How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-8100 scores 24/100 overall; Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 78.9/100. Intel Core i3-8100 wins 3 individual spec rows, Intel Core i7-14700KF wins 17.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-8100 and the Intel Core i7-14700KF?

Intel Core i3-8100 advantages: 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W; Has Cooler included — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $117 vs $384. Intel Core i7-14700KF advantages: Stronger single-core score: 82 vs 26; Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 24; 2700% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 1 MB; 780% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 33,441 vs 3,800; 751% higher PassMark: 51,926 vs 6,100.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-8100 or Intel Core i7-14700KF?

Intel Core i3-8100 launched cheaper at $117, versus $384 for the Intel Core i7-14700KF.

Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i7-14700KF

Intel

Intel Core i3-8100

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i7-14700KF

$384

26.3Single-core81.7

23.7Multi-core82.8

21.9Gamingspec-based68.6

3 spec wins — Intel Core i3-810017 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700KF

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i7-14700KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 78.9 to 24, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+59) and single-core (+55). 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

48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $117 vs $384

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700KF

Stronger single-core score: 82 vs 26
Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 24
2700% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 1 MB
780% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 33,441 vs 3,800
751% higher PassMark: 51,926 vs 6,100

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-14700KF
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-14700KF
Announced	2017	2023
Socket	LGA1151-v2	LGA1700
Process	14 nm	10 nm+29%
Base TDP	65 W+48%	125 W
Max turbo power	—	253 W
Unlocked multiplier	No	Yes
Cooler included	Yes	No

Cores & Clocks

Cores & Clocks comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-14700KF
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-14700KF
Cores	4	20+400%
Performance cores	4	8+100%
Efficiency cores	0	12
Threads	4	28+600%
Base clock	3.6 GHz+6%	3.4 GHz
Boost clock	3.6 GHz	5.6 GHz+56%
L2 cache	1 MB	28 MB+2700%
L3 cache	6 MB	33 MB+450%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-14700KF
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-14700KF
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	—
iGPU clock	1,100 MHz	—

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-14700KF
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-14700KF
Memory support	DDR4-2400	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Max memory	64 GB	192 GB+200%
Memory channels	2	2

Platform

Platform comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-14700KF
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-14700KF
PCIe version	3	5+67%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	20+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i7-14700KF
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i7-14700KF
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,200Bottom 16%	2,922+144%Top 23%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	3,350Bottom 9%	19,147+472%Top 17%
Cinebench R23 (single)	—	2,160Top 14%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	3,800Bottom 8%	33,441+780%Top 12%
PassMark	6,100Bottom 7%	51,926+751%Top 15%

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