How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-8100 scores 24/100 overall; Intel Core i5-14500 scores 59.6/100. Intel Core i3-8100 wins 1 individual spec rows, Intel Core i5-14500 wins 14.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-8100 and the Intel Core i5-14500?

Intel Core i3-8100 advantages: 38% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz; Lower launch price: $117 vs $232. Intel Core i5-14500 advantages: Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 26; Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 24; 1050% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 1 MB; 403% higher PassMark: 30,708 vs 6,100; 400% higher threads: 20 vs 4.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-8100 or Intel Core i5-14500?

Intel Core i3-8100 launched cheaper at $117, versus $232 for the Intel Core i5-14500.

Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i5-14500

Intel

Intel Core i3-8100

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i5-14500

$232

26.3Single-core69.7

23.7Multi-core54.3

21.9Gamingspec-based57.2

1 spec wins — Intel Core i3-810014 spec wins — Intel Core i5-14500

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i5-14500 wins this desktop processor face-off, 59.6 to 24, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+43) and multi-core (+31). 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

38% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
Lower launch price: $117 vs $232

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14500

Stronger single-core score: 70 vs 26
Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 24
1050% higher L2 cache: 12 MB vs 1 MB
403% higher PassMark: 30,708 vs 6,100
400% higher threads: 20 vs 4

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-14500
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-14500
Announced	2017	2024
Socket	LGA1151-v2	LGA1700
Process	14 nm	10 nm+29%
Base TDP	65 W	65 W
Max turbo power	—	154 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	No
Cooler included	Yes	Yes

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-14500
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-14500
Cores	4	14+250%
Performance cores	4	6+50%
Efficiency cores	0	8
Threads	4	20+400%
Base clock	3.6 GHz+38%	2.6 GHz
Boost clock	3.6 GHz	5 GHz+39%
L2 cache	1 MB	12 MB+1050%
L3 cache	6 MB	24 MB+300%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-14500
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-14500
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock	1,100 MHz	1,550 MHz

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-14500
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-14500
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 i5-14500
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-14500
PCIe version	3	5+67%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	20+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i5-14500
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i5-14500
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,200Bottom 16%	2,583+115%Top 35%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	3,350Bottom 9%	—
Cinebench R23 (multi)	3,800Bottom 8%	—
PassMark	6,100Bottom 7%	30,708+403%Top 38%

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