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

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the Intel Core 3 201TE and the Intel Core i3-14100F?

A: Both processors have 4 cores and 8 threads. The core and thread configuration is identical between the two parts.

Q: How does the base clock of the Core 3 201TE compare to that of the Core i3-14100F?

A: The Core 3 201TE has a base clock of 2.90 GHz, while the Core i3-14100F has a base clock of 3.50 GHz. The i3-14100F starts at a higher frequency.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Core 3 201TE lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the i3-14100F does not have a recorded bandwidth figure.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Core 3 201TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The Core i3-14100F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A).

Q: What is the release date difference between the two CPUs?

A: The Core i3-14100F was released on 2024-01-07, and the Core 3 201TE was released on 2025-01-12. The i3-14100F launched roughly a year earlier.

Q: How do their benchmark percentiles compare?

A: The Core 3 201TE sits at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, while the Core i3-14100F sits at the 72nd percentile. The i3-14100F ranks higher in the database.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same manufacturing foundation. The Core 3 201TE uses a 10 nm process node, and the Core i3-14100F also uses a 10 nm node. Both are fabricated by Intel and have a die size of 163 mm².

The codenames differ. The Core 3 201TE is based on Bartlett Lake, while the Core i3-14100F uses Raptor Lake-R and belongs to the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture. The generation labels in the database reflect this: the Core 3 201TE is listed as Core 3 (Bartlett Lake), while the i3-14100F is listed as Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh).

Cache allocations are identical across both chips. Each core has 80 KB of L1 cache, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and the shared L3 cache is 12 MB. With 4 cores, this translates to 5 MB of L2 total and 12 MB of L3 shared, though the database records the per-core figures.

The integrated graphics situation is a clear architectural split. The Core 3 201TE carries UHD Graphics 730, making it a self-contained desktop part. The Core i3-14100F has no integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is mandatory for display output.

Both processors support ECC memory, use the Intel Socket 1700, and provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The production status for both is listed as Active.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors. The Core 3 201TE has an empty benchmark array, while the Core i3-14100F has a full set of Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark results. The wins counter shows 0 for each side, confirming no paired comparison exists in the recorded data.

However, the i3-14100F has standalone scores that define its performance profile. In Cinebench R23, it scores 13084 in multicore and 1847 in singlecore. In Geekbench, it scores 7598 in multicore and 2105 in singlecore. Cinebench R20 results show 5495 multicore and 775 singlecore, while Cinebench R15 shows 1318 multicore and 186 singlecore.

The Passmark suite gives a broader view. The i3-14100F scores 15420 in multithread, 3778 in singlethread, 45357 in integer math, 35370 in floating point math, 11984 in extended instructions, 176106 in data compression, 8922 in data encryption, 17596 in random string sorting, and 61 in find prime numbers. It also scores 1077 in physics.

Without corresponding scores for the Core 3 201TE, direct percentage comparisons cannot be computed. The only relevant benchmark indicator is the percentile placement: the Core 3 201TE at the 50th percentile versus the Core i3-14100F at the 72nd percentile.

The i3-14100F also has an average benchmark score of 18519. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13420H with an average score of 18511 and a delta of 0%, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE with 18505 and a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Core i3-13100 with 18380 and a delta of 0.8%, and the Intel Core 7 360 with 18374 and a delta of 0.8%. These figures show the i3-14100F sits at the top of a tightly clustered group by a slim margin.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded fields despite sharing cores, threads, cache, socket, and process node.

Clock speeds are the most direct difference. The Core 3 201TE has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Core i3-14100F has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The i3-14100F leads by 600 MHz at base and 100 MHz at boost.

Power draw differs as well. The Core 3 201TE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Core i3-14100F has a TDP of 58 watts. The Core 3 201TE is the lower-power part.

Integrated graphics split the two. The Core 3 201TE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i3-14100F has no integrated graphics.

Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Core 3 201TE at 76.8 GB/s. The i3-14100F has no bandwidth figure in the database.

Release dates differ by roughly a year. The i3-14100F launched on 2024-01-07, and the Core 3 201TE launched on 2025-01-12.

Part numbers also differ: the Core 3 201TE is SRPKDQ5CK, and the Core i3-14100F is SRMX2.

The launch MSRP for the Core 3 201TE is $134, and the launch MSRP for the Core i3-14100F is $109.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear split between the two processors. The Core i3-14100F has higher clock speeds, a higher benchmark percentile, a complete set of benchmark scores, and a lower launch MSRP of $109. The Core 3 201TE counterbalances with a lower TDP of 45 watts, integrated graphics, and a memory bandwidth figure of 76.8 GB/s.

For raw performance, the i3-14100F is the stronger choice. Its base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz exceed the Core 3 201TE's 2.90 GHz and 4.60 GHz. The 72nd percentile placement versus the 50th percentile suggests the i3-14100F lands higher in the overall CPU distribution.

The Core 3 201TE is the efficiency pick. Its 45 watt TDP is 13 watts lower, and it includes UHD Graphics 730, so no discrete GPU is required for basic display output. It trades clock speed and benchmark standing for lower power and an iGPU.

The i3-14100F requires a graphics card, which adds system cost, but its benchmark scores and percentile position indicate stronger compute performance. The Core 3 201TE is the more self-contained option for systems where power draw and integrated display matter.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i3-14100F wins in clock speed. It holds a 600 MHz advantage at base frequency and a 100 MHz advantage at boost. This translates to a likely edge in single-threaded and lightly threaded workloads, consistent with its singlecore scores of 1847 in Cinebench R23 and 2105 in Geekbench.

The i3-14100F also wins in benchmark standing. Its 72nd percentile versus 50th percentile for the Core 3 201TE indicates a higher overall position in the database. Its average benchmark score of 18519 places it slightly ahead of the Intel Core i5-13420H, AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE, Intel Core i3-13100, and Intel Core 7 360.

The Core 3 201TE wins in power efficiency. Its 45 watt TDP is lower than the 58 watt TDP of the i3-14100F, making it the better fit for compact or thermally constrained builds.

The Core 3 201TE wins in integrated graphics. UHD Graphics 730 means the CPU alone can drive a display, while the i3-14100F has no graphics solution at all.

The Core 3 201TE also has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, a figure absent for the i3-14100F. This gives the Core 3 201TE a documented advantage in that metric, though the practical impact depends on memory configuration.

The i3-14100F wins on release timing with a 2024-01-07 launch date, and it wins on launch MSRP at $109 versus $134 for the Core 3 201TE.

For workloads, the i3-14100F is the processor for compute-heavy tasks. Its Passmark results show strong integer math at 45357, floating point at 35370, and multithread at 15420. The Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores, so no workload-specific wins can be assigned to it beyond its lower power draw and integrated graphics.

The data points to a straightforward partition: the i3-14100F for performance, the Core 3 201TE for efficiency and self-contained operation.