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Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i7-7700K

WINNER
Intel Core i3-14100F
45.7Inno Score
VS
Intel Core i7-7700K
29.8Inno Score
65.8Single-core34.5
36.4Multi-core28
38.5Gamingspec-based27.5
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 multi-core (+8). 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
  • 400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB
  • 200% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 64 GB
  • 74% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,600 vs 4,950
  • 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

General comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-7700K
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i7-7700K
Announced20242017
SocketLGA1700LGA1151
Process10 nm+29%14 nm
Base TDP58 W+36%91 W
Max turbo power110 W—
Unlocked multiplierNoYes
Cooler includedYesNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-7700K
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i7-7700K
Cores44
Performance cores44
Efficiency cores00
Threads88
Base clock3.5 GHz4.2 GHz+20%
Boost clock4.7 GHz+4%4.5 GHz
L2 cache5 MB+400%1 MB
L3 cache12 MB+50%8 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-7700K
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i7-7700K
iGPU—Intel HD Graphics 630
iGPU clock—1,150 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-7700K
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i7-7700K
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600
Max memory192 GB+200%64 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-7700K
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i7-7700K
PCIe version5+67%3
CPU PCIe lanes20+25%16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-7700K
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i7-7700K
Geekbench 6 (single)2,450+61%Top 41%1,520Bottom 31%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,600+74%Bottom 43%4,950Bottom 20%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,830+55%Top 38%1,180Bottom 23%
Cinebench R23 (multi)9,100+69%Bottom 31%5,400Bottom 17%
PassMark14,500+49%Bottom 26%9,700Bottom 16%

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