80 KB of L1 per core, but the AMD part has 1 MB of L2 per core versus the Intel's 1.25 MB per core. The Intel part has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD part has 8 MB of L3. The Intel processor's larger L3 does not translate into benchmark wins. The AMD processor has a die size of 195 mm², while the Intel processor has a die size of 163 mm².

Memory support diverges sharply. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i3-14100 supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities also differ: the AMD part provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses the Radeon 860M, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor is a mobile part on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part launches with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, whereas the Intel part has a higher base clock of 3.50 GHz but a lower boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel part's higher base clock does not compensate for its lower core count in any recorded benchmark.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 leads in both Cinebench R15 single-core (215 vs 182, an 18.1% advantage) and Cinebench R23 single-core (2038 vs 1809, a 12.7% advantage). In PassMark single-thread, the AMD part scores 3901 against the Intel's 3759, a 3.8% advantage.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The AMD part has twice the core count and twice the thread count.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 and the Intel Core i3-14100 support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Core i3-14100 supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has a higher power draw?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 has a TDP of 60 W, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has a TDP of 28 W. The AMD part delivers higher benchmark scores despite the lower TDP.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has an average benchmark score of 39485. The Intel Core i3-14100 has an average benchmark score of 18318.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results illustrate the scale of the AMD advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 2713 against the Intel Core i3-14100's 1292, a 110% advantage. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD part scores 18316 against 12820, a 42.9% lead. Single-core results are closer but still favor AMD: R15 single-core shows 215 vs 182 (18.1% lead), and R23 single-core shows 2038 vs 1809 (12.7% lead). The Intel processor has no Cinebench R20 scores recorded, so no comparison is possible there.

PassMark results follow the same pattern. The largest PassMark margin is in integer math, where the AMD part scores 88531 against the Intel's 45329, a 95.3% advantage. Data encryption shows an 83.8% lead (16247 vs 8838), and extended instructions shows an 88.8% lead (22400 vs 11865). Data compression results show a 81.4% advantage (315906 vs 174115). Floating point math favors AMD by 54.4% (54447 vs 35266). Prime number finding favors AMD by 61.8% (89 vs 55). Physics favors AMD by 64.7% (1578 vs 958). Random string sorting favors AMD by 104.9% (35648 vs 17397). PassMark multi-thread favors AMD by 74.6% (26350 vs 15095). The only close contest is PassMark single-thread, where the AMD part leads by just 3.8% (3901 vs 3759).

The data shows that the AMD processor's advantage grows with thread count and parallel workload intensity. The smallest leads are in single-threaded tasks, while the largest leads appear in multi-core rendering and integer-heavy workloads. The Intel Core i3-14100's higher base clock of 3.50 GHz does not translate into a single-thread win, as the AMD part's 5.10 GHz boost clock and Zen 5 architecture deliver higher scores across the board.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ: the AMD part runs at 2.00 GHz, the Intel part at 3.50 GHz. Boost clocks differ: the AMD part runs at 5.10 GHz, the Intel part at 4.70 GHz. The AMD part has a TDP of 28 W, the Intel part has a TDP of 60 W.

Process technology separates them: the AMD part uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, the Intel part uses a 10 nm process at Intel. Die sizes are 195 mm² for the AMD part and 163 mm² for the Intel part. L2 cache per core is 1 MB for the AMD part and 1.25 MB for the Intel part. L3 cache is 8 MB for the AMD part and 12 MB for the Intel part. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no recorded memory bandwidth. PCIe generation differs: the AMD part uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: the AMD part uses Radeon 860M, the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. Sockets differ: the AMD part uses AMD Socket FP8 (mobile), the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700 (desktop). The AMD part's launch MSRP is not recorded; the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.