AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database places the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and Intel Core i3-14100 in different performance tiers. The Ryzen AI 9 365 wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, with no wins for the Core i3-14100. The AMD part sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits at the 72nd percentile. The average benchmark score for the Ryzen AI 9 365 is 40048, versus 18318 for the Core i3-14100. The nearest rivals for the AMD chip are desktop-class parts like the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, which scores 40081 and trails by just 0.1%, and the Intel Core 5 221E at 40144, trailing by 0.2%. The Core i3-14100 sits among lower-tier processors such as the Intel Core 5 330 (18345, 0.1% ahead) and Intel Core i3-13100 (18380, 0.3% ahead).

The Ryzen AI 9 365 is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8, built for laptops and compact systems. The Core i3-14100 is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700, designed for full-size builds. Anyone comparing these two is deciding between a high-core-count mobile chip and a low-core-count desktop chip. The data shows the AMD part is the stronger performer across every single benchmark category, often by wide margins. The Core i3-14100 does have one advantage in the database: it supports ECC memory, and its launch MSRP is $134. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

For users building a desktop and constrained by platform choice, the Core i3-14100 offers a lower entry point into the Intel 1700 socket ecosystem. For users who prioritize multi-threaded throughput, portable systems, or integrated graphics capability, the Ryzen AI 9 365 is the clear choice based on the recorded data. The Core i3-14100 remains competitive in single-thread workloads, but even there, the AMD chip leads by 10.1% in Cinebench R23 single-core and 5.6% in Geekbench single-core.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core i3-14100 has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Intel chip has a higher base clock, but the AMD chip has a higher boost clock.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has an average benchmark score of 40048. The Intel Core i3-14100 has an average benchmark score of 18318. The AMD chip is 118.7% higher by this metric.

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-14100 support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i3-14100 supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 does not.

Q: What are the integrated graphics on each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Radeon 880M. The Intel Core i3-14100 uses UHD Graphics 730.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark random string sorting, where the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 39447 versus 17397 for the Intel Core i3-14100, a delta of 126.7%.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC with a die size of 233 mm². The Intel Core i3-14100 uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core i3 generation under Raptor Lake Refresh. It is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel with a die size of 163 mm².

The cache layouts differ notably. The AMD chip has 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel chip also has 80 KB of L1 per core but has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has more L2 per core, but the AMD part has more total L3.

The AMD processor is built for the mobile segment on AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel processor is built for the desktop segment on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The memory support also differs: the AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with dual-channel memory and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database.

The integrated graphics solutions are different classes. The AMD chip includes the Radeon 880M, while the Intel chip includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part has a production status of Active, as does the Intel part. The AMD chip was released on 2024-06-30, while the Intel chip was released earlier on 2024-01-07. The AMD part number is 100-000001530, and the Intel part number is SRMX1. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The base clocks are 2.00 GHz for the AMD chip and 3.50 GHz for the Intel chip. The boost clocks are 5.00 GHz for the AMD chip and 4.70 GHz for the Intel chip. The TDP figures are 28 watts for the AMD chip and 60 watts for the Intel chip.

The process nodes are different: 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. The die sizes are 233 mm² for AMD and 163 mm² for Intel. The sockets are AMD Socket FP8 versus Intel Socket 1700. The market segments are Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel.

Memory support differs: the AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD chip has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel chip has no recorded bandwidth. ECC memory support is present on the Intel chip but absent on the AMD chip. PCIe generation differs: Gen 4 for AMD versus Gen 5 for Intel, both with 16 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics are Radeon 880M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The L2 cache per core is 1 MB for AMD and 1.25 MB for Intel. The L3 cache is 16 MB for AMD and 12 MB shared for Intel. The release dates are 2024-06-30 for AMD and 2024-01-07 for Intel. The Intel chip has a launch MSRP of $134; the AMD chip has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 across all 17 recorded tests. The smallest margin is in PassMark single-thread, where the AMD chip scores 3841 versus 3759 for the Intel chip, a 2.2% delta. The Geekbench single-core test shows a 5.6% delta, with the AMD chip at 2253 and the Intel chip at 2133. The Cinebench R23 single-core test shows a 10.1% delta, with scores of 1992 and 1809 respectively.

