How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-14100F scores 45.7/100 overall; Intel Core i5-14600K scores 68.6/100. Intel Core i3-14100F wins 3 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-14600K wins 14.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-14100F and the Intel Core i5-14600K?

Intel Core i3-14100F advantages: 54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W; Has Cooler included — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $109 vs $319. Intel Core i5-14600K advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 81 vs 66; Stronger Multi-core score: 66 vs 36; Stronger gaming score: 59 vs 39; 300% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 5 MB; 250% higher cores: 14 vs 4.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-14100F or Intel Core i5-14600K?

Intel Core i3-14100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $319 for the Intel Core i5-14600K.

Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i5-14600K

Intel

Intel Core i3-14100F

$109

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-14600K

$319

65.8Single-core81.1

36.4Multi-core65.7

38.5Gaming59

3 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F14 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14600K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-14600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 68.6 to 45.7, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+29) and gaming (+21). 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

54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W
Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $109 vs $319

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14600K

Stronger Single-core score: 81 vs 66
Stronger Multi-core score: 66 vs 36
Stronger gaming score: 59 vs 39
300% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 5 MB
250% higher cores: 14 vs 4

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-14600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-14600K
Announced	2024	2023
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Base TDP	58 W+54%	125 W
Max turbo power	110 W	181 W+65%
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-14600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-14600K
Cores	4	14+250%
Performance cores	4	6+50%
Efficiency cores	0	8
Threads	8	20+150%
Base clock	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz
Boost clock	4.7 GHz	5.3 GHz+13%
L2 cache	5 MB	20 MB+300%
L3 cache	12 MB	24 MB+100%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-14600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-14600K
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock	—	1,550 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-14600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-14600K
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	192 GB	192 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-14600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-14600K
PCIe version	5	5
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-14600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-14600K
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,450Top 26%	2,900+18%Top 13%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	8,600Top 49%	15,000+74%Top 20%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,830Top 26%	2,150+17%Top 9%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	9,100Top 65%	24,500+169%Top 16%
PassMark	14,500Top 62%	38,500+166%Top 18%

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