How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-12100 scores 41/100 overall; Intel Core i7-14700K scores 80.9/100. Intel Core i3-12100 wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-14700K wins 17.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-12100 and the Intel Core i7-14700K?

Intel Core i3-12100 advantages: 52% lower Base TDP: 60 W vs 125 W; Has Cooler included — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $122 vs $409. Intel Core i7-14700K advantages: Stronger single-core score: 84 vs 55; Stronger multi-core score: 86 vs 34; 460% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 5 MB; 400% higher cores: 20 vs 4; 308% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 35,500 vs 8,700.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-12100 or Intel Core i7-14700K?

Intel Core i3-12100 launched cheaper at $122, versus $409 for the Intel Core i7-14700K.

Intel Core i3-12100 vs Intel Core i7-14700K

Intel

Intel Core i3-12100

$122

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-14700K

$409

55.3Single-core84

34.2Multi-core85.7

36Gamingspec-based68.6

2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-1210017 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-14700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 80.9 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+52) and single-core (+29). 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

52% lower Base TDP: 60 W vs 125 W
Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $122 vs $409

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700K

Stronger single-core score: 84 vs 55
Stronger multi-core score: 86 vs 34
460% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 5 MB
400% higher cores: 20 vs 4
308% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 35,500 vs 8,700

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i7-14700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i7-14700K
Announced	2022	2023
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Base TDP	60 W+52%	125 W
Max turbo power	89 W	253 W+184%
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i7-14700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i7-14700K
Cores	4	20+400%
Performance cores	4	8+100%
Efficiency cores	0	12
Threads	8	28+250%
Base clock	3.3 GHz	3.4 GHz+3%
Boost clock	4.3 GHz	5.6 GHz+30%
L2 cache	5 MB	28 MB+460%
L3 cache	12 MB	33 MB+175%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i7-14700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i7-14700K
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 730	Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock	1,400 MHz	1,600 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i7-14700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i7-14700K
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	128 GB	192 GB+50%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i7-14700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i7-14700K
PCIe version	5	5
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100 versus Intel Core i7-14700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-12100	Intel Core i7-14700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,050Top 49%	3,000+46%Top 19%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	6,700Bottom 33%	19,300+188%Top 16%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,680Top 47%	2,200+31%Top 13%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,700Bottom 29%	35,500+308%Top 11%
PassMark	14,000Bottom 24%	54,000+286%Top 14%

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