Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
65.8Single-core92.4
36.4Multi-core75.7
38.5Gamingspec-based58.4
2 spec wins — Intel Core i3-14100F16 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 76.4 to 45.7, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+39) and single-core (+27). 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
- 54% lower Base TDP: 58 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $109 vs $294
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF
- Stronger single-core score: 92 vs 66
- Stronger multi-core score: 76 vs 36
- 420% higher L2 cache: 26 MB vs 5 MB
- 250% higher cores: 14 vs 4
- 197% higher PassMark: 43,046 vs 14,500
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 58 W+54% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 110 W | 159 W+45% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 14+250% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 6+50% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 14+75% |
| Base clock | 3.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz+20% |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 5.2 GHz+11% |
| L2 cache | 5 MB | 26 MB+420% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 24 MB+100% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-14100F | Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,450Top 40% | 3,307+35%Top 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,600Bottom 43% | 19,856+131%Top 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,830Top 36% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 9,100Bottom 31% | — |
| PassMark | 14,500Bottom 26% | 43,046+197%Top 23% |
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