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

AMD
AMD

AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D

CORE STATE Granite Ridge
CORE SPECS 12 Cores / 24 Threads
CLOCK SPEED 4.4 Base / 5.5 GHz Turbo
CACHE 128 MB
MAX TDP 120W
ARCHITECTURE Granite Ridge
nm
PROCESS 4 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2025
VS
Intel
INTEL

Core i3-14100T

CORE STATE Raptor Lake-R
CORE SPECS 4 Cores / 8 Threads
CLOCK SPEED 2.7 Base / 4.4 GHz Turbo
CACHE 12 MB (shared)
MAX TDP 35W
ARCHITECTURE Raptor Lake
nm
PROCESS 10 nm
LAUNCH DATE 2024

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicore
N/A
1,170
cinebench_cinebench_r15_singlecore
N/A
165
cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicore
N/A
4,877
cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecore
N/A
688
cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicore
N/A
11,612
cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore
N/A
1,639
passmark_data_compression
N/A
152,636
passmark_data_encryption
N/A
7,881
passmark_extended_instructions
N/A
10,414
passmark_find_prime_numbers
N/A
56
passmark_floating_point_math
N/A
31,379
passmark_integer_math
N/A
40,292
passmark_multithread
N/A
13,662
passmark_physics
N/A
973
passmark_random_string_sorting
N/A
15,579
passmark_single_thread
N/A
3,498
passmark_singlethread
N/A
3,498

Analysis: AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D vs Intel Core i3-14100T

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D and the Intel Core i3-14100T. The headToHeadBenchmarks field is empty, with zero wins recorded for either processor. This absence of direct comparative data means that any performance conclusions must be drawn from the individual benchmark scores of the Intel Core i3-14100T and the architectural specifications of the AMD part.

The Intel Core i3-14100T has a complete benchmark profile in the database. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 11612, while its single-core score is 1639. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 4877 and the single-core result is 688. The Cinebench R15 scores are 1170 for multi-core and 165 for single-core. These scores place the i3-14100T at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17648.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i3-14100T provide context for its performance tier. The Intel Core i3-13100F scores 17653, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core i7-1255U scores 17656, also a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17614, which is 0.2 percent ahead of the i3-14100T. The AMD EPYC 9374F scores 17693, placing it 0.3 percent behind the i3-14100T. These deltas indicate that the i3-14100T sits in a tightly clustered performance band where the top and bottom of its immediate competition differ by only 0.5 percent.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no benchmark scores recorded in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50. The absence of recorded measurements means the database cannot yet place the 9900X3D relative to the i3-14100T or any other processor with empirical data.

PassMark results for the Intel Core i3-14100T show specific strengths. The data compression score is 152636, while data encryption reaches 7881. Extended instructions score 10414. Floating point math delivers 31379, and integer math reaches 40292. The multithread score is 13662, with physics at 973. Random string sorting produces 15579. Single-thread performance records 3498. Prime number finding scores 56.

Without direct comparisons, the only quantitative conclusion the database supports is that the i3-14100T is a measured, active performer in the 71st percentile, while the 9900X3D remains unmeasured. The architectural disparity between the two parts, detailed in later sections, suggests that direct benchmark data would likely show significant differences, but the database does not contain that evidence.

FAQ

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

A: No. The database lists the 9900X3D with zero benchmark entries, an average benchmark score of 0, and a percentile of 50. The Intel Core i3-14100T, by contrast, has 17 recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench and PassMark tests.

Q: What is the Intel Core i3-14100T's best single-threaded result?

A: The highest single-thread score recorded is 3498 in the PassMark single-thread test. In Cinebench, the single-core scores are 165 (R15), 688 (R20), and 1639 (R23).

Q: How does the Intel Core i3-14100T compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i3-14100T's average score of 17648 is within 0.3 percent of all four nearest rivals. The Intel Core i3-13100F and Intel Core i7-1255U both match it at 0 percent delta, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE is 0.2 percent ahead, and the AMD EPYC 9374F is 0.3 percent behind.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core i3-14100T supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes. Both the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D and the Intel Core i3-14100T list ECC memory support as true.

