How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-14100F scores 45.7/100 overall; Intel Core i7-11700K scores 47.3/100. Intel Core i3-14100F wins 9 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-11700K wins 11.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-14100F and the Intel Core i7-11700K?

Intel Core i3-14100F advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 66 vs 48; 54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W; 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; 36% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,450 vs 1,800; 29% lower process: 10 nm vs 14 nm; Lower launch price: $109 vs $399. Intel Core i7-11700K advantages: Stronger Multi-core score: 47 vs 36; Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 39; 128% higher Max turbo power: 251 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 i7-11700K?

Intel Core i3-14100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $399 for the Intel Core i7-11700K.

Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i7-11700K

Intel

Intel Core i3-14100F

$109

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-11700K

$399

65.8Single-core47.9

36.4Multi-core46.8

38.5Gaming47.4

9 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F11 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-11700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 45.7, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+10) and gaming (+9). Intel Core i3-14100F 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 48
54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W
50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
36% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,450 vs 1,800
29% lower process: 10 nm vs 14 nm
Lower launch price: $109 vs $399

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-11700K

Stronger Multi-core score: 47 vs 36
Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 39
128% higher Max turbo power: 251 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 i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-11700K
Announced	2024	2021
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1200
Process	10 nm+29%	14 nm
Base TDP	58 W+54%	125 W
Max turbo power	110 W	251 W+128%
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-11700K
Cores	4	8+100%
Performance cores	4	8+100%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8	16+100%
Base clock	3.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+3%
Boost clock	4.7 GHz	5 GHz+6%
L2 cache	5 MB+25%	4 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	16 MB+33%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-11700K
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 750
iGPU clock	—	1,300 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-11700K
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-3200
Max memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-11700K
PCIe version	5+25%	4
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-11700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-11700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,450+36%	1,800
Geekbench 6 (multi)	8,600	9,600+12%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,830+18%	1,550
Cinebench R23 (multi)	9,100	15,000+65%
PassMark	14,500	24,700+70%

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