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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core 7 253PTE, winning all 17 recorded tests. The margin varies dramatically by workload, from a modest 8.5% edge in single-threaded tests to a nearly 197% lead in integer math.

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent pattern. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Core 7 253PTE scores 2144 against 1170 for the Core i3-14100T, a 83.2% advantage. The R20 multicore result follows the same shape: 8935 versus 4877, again 83.2% ahead. Cinebench R23 multicore delivers 21276 versus 11612, an identical 83.2% delta. Single-core Cinebench results show the same relative gap, with R15 single-core at 302 versus 165 (83% ahead), R20 single-core at 1261 versus 688 (83.3% ahead), and R23 single-core at 3003 versus 1639 (83.2% ahead). This consistent 83% delta across all six Cinebench tests suggests the advantage scales evenly across rendering workloads regardless of thread count.

PassMark tests reveal where the two processors diverge more sharply. Floating point math shows the Core 7 253PTE at 67209 versus 31379, a 114.2% lead. Integer math is the largest gap in the entire dataset: 119552 versus 40292, a 196.7% advantage. Data encryption shows a 96.7% delta (15500 versus 7881), while data compression sits at 80.7% (275828 versus 152636). Extended instructions come in at 64.2% ahead (17099 versus 10414), and random string sorting shows an 81.2% delta (28227 versus 15579).

The smallest margins appear in single-threaded PassMark tests, where the Core 7 253PTE scores 3794 versus 3498, just 8.5% ahead. This indicates that per-core performance is relatively close; the large multicore gaps come from the additional cores and threads. The physics test shows a 35.5% delta (1318 versus 973), and prime number finding is 46.4% ahead (82 versus 56).

The average benchmark score tells the same story. The Core 7 253PTE averages 34962 across all recorded tests, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The Core i3-14100T averages 17648, good for the 71st percentile. The nearest rivals for the Core 7 253PTE are the Intel Core i7-13800H at 34988 (-0.1%), the Intel Core i9-12900HX at 35003 (-0.1%), the Intel Xeon 6349P at 34890 (0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 150 at 34881 (0.2%). The Core i3-14100T sits near the Intel Core i3-13100F at 17653 (0%), the Intel Core i7-1255U at 17656 (0%), the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE at 17614 (0.2%), and the AMD EPYC 9374F at 17693 (-0.3%).

Architecture Differences

The two processors share several foundational traits. Both use Intel Socket 1700, both are built on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. Each has the UHD Graphics 730 integrated GPU, Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes, and ECC memory support. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Core 7 253PTE belongs to the Bartlett Lake generation, while the Core i3-14100T uses Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series. The Core 7 253PTE ships with 10 cores and 20 threads, compared to 4 cores and 8 threads for the Core i3-14100T. The die size for the Core i3-14100T is recorded at 163 mm², while no die size is listed for the Core 7 253PTE.

Cache configuration differs notably. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core. The Core 7 253PTE has 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3, while the Core i3-14100T has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. The L3 delta is substantial: 33 MB versus 12 MB.

Clock speeds move in opposite directions. The Core 7 253PTE has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Core i3-14100T starts higher at 2.70 GHz base but tops out lower at 4.40 GHz boost. Thermal design power favors the smaller chip: 45 W for the Core 7 253PTE versus 35 W for the Core i3-14100T. Memory bandwidth is listed at 89.6 GB/s for the Core 7 253PTE, while no figure is recorded for the Core i3-14100T.

Release timing differs by roughly two years. The Core i3-14100T launched on January 7, 2024, while the Core 7 253PTE arrived on March 8, 2026. The launch MSRP for the Core 7 253PTE is $384 and for the Core i3-14100T it is $134.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-threaded workloads?

A: The Core 7 253PTE wins every multicore test. Cinebench R23 multicore shows 21276 versus 11612, an 83.2% advantage. PassMark multithread shows 25031 versus 13662, also 83.2% ahead.

Q: How close are the single-threaded scores?

A: Closer than any other comparison in the dataset. PassMark single-thread shows 3794 versus 3498, a 8.5% delta. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3003 versus 1639, an 83.2% delta.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: PassMark integer math. The Core 7 253PTE scores 119552 against 40292, a 196.7% advantage. Floating point math is next at 114.2% (67209 versus 31379).

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The Core 7 253PTE lists memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Core i3-14100T.

Q: Do both processors use the same integrated graphics?

A: Yes. Both use UHD Graphics 730, and both support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has more cache?

A: The Core 7 253PTE has 33 MB of shared L3 versus 12 MB for the Core i3-14100T. It also has 2 MB of L2 per core versus 1.25 MB per core for the Core i3-14100T. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Cores | 10 | 4 |

| Threads | 20 | 8 |

| Base clock | 1.80 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 35 W |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

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

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

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

| Die size | Not recorded | 163 mm² |

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

| Launch date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $384 | $134 |

| Part number | SA4QK | SRMX0 |

Fields that match are omitted from the table: both use Intel Socket 1700, 10 nm process, Intel foundry, 80 KB L1 per core, DDR4/DDR5 dual-channel memory, ECC support, Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes, UHD Graphics 730, desktop market segment, active production status, and locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the Core 7 253PTE as the stronger processor in every measured category. It wins all 17 head-to-head benchmarks and holds an average benchmark score of 34962, roughly double the 17648 average of the Core i3-14100T. The 84th percentile placement versus the 71st percentile reinforces that gap.

The Core i3-14100T is not without its position in the database. It sits in the 71st percentile of all CPUs and matches the performance of the Core i3-13100F and Core i7-1255U exactly, with 0% delta. Its 35 W TDP is lower than the 45 W TDP of the Core 7 253PTE, and its 2.70 GHz base clock is higher. For workloads that favor lower sustained power draw and higher base clocks, the Core i3-14100T has a structural advantage, though the benchmark suite does not capture power efficiency directly.

The Core 7 253PTE, by contrast, delivers roughly double the average performance and holds a 196.7% lead in integer math, the largest single delta in the dataset. Its 5.40 GHz boost clock is a full 1.00 GHz higher than the Core i3-14100T's 4.40 GHz, and its 33 MB L3 cache is nearly three times larger.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 7 253PTE wins every benchmark category in the database. The largest advantages appear in integer-heavy and floating-point workloads: integer math at 196.7% ahead, floating point math at 114.2% ahead, and data encryption at 96.7% ahead. These are workloads that scale with core count and cache capacity, both of which favor the 10-core, 33 MB L3 configuration.

The Core 7 253PTE also leads in all six Cinebench tests by a consistent 83% margin, covering both single-core and multicore rendering. The PassMark multithread test shows the same 83.2% delta, confirming that thread-heavy productivity workloads track the core count difference closely.

The Core i3-14100T has no benchmark wins in the recorded data. Its closest relative performance comes in PassMark single-thread, where it trails by only 8.5%. The physics test is the next smallest gap at 35.5%. The Core i3-14100T does have a higher base clock (2.70 GHz versus 1.80 GHz) and a lower TDP (35 W versus 45 W), which are relevant for systems prioritizing idle efficiency and lower sustained power envelopes. The database does not include power or efficiency benchmarks, so those attributes are not reflected in the score comparisons.

For workloads that depend on raw integer throughput, encryption, or floating-point calculations, the Core 7 253PTE is decisively ahead. For single-threaded responsiveness, the gap narrows to 8.5%, though the Core 7 253PTE still leads. The Core i3-14100T remains a 4-core, 8-thread part in the 71st percentile, while the Core 7 253PTE operates in the 84th percentile with roughly twice the average benchmark score.