Intel Core 3 304 vs Intel Core i3-14100T Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split between these two processors is clear and consistent. The Intel Core i3-14100T wins 11 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 3 304 wins 6. The nature of those wins, however, tells a more nuanced story than the raw count.

The i3-14100T dominates in multi-threaded and throughput-oriented workloads. Its most decisive victory comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 11,612 against the Core 3 304's 5,263, a margin of 54.7%. This is the largest delta in the entire comparison. The pattern repeats in Cinebench R15 multi-core (1,170 vs 849, a 27.4% gap) and Cinebench R20 multi-core (4,877 vs 4,160, a 14.7% gap). The PassMark integer math test shows a similar disparity: 40,292 for the i3-14100T versus 24,640 for the Core 3 304, a 38.8% advantage.

The Core 3 304, by contrast, takes its wins in single-threaded and specialized workloads. It leads in Cinebench R15 single-core by a striking 60% (264 vs 165) and in Cinebench R23 single-core by 7.7% (1,765 vs 1,639). It also wins PassMark single-thread by 3.3% (3,614 vs 3,498). Beyond raw single-core speed, the Core 3 304 shows advantages in prime number finding (68 vs 56, a 21.4% lead) and data encryption (8,501 vs 7,881, a 7.9% lead).

The overall average benchmark scores reflect this split. The i3-14100T averages 17,648 points across all recorded tests, placing it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. The Core 3 304 averages 13,745 points, sitting in the 68th percentile. The i3-14100T's nearest rival in the database is the Intel Core i3-13100F with a matching average score, while the Core 3 304 sits within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX.

Architecture Differences

These two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies from Intel. The Core 3 304 is built on the Wildcat Lake architecture using a 3 nm process node, fabricated by Intel. It contains 5 cores and 5 threads, meaning no hyper-threading is present. Its cache hierarchy consists of 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. It targets the mobile segment on an Intel BGA 1516 socket.

The Core i3-14100T belongs to the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, using the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, enabled by hyper-threading. The die measures 163 mm². Its cache layout differs substantially: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The mobile-oriented Core 3 304 has half the L3 cache of the desktop i3-14100T, though its per-core L2 allocation is larger at 2.5 MB total across 5 cores versus 1.25 MB per core on the i3.

Memory support diverges as well. The Core 3 304 supports only DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory through a single-channel bus, delivering 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The i3-14100T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 through a dual-channel bus. The i3-14100T also supports ECC memory, while the Core 3 304 does not.

PCIe capabilities differ markedly. The Core 3 304 provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, while the i3-14100T offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 3 304 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core, while the i3-14100T uses UHD Graphics 730.

The i3-14100T's base clock is 2.70 GHz with a boost of 4.40 GHz, while the Core 3 304 runs at 1.50 GHz base and boosts to 4.30 GHz. The Core 3 304 has a 15 W TDP, and the i3-14100T has a 35 W TDP. The i3-14100T launched on 2024-01-07, while the Core 3 304 carries a 2026-04-15 release date. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100T has the higher average at 17,648 points, placing it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 3 304 averages 13,745 points in the 68th percentile.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The i3-14100T leads by 54.7% in Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 11,612 against the Core 3 304's 5,263. This is the largest performance delta recorded between the two processors.

Q: Does the Core 3 304 win any single-core tests?

A: Yes. The Core 3 304 wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 60% (264 vs 165), Cinebench R23 single-core by 7.7% (1,765 vs 1,639), and PassMark single-thread by 3.3% (3,614 vs 3,498). It also wins Cinebench R20 single-core? No, the i3-14100T wins that test by 14.7%.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a single-channel bus. The i3-14100T supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus and additionally supports ECC memory.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. The i3-14100T has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The i3-14100T has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, double the 6 MB shared L3 cache of the Core 3 304.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core i3-14100T |

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

| Cores | 5 | 4 |

| Threads | 5 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 1.50 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.30 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 163 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 6 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Single-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-04-15 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $309 | $134 |

| Part Number | SAE3K | SRMX0 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the i3-14100T occurs in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it produces 11,612 points against the Core 3 304's 5,263. The 54.7% delta is substantial and reflects the i3's hyper-threading advantage (8 threads versus 5) combined with its higher base clock. The i3 also wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by 27.4% (1,170 vs 849) and Cinebench R20 multi-core by 14.7% (4,877 vs 4,160).

PassMark integer math heavily favors the i3-14100T. Its score of 40,292 is 38.8% above the Core 3 304's 24,640. Data compression also goes to the i3, with 152,636 points versus 114,775, a 24.8% advantage. PassMark multi-thread shows a 14.9% lead for the i3 (13,662 vs 11,625), and random string sorting favors the i3 by 12.3% (15,579 vs 13,659).

The Core 3 304's most impressive win is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where it scores 264 versus the i3's 165. The 60% margin is the second-largest delta in the entire comparison and indicates a significant per-clock efficiency advantage from the newer 3 nm process. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core 3 304 wins by a smaller 7.7% margin (1,765 vs 1,639).

PassMark data encryption goes to the Core 3 304 by 7.9% (8,501 vs 7,881). Prime number finding favors the Core 3 304 by 21.4% (68 vs 56), a workload where the newer architecture's instruction efficiency shows clearly. PassMark single-thread gives the Core 3 304 a 3.3% edge (3,614 vs 3,498).

The i3-14100T wins PassMark extended instructions by 7% (10,414 vs 9,686) and floating-point math by 5.3% (31,379 vs 29,722). PassMark physics also goes to the i3, scoring 973 against 868, a 10.8% advantage.

The pattern across these results indicates the i3-14100T is the stronger all-around performer for throughput-heavy tasks, while the Core 3 304 demonstrates a clear single-threaded and efficiency-oriented advantage. The i3's wins in Cinebench R20 single-core (688 vs 587, a 14.7% lead) and its overall average score advantage of 28.4% (17,648 vs 13,745) reinforce this conclusion.