How do the scores compare?

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X scores 60.4/100 overall; Intel Core i3-14100F scores 45.7/100. AMD Ryzen 9 3950X wins 12 individual spec rows, Intel Core i3-14100F wins 7.

What are the main differences between the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X and the Intel Core i3-14100F?

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X advantages: Stronger Multi-core score: 65 vs 36; Stronger gaming score: 79 vs 39; 433% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 12 MB; 300% higher cores: 16 vs 4; 300% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 4. Intel Core i3-14100F advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 66 vs 39; 56% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,450 vs 1,570; 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; 45% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 105 W; 39% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,830 vs 1,320; Lower launch price: $109 vs $749.

Which is cheaper: AMD Ryzen 9 3950X or Intel Core i3-14100F?

Intel Core i3-14100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $749 for the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X.

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X vs Intel Core i3-14100F

WINNER

AMD

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X

$749

Intel

Intel Core i3-14100F

$109

38.6Single-core65.8

64.6Multi-core36.4

79Gaming38.5

12 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 3950X7 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F

InnoReviews verdict

AMD Ryzen 9 3950X wins this desktop processor face-off, 60.4 to 45.7, pulling ahead mainly in gaming (+41) and Multi-core (+28). Intel Core i3-14100F 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 9 3950X

Stronger Multi-core score: 65 vs 36
Stronger gaming score: 79 vs 39
433% higher L3 cache: 64 MB vs 12 MB
300% higher cores: 16 vs 4
300% higher Performance cores: 16 vs 4

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-14100F

Stronger Single-core score: 66 vs 39
56% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,450 vs 1,570
50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
45% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 105 W
39% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,830 vs 1,320
Lower launch price: $109 vs $749

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 3950X versus Intel Core i3-14100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 3950X	Intel Core i3-14100F
Announced	2019	2024
Socket	AM4	LGA1700
Process	7 nm+30%	10 nm
Base TDP	105 W	58 W+45%
Max turbo power	142 W+29%	110 W
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	No
Cooler included	No	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 3950X versus Intel Core i3-14100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 3950X	Intel Core i3-14100F
Cores	16+300%	4
Performance cores	16+300%	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	32+300%	8
Base clock	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz
Boost clock	4.7 GHz	4.7 GHz
L2 cache	8 MB+60%	5 MB
L3 cache	64 MB+433%	12 MB

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 3950X versus Intel Core i3-14100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 3950X	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 9 3950X versus Intel Core i3-14100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 3950X	Intel Core i3-14100F
PCIe version	4	5+25%
CPU PCIe lanes	24+20%	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 3950X versus Intel Core i3-14100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 3950X	Intel Core i3-14100F
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,570Top 57%	2,450+56%Top 26%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	13,300+55%Top 25%	8,600Top 49%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,320Top 56%	1,830+39%Top 26%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	24,700+171%Top 15%	9,100Top 65%
PassMark	39,000+169%Top 16%	14,500Top 62%

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