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Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i5-6600K

WINNER
Intel Core i3-14100F
45.7Inno Score
VS
Intel Core i5-6600K
25.4Inno Score
65.8Single-core29
36.4Multi-core24
38.5Gamingspec-based23.8
16 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-6600K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-14100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 45.7 to 25.4, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+37) and multi-core (+12). Intel Core i5-6600K 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 29
  • Stronger multi-core score: 36 vs 24
  • 400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB
  • 200% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 64 GB
  • 157% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,600 vs 3,350
  • Lower launch price: $109 vs $242

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-6600K

  • Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-6600K
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i5-6600K
Announced20242015
SocketLGA1700LGA1151
Process10 nm+29%14 nm
Base TDP58 W+36%91 W
Max turbo power110 W—
Unlocked multiplierNoYes
Cooler includedYesNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-6600K
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i5-6600K
Cores44
Performance cores44
Efficiency cores00
Threads8+100%4
Base clock3.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock4.7 GHz+21%3.9 GHz
L2 cache5 MB+400%1 MB
L3 cache12 MB+100%6 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-6600K
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i5-6600K
iGPU—Intel HD Graphics 530
iGPU clock—1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-6600K
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i5-6600K
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600
Max memory192 GB+200%64 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-6600K
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i5-6600K
PCIe version5+67%3
CPU PCIe lanes20+25%16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-6600K
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i5-6600K
Geekbench 6 (single)2,450+88%Top 41%1,300Bottom 19%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,600+157%Bottom 43%3,350Bottom 9%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,830+65%Top 38%1,110Bottom 17%
Cinebench R23 (multi)9,100+125%Bottom 31%4,050Bottom 9%
PassMark14,500+127%Bottom 26%6,400Bottom 8%

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