Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i7-12700K
65.8Single-core69.4
36.4Multi-core61.5
38.5Gamingspec-based58.1
4 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F15 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-12700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 63 to 45.7, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+25) and single-core (+4). 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
- 54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
- Stronger single-core score: 69 vs 66
- Stronger multi-core score: 62 vs 36
- 200% higher cores: 12 vs 4
- 150% higher threads: 20 vs 8
- 146% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 22,400 vs 9,100
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 58 W+54% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 110 W | 190 W+73% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 12+200% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 20+150% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+3% |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 5 MB | 12 MB+140% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 25 MB+108% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,450Top 41% | 2,500+2%Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,600Bottom 43% | 14,300+66%Top 36% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,830Top 38% | 1,950+7%Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,100Bottom 31% | 22,400+146%Top 26% |
| PassMark | 14,500Bottom 26% | 34,500+138%Top 34% |
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