How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-14100F scores 45.7/100 overall; Intel Core i5-11400 scores 37.2/100. Intel Core i3-14100F wins 11 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-11400 wins 6.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-14100F and the Intel Core i5-11400?

Intel Core i3-14100F advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 66 vs 39; 67% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 3 MB; 57% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,450 vs 1,560; 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; 38% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,830 vs 1,330; Lower launch price: $109 vs $182. Intel Core i5-11400 advantages: 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8; 40% higher Max turbo power: 154 W vs 110 W; 17% higher PassMark: 17,000 vs 14,500.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-14100F or Intel Core i5-11400?

Intel Core i3-14100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $182 for the Intel Core i5-11400.

Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i5-11400

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i3-14100F

$109

Intel

Intel Core i5-11400

$182

65.8Single-core38.6

36.4Multi-core36.5

38.5Gaming36.7

11 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F6 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11400

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-14100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 45.7 to 37.2, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+27) and gaming (+2). Intel Core i5-11400 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 39
67% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 3 MB
57% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,450 vs 1,560
50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
38% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,830 vs 1,330
Lower launch price: $109 vs $182

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11400

50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
40% higher Max turbo power: 154 W vs 110 W
17% higher PassMark: 17,000 vs 14,500

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-11400
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-11400
Announced	2024	2021
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1200
Process	10 nm+29%	14 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 i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-11400
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-11400
Cores	4	6+50%
Performance cores	4	6+50%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8	12+50%
Base clock	3.5 GHz+35%	2.6 GHz
Boost clock	4.7 GHz+7%	4.4 GHz
L2 cache	5 MB+67%	3 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	12 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-11400
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-11400
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 730
iGPU clock	—	1,300 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-11400
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-11400
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
Max memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-11400
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-11400
PCIe version	5+25%	4
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-11400
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-11400
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,450+57%Top 26%	1,560Top 58%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	8,600+37%Top 49%	6,300Top 66%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,830+38%Top 26%	1,330Top 54%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	9,100Top 65%	10,200+12%Top 55%
PassMark	14,500Top 62%	17,000+17%Top 58%

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