Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i5-8600K
65.8Single-core34.5
36.4Multi-core30
38.5Gaming29.1
16 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-8600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i3-14100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 45.7 to 31.1, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+31) and gaming (+9). Intel Core i5-8600K 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 35
- Stronger Multi-core score: 36 vs 30
- Stronger gaming score: 39 vs 29
- 233% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB
- 200% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 64 GB
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $257
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-8600K
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 58 W+39% | 95 W |
| Max turbo power | 110 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8+33% | 6 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz+9% | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 5 MB+233% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+33% | 9 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i5-8600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,450+66%Top 26% | 1,480Top 69% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,600+59%Top 49% | 5,400Top 71% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,830+51%Top 26% | 1,210Top 71% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,100+34%Top 65% | 6,800Top 73% |
| PassMark | 14,500+37%Top 62% | 10,600Top 77% |
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