Intel Core 7 251E vs Intel Core i3-14100F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core 7 251E and the Intel Core i3-14100F. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win count for each processor is zero. Consequently, the analysis must rely on the available single-processor benchmark data for the Intel Core i3-14100F and the architectural specifications for both parts.

The Intel Core i3-14100F delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13,084 and a single-core score of 1,847. In Geekbench, it records 7,598 multi-core and 2,105 single-core. PassMark results show 15,420 in multithread, 3,778 in single-thread, 45,357 in integer math, and 35,370 in floating-point math. These figures establish a baseline for the i3-14100F, but without comparable benchmark results for the Core 7 251E, no direct performance deltas can be computed.

The Core 7 251E holds a percentile rank of 50 among all CPUs in the database, while the Core i3-14100F sits at the 72nd percentile. The i3-14100F also has an average benchmark score of 18,519, placing it alongside rivals such as the Intel Core i5-13420H (18,511, 0% delta), AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE (18,505, 0.1% delta), Intel Core i3-13100 (18,380, 0.8% delta), and Intel Core 7 360 (18,374, 0.8% delta). The i3-14100F leads its nearest recorded rivals by a narrow margin, with the largest advantage being 0.8% over the Core i3-13100 and Core 7 360. The Core 7 251E has no nearest rivals listed, and its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, indicating an absence of measured performance data in the database.

Given the missing benchmark suite for the Core 7 251E, the head-to-head section must emphasize that the data does not support a direct numerical comparison. The only measurable performance profile belongs to the i3-14100F, and it is competitive within its own segment, showing near-identical scores to the Intel Core i5-13420H and a slight edge over the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE. The Core 7 251E, with 24 cores and 32 threads, presents a substantially different configuration, but its actual workload performance remains unquantified in the available records.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge fundamentally in core configuration and cache hierarchy. The Intel Core 7 251E is built on the Bartlett Lake codename, while the Intel Core i3-14100F uses Raptor Lake-R, part of the Raptor Lake refresh generation. Both are fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel, but the die sizes differ significantly: the Core 7 251E measures 257 mm², whereas the Core i3-14100F is 163 mm². The larger die for the Core 7 251E aligns with its higher core count.

The Core 7 251E provides 24 cores and 32 threads, compared to 4 cores and 8 threads for the Core i3-14100F. This sixfold core advantage and fourfold thread advantage suggest that the Core 7 251E targets heavily parallel workloads, though no benchmark scores confirm this in the database. Clock speeds also differ: the Core 7 251E has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, while the Core i3-14100F starts at 3.50 GHz base and boosts to 4.70 GHz. The i3-14100F has a higher base frequency, but the Core 7 251E has a 0.90 GHz higher boost ceiling.

Cache layouts show a clear scaling difference. Both processors allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The Core 7 251E offers 2 MB of L2 per core and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i3-14100F provides 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. The total L3 capacity for the Core 7 251E is triple that of the i3-14100F. The larger shared cache on the Core 7 251E could benefit data-heavy applications, but again, the database lacks direct measurements to confirm this.

Memory support is identical in type: both support DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus. The Core 7 251E lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i3-14100F does not have a recorded bandwidth figure. Both enable ECC memory, a feature typically associated with workstation or server-class usage. PCIe connectivity matches as well: Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) for both.

Integrated graphics present a notable distinction. The Core 7 251E includes UHD Graphics 770, while the Core i3-14100F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A). This means the i3-14100F requires a discrete GPU for any display output, whereas the Core 7 251E can drive a display without an add-in card. Both processors are desktop market segments, use the Intel Socket 1700, and are currently active in production. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear but limited verdict. The Intel Core i3-14100F is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark scores, and those scores place it at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, with a measured average benchmark score of 18,519. Its nearest rivals in the database are all within 0.8% of its average score, indicating that the i3-14100F performs in line with its direct competitors: the Intel Core i5-13420H, AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE, Intel Core i3-13100, and Intel Core 7 360. For users selecting purely on recorded performance, the i3-14100F is a proven quantity, though its edge over rivals is marginal at best.

