Core i3-14100 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
Core i3-14100
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-14100
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-14100 | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($131) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen+ (2018−2019) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-14100 | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+120%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($131) | ✅ More affordable ($60) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-14100 and Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
Core i3-14100
The Core i3-14100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 60 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,213 points. Launch price was $134.
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen+ (2018−2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 15,342 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core i3-14100 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i3-14100 versus 4.1 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 — a 13.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-14100 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i3-14100 uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses Zen+ (2018−2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-14100 scores 15,213 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700's 15,342 — a 0.8% lead for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-14100 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700.
| Feature | Core i3-14100 | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 16+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4.7 GHz+15% | 4.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+9% | 3.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-42% | 12 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) | Zen+ (2018−2019) |
| PassMark | 15,213 | 15,342 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-14100 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i3-14100 | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Core i3-14100 launched at $134 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 debuted at $299. At current prices ($131 vs $60), the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is $71 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-14100 delivers 116.1 pts/$ vs 255.7 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 the 75.1% better value option.
| Feature | Core i3-14100 | Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $134-55% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $131 | $60-54% |
| Performance per Dollar | 116.1 | 255.7+120% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2018 |
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