Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i7-5930K
65.8Single-core20.9
36.4Multi-core30.8
38.5Gaming37.7
13 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F7 spec wins — Intel Core i7-5930K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i3-14100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 45.7 to 29.6, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+45) and Multi-core (+6). Intel Core i7-5930K 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 21
- Stronger Multi-core score: 36 vs 31
- 233% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB
- 200% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 64 GB
- 133% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,450 vs 1,050
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $583
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-5930K
- 100% higher Memory channels: 4 vs 2
- 100% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 40 vs 20
- 50% higher cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher Performance cores: 6 vs 4
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2014 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA2011-v3 |
| Process | 10 nm+55% | 22 nm |
| Base TDP | 58 W+59% | 140 W |
| Max turbo power | 110 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 12+50% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz+27% | 3.7 GHz |
| L2 cache | 5 MB+233% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 15 MB+25% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 4+100% |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 40+100% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-5930K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,450+133%Top 26% | 1,050Top 93% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,600+70%Top 49% | 5,050Top 75% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,830+99%Top 26% | 920Top 93% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,100+34%Top 65% | 6,800Top 73% |
| PassMark | 14,500+9%Top 62% | 13,300Top 70% |
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