The Intel Core 7 251E, by contrast, has no benchmark entries, no average score, and no nearest-rival data. Its percentile rank of 50 is lower than the i3-14100F's 72, but this percentile is derived from an empty benchmark set, making it an unreliable indicator of actual capability. The architectural specifications, however, suggest a very different class of processor: 24 cores versus 4, 32 threads versus 8, and 36 MB of L3 versus 12 MB. The Core 7 251E also carries integrated graphics and a higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz. These specifications point toward a processor designed for multi-threaded throughput, but without measurements, the verdict must be that the Core 7 251E's performance is unverified in the database.

For the user who needs a processor with demonstrated benchmark results, the Intel Core i3-14100F is the only defensible choice between the two. It also has a lower launch MSRP of $109, which may be stated once per the database rules. The Core 7 251E has a launch MSRP of $384. The choice between them, strictly from the data, comes down to whether the user prioritizes a measured, competitive quad-core part or a high-core-count part with unquantified performance. The i3-14100F is the safer pick for applications where single-thread and moderate multi-thread performance are sufficient and where the 72nd percentile ranking provides confidence. The Core 7 251E is a speculative selection that would require external validation before committing to it for parallel workloads.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors in the database:

• Cores: Intel Core 7 251E has 24, Intel Core i3-14100F has 4.
• Threads: Intel Core 7 251E has 32, Intel Core i3-14100F has 8.
• Base Clock: Intel Core 7 251E runs at 2.10 GHz, Intel Core i3-14100F at 3.50 GHz.
• Boost Clock: Intel Core 7 251E reaches 5.60 GHz, Intel Core i3-14100F tops out at 4.70 GHz.
• TDP: Intel Core 7 251E is rated at 65 W, Intel Core i3-14100F at 58 W.
• Codename: Intel Core 7 251E uses Bartlett Lake, Intel Core i3-14100F uses Raptor Lake-R.
• Generation: Intel Core 7 251E is listed as Core 7 (Bartlett Lake), Intel Core i3-14100F as Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh).
• Die Size: Intel Core 7 251E measures 257 mm², Intel Core i3-14100F measures 163 mm².
• L2 Cache: Intel Core 7 251E has 2 MB per core, Intel Core i3-14100F has 1.25 MB per core.
• L3 Cache: Intel Core 7 251E has 36 MB shared, Intel Core i3-14100F has 12 MB shared.
• Memory Bandwidth: Intel Core 7 251E is rated at 89.6 GB/s, Intel Core i3-14100F has no listed bandwidth.
• Integrated Graphics: Intel Core 7 251E includes UHD Graphics 770, Intel Core i3-14100F has N/A.
• Release Date: Intel Core 7 251E released 2025-01-12, Intel Core i3-14100F released 2024-01-07.
• Launch MSRP: Intel Core 7 251E is $384, Intel Core i3-14100F is $109.
• Part Number: Intel Core 7 251E is SRQDUQ657, Intel Core i3-14100F is SRMX2.
• Percentile vs All CPUs: Intel Core 7 251E is at 50, Intel Core i3-14100F at 72.
• Average Benchmark Score: Intel Core 7 251E is 0, Intel Core i3-14100F is 18,519.
• Nearest Rivals: Intel Core 7 251E has none listed, Intel Core i3-14100F has four listed.

Fields that are identical include manufacturer (Intel), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), L1 cache (80 KB per core), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (Dual-channel), ECC memory (true for both), PCIe (Gen 5, 16 lanes CPU only), socket (Intel Socket 1700), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), and multiplier unlocked (false for both).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100F has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-14100F have integrated graphics?

A: No. The database lists its integrated graphics as N/A. The Intel Core 7 251E includes UHD Graphics 770.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache capacity?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i3-14100F has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: How do their benchmark percentiles compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E is at the 50th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i3-14100F is at the 72nd percentile.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100F has an average benchmark score of 18,519. The Intel Core 7 251E has a recorded average benchmark score of 0, indicating no measured benchmarks in the database.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E boosts to 5.60 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core i3-14100F's 4.70 GHz boost clock.

Q: Are both processors compatible with ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 7 251E and the Intel Core i3-14100F support ECC memory.