Intel processors generally offer better overall performance and value, while AMD CPUs excel in power efficiency and specific use cases like high-end gaming with their 3D V-Cache processors.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D In our tests, the 7950X3D beats Intel's fastest chip, the $690 6.2 GHz Core i9-14900KS, by 10% on average and up to 40%+ in some games. The 7950X3D uses AMD's cutting-edge 3D chip-stacking technology, called 3D V-Cache, to enable an incredible 128MB of L3 cache.

If you're looking to work with your processor performing intensive multithreaded tasks like video editing or transcoding or heavy multitasking activities with tons of browser tabs open, Intel's laptop CPUs are the fastest, but AMD's are close behind and often offer better battery life.

If you are comparing Intel i3 gen 8 with the AMD Ryzen 3 then go with the Intel. Both the CPU categories have 4 cores, but the Intel has higher clock speed and higher IPC making it slightly better, especially in games.