How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-14100F scores 45.7/100 overall; Intel Core i7-9700K scores 37.6/100. Intel Core i3-14100F wins 12 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-9700K wins 7.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-14100F and the Intel Core i7-9700K?

Intel Core i3-14100F advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 66 vs 39; 150% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB; 67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3; 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB; 46% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,450 vs 1,680; Lower launch price: $109 vs $374. Intel Core i7-9700K advantages: 100% higher cores: 8 vs 4; 100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4; Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-14100F or Intel Core i7-9700K?

Intel Core i3-14100F launched cheaper at $109, versus $374 for the Intel Core i7-9700K.

Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i7-9700K

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i3-14100F

$109

Intel

Intel Core i7-9700K

$374

65.8Single-core39

36.4Multi-core35.5

38.5Gaming39.8

12 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F7 spec wins — Intel Core i7-9700K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-14100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 45.7 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+27) and Multi-core (+1). Intel Core i7-9700K 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 39
150% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 2 MB
67% higher PCIe version: 5 vs 3
50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
46% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,450 vs 1,680
Lower launch price: $109 vs $374

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-9700K

100% higher cores: 8 vs 4
100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4
Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-9700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-9700K
Announced	2024	2018
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1151-v2
Process	10 nm+29%	14 nm
Base TDP	58 W+39%	95 W
Max turbo power	110 W	119 W+8%
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-9700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-9700K
Cores	4	8+100%
Performance cores	4	8+100%
Efficiency cores	0	0
Threads	8	8
Base clock	3.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+3%
Boost clock	4.7 GHz	4.9 GHz+4%
L2 cache	5 MB+150%	2 MB
L3 cache	12 MB	12 MB

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-9700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-9700K
iGPU	—	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock	—	1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-9700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-9700K
Memory support	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200	DDR4-2666
Max memory	192 GB+50%	128 GB
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-9700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-9700K
PCIe version	5+67%	3
CPU PCIe lanes	20+25%	16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i7-9700K
Spec	Intel Core i3-14100F	Intel Core i7-9700K
Geekbench 6 (single)	2,450+46%Top 26%	1,680Top 53%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	8,600+23%Top 49%	7,000Top 57%
Cinebench R23 (single)	1,830+46%Top 26%	1,250Top 66%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	9,100Top 65%	9,700+7%Top 59%
PassMark	14,500+1%Top 62%	14,300Top 64%

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