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Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Core i3-14100F

I
41Inno Score
VS
WINNER
I
45.7Inno Score
55.3Single-core65.8
34.2Multi-core36.4
36Gaming38.5
0 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F10 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-14100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 45.7 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+11) and gaming (+3). Intel Core i3-12100F 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 i3-12100F

  • Lower launch price: $97 vs $109

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-14100F

  • Stronger Single-core score: 66 vs 55
  • 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
  • 28% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,600 vs 6,700
  • 24% higher Max turbo power: 110 W vs 89 W
  • 20% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,450 vs 2,050

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i3-14100F
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i3-14100F
Announced20222024
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Process10 nm10 nm
Base TDP58 W58 W
Max turbo power89 W110 W+24%
Unlocked multiplierNoNo
Cooler includedYesYes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i3-14100F
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i3-14100F
Cores44
Performance cores44
Efficiency cores00
Threads88
Base clock3.3 GHz3.5 GHz+6%
Boost clock4.3 GHz4.7 GHz+9%
L2 cache5 MB5 MB
L3 cache12 MB12 MB

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i3-14100F
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i3-14100F
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory128 GB192 GB+50%
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i3-14100F
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i3-14100F
PCIe version55
CPU PCIe lanes2020

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-12100F versus Intel Core i3-14100F
SpecIntel Core i3-12100FIntel Core i3-14100F
Geekbench 6 (single)2,050Top 36%2,450+20%Top 26%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,700Top 60%8,600+28%Top 49%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,680Top 35%1,830+9%Top 26%
Cinebench R23 (multi)8,700Top 66%9,100+5%Top 65%
PassMark14,100Top 65%14,500+3%Top 62%

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