Intel Core 3 100UL vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data separates these two processors clearly by workload type. The Intel Core 3 100UL has no benchmark entries in the database, meaning there are no measured scores for either multi-threaded or single-threaded tests. The Intel Core i5-14401E, by contrast, has a full set of Cinebench results across three versions of the benchmark suite.

For the Core i5-14401E, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18161 places it in the 60th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals in the average benchmark score table include the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 at 5259 (a 0.1% difference), the Intel Core i7-11700B at 5241 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i9-10850K at 5240 (0.2% ahead), and the Intel Core i5-13400T at 5210 (0.8% ahead). The average benchmark score of 5253 confirms that the i5-14401E sits right at the edge of a cluster of similarly performing desktop processors.

Since the Core 3 100UL has no recorded scores, the wins ledger shows zero for both parts. The database cannot award a single benchmark victory to the Core 3 100UL because no test data exists for it. The i5-14401E wins every category by default, but the more meaningful interpretation is that the Core 3 100UL lacks any measured performance evidence in this database. The i5-14401E, meanwhile, shows consistent scoring across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, with multicore scores scaling from 1830 in R15 to 7627 in R20 and 18161 in R23.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Raptor Lake architecture family, but they belong to different subfamilies. The Core 3 100UL uses the Raptor Lake-PS codename, while the i5-14401E uses Raptor Lake-R. The Core 3 100UL is part of the Core 3 generation, whereas the i5-14401E belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with the Raptor Lake Refresh designation. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process node and fabricated by Intel.

The core counts match at six physical cores, but thread counts diverge. The Core 3 100UL supports 8 threads, while the i5-14401E supports 12 threads, indicating the i5-14401E has additional hyperthreading capacity. Both have identical L1 cache at 80 KB per core and identical L2 cache at 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache differs significantly: the Core 3 100UL has 10 MB shared, while the i5-14401E has 20 MB shared, a doubling of the last-level cache.

The i5-14401E has a larger die size at 215 mm², while the Core 3 100UL has no die size recorded in the database. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. ECC memory support separates them: the Core 3 100UL does not support ECC, while the i5-14401E does. PCIe capabilities also differ, with the Core 3 100UL offering Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only) and the i5-14401E offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are different models: UHD Graphics 64EU on the Core 3 100UL versus UHD Graphics 730 on the i5-14401E.

Clock speeds show a wide gap. The Core 3 100UL has a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The i5-14401E has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The thermal design power is also markedly different: 15 W for the Core 3 100UL versus 65 W for the i5-14401E. Both use the Intel Socket 1700 and are unlocked multipliers, meaning neither supports overclocking. The release dates differ by a few months: the Core 3 100UL launched on 2024-04-07, and the i5-14401E launched on 2024-06-30. The i5-14401E has a part number of Q49JSRNJS, while the Core 3 100UL lists an unknown part number.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the wins counters show zero for both processors. This means the database contains no direct comparison runs between the Core 3 100UL and the i5-14401E. The only benchmark data available belongs exclusively to the i5-14401E.

The i5-14401E's Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1830 and single-core score of 258 establish a baseline. The R20 results jump to 7627 multicore and 1076 single-core. The R23 scores reach 18161 multicore and 2564 single-core. These scores can be compared against the nearest rivals listed in the database. The Xeon E5-2699A v4 has an average score of 5259, which is 0.1% higher than the i5-14401E's average of 5253. The Core i7-11700B trails by 0.2%, the Core i9-10850K trails by 0.2%, and the Core i5-13400T trails by 0.8%.

The single-core progression from R15 to R20 to R23 shows the i5-14401E scaling from 258 to 1076 to 2564, which represents the expected generational uplift within the Cinebench suite versions. The multicore results scale from 1830 to 7627 to 18161 across the same three versions. These numbers indicate the i5-14401E maintains a consistent performance position relative to its rivals, sitting within one percentage point of all four nearest competitors in average score.

Without any benchmark entries for the Core 3 100UL, the head-to-head section cannot produce a single comparative metric. The Core 3 100UL's percentile rank of 50 places it at the midpoint of all CPUs in the database, while the i5-14401E ranks at the 60th percentile. This percentile gap suggests the i5-14401E outperforms the Core 3 100UL in the overall distribution, but the absence of direct measurements for the Core 3 100UL prevents a precise delta calculation.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has 12 threads, while the Intel Core 3 100UL has 8 threads. Both have 6 physical cores.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference between the two CPUs?

