Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Core i9-14900K
55.3Single-core88.2
34.2Multi-core94.5
36Gaming73.2
3 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F16 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-14900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 87.3 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+60) and gaming (+37). 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
- 54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $97 vs $589
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900K
- Stronger Single-core score: 88 vs 55
- Stronger Multi-core score: 95 vs 34
- Stronger gaming score: 73 vs 36
- 540% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 5 MB
- 500% higher cores: 24 vs 4
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 58 W+54% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 89 W | 253 W+184% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 24+500% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 16 |
| Threads | 8 | 32+300% |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz+3% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 6 GHz+40% |
| L2 cache | 5 MB | 32 MB+540% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 36 MB+200% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,650 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i3-12100F | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i9-14900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050Top 36% | 3,130+53%Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,700Top 60% | 21,000+213%Top 4% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,680Top 35% | 2,280+36%Top 3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,700Top 66% | 40,000+360%Top 4% |
| PassMark | 14,100Top 65% | 62,000+340%Top 5% |
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