Core i3-14100 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

CPU

GPU

Core i3-14100

4 Cores8 Thrd60 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2024

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Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

6 Cores12 Thrd35 WWMax: 4.2 GHz2020

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-14100

4 / 8

15,213

0.0%

15,316

+0.7%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

Ryzen 9 8940HX

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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.

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

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Costs $75 less on MSRP ($134 MSRP vs $209 MSRP).
✅Delivers 54.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 113.5 vs 73.3 PassMark/$ ($134 MSRP vs $209 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,213 vs 15,316).
❌71.4% higher power demand at 60W vs 35W.

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

2020

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 60W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 73.3 vs 113.5 PassMark/$ ($209 MSRP vs $134 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i3-14100 moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Core i3-14100

2024

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

2020

Why buy it

✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).
✅Costs $75 less on MSRP ($134 MSRP vs $209 MSRP).
✅Delivers 54.9% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 113.5 vs 73.3 PassMark/$ ($134 MSRP vs $209 MSRP).
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 60W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (15,213 vs 15,316).
❌71.4% higher power demand at 60W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 73.3 vs 113.5 PassMark/$ ($209 MSRP vs $134 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i3-14100 moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-14100 better than Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i3-14100 is ahead with a 0.5% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE pulls ahead with 0.7% better PassMark. Core i3-14100 also has the bigger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

Core i3-14100 is the smarter buy today. Core i3-14100 is $75 cheaper on MSRP at $134 MSRP versus $209 MSRP, and it gives you a 0.5% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.7% better PassMark. It is also 54.9% better value on MSRP (113.5 vs 73.3 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap, but on MSRP alone you would want to find it meaningfully cheaper in real-world listings before that path becomes easy to justify.

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

Core i3-14100 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2020), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB). 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 PRO 4650GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-14100	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
1080p
low	172 FPS	177 FPS
medium	147 FPS	143 FPS
high	116 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	152 FPS
medium	124 FPS	121 FPS
high	98 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	69 FPS
medium	75 FPS	59 FPS
high	59 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	37 FPS

Open Core i3-14100 Open Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-14100	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
1080p
low	318 FPS	298 FPS
medium	265 FPS	257 FPS
high	239 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	198 FPS
1440p
low	273 FPS	261 FPS
medium	233 FPS	229 FPS
high	215 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	225 FPS
medium	178 FPS	202 FPS
high	153 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	156 FPS

Open Core i3-14100 Open Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-14100	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
1080p
low	380 FPS	383 FPS
medium	380 FPS	383 FPS
high	380 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	383 FPS
1440p
low	380 FPS	383 FPS
medium	380 FPS	383 FPS
high	380 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	362 FPS
4K
low	380 FPS	383 FPS
medium	380 FPS	332 FPS
high	371 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	227 FPS

Open Core i3-14100 Open Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-14100	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
1080p
low	380 FPS	383 FPS
medium	380 FPS	383 FPS
high	380 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	383 FPS
1440p
low	380 FPS	383 FPS
medium	380 FPS	383 FPS
high	380 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	383 FPS
4K
low	380 FPS	383 FPS
medium	380 FPS	383 FPS
high	380 FPS	378 FPS
ultra	357 FPS	316 FPS

Open Core i3-14100 Open Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-14100 and Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

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 PRO 4650GE

The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 July 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir (2020−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,316 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-14100 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i3-14100 versus 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE — a 11.2% 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 PRO 4650GE uses Renoir (2020−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-14100 scores 15,213 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE's 15,316 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-14100 vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE.

Feature	Core i3-14100	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+12%	4.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+6%	3.3 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)	Renoir (2020−2023)
PassMark	15,213	15,316

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-14100 uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-14100	Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-14100 launched at $134 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE debuted at $209. On MSRP ($134 vs $209), the Core i3-14100 is $75 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-14100 delivers 113.5 pts/$ vs 73.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE — making the Core i3-14100 the 43.1% better value option.