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Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i5-9600K

WINNER
Intel Core i3-14100F
45.7Inno Score
VS
Intel Core i5-9600K
32Inno Score
65.8Single-core36
36.4Multi-core29.8
38.5Gamingspec-based31
16 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F5 spec wins — Intel Core i5-9600K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-14100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 45.7 to 32, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+30) and multi-core (+7). Intel Core i5-9600K 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 36
  • Stronger multi-core score: 36 vs 30
  • 233% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB
  • 72% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,600 vs 5,000
  • 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
  • Lower launch price: $109 vs $262

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-9600K

  • 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
  • 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
  • Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-9600K
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i5-9600K
Announced20242018
SocketLGA1700LGA1151-v2
Process10 nm+29%14 nm
Base TDP58 W+39%95 W
Max turbo power110 W119 W+8%
Unlocked multiplierNoYes
Cooler includedYesNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-9600K
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i5-9600K
Cores46+50%
Performance cores46+50%
Efficiency cores00
Threads8+33%6
Base clock3.5 GHz3.7 GHz+6%
Boost clock4.7 GHz+2%4.6 GHz
L2 cache5 MB+233%2 MB
L3 cache12 MB+33%9 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-9600K
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i5-9600K
iGPU—Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock—1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-9600K
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i5-9600K
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR4-2666
Max memory192 GB+50%128 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-9600K
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i5-9600K
PCIe version5+67%3
CPU PCIe lanes20+25%16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i5-9600K
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i5-9600K
Geekbench 6 (single)2,450+55%Top 41%1,580Bottom 38%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,600+72%Bottom 43%5,000Bottom 21%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,830+53%Top 38%1,200Bottom 24%
Cinebench R23 (multi)9,100+36%Bottom 31%6,700Bottom 21%
PassMark14,500+29%Bottom 26%11,200Bottom 17%

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