Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235
65.8Single-core80.2
36.4Multi-core64.9
38.5Gamingspec-based57.2
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F17 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 235
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins this desktop processor face-off, 67.5 to 45.7, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+29) and single-core (+14). Intel Core i3-14100F 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
- 11% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 65 W
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $247
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 235
- Stronger single-core score: 80 vs 66
- Stronger multi-core score: 65 vs 36
- 420% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 5 MB
- 250% higher cores: 14 vs 4
- 158% higher PassMark: 37,396 vs 14,500
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 58 W+11% | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 110 W | 121 W+10% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | — |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 14+250% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 14+75% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz+3% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 5 MB | 26 MB+420% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 24 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | — | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,450Top 40% | 2,963+21%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,600Bottom 43% | 17,645+105%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,830Top 36% | 2,057+12%Top 21% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,100Bottom 31% | 21,677+138%Top 28% |
| PassMark | 14,500Bottom 26% | 37,396+158%Top 31% |
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