Q: What are the production statuses of these two processors?

A: Both are listed as Active in the database. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has a release date of 2025-10-06T17:00:00.000Z, while the Intel Core i3-14100T has a release date of 2024-01-07T17:00:00.000Z.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Granite Ridge codename, built on the Zen 5 architecture. The process node is 4 nm, with TSMC as the foundry. The transistor count is 16,630 million, and the die size is 2x 70.6 mm². This dual-die configuration with a 4 nm process represents a modern, high-density design.

The Intel Core i3-14100T comes from the Core 14th Gen series with the Raptor Lake-R codename, based on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its process node is 10 nm, with Intel as the foundry. The die size is 163 mm². The database does not record a transistor count for this part.

Cache structures differ substantially. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1 MB of L2 cache per core, with a large 128 MB L3 cache. The Intel part also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but its L2 is 1.25 MB per core, and its L3 is 12 MB shared. The AMD L3 cache is more than ten times larger than the Intel L3 cache, which indicates a significant advantage for workloads that benefit from large cached working sets.

The AMD processor is unlocked, meaning the multiplier can be adjusted. The Intel processor is locked, with no multiplier unlock capability. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700.

Memory architecture diverges as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, but its memory bandwidth is not recorded. PCIe configurations differ: the AMD part provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics also differ. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D includes Radeon Graphics, while the Intel Core i3-14100T includes UHD Graphics 730.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts show the largest gap. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i3-14100T has 4 cores and 8 threads. This is a threefold difference in both cores and threads.

Clock speeds differ in both directions. The AMD part has a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The AMD base clock is 1.70 GHz higher, and the AMD boost clock is 1.10 GHz higher.

Thermal design power shows a wide gap. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has a TDP of 120, while the Intel Core i3-14100T has a TDP of 35. This reflects the much larger core count and higher clock speeds of the AMD part.

The process node differs, with AMD at 4 nm and Intel at 10 nm. The die size also differs, with the AMD part using 2x 70.6 mm² and the Intel part using 163 mm². The AMD transistor count is 16,630 million, while the Intel transistor count is not recorded.

L2 cache per core is 1 MB for AMD versus 1.25 MB for Intel. L3 cache is 128 MB for AMD versus 12 MB for Intel. Memory support is DDR5 only for AMD versus DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and not recorded for Intel. PCIe lanes are 24 for AMD versus 16 for Intel.

The integrated graphics differ, with Radeon Graphics on the AMD part and UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel part. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD part and locked on the Intel part. The part numbers differ: 100-000001368E for AMD and SRMX0 for Intel.

The release dates differ, with AMD at 2025-10-06T17:00:00.000Z and Intel at 2024-01-07T17:00:00.000Z. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

The Verdict

The database presents a clear asymmetry. The Intel Core i3-14100T is a measured processor with 17 benchmark scores, a 71st percentile ranking, and an average score of 17648. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D has no recorded benchmarks, a 50th percentile placeholder, and an average score of 0.

For users who require verified performance data, the Intel Core i3-14100T is the only option with empirical support in the database. Its scores are consistent across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PassMark tests, and its nearest rivals confirm it sits in a competitive mid-range cluster.

For users who prioritize raw architectural capacity, the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D offers 12 cores and 24 threads versus 4 cores and 8 threads, a boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 4.40 GHz, and 128 MB of L3 cache versus 12 MB. The 120 TDP versus 35 TDP indicates a much higher power envelope. None of these specifications are validated by benchmark measurements in the database.

