How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-14100F scores 45.7/100 overall; Intel Core i5-4670K scores 23/100. Intel Core i3-14100F wins 16 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-4670K wins 1.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-14100F and the Intel Core i5-4670K?

Intel Core i3-14100F advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 66 vs 23; Stronger Multi-core score: 36 vs 23; Stronger gaming score: 39 vs 23; 500% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 32 GB; 400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB; Lower launch price: $109 vs $242. Intel Core i5-4670K advantages: Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-14100F or Intel Core i5-4670K?

Intel Core i3-14100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $242 for the Intel Core i5-4670K.

Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i5-4670K

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i3-14100F

$109

Intel

Intel Core i5-4670K

$242

65.8Single-core23.1

36.4Multi-core22.9

38.5Gaming23.1

16 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4670K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-14100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 45.7 to 23, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+43) and gaming (+15). Intel Core i5-4670K 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 23
Stronger Multi-core score: 36 vs 23
Stronger gaming score: 39 vs 23
500% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 32 GB
400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB
Lower launch price: $109 vs $242

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-4670K

Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-4670K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-4670K
Announced	2024+1%	2013
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1150
Process	10 nm+55%	22 nm
Base TDP	58 W+31%	84 W
Max turbo power	110 W	—
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-4670K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-4670K
Cores	4	4
Performance cores	4	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8+100%	4
Base clock	3.5 GHz+3%	3.4 GHz
Boost clock	4.7 GHz+24%	3.8 GHz
L2 cache	5 MB+400%	1 MB
L3 cache	12 MB+100%	6 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-4670K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-4670K
iGPU	—	Intel HD Graphics 4600
iGPU clock	—	1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-4670K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-4670K
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR3-1600
Max memory	192 GB+500%	32 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-4670K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-4670K
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-4670K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-4670K
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,450+113%Top 26%	1,150Top 89%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	8,600+192%Top 49%	2,950Top 95%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,830+89%Top 26%	970Top 91%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	9,100+160%Top 65%	3,500Top 95%
PassMark	14,500+150%Top 62%	5,800Top 93%

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