How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-14100F scores 45.7/100 overall; Intel Core i7-10700K scores 42.9/100. Intel Core i3-14100F wins 10 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-10700K wins 10.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-14100F and the Intel Core i7-10700K?

Intel Core i3-14100F advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 66 vs 40; 150% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB; 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3; 54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W; 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; Lower launch price: $109 vs $374. Intel Core i7-10700K advantages: Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 36; Stronger gaming score: 48 vs 39; 108% higher Max turbo power: 229 W vs 110 W; 100% higher cores: 8 vs 4; 100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-14100F or Intel Core i7-10700K?

Intel Core i3-14100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $374 for the Intel Core i7-10700K.

Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i7-10700K

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i3-14100F

$109

Intel

Intel Core i7-10700K

$374

65.8Single-core39.9

36.4Multi-core42

38.5Gaming48

10 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F10 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-14100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 45.7 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+26). Intel Core i7-10700K 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 40
150% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB
67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W
50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
Lower launch price: $109 vs $374

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-10700K

Stronger Multi-core score: 42 vs 36
Stronger gaming score: 48 vs 39
108% higher Max turbo power: 229 W vs 110 W
100% higher cores: 8 vs 4
100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-10700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-10700K
Announced	2024	2020
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1200
Process	10 nm+29%	14 nm
Base TDP	58 W+54%	125 W
Max turbo power	110 W	229 W+108%
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-10700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-10700K
Cores	4	8+100%
Performance cores	4	8+100%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8	16+100%
Base clock	3.5 GHz	3.8 GHz+9%
Boost clock	4.7 GHz	5.1 GHz+9%
L2 cache	5 MB+150%	2 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	16 MB+33%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-10700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-10700K
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	—	1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-10700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-10700K
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-2933
Max memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-10700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-10700K
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-10700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-10700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,450+47%Top 26%	1,670Top 55%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	8,600Top 49%	8,600Top 49%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,830+41%Top 26%	1,300Top 59%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	9,100Top 65%	13,000+43%Top 43%
PassMark	14,500Top 62%	19,500+34%Top 51%

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