How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-14100F scores 45.7/100 overall; Intel Core i5-6600K scores 25.4/100. Intel Core i3-14100F wins 16 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-6600K wins 1.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-14100F and the Intel Core i5-6600K?

Intel Core i3-14100F advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 66 vs 29; Stronger Multi-core score: 36 vs 24; Stronger gaming score: 39 vs 24; 400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB; 200% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 64 GB; Lower launch price: $109 vs $242. Intel Core i5-6600K advantages: Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-14100F or Intel Core i5-6600K?

Intel Core i3-14100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $242 for the Intel Core i5-6600K.

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

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i3-14100F

$109

Intel

Intel Core i5-6600K

$242

65.8Single-core29

36.4Multi-core24

38.5Gaming23.8

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 gaming (+15). 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
Stronger gaming score: 39 vs 24
400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB
200% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 64 GB
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
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-6600K
Announced	2024	2015
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1151
Process	10 nm+29%	14 nm
Base TDP	58 W+36%	91 W
Max turbo power	110 W	—
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-6600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-6600K
Cores	4	4
Performance cores	4	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8+100%	4
Base clock	3.5 GHz	3.5 GHz
Boost clock	4.7 GHz+21%	3.9 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 i5-6600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel 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
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-6600K
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600
Max memory	192 GB+200%	64 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-6600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-6600K
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-6600K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i5-6600K
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,450+88%Top 26%	1,300Top 77%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	8,600+157%Top 49%	3,350Top 90%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,830+65%Top 26%	1,110Top 78%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	9,100+125%Top 65%	4,050Top 90%
PassMark	14,500+127%Top 62%	6,400Top 89%

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