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Intel Core i3-10100F vs Intel Core i5-14400F

Intel Core i3-10100F
28.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Intel Core i5-14400F
53.9Inno Score
33Single-core64.4
27.6Multi-core48.5
26.3Gamingspec-based50.9
1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-10100F12 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14400F

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-14400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.9 to 28.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+31) and multi-core (+21). Intel Core i3-10100F still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-10100F

  • 44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14400F

  • Stronger single-core score: 64 vs 33
  • Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 28
  • 233% higher L3 cache: 20 MB vs 6 MB
  • 197% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,858 vs 5,341
  • 192% higher PassMark: 25,421 vs 8,702

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-10100F versus Intel Core i5-14400F
SpecIntel Core i3-10100FIntel Core i5-14400F
Announced20202024
SocketLGA1200LGA1700
Process14 nm10 nm+29%
Base TDP65 W65 W
Max turbo power—148 W
Unlocked multiplierNoNo
Cooler includedYesYes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-10100F versus Intel Core i5-14400F
SpecIntel Core i3-10100FIntel Core i5-14400F
Cores410+150%
Performance cores—6
Efficiency cores—4
Threads816+100%
Base clock3.6 GHz+44%2.5 GHz
Boost clock4.3 GHz4.7 GHz+9%
L2 cache—10 MB
L3 cache6 MB20 MB+233%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-10100F versus Intel Core i5-14400F
SpecIntel Core i3-10100FIntel Core i5-14400F
Memory supportDDR4-2666DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory128 GB192 GB+50%
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-10100F versus Intel Core i5-14400F
SpecIntel Core i3-10100FIntel Core i5-14400F
PCIe version35+67%
CPU PCIe lanes1620+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-10100F versus Intel Core i5-14400F
SpecIntel Core i3-10100FIntel Core i5-14400F
Geekbench 6 (single)1,495Bottom 29%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,069Bottom 23%—
Cinebench R23 (single)1,132Bottom 21%1,794+58%Top 41%
Cinebench R23 (multi)5,341Bottom 16%15,858+197%Top 40%
PassMark8,702Bottom 12%25,421+192%Bottom 48%

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