AMD Ryzen 5 8400F vs Intel Core i3-14100

Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Core i3-14100 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark.

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F

• CPU is newer: launch date 2 month(s) later
• Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
• 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
• 4 more threads: 12 vs 8
• A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 4 nm vs 10 nm
• Around 20% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
• Around 20% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
• Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
• Around 53% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 23077 vs 15043

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-14100

• Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 95°C
• Around 8% lower typical power consumption: 60 Watt vs 65 Watt
• Around 5% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 3736 vs 3548

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD Ryzen 5 8400F
CPU 2: Intel Core i3-14100

PassMark - Single thread mark	CPU 1 CPU 2	3548 3736
PassMark - CPU mark	CPU 1 CPU 2	23077 15043

Compare specifications (specs)