How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-14100F scores 45.7/100 overall; Intel Core i7-14700 scores 77/100. Intel Core i3-14100F wins 2 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-14700 wins 13.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-14100F and the Intel Core i7-14700?

Intel Core i3-14100F advantages: 67% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz; 11% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 65 W; Lower launch price: $109 vs $384. Intel Core i7-14700 advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 81 vs 66; Stronger Multi-core score: 80 vs 36; Stronger gaming score: 67 vs 39; 460% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 5 MB; 400% higher cores: 20 vs 4.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-14100F or Intel Core i7-14700?

Intel Core i3-14100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $384 for the Intel Core i7-14700.

Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i7-14700

Intel

Intel Core i3-14100F

$109

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-14700

$384

65.8Single-core81

36.4Multi-core79.6

38.5Gaming67.3

2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F13 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 45.7, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+43) and gaming (+29). 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

67% higher Base clock: 3.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
11% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 65 W
Lower launch price: $109 vs $384

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700

Stronger Single-core score: 81 vs 66
Stronger Multi-core score: 80 vs 36
Stronger gaming score: 67 vs 39
460% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 5 MB
400% higher cores: 20 vs 4

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-14700
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-14700
Announced	2024	2024
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
Process	10 nm	10 nm
Base TDP	58 W+11%	65 W
Max turbo power	110 W	219 W+99%
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-14700
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-14700
Cores	4	20+400%
Performance cores	4	8+100%
Efficiency cores	0	12
Threads	8	28+250%
Base clock	3.5 GHz+67%	2.1 GHz
Boost clock	4.7 GHz	5.4 GHz+15%
L2 cache	5 MB	28 MB+460%
L3 cache	12 MB	33 MB+175%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-14700
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-14700
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock	—	1,600 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-14700
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-14700
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	192 GB	192 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-14700
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-14700
PCIe version	5	5
CPU PCIe lanes	20	20

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-14700
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-14700
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,450Top 26%	2,920+19%Top 11%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	8,600Top 49%	17,800+107%Top 13%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,830Top 26%	2,130+16%Top 12%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	9,100Top 65%	32,500+257%Top 9%
PassMark	14,500Top 62%	49,000+238%Top 11%

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