How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-14100F scores 45.7/100 overall; Intel Core i7-6700K scores 27.8/100. Intel Core i3-14100F wins 15 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-6700K wins 2.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-14100F and the Intel Core i7-6700K?

Intel Core i3-14100F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 66 vs 31; Stronger multi-core score: 36 vs 27; 400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB; 200% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 64 GB; 85% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,600 vs 4,650; Lower launch price: $109 vs $339. Intel Core i7-6700K advantages: 14% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz; Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-14100F or Intel Core i7-6700K?

Intel Core i3-14100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $339 for the Intel Core i7-6700K.

Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i7-6700K

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i3-14100F

$109

Intel

Intel Core i7-6700K

$339

65.8Single-core30.7

36.4Multi-core27

38.5Gamingspec-based25.6

15 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-6700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-14100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 45.7 to 27.8, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+35) and multi-core (+9). Intel Core i7-6700K 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 31
Stronger multi-core score: 36 vs 27
400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB
200% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 64 GB
85% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,600 vs 4,650
Lower launch price: $109 vs $339

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-6700K

14% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz
Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-6700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-6700K
Announced	2024	2015
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1151
Process	10 nm+29%	14 nm
Base TDP	58 W+36%	91 W
Max turbo power	110 W	—
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-6700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-6700K
Cores	4	4
Performance cores	4	4
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8	8
Base clock	3.5 GHz	4 GHz+14%
Boost clock	4.7 GHz+12%	4.2 GHz
L2 cache	5 MB+400%	1 MB
L3 cache	12 MB+50%	8 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-6700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-6700K
iGPU	—	Intel HD Graphics 530
iGPU clock	—	1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-6700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-6700K
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600
Max memory	192 GB+200%	64 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-6700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-6700K
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-6700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-6700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,450+73%Top 41%	1,420Bottom 25%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	8,600+85%Bottom 43%	4,650Bottom 18%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,830+68%Top 38%	1,090Bottom 15%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	9,100+82%Bottom 31%	5,000Bottom 14%
PassMark	14,500+63%Bottom 26%	8,900Bottom 13%

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