How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-14100F scores 45.7/100 overall; Intel Core i5-10400 scores 32.6/100. Intel Core i3-14100F wins 14 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-10400 wins 4.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-14100F and the Intel Core i5-10400?

Intel Core i3-14100F advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 66 vs 30; Stronger Multi-core score: 36 vs 32; 233% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB; 76% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,450 vs 1,390; 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3; Lower launch price: $109 vs $182. Intel Core i5-10400 advantages: 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8; 22% higher Max turbo power: 134 W vs 110 W.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-14100F or Intel Core i5-10400?

Intel Core i3-14100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $182 for the Intel Core i5-10400.

Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i5-10400

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i3-14100F

$109

Intel

Intel Core i5-10400

$182

65.8Single-core30.4

36.4Multi-core32.2

38.5Gaming36

14 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10400

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-14100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 45.7 to 32.6, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+35) and Multi-core (+4). Intel Core i5-10400 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 i3-14100F

Stronger Single-core score: 66 vs 30
Stronger Multi-core score: 36 vs 32
233% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB
76% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,450 vs 1,390
67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
Lower launch price: $109 vs $182

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10400

50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
22% higher Max turbo power: 134 W vs 110 W

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-10400
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-10400
Announced	2024	2020
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1200
Process	10 nm+29%	14 nm
Base TDP	58 W+11%	65 W
Max turbo power	110 W	134 W+22%
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-10400
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-10400
Cores	4	6+50%
Performance cores	4	6+50%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8	12+50%
Base clock	3.5 GHz+21%	2.9 GHz
Boost clock	4.7 GHz+9%	4.3 GHz
L2 cache	5 MB+233%	2 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	12 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-10400
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-10400
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	—	1,100 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-10400
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-10400
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-2666
Max memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-10400
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-10400
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-10400
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-10400
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,450+76%Top 26%	1,390Top 73%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	8,600+48%Top 49%	5,800Top 70%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,830+66%Top 26%	1,100Top 80%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	9,100+14%Top 65%	8,000Top 71%
PassMark	14,500+15%Top 62%	12,600Top 73%

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