Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Core i5-14500
55.3Single-core69.7
34.2Multi-core54.3
36Gamingspec-based57.2
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F12 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14500
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-14500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 59.6 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+20) and single-core (+14). 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
- 27% higher Base clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- 11% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 65 W
- Lower launch price: $97 vs $232
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14500
- Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 55
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 34
- 250% higher cores: 14 vs 4
- 150% higher threads: 20 vs 8
- 130% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 5 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 58 W+11% | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 89 W | 154 W+73% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 14+250% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 20+150% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz+27% | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 5 GHz+16% |
| L2 cache | 5 MB | 12 MB+130% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 24 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i5-14500 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050Top 48% | 2,583+26%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,700Bottom 34% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,680Top 45% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,700Bottom 29% | — |
| PassMark | 14,100Bottom 24% | 30,708+118%Top 38% |
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