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Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i9-9900K

WINNER
I
45.7Inno Score
VS
I
42.5Inno Score
65.8Single-core40.4
36.4Multi-core41.2
38.5Gaming47.4
10 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F11 spec wins — Intel Core i9-9900K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i3-14100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 45.7 to 42.5, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+25). Intel Core i9-9900K 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 40
  • 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
  • 43% higher Cinebench R23 (single): 1,830 vs 1,280
  • Lower launch price: $109 vs $488

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-9900K

  • Stronger Multi-core score: 41 vs 36
  • Stronger gaming score: 47 vs 39
  • 100% higher cores: 8 vs 4
  • 100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4
  • 100% higher threads: 16 vs 8

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i9-9900K
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i9-9900K
Announced20242018
SocketLGA1700LGA1151-v2
Process10 nm+29%14 nm
Base TDP58 W+39%95 W
Max turbo power110 W119 W+8%
Unlocked multiplierNoYes
Cooler includedYesNo

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i9-9900K
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i9-9900K
Cores48+100%
Performance cores48+100%
Efficiency cores00
Threads816+100%
Base clock3.5 GHz3.6 GHz+3%
Boost clock4.7 GHz5 GHz+6%
L2 cache5 MB+150%2 MB
L3 cache12 MB16 MB+33%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i9-9900K
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i9-9900K
iGPU—Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU clock—1,200 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i9-9900K
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i9-9900K
Memory supportDDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200DDR4-2666
Max memory192 GB+50%128 GB
Memory channels22

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i9-9900K
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i9-9900K
PCIe version5+67%3
CPU PCIe lanes20+25%16

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-14100F versus Intel Core i9-9900K
SpecIntel Core i3-14100FIntel Core i9-9900K
Geekbench 6 (single)2,450+42%Top 26%1,720Top 51%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,600Top 49%8,800+2%Top 46%
Cinebench R23 (single)1,830+43%Top 26%1,280Top 62%
Cinebench R23 (multi)9,100Top 65%12,400+36%Top 45%
PassMark14,500Top 62%18,600+28%Top 53%

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