How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-8100 scores 24/100 overall; Intel Core i5-14400F scores 53.9/100. Intel Core i3-8100 wins 1 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-14400F wins 14.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-8100 and the Intel Core i5-14400F?

Intel Core i3-8100 advantages: 44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz; Lower launch price: $117 vs $196. Intel Core i5-14400F advantages: Stronger single-core score: 64 vs 26; Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 24; 850% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 1 MB; 317% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,858 vs 3,800; 317% higher PassMark: 25,421 vs 6,100.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-8100 or Intel Core i5-14400F?

Intel Core i3-8100 launched cheaper at $117, versus $196 for the Intel Core i5-14400F.

Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i5-14400F

Intel

Intel Core i3-8100

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-14400F

$196

26.3Single-core64.4

23.7Multi-core48.5

21.9Gamingspec-based50.9

1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-810014 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14400F

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-14400F wins this desktop processor face-off, 53.9 to 24, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+38) and multi-core (+25). Intel Core i3-8100 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 i3-8100

44% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
Lower launch price: $117 vs $196

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14400F

Stronger single-core score: 64 vs 26
Stronger multi-core score: 49 vs 24
850% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 1 MB
317% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,858 vs 3,800
317% higher PassMark: 25,421 vs 6,100

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-14400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-14400F
Announced	2017	2024
Socket	LGA1151-v2	LGA1700
Process	14 nm	10 nm+29%
Base TDP	65 W	65 W
Max turbo power	—	148 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-14400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-14400F
Cores	4	10+150%
Performance cores	4	6+50%
Efficiency cores	0	4
Threads	4	16+300%
Base clock	3.6 GHz+44%	2.5 GHz
Boost clock	3.6 GHz	4.7 GHz+31%
L2 cache	1 MB	10 MB+850%
L3 cache	6 MB	20 MB+233%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-14400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-14400F
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	—
iGPU clock	1,100 MHz	—

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-14400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-14400F
Memory support	DDR4-2400	DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	64 GB	192 GB+200%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-14400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-14400F
PCIe version	3	5+67%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	20+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-14400F
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-14400F
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,200Bottom 16%	—
Geekbench 6 (multi)	3,350Bottom 9%	—
Cinebench R23 (single)	—	1,794Top 41%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	3,800Bottom 8%	15,858+317%Top 40%
PassMark	6,100Bottom 7%	25,421+317%Bottom 48%

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