How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-14100F scores 45.7/100 overall; Intel Core i5-14400F scores 53.9/100. Intel Core i3-14100F wins 3 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-14400F wins 9.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-14100F and the Intel Core i5-14400F?

Intel Core i3-14100F advantages: 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 $196. Intel Core i5-14400F advantages: Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 36; 150% higher cores: 10 vs 4; 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8; 90% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 5 MB; 75% higher PassMark: 25,421 vs 14,500.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-14100F or Intel Core i5-14400F?

Intel Core i3-14100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $196 for the Intel Core i5-14400F.

Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i5-14400F

Intel

Intel Core i3-14100F

$109

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-14400F

$196

65.8Single-core64.4

36.4Multi-core48.5

38.5Gamingspec-based50.9

3 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F9 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14400F

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-14400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.9 to 45.7, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+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

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 $196

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14400F

Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 36
150% higher cores: 10 vs 4
100% higher threads: 16 vs 8
90% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 5 MB
75% higher PassMark: 25,421 vs 14,500

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-14400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-14400F
Announced	2024	2024
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 i5-14400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-14400F
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	4.7 GHz
L2 cache	5 MB	10 MB+90%
L3 cache	12 MB	20 MB+67%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-14400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-14400F
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	192 GB	192 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-14400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-14400F
PCIe version	5	5
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-14400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-14400F
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,450Top 40%	—
Geekbench 6 (multi)	8,600Bottom 43%	—
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,830+2%Top 36%	1,794Top 41%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	9,100Bottom 31%	15,858+74%Top 40%
PassMark	14,500Bottom 26%	25,421+75%Bottom 48%

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