How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-14100F scores 45.7/100 overall; Intel Core i5-11600K scores 42/100. Intel Core i3-14100F wins 10 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-11600K wins 9.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-14100F and the Intel Core i5-11600K?

Intel Core i3-14100F advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 66 vs 48; 67% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 3 MB; 54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W; 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; 31% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,450 vs 1,870; Lower launch price: $109 vs $262. Intel Core i5-11600K advantages: 128% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 110 W; 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4; 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8; 37% higher PassMark: 19,800 vs 14,500.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-14100F or Intel Core i5-11600K?

Intel Core i3-14100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $262 for the Intel Core i5-11600K.

Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i5-11600K

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i3-14100F

$109

Intel

Intel Core i5-11600K

$262

65.8Single-core48

36.4Multi-core39.1

38.5Gaming39.8

10 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F9 spec wins — Intel Core i5-11600K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-14100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 45.7 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+18). Intel Core i5-11600K 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 48
67% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 3 MB
54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W
50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
31% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,450 vs 1,870
Lower launch price: $109 vs $262

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-11600K

128% higher Max turbo power: 251 W vs 110 W
50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
37% higher PassMark: 19,800 vs 14,500

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-11600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-11600K
Announced	2024	2021
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1200
Process	10 nm+29%	14 nm
Base TDP	58 W+54%	125 W
Max turbo power	110 W	251 W+128%
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-11600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-11600K
Cores	4	6+50%
Performance cores	4	6+50%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8	12+50%
Base clock	3.5 GHz	3.9 GHz+11%
Boost clock	4.7 GHz	4.9 GHz+4%
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 i5-11600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-11600K
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 750
iGPU clock	—	1,300 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-11600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-11600K
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 i5-11600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-11600K
PCIe version	5+25%	4
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-11600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-11600K
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,450+31%Top 26%	1,870Top 44%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	8,600+21%Top 49%	7,100Top 56%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,830+22%Top 26%	1,500Top 44%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	9,100Top 65%	11,100+22%Top 50%
PassMark	14,500Top 62%	19,800+37%Top 48%

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