How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-13100F scores 41.6/100 overall; Intel Core i5-14500 scores 59.6/100. Intel Core i3-13100F wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-14500 wins 10.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-13100F and the Intel Core i5-14500?

Intel Core i3-13100F advantages: 31% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz; 11% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 65 W; Lower launch price: $109 vs $232. Intel Core i5-14500 advantages: Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 57; 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.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-13100F or Intel Core i5-14500?

Intel Core i3-13100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $232 for the Intel Core i5-14500.

Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i5-14500

Intel

Intel Core i3-13100F

$109

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-14500

$232

57Single-core69.7

33.7Multi-core54.3

37.3Gamingspec-based57.2

2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F10 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14500

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-14500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 59.6 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+21) and single-core (+13). Intel Core i3-13100F 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 i3-13100F

31% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
11% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 65 W
Lower launch price: $109 vs $232

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14500

Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 57
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

General comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-14500
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-14500
Announced	2023	2024
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Base TDP	58 W+11%	65 W
Max turbo power	110 W	154 W+40%
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-14500
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-14500
Cores	4	14+250%
Performance cores	4	6+50%
Efficiency cores	0	8
Threads	8	20+150%
Base clock	3.4 GHz+31%	2.6 GHz
Boost clock	4.5 GHz	5 GHz+11%
L2 cache	5 MB	12 MB+130%
L3 cache	12 MB	24 MB+100%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-14500
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-14500
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock	—	1,550 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-14500
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-14500
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	192 GB	192 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-14500
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-14500
PCIe version	5	5
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i5-14500
Spec	Intel Core i3-13100F	Intel Core i5-14500
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	2,583Top 35%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,653Top 47%	—
Cinebench R23 (multi)	8,090Bottom 26%	—
PassMark	14,653Bottom 27%	30,708+110%Top 38%

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