Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i7-14700KF
65.8Single-core81.7
36.4Multi-core82.8
38.5Gamingspec-based68.6
4 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F14 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 78.9 to 45.7, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+46) and single-core (+16). 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
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700KF
- Stronger single-core score: 82 vs 66
- Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 36
- 460% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 5 MB
- 400% higher cores: 20 vs 4
- 267% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 33,441 vs 9,100
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 58 W+54% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 110 W | 253 W+130% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 20+400% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 8 | 28+250% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.6 GHz+19% |
| L2 cache | 5 MB | 28 MB+460% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 33 MB+175% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,450Top 40% | 2,922+19%Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,600Bottom 43% | 19,147+123%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,830Top 36% | 2,160+18%Top 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,100Bottom 31% | 33,441+267%Top 12% |
| PassMark | 14,500Bottom 26% | 51,926+258%Top 15% |
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