
Ryzen 5 7530U vs Core i3-14100

Ryzen 5 7530U

Core i3-14100
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7530U
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-14100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7530U | Core i3-14100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($131) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) / 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7530U | Core i3-14100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($131) |
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 Ryzen 5 7530U and Core i3-14100

Ryzen 5 7530U
The Ryzen 5 7530U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 15,378 points. Launch price was $299.

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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 7530U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i3-14100 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Ryzen 5 7530U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7530U versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i3-14100 — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core i3-14100 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7530U uses the Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) architecture (7 nm), while the Core i3-14100 uses Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7530U scores 15,378 against the Core i3-14100's 15,213 — a 1.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 7530U. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7530U vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-14100.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7530U | Core i3-14100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12+50% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.5 GHz | 4.7 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+75% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+33% | 12 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core)+150% |
| Process | 7 nm | Intel 7 nm |
| Architecture | Barcelo-U Refresh (2023) | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) |
| PassMark | 15,378+1% | 15,213 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7530U uses the FP6 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-14100 uses LGA1700 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7530U | Core i3-14100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP6 | LGA1700 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0+67% |
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