How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-8100 scores 24/100 overall; Intel Core i9-14900K scores 87.3/100. Intel Core i3-8100 wins 3 individual spec rows, Intel Core i9-14900K wins 18.

What are the main differences between the Intel Core i3-8100 and the Intel Core i9-14900K?

Intel Core i3-8100 advantages: 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W; 12% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz; Has Cooler included — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $117 vs $589. Intel Core i9-14900K advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 88 vs 26; Stronger Multi-core score: 95 vs 24; Stronger gaming score: 73 vs 22; 3100% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 1 MB; 953% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 40,000 vs 3,800.

Which is cheaper: Intel Core i3-8100 or Intel Core i9-14900K?

Intel Core i3-8100 launched cheaper at $117, versus $589 for the Intel Core i9-14900K.

Intel Core i3-8100 vs Intel Core i9-14900K

Intel

Intel Core i3-8100

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i9-14900K

$589

26.3Single-core88.2

23.7Multi-core94.5

21.9Gaming73.2

3 spec wins — Intel Core i3-810018 spec wins — Intel Core i9-14900K

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i9-14900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 87.3 to 24, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+71) and Single-core (+62). 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
12% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $117 vs $589

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900K

Stronger Single-core score: 88 vs 26
Stronger Multi-core score: 95 vs 24
Stronger gaming score: 73 vs 22
3100% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 1 MB
953% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 40,000 vs 3,800

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i9-14900K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i9-14900K
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 i9-14900K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i9-14900K
Cores	4	24+500%
Performance cores	4	8+100%
Efficiency cores	0	16
Threads	4	32+700%
Base clock	3.6 GHz+12%	3.2 GHz
Boost clock	3.6 GHz	6 GHz+67%
L2 cache	1 MB	32 MB+3100%
L3 cache	6 MB	36 MB+500%

Integrated GPU

Integrated GPU comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i9-14900K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i9-14900K
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630	Intel UHD Graphics 770
iGPU clock	1,100 MHz	1,650 MHz+50%

Memory

Memory comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i9-14900K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i9-14900K
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 i9-14900K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i9-14900K
PCIe version	3	5+67%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	20+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i9-14900K
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i9-14900K
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,200Top 83%	3,130+161%Top 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	3,350Top 90%	21,000+527%Top 4%
Cinebench R23 (single)	—	2,280Top 3%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	3,800Top 92%	40,000+953%Top 4%
PassMark	6,100Top 90%	62,000+916%Top 5%

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