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

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall benchmark standing?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE sits in the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core i3-14100F sits in the 72nd percentile. The average benchmark score for the Core 7 253PTE is 34962, versus 18519 for the i3-14100F.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

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

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE boosts to 5.40 GHz. The Intel Core i3-14100F boosts to 4.70 GHz. The base clocks are 1.80 GHz and 3.50 GHz respectively.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache capacity?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i3-14100F has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 7 253PTE and the Intel Core i3-14100F support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE includes UHD Graphics 730. The Intel Core i3-14100F has no integrated graphics, as indicated by the N/A designation.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PTE dominates the head-to-head comparison, winning all 17 recorded benchmark comparisons. The largest margin appears in PassMark integer math, where it scores 119552 versus 45357, a 163.6% advantage. Floating point math shows a 90% lead, with scores of 67209 versus 35370. These results indicate the Core 7 253PTE holds a decisive edge in raw computational throughput.

The Intel Core i3-14100F does not win any benchmark category in the recorded data. Its closest result comes in PassMark single-thread performance, where it scores 3778 against 3794 for the Core 7 253PTE, a difference of only 0.4%. This narrow margin suggests the i3-14100F can approach the Core 7 253PTE in lightly threaded workloads that depend primarily on single-core execution.

For workloads that scale with core count, such as rendering, video encoding, or compilation, the Core 7 253PTE delivers substantially higher throughput. Its 20 threads versus 8 threads translate into multi-core benchmark leads ranging from 62.3% in PassMark multithread to 62.7% in Cinebench R15 multicore. The i3-14100F remains competitive only in scenarios where single-thread speed is the limiting factor, and even there it trails by a small margin.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 253PTE belongs to the Bartlett Lake generation, while the Intel Core i3-14100F uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R. Both processors are built on Intel's 10 nm process node and use Intel Socket 1700, but their internal designs differ markedly.

The Core 7 253PTE implements a 10-core, 20-thread configuration with a 2 MB L2 cache per core and an 80 KB L1 cache per core. The i3-14100F uses a 4-core, 8-thread design with a smaller 1.25 MB L2 cache per core and the same 80 KB L1 cache per core. The L3 cache difference is substantial: 33 MB shared on the Core 7 253PTE versus 12 MB shared on the i3-14100F.

The memory subsystems also differ. The Core 7 253PTE lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i3-14100F has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. Both processors provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The Core 7 253PTE includes UHD Graphics 730 integrated graphics, whereas the i3-14100F has no integrated graphics solution. The die size is recorded only for the i3-14100F at 163 mm²; no die size is listed for the Core 7 253PTE. The Core 7 253PTE has a 45 W TDP, while the i3-14100F has a 58 W TDP.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several recorded specifications. The Core 7 253PTE uses 10 cores and 20 threads, versus 4 cores and 8 threads on the i3-14100F. Base clock speeds are 1.80 GHz for the Core 7 253PTE and 3.50 GHz for the i3-14100F. Boost clocks are 5.40 GHz and 4.70 GHz respectively.

TDP ratings differ, with the Core 7 253PTE at 45 W and the i3-14100F at 58 W. The L2 cache per core is 2 MB on the Core 7 253PTE versus 1.25 MB on the i3-14100F. The L3 cache totals 33 MB and 12 MB respectively. The Core 7 253PTE records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; no memory bandwidth is recorded for the i3-14100F.

The Core 7 253PTE integrates UHD Graphics 730, while the i3-14100F has no integrated graphics. The i3-14100F has a recorded die size of 163 mm²; the Core 7 253PTE has no die size recorded. The release dates differ, with the i3-14100F released in January 2024 and the Core 7 253PTE released in March 2026. The launch MSRP for the Core 7 253PTE is $384, and the launch MSRP for the i3-14100F is $109.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show consistent advantages for the Core 7 253PTE across all versions. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 2144 against 1318, a 62.7% lead. The single-core result is 302 versus 186, also a 62.4% advantage. Cinebench R20 multicore shows 8935 versus 5495, a 62.6% difference, and single-core shows 1261 versus 775, a 62.7% lead. Cinebench R23 multicore delivers 21276 versus 13084, a 62.6% gap, with single-core at 3003 versus 1847, another 62.6% margin.

The PassMark suite reveals the widest performance gaps. Integer math shows the largest divergence: 119552 versus 45357, a 163.6% advantage for the Core 7 253PTE. Floating point math follows at 67209 versus 35370, a 90% lead. Data encryption scores 15500 versus 8922, a 73.7% difference. Data compression reaches 275828 versus 176106, a 56.6% advantage. Extended instructions score 17099 versus 11984, a 42.7% lead.

Prime number finding shows a 34.4% advantage, with scores of 82 versus 61. Random string sorting delivers 28227 versus 17596, a 60.4% gap. PassMark multithread scores 25031 versus 15420, a 62.3% lead. The physics test shows a smaller 22.4% advantage, with 1318 versus 1077.

The closest result in the entire comparison is PassMark single-thread performance, where the Core 7 253PTE scores 3794 and the i3-14100F scores 3778. This 0.4% difference indicates that in single-threaded workloads, the two processors perform nearly identically despite their architectural differences. The i3-14100F also has a recorded Geekbench result of 2105 single-core and 7598 multi-core, tests that were not run on the Core 7 253PTE in the database.

The nearest rivals for the Core 7 253PTE include the Intel Core i7-13800H at a -0.1% delta, the Intel Core i9-12900HX at -0.1%, the Intel Xeon 6349P at 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 150 at 0.2%. The i3-14100F sits near the Intel Core i5-13420H at 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE at 0.1%, the Intel Core i3-13100 at 0.8%, and the Intel Core 7 360 at 0.8%. These rival comparisons place the Core 7 253PTE in a much higher performance tier, roughly matching mobile HX-class parts, while the i3-14100F aligns with entry-level desktop and low-power mobile processors.