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Intel Core i3-13100F vs Intel Core i9-14900KS

Intel Core i3-13100F
41.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Intel Core i9-14900KS
89.8Inno Score
57Single-core92.1
33.7Multi-core96.7
37.3Gamingspec-based74.4
3 spec wins — Intel Core i3-13100F13 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900KS

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+63) and single-core (+35). 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

  • 61% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 150 W
  • Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $109 vs $689

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS

  • Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 57
  • Stronger multi-core score: 97 vs 34
  • 540% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 5 MB
  • 500% higher cores: 24 vs 4
  • 413% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 41,500 vs 8,090

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
SpecIntel Core i3-13100FIntel Core i9-14900KS
Announced20232024
SocketLGA1700LGA1700
Process10 nm10 nm
Base TDP58 W+61%150 W
Max turbo power110 W253 W+130%
Unlocked multiplierNoYes
Cooler includedYesNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
SpecIntel Core i3-13100FIntel Core i9-14900KS
Cores424+500%
Performance cores48+100%
Efficiency cores016
Threads832+300%
Base clock3.4 GHz+6%3.2 GHz
Boost clock4.5 GHz6.2 GHz+38%
L2 cache5 MB32 MB+540%
L3 cache12 MB36 MB+200%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
SpecIntel Core i3-13100FIntel Core i9-14900KS
iGPU—Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock—1,650 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
SpecIntel Core i3-13100FIntel Core i9-14900KS
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Max memory192 GB192 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
SpecIntel Core i3-13100FIntel Core i9-14900KS
PCIe version55
CPU PCIe lanes2020

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-13100F versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
SpecIntel Core i3-13100FIntel Core i9-14900KS
Geekbench 6 (single)—3,250Top 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—21,800Top 6%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,653Top 47%2,360+43%Top 3%
Cinebench R23 (multi)8,090Bottom 26%41,500+413%Top 6%
PassMark14,653Bottom 27%63,500+333%Top 5%

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