Intel Core i3-14100 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the Intel Core i3-14100 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H is unambiguous: the Core Ultra 5 336H wins all 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The scale of the victory varies significantly by workload, from a narrow single-thread edge to a massive gap in prime-number finding.

In Cinebench tests, the Core Ultra 5 336H delivers nearly identical deltas across all six runs. The multicore results show the Core Ultra 5 336H scoring 2418 in Cinebench R15 versus 1292 for the Core i3-14100, a 46.6% advantage. The R20 multicore test repeats the pattern with 10076 versus 5384, again a 46.6% delta. In R23 multicore, the Core Ultra 5 336H posts 23991 against 12820, maintaining the same 46.6% margin. Single-core Cinebench results tell the same story: R15 single-core shows 341 versus 182, R20 single-core shows 1422 versus 759, and R23 single-core shows 3387 versus 1809, all with identical 46.6% deltas.

PassMark workloads reveal a wider spread of performance differences. The smallest gap is in single-thread performance, where the Core Ultra 5 336H scores 4013 against 3759, a 6.3% advantage. This is the closest result in the entire comparison, indicating that the older desktop part remains competitive in lightly threaded tasks. The integer math test shows a moderate 27% gap, with the Core Ultra 5 336H scoring 62070 versus 45329. Data compression shows a 37.9% delta (280340 versus 174115), and multithread performance shows a 47.1% delta (28545 versus 15095).

The largest deltas appear in specialized workloads. The find prime numbers test shows the Core Ultra 5 336H scoring 299 versus 55, an 81.6% advantage. Floating point math shows a 57.2% gap (82415 versus 35266), and data encryption shows a 58.5% gap (21291 versus 8838). Physics simulation shows a 64.3% delta (2682 versus 958). Extended instructions show a 51.7% delta (24542 versus 11865), and random string sorting shows a 49.4% delta (34402 versus 17397).

The average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 5 336H is 34485, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The Core i3-14100 averages 18318, placing it in the 72nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the Core Ultra 5 336H include the Intel Core i7-13700HX with an average score of 34554 (0.2% higher) and the Intel Core i5-13450HX with 34333 (0.4% lower). The nearest rivals for the Core i3-14100 include the Intel Core 3 305 with 18302 (0.1% lower) and the Intel Core 5 330 with 18345 (0.1% higher).

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies and market positions. The Core i3-14100 is a desktop part from the Core 14th Gen series, built on Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. The Core Ultra 5 336H is a mobile processor from the Core Ultra Series 3, using Panther Lake architecture with the Panther Lake-H codename.

Core configuration differs dramatically. The Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads, relying on Hyper-Threading to reach its thread count. The Core Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads, meaning each core corresponds to exactly one thread. Despite having twice the thread count, the Core Ultra 5 336H also has four times the physical core count, which explains its substantial multicore advantage.

Clock speeds show an interesting inversion. The Core i3-14100 has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 336H has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The desktop part starts at a much higher base frequency, while the mobile part boosts nearly as high. The single-thread benchmark results show the Core Ultra 5 336H still wins, suggesting architectural efficiency outweighs the raw boost clock difference.

Manufacturing process nodes differ substantially. The Core i3-14100 uses a 10 nm process, while the Core Ultra 5 336H uses a 3 nm process. Both are fabricated by Intel. The die size for the Core i3-14100 is 163 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core Ultra 5 336H.

Cache hierarchies scale with the core counts. The Core i3-14100 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 336H has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core caches on the Panther Lake part contribute to its per-thread efficiency.

Memory support differs as well. The Core i3-14100 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 5 336H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Core Ultra 5 336H has a recorded memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s; no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for the Core i3-14100. Both use dual-channel memory buses. ECC memory support is present on the Core i3-14100 but absent on the Core Ultra 5 336H.

PCIe connectivity shows a lane-count difference. The Core i3-14100 provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 5 336H provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: the Core i3-14100 uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 5 336H uses Intel Xe3 Graphics.

Thermal design power differs significantly, reflecting their form factors. The Core i3-14100 has a TDP of 60 watts, while the Core Ultra 5 336H has a TDP of 25 watts. The mobile part delivers substantially higher performance while being rated for less than half the power envelope.

Where Each One Wins

The data shows no benchmark wins for the Core i3-14100 across the 17 recorded tests. Every head-to-head comparison favors the Core Ultra 5 336H. However, the margin of victory varies enough to identify relative strengths and weaknesses.

The Core i3-14100 is closest to competitiveness in single-threaded workloads. The PassMark single-thread test shows only a 6.3% gap, the narrowest margin in the entire comparison. This suggests that for applications that cannot utilize multiple cores effectively, the desktop part's high boost clock of 4.70 GHz and simpler 4-core design keep it within striking distance. The Cinebench single-core tests, however, show a larger 46.6% gap, indicating that the Core Ultra 5 336H's architectural advantages extend even to single-thread rendering workloads.

