Intel Core i3-12100 vs Intel Core i7-14700
55.3Single-core81
34.2Multi-core79.6
36Gaming67.3
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-1210016 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+45) and gaming (+31). Intel Core i3-12100 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 i3-12100
- 57% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- Lower launch price: $122 vs $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700
- Stronger Single-core score: 81 vs 55
- Stronger Multi-core score: 80 vs 34
- Stronger gaming score: 67 vs 36
- 460% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 5 MB
- 400% higher cores: 20 vs 4
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 60 W+8% | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 89 W | 219 W+146% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 20+400% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 8 | 28+250% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz+57% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.4 GHz+26% |
| L2 cache | 5 MB | 28 MB+460% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 33 MB+175% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,400 MHz | 1,600 MHz+14% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050Top 36% | 2,920+42%Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,700Top 60% | 17,800+166%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,680Top 35% | 2,130+27%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,700Top 66% | 32,500+274%Top 9% |
| PassMark | 14,000Top 66% | 49,000+250%Top 11% |
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