Core i3-14100 vs Ryzen 5 7533HS

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i3-14100

2024

Why buy it

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,213 vs 15,231).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $134 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 7533HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌71.4% higher power demand at 60W vs 35W.

Ryzen 5 7533HS

2024

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 60W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Core i3-14100

2024

Ryzen 5 7533HS

2024

Why buy it

✅+0.1% higher PassMark.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).
✅Draws 35W instead of 60W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,213 vs 15,231).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $134 MSRP, while Ryzen 5 7533HS mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌71.4% higher power demand at 60W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 5 7533HS better than Core i3-14100?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i3-14100 is ahead with a 1.5% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 7533HS pulls ahead with 0.1% better PassMark. Ryzen 5 7533HS also has the bigger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 7533HS is the better fit. You are getting 0.1% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen 5 7533HS is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i3-14100 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 5 7533HS is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $134 MSRP, and it gives you 0.1% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Core i3-14100 is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 1.5% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i3-14100 is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (113.5 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 7533HS is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 6 cores / 12 threads instead of 4/8. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i3-14100 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 7533HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-14100	Ryzen 5 7533HS
1080p
low	172 FPS	164 FPS
medium	147 FPS	142 FPS
high	116 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	139 FPS
medium	124 FPS	119 FPS
high	98 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	76 FPS
medium	75 FPS	70 FPS
high	59 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	43 FPS

Open Core i3-14100 Open Ryzen 5 7533HS

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-14100	Ryzen 5 7533HS
1080p
low	318 FPS	326 FPS
medium	265 FPS	272 FPS
high	239 FPS	244 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	212 FPS
1440p
low	273 FPS	287 FPS
medium	233 FPS	244 FPS
high	215 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	191 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	222 FPS
medium	178 FPS	192 FPS
high	153 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	142 FPS

Open Core i3-14100 Open Ryzen 5 7533HS

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-14100	Ryzen 5 7533HS
1080p
low	380 FPS	381 FPS
medium	380 FPS	381 FPS
high	380 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	381 FPS
1440p
low	380 FPS	381 FPS
medium	380 FPS	381 FPS
high	380 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	336 FPS
4K
low	380 FPS	361 FPS
medium	380 FPS	300 FPS
high	371 FPS	264 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	213 FPS

Open Core i3-14100 Open Ryzen 5 7533HS

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-14100	Ryzen 5 7533HS
1080p
low	380 FPS	381 FPS
medium	380 FPS	381 FPS
high	380 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	381 FPS
1440p
low	380 FPS	381 FPS
medium	380 FPS	381 FPS
high	380 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	381 FPS
4K
low	380 FPS	381 FPS
medium	380 FPS	381 FPS
high	380 FPS	381 FPS
ultra	357 FPS	353 FPS

Open Core i3-14100 Open Ryzen 5 7533HS

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-14100 and Ryzen 5 7533HS

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 5 7533HS

The Ryzen 5 7533HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Setembro 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 6 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 15,231 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-14100 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7533HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 7533HS has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i3-14100 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7533HS — a 6.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-14100 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i3-14100 uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7533HS uses Rembrandt-R (2023−2025) (6 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-14100 scores 15,213 against the Ryzen 5 7533HS's 15,231 — a 0.1% lead for the Ryzen 5 7533HS. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-14100 vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7533HS.

Feature	Core i3-14100	Ryzen 5 7533HS
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+7%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+6%	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	6 nm-14%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)	Rembrandt-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	15,213	15,231

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-14100 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 7533HS uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.