The Core i3-14100 also shows its smallest multicore deficit in integer math, where the Core Ultra 5 336H leads by 27%. This workload benefits from the Core i3-14100's higher base clock and 8 threads, narrowing the gap despite the Core Ultra 5 336H's 16 physical cores. Data compression shows a 37.9% gap, representing another area where the desktop part's thread count helps.

The Core Ultra 5 336H dominates most heavily in workloads that scale with core count or benefit from architectural efficiency. The find prime numbers test shows the largest delta at 81.6%, a workload that typically responds well to both core count and per-core performance. Floating point math and data encryption show gaps above 57%, reflecting the Panther Lake architecture's stronger execution resources. Physics simulation shows a 64.3% gap, and extended instructions show a 51.7% gap.

The Core Ultra 5 336H also holds a clear advantage in overall multithreaded throughput. The PassMark multithread test shows a 47.1% delta, and all Cinebench multicore tests show a consistent 46.6% delta. The average benchmark score difference, 34485 versus 18318, places the Core Ultra 5 336H in the 84th percentile versus the Core i3-14100's 72nd percentile, a 12-percentile-point separation.

The nearest rival data contextualizes both processors. The Core Ultra 5 336H's average score sits within 0.8% of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222) and within 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-13450HX (34333). The Core i3-14100's average score is within 0.3% of the Intel Core i3-13100 (18380), showing that it performs in line with its immediate predecessor.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Core Ultra 5 336H has four times the physical core count and twice the thread count.

Q: How much faster is the Core Ultra 5 336H in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Core Ultra 5 336H scores 23991 in Cinebench R23 multicore, while the Core i3-14100 scores 12820. This represents a 46.6% advantage for the Core Ultra 5 336H.

Q: What is the smallest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The smallest gap is in the PassMark single-thread test, where the Core Ultra 5 336H scores 4013 and the Core i3-14100 scores 3759, a 6.3% difference. This is the only test with a delta below 27%.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Core i3-14100 supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 5 336H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Core Ultra 5 336H also has a recorded memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Core i3-14100.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The Core i3-14100 has a TDP of 60 watts, and the Core Ultra 5 336H has a TDP of 25 watts. The Core Ultra 5 336H delivers higher benchmark scores across all tests while being rated for less than half the power.

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

A: The Core Ultra 5 336H ranks in the 84th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 34485. The Core i3-14100 ranks in the 72nd percentile with an average score of 18318.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification category tracked in the database.

The Core i3-14100 belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with a Raptor Lake architecture and Raptor Lake-R codename. The Core Ultra 5 336H belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3 with a Panther Lake architecture and Panther Lake-H codename. The Core i3-14100 uses the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, while the Core Ultra 5 336H uses the Ultra 5 Panther Lake-H generation.

Core and thread counts: the Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads; the Core Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.50 GHz versus 1.90 GHz, and boost clocks are 4.70 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. TDP is 60 watts versus 25 watts.

Socket types differ completely: the Core i3-14100 uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 336H uses Intel BGA 2540. This reflects the desktop versus mobile market segmentation. The Core i3-14100 is a desktop part, and the Core Ultra 5 336H is a mobile part.

Process nodes differ: 10 nm for the Core i3-14100 versus 3 nm for the Core Ultra 5 336H. The die size is 163 mm² for the Core i3-14100, with no die size recorded for the Core Ultra 5 336H.

Cache configurations differ at every level. L1 cache is 80 KB per core for the Core i3-14100 versus 192 KB per core for the Core Ultra 5 336H. L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core versus 2.5 MB per core. L3 cache is 12 MB shared versus 18 MB shared.

Memory support differs: DDR4 and DDR5 for the Core i3-14100, DDR5 and LPDDR5X for the Core Ultra 5 336H. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Core Ultra 5 336H at 115.2 GB/s. ECC memory support is true for the Core i3-14100 and false for the Core Ultra 5 336H.

PCIe lanes differ: Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the Core i3-14100, Gen 5 with 12 lanes for the Core Ultra 5 336H. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 for the Core i3-14100 and Intel Xe3 Graphics for the Core Ultra 5 336H.

The Core i3-14100 has a recorded launch MSRP of $134; no launch MSRP is recorded for the Core Ultra 5 336H. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Part numbers are SRMX1 for the Core i3-14100 and SA4RD for the Core Ultra 5 336H. The Core i3-14100 was released on 2024-01-07, and the Core Ultra 5 336H was released on 2026-01-04. Both are listed as active in production.