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

Intel Core i3-12100F
41Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Intel Core i3-14100F
45.9Inno Score
55.3Single-core65.8
34.2Multi-core36.7
36Gamingspec-based38.5
0 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F11 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-14100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 45.9 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+11) and multi-core (+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 47%2,450+20%Top 42%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,700Bottom 34%8,600+28%Bottom 44%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,680Top 49%1,830+9%Top 39%
Cinebench R23 (multi)8,700Bottom 25%9,100+5%Bottom 27%
PassMark13,954Bottom 27%15,399+10%Bottom 32%
PassMark (single thread)3,432Top 47%3,775+10%Top 36%

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