Intel Core 7 253PE vs Intel Core i3-14100F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a dominant performance profile for the Intel Core 7 253PE across every recorded test. Out of 17 head-to-head comparisons, the Core 7 253PE wins all 17, with the smallest margin recorded in single-threaded PassMark tests and the largest margins in multi-threaded and math-intensive workloads.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 7 253PE scores 24,880 against the Core i3-14100F's 13,084, a delta of 90.2%. The single-core R23 result follows a similar pattern: 3,512 versus 1,847, a 90.1% advantage. Cinebench R15 and R20 results mirror this structure, with multi-core deltas of 90.2% in both cases and single-core deltas of 90.3%. The consistency of these margins across Cinebench generations indicates that the performance gap is not workload-specific but rather a fundamental throughput difference.

The PassMark suite reveals where the Core 7 253PE extends its lead even further. Integer math shows a 151.7% delta, with scores of 114,158 versus 45,357. Floating point math follows at 128.6%, scoring 80,870 against 35,370. Prime number finding shows a 126.2% delta (138 versus 61), while data encryption reaches 106.1% (18,385 versus 8,922). These workloads scale heavily with core count and thread count, and the Core 7 253PE's 10 cores and 20 threads provide a structural advantage over the 4-core, 8-thread Core i3-14100F.

Data compression shows a 92.6% delta (339,133 versus 176,106), while random string sorting trails at 86.3% (32,777 versus 17,596). Extended instructions deliver an 82.0% delta (21,806 versus 11,984). PassMark multi-thread shows an 89.8% delta (29,271 versus 15,420), and physics simulation shows the smallest multi-core margin at 71.3% (1,845 versus 1,077).

The closest contest appears in PassMark single-thread: 3,955 versus 3,778, a delta of just 4.7%. This narrow gap suggests that per-core IPC and clock speed are more comparable between the two parts than the rest of the benchmark suite would imply. The Core 7 253PE still wins, but the margin here is an order of magnitude smaller than in any other test.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 7 253PE wins every benchmark category, but the scale of its advantage varies meaningfully by workload type. The widest margins appear in integer math, floating point math, and prime number finding, all of which are heavily parallel workloads that scale with core and thread counts. These results confirm that the Core 7 253PE's 10-core, 20-thread configuration delivers roughly 2.2 to 2.5 times the throughput of the Core i3-14100F in compute-heavy parallel tasks.

Data encryption and compression also show strong deltas, at 106.1% and 92.6% respectively. These workloads benefit from both core count and memory bandwidth, and the Core 7 253PE's 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth provides an additional advantage. The Core i3-14100F has no listed memory bandwidth figure in the database, so a direct comparison in that metric is not possible.

The single-thread category is the only area where the two processors approach parity. The 4.7% delta in PassMark single-thread suggests that the Core i3-14100F's higher base clock of 3.50 GHz partially compensates for the Core 7 253PE's higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Core i3-14100F's boost clock of 4.70 GHz is lower, but its base clock advantage of 1.0 GHz helps close the gap in lightly threaded workloads.

Cinebench single-core results tell a different story, with deltas of 90.1% to 90.3% in favor of the Core 7 253PE. This discrepancy between Cinebench single-core and PassMark single-thread indicates that the two tests stress different aspects of the processor pipeline. Cinebench benefits more from the Core 7 253PE's higher boost clock and newer Bartlett Lake architecture, while PassMark's single-thread test appears less sensitive to those differences.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE records an average benchmark score of 40,557, while the Intel Core i3-14100F averages 18,519. The Core 7 253PE sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 72nd percentile for the Core i3-14100F.

Q: How much faster is the Core 7 253PE in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Core 7 253PE scores 24,880 versus 13,084 for the Core i3-14100F, a delta of 90.2%.

Q: Is there any benchmark where the Core i3-14100F comes close to the Core 7 253PE?

A: The closest result is PassMark single-thread, where the Core 7 253PE scores 3,955 against 3,778 for the Core i3-14100F, a delta of just 4.7%. This is the only test with a margin below 70%.

Q: What are the nearest rivals to each processor in the database?

A: For the Core 7 253PE, the nearest rivals are the Intel Core 5 223PE (average score 40,585, delta -0.1%), Intel Core Ultra X7 368H (40,518, delta 0.1%), Intel Xeon 6357P (40,630, delta -0.2%), and AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (40,431, delta 0.3%). For the Core i3-14100F, the nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-13420H (18,511, delta 0%), AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE (18,505, delta 0.1%), Intel Core i3-13100 (18,380, delta 0.8%), and Intel Core 7 360 (18,374, delta 0.8%).

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The Core 7 253PE has a listed memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core i3-14100F has no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: What is the production status of each processor?

A: Both processors are listed as Active in the database. The Core 7 253PE was released on 2026-03-08 and the Core i3-14100F on 2024-01-07.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ substantially in core configuration. The Core 7 253PE uses 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Core i3-14100F uses 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ by 1.0 GHz: the Core i3-14100F runs at 3.50 GHz, the Core 7 253PE at 2.50 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with the Core 7 253PE reaching 5.50 GHz and the Core i3-14100F reaching 4.70 GHz.

Thermal design power differs slightly, at 65 watts for the Core 7 253PE and 58 watts for the Core i3-14100F. Both use Intel Socket 1700 and offer Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes. Both support ECC memory and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5. The Core 7 253PE includes integrated UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i3-14100F has no integrated graphics. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The Core 7 253PE has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i3-14100F has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. The Core i3-14100F has a listed die size of 163 mm²; no die size is recorded for the Core 7 253PE.

The launch MSRP for the Core 7 253PE is $384, and for the Core i3-14100F it is $109.

Architecture Differences

The Core 7 253PE is built on the Bartlett Lake architecture under the Core 7 generation label, while the Core i3-14100F uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename under the Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Both processors are manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node and are produced by Intel's foundry.

The Bartlett Lake architecture in the Core 7 253PE delivers its performance advantage through a combination of higher core count, larger cache hierarchy, and a 5.50 GHz boost clock. The Raptor Lake-R architecture in the Core i3-14100F compensates with a 3.50 GHz base clock that exceeds the Core 7 253PE's 2.50 GHz base, but the core count deficit of 6 cores and 12 threads proves decisive across nearly all workloads.

Cache architecture diverges in both L2 and L3. The Core 7 253PE allocates 2 MB of L2 per core versus 1.25 MB per core for the Core i3-14100F, and the shared L3 pool is 33 MB versus 12 MB. This larger cache hierarchy supports the Core 7 253PE's performance in data-heavy workloads such as compression and encryption.

The Core 7 253PE includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 730, whereas the Core i3-14100F lacks integrated graphics entirely. Both processors support ECC memory and use dual-channel DDR4/DDR5, but only the Core 7 253PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The part numbers differ as SA4QE for the Core 7 253PE and SRMX2 for the Core i3-14100F.