How do the scores compare?

Intel Core i3-8100 scores 24/100 overall; Intel Core i9-14900KS scores 89.8/100. Intel Core i3-8100 wins 3 individual spec rows, Intel Core i9-14900KS wins 18.

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

Intel Core i3-8100 advantages: 57% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 150 W; 12% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz; Has Cooler included — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $117 vs $689. Intel Core i9-14900KS advantages: Stronger Single-core score: 92 vs 26; Stronger Multi-core score: 97 vs 24; Stronger gaming score: 74 vs 22; 3100% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 1 MB; 992% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 41,500 vs 3,800.

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

Intel Core i3-8100 launched cheaper at $117, versus $689 for the Intel Core i9-14900KS.

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

Intel

Intel Core i3-8100

$117

WINNER

Intel

Intel Core i9-14900KS

$689

26.3Single-core92.1

23.7Multi-core96.7

21.9Gaming74.4

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

InnoReviews verdict

Intel Core i9-14900KS wins this desktop processor face-off, 89.8 to 24, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+73) and Single-core (+66). 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

57% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 150 W
12% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Lower launch price: $117 vs $689

Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-14900KS

Stronger Single-core score: 92 vs 26
Stronger Multi-core score: 97 vs 24
Stronger gaming score: 74 vs 22
3100% higher L2 cache: 32 MB vs 1 MB
992% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 41,500 vs 3,800

General

General comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i9-14900KS
Announced	2017	2024
Socket	LGA1151-v2	LGA1700
Process	14 nm	10 nm+29%
Base TDP	65 W+57%	150 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 i9-14900KS
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i9-14900KS
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	6.2 GHz+72%
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 i9-14900KS
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i9-14900KS
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 i9-14900KS
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i9-14900KS
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 i9-14900KS
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i9-14900KS
PCIe version	3	5+67%
CPU PCIe lanes	16	20+25%

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Intel Core i3-8100 versus Intel Core i9-14900KS
Spec	Intel Core i3-8100	Intel Core i9-14900KS
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,200Top 83%	3,250+171%Top 4%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	3,350Top 90%	21,800+551%Top 3%
Cinebench R23 (single)	—	2,360Top 2%
Cinebench R23 (multi)	3,800Top 92%	41,500+992%Top 3%
PassMark	6,100Top 90%	63,500+941%Top 3%

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