Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i7-7700K
65.8Single-core34.5
36.4Multi-core28
38.5Gaming27.5
15 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-7700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i3-14100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 45.7 to 29.8, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+31) and gaming (+11). Intel Core i7-7700K 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 35
- Stronger Multi-core score: 36 vs 28
- Stronger gaming score: 39 vs 28
- 400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB
- 200% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 64 GB
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-7700K
- 20% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2017 |
| 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
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz+20% |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz+4% | 4.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 5 MB+400% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+50% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,450+61%Top 26% | 1,520Top 64% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,600+74%Top 49% | 4,950Top 77% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,830+55%Top 26% | 1,180Top 73% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,100+69%Top 65% | 5,400Top 81% |
| PassMark | 14,500+49%Top 62% | 9,700Top 78% |
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