The production status of both parts is Active. The Intel part was released earlier, on 2024-01-07T17:00:00.000Z, while the AMD part has a release date of 2025-10-06T17:00:00.000Z. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $134, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The data supports a measured conclusion for the Intel part and a speculative conclusion for the AMD part. The i3-14100T delivers known, repeatable performance in the 71st percentile. The 9900X3D delivers unmeasured potential based on its specifications. Until the database records benchmarks for the AMD part, its performance cannot be confirmed.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i3-14100T wins in the domain of verified performance. Its benchmark scores are recorded and reproducible. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11612 and single-core score of 1639 provide concrete reference points. The PassMark single-thread score of 3498 confirms strong per-core capability. The average benchmark score of 17648 and its position within 0.3 percent of four nearest rivals establish a stable performance tier.

The i3-14100T also wins on power efficiency as recorded in the specification data. Its TDP of 35 is far lower than the AMD part's 120. This suggests significantly lower thermal output and power consumption, though the database does not include measured power figures.

The i3-14100T wins on memory flexibility. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD part supports DDR5 only. This allows the Intel part to be paired with either memory generation.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X3D wins on core and thread count. With 12 cores and 24 threads, it offers three times the parallelism of the Intel part's 4 cores and 8 threads. Multi-threaded workloads that scale with core count would likely favor the AMD part, though no benchmark data confirms this.

The AMD part wins on L3 cache capacity. Its 128 MB L3 cache dwarfs the Intel part's 12 MB. Workloads with large working sets that fit in cache, such as certain database operations or scientific computations, could benefit from this capacity.

The AMD part wins on raw clock speed. Its boost clock of 5.50 GHz exceeds the Intel part's 4.40 GHz, and its base clock of 4.40 GHz matches the Intel boost clock. The AMD part also has more PCIe lanes, with 24 versus 16, both at Gen 5.

The AMD part wins on process technology. Its 4 nm TSMC node is smaller than Intel's 10 nm node, and its transistor count of 16,630 million indicates a much more complex design.

The AMD part wins on unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the Intel part is locked. The AMD part also has a newer release date, though newer does not necessarily mean faster in the absence of benchmarks.

The database does not record any head-to-head wins for either processor. The wins described here are inferences from specification differences and the Intel part's measured scores. The AMD part's wins are entirely theoretical until benchmark data is recorded.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATION
Embedded 9900X3D
i3-14100T
Core Specs
Cores
12
4 -66.7%
Threads
24
8 -66.7%
Base Clock (GHz)
4.4
2.7 -38.6%
Boost Clock (GHz)
5.5
4.4 -20.0%
Frequency (GHz)
4.4
2.7 -38.6%
Turbo Clock (GHz)
5.5
4.4 -20.0%
Multiplier
44
27 -38.6%
SMP CPUs
1
1 0.0%
Cache
L1 Cache
80 KB (per core)
80 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
1.25 MB (per core)
L3 Cache
128 MB
12 MB (shared)
Power
TDP (W)
120
35 -70.8%
PL1
35 W
PL2
69 W
PPT
230 W
Architecture
Architecture
Raptor Lake
Codename
Granite Ridge
Raptor Lake-R
Generation
Ryzen Embedded (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge))
Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
Process Size
4 nm
10 nm
Transistors
16,630 million
Die Size
2x 70.6 mm²
163 mm²
Foundry
TSMC
Intel
Memory
Memory Support
DDR5
DDR4, DDR5
Memory Bus
Dual-channel
Dual-channel
Memory Bandwidth
89.6 GB/s
ECC Memory
Yes
Yes
DDR4 Speed
3200 MT/s
DDR5 Speed
4800 MT/s
Platform
Socket
AMD Socket AM5
Intel Socket 1700
Chipsets
X870E, X870, B850, B840, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, A620, X600¹
Intel 600 Series, Intel 700 Series
PCIe
Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only)
Gen 5, 16 Lanes(CPU only)
AMD Multi-Die
IO Process Size
6 nm
Graphics
Integrated Graphics
Radeon Graphics
UHD Graphics 730
Other
Market
Desktop
Desktop
Production Status
Active
Active
Launch Price
$134
Part Number
100-000001368E
SRMX0
Package
FC-LGA1718
FC-LGA16A
Tj Max
95°C
100°C
Bundled Cooler
None
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