How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-14100F scores 45.7/100 overall; Intel Core i5-13400 scores 53.5/100. Intel Core i3-14100F wins 7 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-13400 wins 10.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-14100F and the Intel Core i5-13400?

Intel Core i3-14100F advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 66 vs 63; 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; 40% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz; 11% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 65 W; Lower launch price: $109 vs $221. Intel Core i5-13400 advantages: Stronger Multi-core score: 49 vs 36; Stronger gaming score: 50 vs 39; 150% higher cores: 10 vs 4; 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8; 90% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 5 MB.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-14100F or Intel Core i5-13400?

Intel Core i3-14100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $221 for the Intel Core i5-13400.

Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i5-13400

Intel

Intel Core i3-14100F

$109

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-13400

$221

65.8Single-core62.5

36.4Multi-core49.3

38.5Gaming50.2

7 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F10 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13400

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-13400 wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.5 to 45.7, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+13) and gaming (+12). Intel Core i3-14100F 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 63
50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
40% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
11% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 65 W
Lower launch price: $109 vs $221

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13400

Stronger Multi-core score: 49 vs 36
Stronger gaming score: 50 vs 39
150% higher cores: 10 vs 4
100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
90% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 5 MB

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-13400
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-13400
Announced	2024	2023
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Base TDP	58 W+11%	65 W
Max turbo power	110 W	148 W+35%
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-13400
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-13400
Cores	4	10+150%
Performance cores	4	6+50%
Efficiency cores	0	4
Threads	8	16+100%
Base clock	3.5 GHz+40%	2.5 GHz
Boost clock	4.7 GHz+2%	4.6 GHz
L2 cache	5 MB	10 MB+90%
L3 cache	12 MB	20 MB+67%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-13400
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-13400
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 730
iGPU clock	—	1,550 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-13400
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-13400
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-13400
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-13400
PCIe version	5	5
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-13400
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-13400
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,450+7%Top 26%	2,300Top 29%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	8,600Top 49%	11,300+31%Top 31%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,830+2%Top 26%	1,800Top 29%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	9,100Top 65%	15,800+74%Top 31%
PassMark	14,500Top 62%	25,600+77%Top 37%

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