AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D vs Intel Core i3-14100F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains benchmark results for the Intel Core i3-14100F but no comparable scores for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D. The AMD processor has an empty benchmark array, meaning no direct measurement data exists for it in the database. Consequently, the head-to-head comparison must rely on the Intel part's measured results and the architectural specifications of both processors.

The Intel Core i3-14100F delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13084 and a single-core score of 1847. In Geekbench, it records 7598 multicore and 2105 single-core. The Passmark suite shows a multithread score of 15420, a single-thread score of 3778, integer math at 45357, floating-point math at 35370, data compression at 176106, and data encryption at 8922. These figures place the i3-14100F at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 18519.

The nearest rivals in the database for the i3-14100F are the Intel Core i5-13420H with an average score of 18511 and a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE at 18505 with a delta of 0.1 percent, the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380 with a delta of 0.8 percent, and the Intel Core 7 360 at 18374 with a delta of 0.8 percent. These deltas show the i3-14100F sits essentially at parity with its closest competitors, within less than one percent in every case.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no recorded benchmark scores, so no direct numerical comparison is possible. The wins count for both processors is recorded as zero because the head-to-head benchmark array is empty. What the database does provide is a percentile ranking of 50 for the AMD part, which indicates it sits at the median of all CPUs in the database, but this percentile is based on no actual benchmark data, making it a placeholder rather than a measured performance indicator.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge substantially in their underlying designs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D uses the Granite Ridge codename, belonging to the Ryzen Embedded generation built on Zen 5 architecture. It is fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with a transistor count of 16,630 million and a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The Intel Core i3-14100F uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, from the Core 14th Gen series. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with a die size of 163 mm².

Core and thread counts show a wide gap. The AMD part provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part provides 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clock speeds are 4.40 GHz for the AMD and 3.50 GHz for the Intel. Boost clocks reach 5.50 GHz on the AMD and 4.70 GHz on the Intel. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel multiplier is locked.

Cache hierarchies differ in capacity and organization. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD L2 cache is 1 MB per core, while the Intel L2 is 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache shows a dramatic difference: the AMD part carries 128 MB total, while the Intel part has 12 MB shared. The AMD's L3 is described as 128 MB in the cache field, which includes the 3D V-Cache implementation characteristic of the X3D series, though the database does not explicitly list a separate vCache3d value.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth rating of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with no bandwidth figure recorded. Both parts support ECC memory. PCI Express capability differs: the AMD provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD includes integrated Radeon Graphics, while the Intel has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Power characteristics are recorded differently. The AMD TDP is listed as 120, and the Intel TDP is 58. The database does not include thermal design power units, but the numeric values are available. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel uses Intel Socket 1700. Release dates differ by over a year: the AMD launched on 2025-10-06, and the Intel launched on 2024-01-07. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $109, while the AMD has no launch MSRP recorded.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a one-sided picture because only the Intel Core i3-14100F has actual benchmark measurements. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no scores in the database, so any performance judgment must come from its architectural specifications and its percentile ranking of 50, which is not backed by measured data.

For the Intel part, the benchmark results show a solid mid-range performer. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13084 and Geekbench multicore score of 7598 indicate strong multithreaded capability for a 4-core, 8-thread processor. The single-core scores of 1847 in Cinebench R23 and 2105 in Geekbench place it competitively among its nearest rivals, all of which sit within 0.8 percent of its average benchmark score of 18519. The 72nd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that it outperforms a majority of the database entries.

The AMD part, however, offers specifications that suggest a different performance class. Twelve cores and 24 threads with a 5.50 GHz boost clock and 128 MB of L3 cache position it as a high-end processor by design. But the database contains no measurements to confirm what those specifications deliver in practice. The percentile of 50 is listed without supporting benchmark data, so it cannot be interpreted as a meaningful performance indicator.

From the data alone, the Intel Core i3-14100F is the only processor with validated benchmark results. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has fewer recorded details in terms of test scores, making any direct verdict impossible. A user seeking measured performance data in the database would find the Intel part fully characterized with 19 benchmark entries, while the AMD part has none.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core i3-14100F?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100F records an average benchmark score of 18519, placing it at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The benchmark array for the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D is empty, with no recorded test scores for any benchmark.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i3-14100F has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has an L3 cache of 128 MB. The Intel Core i3-14100F has a shared L3 cache of 12 MB.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core i3-14100F supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core i3-14100F?

A: The launch MSRP of the Intel Core i3-14100F is $109. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no launch MSRP recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i3-14100F wins in every measured benchmark category because it is the only processor with recorded scores. Its Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1318 and single-core score of 186, Cinebench R20 multicore of 5495 and single-core of 775, and Cinebench R23 multicore of 13084 and single-core of 1847 all represent actual database measurements. The Geekbench results of 7598 multicore and 2105 single-core, plus the full Passmark suite, provide a complete performance profile.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D would, by architectural specification, be expected to win in scenarios that scale with core count and cache capacity. Its 12 cores and 24 threads versus 4 cores and 8 threads, combined with 128 MB of L3 cache versus 12 MB, suggest advantages in heavily multithreaded workloads such as rendering, compilation, and data processing that can use more than 4 cores. The 5.50 GHz boost clock versus 4.70 GHz also suggests single-threaded advantages, though no measured data confirms this.

Memory bandwidth favors the AMD part with a recorded 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has no bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory, which matters for workstation reliability. The AMD includes integrated Radeon Graphics, making it usable without a discrete GPU, while the Intel has no integrated graphics and requires a separate graphics card.

PCI Express lane counts favor the AMD part with 24 Gen 5 lanes versus 16 Gen 5 lanes on the Intel. This could benefit setups with multiple high-bandwidth devices. The AMD also has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, while the Intel multiplier is locked.

Process technology favors the AMD part with a 4 nm TSMC process versus Intel's 10 nm process, and the transistor count of 16,630 million versus no recorded transistor count for Intel. The AMD die size of 2x 70.6 mm² is smaller than the Intel die size of 163 mm², but the AMD uses a dual-die configuration.

The Intel part wins on recorded performance data, lower TDP at 58 versus 120, and availability of a launch MSRP. It also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering flexibility in platform choice. The AMD part wins on raw specifications: more cores, more threads, higher clocks, larger cache, more PCIe lanes, and integrated graphics. Without benchmark data, those specifications remain unverified in the database, leaving the Intel part as the only processor with confirmed performance results.