How do the scores compare?

AMD Ryzen 3 3100 scores 31.9/100 overall; Intel Core i3-14100F scores 45.7/100. AMD Ryzen 3 3100 wins 5 individual spec rows, Intel Core i3-14100F wins 12.

What are the main differences between the AMD Ryzen 3 3100 and the Intel Core i3-14100F?

AMD Ryzen 3 3100 advantages: 33% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB; 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm; 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20; Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't. Intel Core i3-14100F advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 66 vs 30; Stronger Multi-core score: 36 vs 29; 150% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB; 100% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,600 vs 4,300; 88% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,450 vs 1,300.

Which is cheaper: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 or Intel Core i3-14100F?

AMD Ryzen 3 3100 launched cheaper at $99, versus $109 for the Intel Core i3-14100F.

AMD Ryzen 3 3100 vs Intel Core i3-14100F

AMD

AMD Ryzen 3 3100

$99

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i3-14100F

$109

29.7Single-core65.8

28.7Multi-core36.4

40.5Gaming38.5

5 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 3 310012 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-14100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 45.7 to 31.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+36) and Multi-core (+8). AMD Ryzen 3 3100 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 3 3100

33% higher L3 cache: 16 MB vs 12 MB
30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-14100F

Stronger Single-core score: 66 vs 30
Stronger Multi-core score: 36 vs 29
150% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB
100% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,600 vs 4,300
88% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,450 vs 1,300

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 versus Intel Core i3-14100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 3100	Intel Core i3-14100F
Announced	2020	2024
Socket	AM4	LGA1700
Process	7 nm+30%	10 nm
Base TDP	65 W	58 W+11%
Max turbo power	88 W	110 W+25%
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 versus Intel Core i3-14100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 3100	Intel Core i3-14100F
Cores	4	4
Performance cores	4	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8	8
Base clock	3.6 GHz+3%	3.5 GHz
Boost clock	3.9 GHz	4.7 GHz+21%
L2 cache	2 MB	5 MB+150%
L3 cache	16 MB+33%	12 MB

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 versus Intel Core i3-14100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 3100	Intel Core i3-14100F
Memory support	DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	128 GB	192 GB+50%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 versus Intel Core i3-14100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 3100	Intel Core i3-14100F
PCIe version	4	5+25%
CPU PCIe lanes	24+20%	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 versus Intel Core i3-14100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 3 3100	Intel Core i3-14100F
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,300Top 77%	2,450+88%Top 26%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	4,300Top 83%	8,600+100%Top 49%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,140Top 76%	1,830+61%Top 26%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	5,800Top 80%	9,100+57%Top 65%
PassMark	11,800Top 75%	14,500+23%Top 62%

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