Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a complete benchmark suite for the Intel Core i3-14100F, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores. This makes a direct score-by-score comparison impossible, but the i3-14100F's measured performance can be interpreted against its nearest rivals to establish a baseline.

The Intel Core i3-14100F delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13084 and a single-core score of 1847. In Geekbench, it records 7598 multi-core and 2105 single-core. PassMark results show 15420 for multithread, 3778 for single thread, 45357 for integer math, 35370 for floating point math, and 11984 for extended instructions. The data compression test scores 176106, while encryption scores 8922. Random string sorting reaches 17596, and prime number finding scores 61.

The i3-14100F's average benchmark score is 18519, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-13420H, averages 18511, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE scores 18505, putting the i3 0.1 percent ahead. The Intel Core i3-13100 averages 18380, a 0.8 percent gap, and the Intel Core 7 360 averages 18374, also 0.8 percent behind. These tight deltas indicate the i3-14100F sits squarely in a competitive performance cluster, with no meaningful advantage or disadvantage against its closest peers.

Since the i5-14401TE has zero recorded benchmarks, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking, the data cannot confirm any multi-core or single-core wins for it. The i3-14100F, by contrast, has a fully populated benchmark profile. The head-to-head benchmark array in the database is empty, meaning no shared test results exist for these two specific processors.

The practical takeaway from the recorded data: the i3-14100F is a measured, verified performer within a narrow band of similarly scoring CPUs. The i5-14401TE's performance profile is entirely unverified in the database, so any claims about its benchmark behavior would be speculative.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-14100F have a higher single-core score than the Intel Core i5-14401TE?

A: The database does not contain any benchmark scores for the i5-14401TE, so no comparison is possible. The i3-14100F records a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1847 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2105.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the i3-14100F?

A: The i3-14100F has an average benchmark score of 18519, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-13420H, averages 18511, a 0 percent delta.

Q: Does the i5-14401TE have any recorded benchmark data?

A: No. The i5-14401TE has an empty benchmarks array, an average benchmark score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking. The database contains no measurable performance data for this processor.

Q: How does the i3-14100F compare to the Intel Core i3-13100?

A: The i3-14100F averages 18519, which is 0.8 percent higher than the i3-13100's 18380. This places the 14100F slightly ahead in the database's composite scoring.

Q: What is the i3-14100F's PassMark multithread score?

A: The i3-14100F scores 15420 in PassMark multithread, with a single-thread score of 3778. Integer math scores 45357, and floating point math scores 35370.

Q: Is the i5-14401TE's 50th percentile ranking meaningful without benchmark data?

A: The 50th percentile value appears alongside an average score of 0 and no recorded benchmarks. Without measured scores, this percentile cannot be interpreted as a verified performance result.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i3-14100F wins in every measurable category because it is the only one of the two with benchmark data. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1318 and single-core score of 186 establish a baseline for older rendering workloads. Cinebench R20 results of 5495 multi-core and 775 single-core show scaling across the test suite. The R23 scores of 13084 and 1847 represent the most recent Cinebench version in the database. Geekbench results of 7598 multi-core and 2105 single-core provide a cross-platform reference.

PassMark results give the i3-14100F wins in specific workload types. Data compression at 176106 indicates strong throughput for archiving and storage tasks. Encryption at 8922 shows moderate cryptographic performance. Extended instructions at 11984 benefit SIMD-heavy applications. Prime number finding scores only 61, a low result that suggests weak performance in that specific algorithm. Floating point math at 35370 and integer math at 45357 cover general arithmetic workloads. Random string sorting at 17596 reflects sorting efficiency.

The i5-14401TE cannot win any category in the database because it has no recorded scores. Its specification sheet shows more cores and threads than the i3-14100F, but the database contains no measured performance to confirm an advantage. The i3-14100F's 72nd percentile ranking versus the i5-14401TE's 50th percentile is the only comparative ranking available, and it favors the i3.