The multi-core margins are much larger. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD chip scores 18698 versus 12820 for the Intel chip, a 45.9% delta. The Geekbench multi-core test shows a 90.3% delta, with scores of 13760 and 7231. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a 120% delta, with scores of 2842 and 1292. The Cinebench R15 single-core test shows a 66.5% delta, with scores of 303 and 182.

The PassMark suite reveals the widest gaps. PassMark integer math shows the AMD chip at 101831 versus 45329 for the Intel chip, a 124.6% delta. PassMark random string sorting shows the AMD chip at 39447 versus 17397, a 126.7% delta. PassMark find prime numbers shows scores of 117 and 55, a 112.7% delta. PassMark extended instructions shows scores of 25113 and 11865, a 111.7% delta. PassMark data encryption shows scores of 18297 and 8838, a 107% delta. PassMark data compression shows scores of 354510 and 174115, a 103.6% delta.

PassMark multithread shows the AMD chip at 29467 versus 15095 for the Intel chip, a 95.2% delta. PassMark floating point math shows scores of 62802 and 35266, a 78.1% delta. PassMark physics shows scores of 1704 and 958, a 77.9% delta.

The average benchmark score comparison reinforces the pattern: 40048 for the AMD chip versus 18318 for the Intel chip. The AMD chip's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at 40081 (0.1% behind) and Intel Core i9-13905H at 40313 (0.7% behind). The Intel chip's nearest rivals include the Intel Core 5 330 at 18345 (0.1% ahead) and Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380 (0.3% ahead).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 wins every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split comes down to the magnitude of the wins and the platform context. The AMD chip dominates heavily in multi-threaded workloads. The PassMark integer math test shows a 124.6% delta, and the random string sorting test shows a 126.7% delta. These are workloads that scale with core count and thread count, where the AMD chip's 10 cores and 20 threads overwhelm the Intel chip's 4 cores and 8 threads. The 45.9% delta in Cinebench R23 multi-core and the 90.3% delta in Geekbench multi-core point to content creation, compilation, and rendering tasks favoring the AMD chip substantially.

The AMD chip also wins in memory bandwidth-sensitive tests. With a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, the AMD chip delivers a 103.6% delta in data compression and a 107% delta in data encryption. These workloads often depend on how fast data moves through the cache and memory subsystem. The AMD chip's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5/LPDDR5X support contribute to this result.

The Intel Core i3-14100 has no benchmark wins, but its narrower losses in single-thread tests are notable. In PassMark single-thread, the delta is just 2.2%. In Geekbench single-core, the delta is 5.6%. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the delta is 10.1%. These are the closest margins in the entire head-to-head set. For lightly threaded tasks such as basic office work, web browsing, or legacy applications that use one or two threads, the Intel chip is much closer to the AMD chip than the multi-core results suggest.

The platform differences matter for practical selection. The Intel chip is a desktop part on Socket 1700 with PCIe Gen 5 support and ECC memory capability. It has a launch MSRP of $134. The AMD chip is a mobile part on Socket FP8 with PCIe Gen 4 and a higher TDP efficiency profile at 28 watts versus 60 watts for the Intel chip. The AMD chip also carries the Radeon 880M integrated graphics, which is a different class of iGPU compared to the Intel UHD Graphics 730. The database shows the AMD chip at the 87th percentile versus the 72nd percentile for the Intel chip. For users who need maximum multi-threaded performance in a portable or low-power form factor, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the stronger option by every recorded metric. For users who need a desktop chip with ECC support and a lower launch MSRP, the Intel Core i3-14100 occupies that specific niche.