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 i3-14100F

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $340 less on MSRP ($109 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 84.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 141.1 vs 76.4 PassMark/$ ($109 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Draws 58W instead of 120W, a 62W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7800X3D across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,381 vs 34,293).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 7800X3D can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +116.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core), while Core i3-14100F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 76.4 vs 141.1 PassMark/$ ($449 MSRP vs $109 MSRP).
❌106.9% higher power demand at 120W vs 58W.

Core i3-14100F

2024

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $340 less on MSRP ($109 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 84.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 141.1 vs 76.4 PassMark/$ ($109 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Draws 58W instead of 120W, a 62W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +116.4% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (28 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core), while Core i3-14100F needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 7800X3D across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,381 vs 34,293).
❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 7 7800X3D can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 76.4 vs 141.1 PassMark/$ ($449 MSRP vs $109 MSRP).
❌106.9% higher power demand at 120W vs 58W.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 7800X3D better than Core i3-14100F?

Yes. Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 116.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 123% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 116.4% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests. It also has a big cache advantage at 96 MB vs 12 MB.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the better fit. You are getting 123% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 700% larger total L3 cache (96 MB vs 12 MB).

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

Ryzen 7 7800X3D is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i3-14100F makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 311.9% more expensive on MSRP at $449 MSRP versus $109 MSRP, and it gives you a 116.4% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i3-14100F is also 84.8% better value on MSRP (141.1 vs 76.4 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible LGA1700 + DDR5 setup, Core i3-14100F can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

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

Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 3D V-Cache and a much larger 96 MB L3 cache instead of 12 MB and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 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 i3-14100F Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-14100F	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
1080p
low	172 FPS	266 FPS
medium	147 FPS	247 FPS
high	116 FPS	211 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	186 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	258 FPS
medium	124 FPS	215 FPS
high	98 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	179 FPS
medium	75 FPS	149 FPS
high	59 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	100 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-14100F	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
1080p
low	318 FPS	857 FPS
medium	265 FPS	735 FPS
high	239 FPS	579 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	491 FPS
1440p
low	273 FPS	715 FPS
medium	233 FPS	607 FPS
high	215 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	396 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	393 FPS
medium	178 FPS	337 FPS
high	153 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	271 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-14100F	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
1080p
low	385 FPS	857 FPS
medium	385 FPS	857 FPS
high	385 FPS	857 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	857 FPS
1440p
low	385 FPS	857 FPS
medium	385 FPS	851 FPS
high	385 FPS	786 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	656 FPS
4K
low	385 FPS	558 FPS
medium	385 FPS	479 FPS
high	371 FPS	427 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	362 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-14100F	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
1080p
low	385 FPS	857 FPS
medium	385 FPS	857 FPS
high	385 FPS	857 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	782 FPS
1440p
low	385 FPS	857 FPS
medium	385 FPS	760 FPS
high	385 FPS	669 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	576 FPS
4K
low	385 FPS	618 FPS
medium	385 FPS	556 FPS
high	385 FPS	495 FPS
ultra	357 FPS	428 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-14100F and Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Core i3-14100F

The Core i3-14100F 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): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 15,381 points. Launch price was $109.

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-14100F packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i3-14100F versus 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 3.5 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The Core i3-14100F uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-14100F scores 15,381 against the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's 34,293 — a 76.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i3-14100F vs 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Feature	Core i3-14100F	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz	5 GHz+6%
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	4.4 GHz+26%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	96 MB (total)+700%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+25%	1 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	5 nm-29%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	15,381	34,293+123%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	18,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	15,000

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-14100F uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-14100F	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	28

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-14100F) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Core i3-14100F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

Feature	Core i3-14100F	Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	—	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-14100F launched at $109 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D debuted at $449. On MSRP ($109 vs $449), the Core i3-14100F is $340 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-14100F delivers 141.1 pts/$ vs 76.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D — making the Core i3-14100F the 59.5% better value option.