Intel Core 7 253PTE vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor delivers the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE records an average benchmark score of 34962, while the Intel Core i3-14100 records 18318. The Core 7 253PTE also sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, compared to the 72nd percentile for the Core i3-14100.

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

A: The Core 7 253PTE scores 21276 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, against 12820 for the Core i3-14100. That is a 66% advantage for the Core 7 253PTE.

Q: Are the single-thread scores close between the two processors?

A: In PassMark single-thread testing, the Core 7 253PTE scores 3794 and the Core i3-14100 scores 3759. The delta is only 0.9%, making this the narrowest margin across all head-to-head tests.

Q: Which processor uses a newer microarchitecture?

A: The Core 7 253PTE is based on Bartlett Lake, while the Core i3-14100 uses Raptor Lake-R. Both are built on a 10 nm process node.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Core 7 253PTE and the Core i3-14100 support ECC memory. Both also support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus.

Architecture Differences

The two processors belong to different families within Intel's 10 nm generation. The Core 7 253PTE carries the Bartlett Lake codename and is listed under the Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Core i3-14100 comes from the Raptor Lake lineage, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation with the Raptor Lake-R codename.

Core counts separate the two designs substantially. The Core 7 253PTE provides 10 cores with 20 threads, while the Core i3-14100 provides 4 cores with 8 threads. This is a direct consequence of the different silicon configurations, and it drives most of the multi-threaded performance differences in the recorded data.

Clock behavior also differs. The Core 7 253PTE has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Core i3-14100 has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Bartlett Lake part starts from a lower base frequency but reaches a higher maximum boost frequency, which explains why its single-thread results still lead.

Cache hierarchies diverge in the shared L3 and per-core L2. The Core 7 253PTE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Core i3-14100 has the same 80 KB of L1 per core, but only 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. The larger L2 and L3 allocations on the Core 7 253PTE support its higher thread count and heavier workloads.

Thermal design power differs as well. The Core 7 253PTE is rated at 45 W TDP, while the Core i3-14100 is rated at 60 W TDP. The lower TDP of the Core 7 253PTE is notable given its higher core count. Both processors use Intel Socket 1700, run on dual-channel memory, support DDR4 and DDR5, and include UHD Graphics 730. Both also expose Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes. The Core i3-14100 has a die size of 163 mm², while the Core 7 253PTE has no die size recorded in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core 7 253PTE wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The largest margin appears in PassMark integer math, where the Core 7 253PTE scores 119552 against 45329 for the Core i3-14100. That is a 163.7% advantage, more than 2.6 times the output of the i3-14100.

Floating-point math shows a similarly wide gap. The Core 7 253PTE delivers 67209, while the Core i3-14100 delivers 35266, a 90.6% difference. Data encryption also favors the Core 7 253PTE heavily: 15500 versus 8838, a 75.4% lead. Prime number finding follows with a 49.1% margin (82 versus 55).

Multi-threaded workloads consistently sit near the 66% mark. Cinebench R15 multi-core scores 2144 versus 1292, a 65.9% difference. Cinebench R20 multi-core scores 8935 versus 5384, a 66% difference. Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 21276 versus 12820, also 66%. PassMark multithread shows 25031 versus 15095, a 65.8% margin. Random string sorting is close behind at 62.3% (28227 versus 17397), and data compression reaches 58.4% (275828 versus 174115).

Single-core Cinebench results also favor the Core 7 253PTE by roughly two-thirds. Cinebench R15 single-core is 302 versus 182, a 65.9% lead. Cinebench R20 single-core is 1261 versus 759, a 66.1% lead. Cinebench R23 single-core is 3003 versus 1809, a 66% lead.

The PassMark single-thread test is the only near tie. The Core 7 253PTE scores 3794 and the Core i3-14100 scores 3759, a 0.9% difference. This indicates that the architectural and clock advantages of the Core 7 253PTE shrink dramatically when only one thread is active. Extended instructions show a 44.1% lead (17099 versus 11865), and physics processing shows a 37.6% lead (1318 versus 958).

Relative to its nearest rivals, the Core 7 253PTE sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-13800H and Intel Core i9-12900HX, and within 0.2% of the Intel Xeon 6349P and AMD Ryzen 5 150. The Core i3-14100 sits within 0.3% of the Intel Core 3 305, Intel Core 5 330, Intel Core 7 360, and Intel Core i3-13100. These density clusters indicate that each processor lands squarely in its expected performance tier.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 253PTE | Intel Core i3-14100 |

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

| Series | None listed | Core 14th Gen |

| Cores | 10 | 4 |

| Threads | 20 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 1.80 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 60 W |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 163 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 33 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| Release Date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $384 | $134 |

| Part Number | SA4QK | SRMX1 |

The two processors share several traits. Both use a 10 nm process, both are manufactured by Intel, both support ECC memory, both use Intel Socket 1700, both support DDR4 and DDR5, both use dual-channel memory, both include UHD Graphics 730, both have 80 KB of L1 per core, and both offer Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. Both are desktop market segments with active production status.

The average benchmark scores place them far apart: 34962 for the Core 7 253PTE versus 18318 for the Core i3-14100. The percentile ranks reflect this gap, with the Core 7 253PTE at the 84th percentile and the Core i3-14100 at the 72nd percentile.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a comprehensive performance advantage for the Intel Core 7 253PTE across every measured workload. The smallest lead is 0.9% in PassMark single-thread, and the largest is 163.7% in PassMark integer math. Multi-core Cinebench results consistently show around 66% higher scores for the Bartlett Lake part, and memory-sensitive tasks such as data compression and random string sorting show 58.4% and 62.3% leads respectively.

The Core i3-14100 remains competitive only in the single-thread PassMark test, where its 3.50 GHz base clock partially offsets the higher boost clock of the Core 7 253PTE. In every other benchmark, the core count and cache advantages of the Core 7 253PTE dominate. The 45 W TDP of the Core 7 253PTE makes its multi-threaded lead more notable, as it achieves these results with a lower thermal rating than the 60 W Core i3-14100.

Buyers with workloads that scale across threads, such as rendering, compression, encryption, or scientific math, will find the Core 7 253PTE substantially faster. The data indicates that the Core i3-14100 is best suited to light workloads where its 4 cores and 8 threads suffice, and where the close single-thread PassMark result matters more than multi-threaded throughput. The percentile gap of 12 points further reinforces the positioning: the Core 7 253PTE belongs to a higher overall performance class, while the Core i3-14100 sits nearer the middle of the distribution.