Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core i3-14100F Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core i3-14100F is the clear performance leader in this matchup, winning 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Core 3 201E takes only 3 wins, and those victories are narrow. If you are building a desktop and want the strongest compute throughput from an LGA 1700 processor, the data points decisively to the i3-14100F.

However, the Core 3 201E is not without its own reason to exist. It is the only one of the two with integrated graphics, featuring UHD Graphics 730, while the i3-14100F has no integrated graphics at all. For a system that needs a display output without a discrete GPU, the 201E is the practical choice. The i3-14100F demands a separate graphics card just to post video.

The average benchmark score also favors the i3-14100F, at 18519 versus 19056 for the 201E, which is counterintuitive until you realize the 201E's average is boosted by its PassMark wins. The percentile rankings put the 201E at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, while the i3-14100F sits at the 72nd. These are effectively the same tier, but the i3-14100F wins more of the individual tests that matter for typical desktop workloads.

For most builders, the i3-14100F is the pick. For anyone needing an iGPU or comparing ECC memory support with a specific motherboard, the 201E holds its own. Both share the same socket, same 4-core/8-thread layout, and same cache structure, so platform compatibility is identical.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on Intel's 10 nm process and use the same Intel Socket 1700 platform, but their underlying designs differ in generation and codename. The Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, listed under the "Core 3 (Bartlett Lake)" generation. The i3-14100F is based on Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series and the "Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh)" generation. The 201E's architecture field is null in the database, so its microarchitecture is not explicitly recorded, but its die size is 163 mm², identical to the i3-14100F.

Core and thread counts match exactly: 4 cores and 8 threads on both. The cache hierarchy is also identical, with 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. Clock speeds differ slightly. The 201E has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the i3-14100F runs at 3.50 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost. The 201E is therefore 100 MHz higher on both base and boost clocks, yet it loses most benchmarks, which suggests the Raptor Lake Refresh design has an efficiency advantage per clock that offsets the frequency deficit.

Thermal design power is close, with the 201E rated at 60 W and the i3-14100F at 58 W. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus. The 201E records a memory bandwidth figure of 76.8 GB/s, while the i3-14100F has no bandwidth figure in the database. Both support ECC memory, a feature not universally available on desktop chips. PCIe support is the same: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The most significant architectural difference is the integrated graphics. The 201E includes UHD Graphics 730, while the i3-14100F has none. This changes system requirements and troubleshooting scenarios. Both are active production parts, and both have locked multipliers, so overclocking is not on the table for either.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The i3-14100F wins every Cinebench test, and the margins are consistent. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i3-14100F scores 13084 against 12613 for the 201E, a 3.6% advantage. Single-core R23 shows the same 3.6% gap, 1847 versus 1780. Cinebench R20 and R15 repeat the pattern, with the i3-14100F ahead by 3.6% to 3.8% in both multi-core and single-core runs. The R15 multi-core result is 1318 versus 1271, and R15 single-core is 186 versus 179.

PassMark tests tell a similar story with a few exceptions. The i3-14100F wins data compression by 6.8%, scoring 176106 against 164160. Extended instructions go to the i3-14100F by 7.9%, 11984 versus 11035. Single-thread performance in PassMark shows a 7.8% lead for the i3-14100F, 3778 versus 3482. Floating point math favors the i3-14100F by 6%, 35370 versus 33260. Integer math is closer, with the i3-14100F ahead by 3.2%, 45357 versus 43894. Prime number finding goes to the i3-14100F by 6.6%, 61 versus 57. Multithread PassMark also favors the i3-14100F by 3.8%, 15420 versus 14839.

The 201E claims three wins. PassMark physics is the largest, with the 201E scoring 1141 against 1077, a 5.9% lead. Random string sorting goes to the 201E by 1.1%, 17783 versus 17596. Data encryption is a near tie, with the 201E ahead by 0.1%, 8931 versus 8922. These wins are narrow and do not offset the broad Cinebench and PassMark dominance of the i3-14100F.

The database also records Geekbench scores for the i3-14100F only, with 7598 multi-core and 2105 single-core. No comparable Geekbench data exists for the 201E in the record.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The i3-14100F wins every recorded multi-core test. In Cinebench R23 multi-core it scores 13084 versus 12613 for the 201E, a 3.6% lead. PassMark multithread also favors the i3-14100F, 15420 versus 14839.

Q: Does the Core 3 201E have integrated graphics?

A: Yes. The 201E includes UHD Graphics 730. The i3-14100F has no integrated graphics, so it requires a discrete GPU for any display output.

Q: Are these CPUs the same socket?

A: Both use Intel Socket 1700. They also share the same core count, thread count, L1/L2/L3 cache sizes, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core 3 201E boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the i3-14100F boosts to 4.70 GHz. The 201E also has a 3.60 GHz base clock versus 3.50 GHz for the i3-14100F.

Q: Do both support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the 201E and the i3-14100F support ECC memory. Both also support DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each?

A: The 201E has an average benchmark score of 19056, and the i3-14100F averages 18519. The 201E sits at the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, while the i3-14100F is at the 72nd.

Where Each One Wins

The i3-14100F dominates nearly every compute-focused workload. It wins all six Cinebench tests, covering both single-core and multi-core rendering, which makes it the stronger choice for CPU rendering tasks, video encoding, and any application that scales with Cinebench-style threading. In PassMark, it wins data compression, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread, and single-thread tests. That is the profile of a well-rounded desktop CPU for general productivity, light content creation, and everyday multitasking.

The Core 3 201E wins PassMark physics by a meaningful 5.9% margin, which suggests an edge in physics simulation workloads. It also takes random string sorting by 1.1% and data encryption by 0.1%, though those margins are slim. More importantly, the 201E has integrated graphics, making it the only option here for a build without a discrete GPU. It also holds a 100 MHz clock advantage on both base and boost, and its 60 W TDP is only 2 W higher than the i3-14100F, so power draw is effectively a wash.

For a builder who already owns a graphics card, the i3-14100F is the obvious choice. For a system that needs to run headless diagnostics, a basic office machine without a GPU, or any setup where the iGPU saves a purchase, the 201E is the one to buy.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 3 201E | Intel Core i3-14100F |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Base clock | 3.60 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 60 W | 58 W |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Series | None listed | Core 14th Gen |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | N/A |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | Not recorded |

| Launch MSRP | $134 | $109 |

| Release date | 2025-01-12 | 2024-01-07 |

| Part number | SRVTR | SRMX2 |

Both chips share the same socket, process node, foundry, die size, core count, thread count, L1/L2/L3 cache configuration, memory support, PCIe lanes, ECC support, and locked multiplier. The 201E is slightly newer, released in January 2025 versus January 2024 for the i3-14100F, and carries a higher launch MSRP. The i3-14100F has the lower stated launch price, but the 201E's integrated graphics and slightly higher clocks justify its position for specific use cases.