For users choosing between these two based on database evidence, the i3-14100F is the only processor with verified performance. The i5-14401TE's specifications suggest potential in multi-threaded workloads due to its 6 cores and 12 threads, but no benchmark data exists to substantiate that.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several core specification fields. The Intel Core i3-14100F has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: the i3 runs at 3.50 GHz, and the i5 runs at 2.00 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with the i3 at 4.70 GHz and the i5 at 4.50 GHz. Thermal design power differs by 13 watts, with the i3 at 58 W and the i5 at 45 W.

Both use the Intel Socket 1700 and share the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. The i3 belongs to the Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation, while the i5 belongs to the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Process node is identical at 10 nm from Intel, but die size differs: the i3 measures 163 mm², and the i5 measures 215 mm².

Cache configurations diverge in L3 capacity. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The i3 has 12 MB of shared L3, while the i5 has 20 MB of shared L3. Memory support matches: both use DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration. ECC memory support is present on both. PCIe is identical at Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ. The i3-14100F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A. The i5-14401TE includes UHD Graphics 730. Release dates differ by roughly six months: the i3 launched on 2024-01-07, and the i5 launched on 2024-06-30. The i3 has a launch MSRP of $109, while the i5 has no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Part numbers differ: SRMX2 for the i3 and Q4T4SRNJP for the i5.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same fundamental architecture: Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh. They are fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. The architectural differences reduce to core count, cache capacity, and die size.

The i5-14401TE uses a larger physical die at 215 mm² compared to the i3-14100F's 163 mm². This size increase aligns with the i5's additional 2 cores and 4 threads. The i5 also carries 8 MB more shared L3 cache, going from 12 MB on the i3 to 20 MB on the i5. Per-core L1 and L2 caches are identical at 80 KB and 1.25 MB respectively.

Clock strategy differs notably. The i3-14100F runs a 3.50 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.70 GHz, a 1.20 GHz boost range. The i5-14401TE runs a much lower 2.00 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.50 GHz, a 2.50 GHz boost range. The i5's wider boost delta suggests a more aggressive power management profile, consistent with its lower 45 W TDP. The i3's higher sustained base clock indicates it maintains higher frequencies under continuous load.

Integrated graphics represent a functional architecture difference. The i3-14100F has no iGPU, meaning it requires a discrete graphics card for display output. The i5-14401TE includes UHD Graphics 730, allowing basic display output without a separate GPU. Both processors support ECC memory, which is uncommon in consumer desktop parts.

The i5's additional cores and larger L3 cache should theoretically improve multi-threaded throughput, but the database lacks benchmark confirmation. The i3's higher base clock and boost clock should improve single-thread responsiveness, and its benchmark scores confirm this capability.

The Verdict

The database presents a lopsided comparison. The Intel Core i3-14100F has complete benchmark coverage, an average score of 18519, and a 72nd percentile ranking. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark data, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking that cannot be verified against measured results.

For users who require verified performance, the i3-14100F is the only choice with evidence in the database. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13084 and single-core score of 1847 demonstrate solid rendering capability for a 4-core part. PassMark results across 11 different tests provide a broad performance profile. The 0.8 percent delta versus the Intel Core i3-13100 and the 0.1 percent delta versus the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE show the i3-14100F sits at parity with its closest competitors.

The i5-14401TE's specifications suggest it targets lower power consumption with its 45 W TDP and 2.00 GHz base clock. Its 6 cores, 12 threads, and 20 MB of L3 cache indicate potential for multi-threaded workloads. The inclusion of UHD Graphics 730 makes it suitable for systems without discrete graphics. However, none of these specifications are validated by benchmark scores in the database.

The i3-14100F wins on measured data, single-core performance, and higher clock speeds. The i5-14401TE wins on paper specifications: more cores, more threads, more L3 cache, and integrated graphics. Without benchmark results for the i5, the database cannot confirm whether those specifications translate into real-world advantages.

Users prioritizing verified, benchmarked performance should select the i3-14100F. Users who need integrated graphics and lower power draw may consider the i5-14401TE, but they must accept that its performance is entirely unmeasured in the database. The i3-14100F's 72nd percentile ranking versus the i5's 50th percentile is the only comparative metric available, and it favors the i3.