How do the scores compare?

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D scores 88.3/100 overall; Intel Core i3-14100F scores 45.7/100. AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D wins 15 individual spec rows, Intel Core i3-14100F wins 4.

What are the main differences between the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and the Intel Core i3-14100F?

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D advantages: Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 66; Stronger multi-core score: 90 vs 36; 967% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 12 MB; 330% higher PassMark: 62,297 vs 14,500; 300% higher cores: 16 vs 4. Intel Core i3-14100F advantages: 52% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 120 W; 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; Has Cooler included — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $109 vs $699.

Which is cheaper: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D or Intel Core i3-14100F?

Intel Core i3-14100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $699 for the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs Intel Core i3-14100F

WINNER

AMD

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

$699

Intel

Intel Core i3-14100F

$109

80.2Single-core65.8

89.9Multi-core36.4

95Gamingspec-based38.5

15 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D4 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F

InnoReviews verdict

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D wins this desktop processor face-off, 88.3 to 45.7, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+54) and single-core (+14). 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 7950X3D

Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 66
Stronger multi-core score: 90 vs 36
967% higher L3 cache: 128 MB vs 12 MB
330% higher PassMark: 62,297 vs 14,500
300% higher cores: 16 vs 4

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-14100F

52% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 120 W
50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $109 vs $699

General

General comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D versus Intel Core i3-14100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D	Intel Core i3-14100F
Announced	2023	2024
Socket	AM5	LGA1700
Process	5 nm+50%	10 nm
Base TDP	120 W	58 W+52%
Max turbo power	162 W+47%	110 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	No	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D versus Intel Core i3-14100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D	Intel Core i3-14100F
Cores	16+300%	4
Performance cores	16+300%	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	32+300%	8
Base clock	4.2 GHz+20%	3.5 GHz
Boost clock	5.7 GHz+21%	4.7 GHz
L2 cache	16 MB+220%	5 MB
L3 cache	128 MB+967%	12 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D versus Intel Core i3-14100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D	Intel Core i3-14100F
iGPU	AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2)	—
iGPU clock	2,200 MHz	—

Memory

Memory comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D versus Intel Core i3-14100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D	Intel Core i3-14100F
Memory support	DDR5-5200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	128 GB	192 GB+50%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D versus Intel Core i3-14100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D	Intel Core i3-14100F
PCIe version	5	5
CPU PCIe lanes	28+40%	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D versus Intel Core i3-14100F
Spec	AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D	Intel Core i3-14100F
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,990+22%Top 19%	2,450Top 40%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	19,960+132%Top 12%	8,600Bottom 43%
Cinebench R23 (single)	2,036+11%Top 22%	1,830Top 36%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	35,769+293%Top 10%	9,100Bottom 31%
PassMark	62,297+330%Top 6%	14,500Bottom 26%

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