A: The Core 3 100UL has 10 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, a difference of 10 MB.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Core i5-14401E supports ECC memory, but the Core 3 100UL does not.

Q: What PCIe versions do these processors use?

A: The Core 3 100UL uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The Core i5-14401E uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: How do the thermal design power ratings compare?

A: The Core 3 100UL has a TDP of 15 W, while the Core i5-14401E has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: Are there any recorded benchmark scores for the Core 3 100UL?

A: No. The database contains no benchmark entries for the Core 3 100UL. The Core i5-14401E has Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 scores recorded.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core i5-14401E has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, while the Core 3 100UL has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded fields:

• Threads: 8 (Core 3 100UL) versus 12 (Core i5-14401E)
• Base clock: 1.20 GHz (Core 3 100UL) versus 2.50 GHz (Core i5-14401E)
• Boost clock: 4.50 GHz (Core 3 100UL) versus 4.70 GHz (Core i5-14401E)
• TDP: 15 W (Core 3 100UL) versus 65 W (Core i5-14401E)
• L3 cache: 10 MB shared (Core 3 100UL) versus 20 MB shared (Core i5-14401E)
• Die size: Not recorded (Core 3 100UL) versus 215 mm² (Core i5-14401E)
• ECC memory: Not supported (Core 3 100UL) versus supported (Core i5-14401E)
• PCIe: Gen 4, 8 lanes (Core 3 100UL) versus Gen 5, 16 lanes (Core i5-14401E)
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 64EU (Core 3 100UL) versus UHD Graphics 730 (Core i5-14401E)
• Generation: Core 3 (Raptor Lake-PS) versus Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
• Codename: Raptor Lake-PS (Core 3 100UL) versus Raptor Lake-R (Core i5-14401E)
• Release date: 2024-04-07 (Core 3 100UL) versus 2024-06-30 (Core i5-14401E)
• Part number: unknown (Core 3 100UL) versus Q49JSRNJS (Core i5-14401E)
• Percentile: 50 (Core 3 100UL) versus 60 (Core i5-14401E)

Both processors share the same 6-core count, 80 KB per core L1 cache, 1.25 MB per core L2 cache, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, Intel Socket 1700, 10 nm process node, Intel foundry, Raptor Lake architecture family, Desktop market segment, Active production status, and locked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear performance hierarchy, but with a significant caveat. The Core i5-14401E has recorded benchmark scores across six Cinebench tests, an average score of 5253, and a 60th percentile ranking. The Core 3 100UL has no recorded benchmarks and sits at the 50th percentile, a position that appears to be based on its specifications rather than measured performance.

The i5-14401E delivers 12 threads versus 8 threads, a base clock that is 1.30 GHz higher, a boost clock that is 0.20 GHz higher, double the L3 cache at 20 MB versus 10 MB, and a 65 W TDP compared to 15 W. The i5-14401E also adds ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes instead of Gen 4 with 8 lanes, and a newer Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The recorded Cinebench scores confirm the i5-14401E performs within 0.8% of its nearest rivals, including the Core i9-10850K and Core i7-11700B.

The Core 3 100UL, despite lacking benchmark data, offers a substantially lower TDP of 15 W, which suggests a power-oriented design. Its 4.50 GHz boost clock is close to the i5-14401E's 4.70 GHz, and it retains the same core count and cache hierarchy for L1 and L2. For workloads that prioritize power efficiency over multi-threaded throughput, the Core 3 100UL's 15 W envelope could be the deciding factor. For any workload that benefits from additional threads, larger L3 cache, higher clock speeds, or ECC memory, the i5-14401E is the only choice with measured evidence to support it.

The verdict from the database is straightforward: the i5-14401E is the higher-performing part by every recorded metric, while the Core 3 100UL has no performance measurements to contradict that conclusion. The 60th versus 50th percentile ranking reinforces the gap. Users who need ECC support, more threads, or PCIe Gen 5 connectivity should select the i5-14401E. Users who prioritize a 15 W TDP and a lower base clock in a Socket 1700 package would look to the Core 3 100UL, though no benchmark data exists to quantify its real-world performance.