Core i3-14100 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

CPU

GPU

Core i3-14100

4 Cores8 Thrd60 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2024

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Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-14100

4 / 8

15,213

0.0%

15,342

+0.8%

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

✅Costs $165 less on MSRP ($134 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 121.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 113.5 vs 51.3 PassMark/$ ($134 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 60W instead of 65W, a 5W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,213 vs 15,342).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

2018

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.3% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 51.3 vs 113.5 PassMark/$ ($299 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 7 PRO 2700

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $165 less on MSRP ($134 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Delivers 121.3% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 113.5 vs 51.3 PassMark/$ ($134 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 60W instead of 65W, a 5W reduction.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.3% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (16 MB vs 12 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (15,213 vs 15,342).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (12 MB vs 16 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 51.3 vs 113.5 PassMark/$ ($299 MSRP vs $134 MSRP).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i3-14100 moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 better than Core i3-14100?

Yes. Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 6.3% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.8% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 6.3% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 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 7 PRO 2700 is still the faster CPU overall, but Core i3-14100 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 is 123.1% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $134 MSRP, and it gives you a 6.3% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i3-14100 is also 121.3% better value on MSRP (113.5 vs 51.3 PassMark/$), 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 i3-14100 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?

Core i3-14100 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2018) and a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4. 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 7 PRO 2700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-14100	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
1080p
low	172 FPS	176 FPS
medium	147 FPS	154 FPS
high	116 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	145 FPS
medium	124 FPS	122 FPS
high	98 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	66 FPS
medium	75 FPS	59 FPS
high	59 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	37 FPS

Open Core i3-14100 Open Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-14100	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
1080p
low	318 FPS	336 FPS
medium	265 FPS	297 FPS
high	239 FPS	265 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	237 FPS
1440p
low	273 FPS	307 FPS
medium	233 FPS	278 FPS
high	215 FPS	246 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	215 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	225 FPS
medium	178 FPS	207 FPS
high	153 FPS	193 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	168 FPS

Open Core i3-14100 Open Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-14100	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
1080p
low	380 FPS	384 FPS
medium	380 FPS	384 FPS
high	380 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	384 FPS
1440p
low	380 FPS	384 FPS
medium	380 FPS	384 FPS
high	380 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	337 FPS
4K
low	380 FPS	384 FPS
medium	380 FPS	319 FPS
high	371 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	312 FPS	226 FPS

Open Core i3-14100 Open Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-14100	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
1080p
low	380 FPS	384 FPS
medium	380 FPS	384 FPS
high	380 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	384 FPS
1440p
low	380 FPS	384 FPS
medium	380 FPS	384 FPS
high	380 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	380 FPS	384 FPS
4K
low	380 FPS	384 FPS
medium	380 FPS	384 FPS
high	380 FPS	384 FPS
ultra	357 FPS	332 FPS

Open Core i3-14100 Open Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

Valorant

Valorant

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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.

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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

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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

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-14100 launched at $134 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 debuted at $299. On MSRP ($134 vs $299), the Core i3-14100 is $165 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-14100 delivers 113.5 pts/$ vs 51.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700 — making the Core i3-14100 the 75.5% better value option.