Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core i3-14100F and the Intel Core i5-14501E. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and neither processor registers a win count in direct matchups. This is an unusual situation in the database, as most comparable desktop processors have at least some shared test data.

What the database does provide is a full benchmark suite for the Intel Core i3-14100F and a specification profile for the Intel Core i5-14501E with no recorded benchmark scores. The i3-14100F has 19 recorded benchmark entries spanning Cinebench R15, R20, R23, Geekbench, and Passmark tests. The i5-14501E has zero recorded benchmark entries, so its average benchmark score is 0 and its percentile ranking versus all CPUs sits at 50.

For the i3-14100F, the recorded data shows a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13084 and a single-core score of 1847. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 5495 and single-core is 775. The Cinebench R15 results show 1318 multicore and 186 single-core. Geekbench results show 7598 multicore and 2105 single-core.

Passmark results for the i3-14100F cover a range of workloads. Integer math scores 45357, floating point math scores 35370, and extended instructions score 11984. Data compression scores 176106, data encryption scores 8922, and random string sorting scores 17596. The physics test scores 1077, find prime numbers scores 61, and single-thread performance scores 3778. The multithread score is 15420.

The i3-14100F holds an average benchmark score of 18519 across all recorded tests. This places it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13420H with an average score of 18511 and a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE with 18505 and a delta of 0.1 percent, and the Intel Core i3-13100 with 18380 and a delta of 0.8 percent. The Intel Core 7 360 also appears with 18374 and a delta of 0.8 percent.

Without recorded scores for the i5-14501E, the data cannot confirm which processor wins in any specific workload. The comparison must rely on architectural differences and the known performance profile of the i3-14100F.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to the Core 14th Gen series and use the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. Both are manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process node and use the Intel Socket 1700. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, both support ECC memory, and both provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The core configurations differ significantly. The i3-14100F uses 4 cores and 8 threads, while the i5-14501E uses 6 cores and 12 threads. This gives the i5-14501E a 50 percent increase in core count and thread count over the i3-14100F.

Clock speeds also differ. The i3-14100F has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The i5-14501E has a lower base clock of 3.30 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The i5-14501E therefore boosts 0.50 GHz higher than the i3-14100F, while the i3-14100F maintains a 0.20 GHz higher base clock.

Cache hierarchies differ in the L3 cache. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The i3-14100F has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i5-14501E has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14501E offers double the L3 cache capacity.

Die size differs between the two. The i3-14100F has a die size of 163 mm², while the i5-14501E has a die size of 215 mm². The larger die on the i5-14501E reflects its additional cores and cache.

Thermal design power differs as well. The i3-14100F has a TDP of 58 watts, while the i5-14501E has a TDP of 65 watts. The i5-14501E draws 7 watts more at its rated TDP.

Integrated graphics differ. The i3-14100F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A. The i5-14501E includes UHD Graphics 770. This means the i3-14100F requires a discrete graphics card for display output, while the i5-14501E can operate with its integrated graphics.

The i3-14100F was released on 2024-01-07 and has a launch MSRP of $109. The i5-14501E was released on 2024-06-30 and has no launch MSRP recorded in the database. Both have active production status. The part numbers are SRMX2 for the i3-14100F and Q49HSRNJM for the i5-14501E.

Where Each One Wins

The i3-14100F has a clear performance data advantage in the database, but this reflects available measurements rather than demonstrated superiority over the i5-14501E. Its 72nd percentile ranking versus all CPUs indicates strong overall performance for a 4-core desktop processor. The average benchmark score of 18519 places it alongside the Intel Core i5-13420H, a mobile processor, and ahead of the Intel Core i3-13100 by 0.8 percent.

The i3-14100F likely wins in scenarios where single-core performance and lower power draw matter. Its higher base clock of 3.50 GHz compared to 3.30 GHz on the i5-14501E suggests an advantage in lightly threaded workloads that do not reach boost frequencies. Its lower TDP of 58 watts versus 65 watts also indicates lower thermal output under sustained load.

The i5-14501E wins on paper in core-heavy workloads. Its 6 cores and 12 threads should provide substantially higher multicore throughput than the 4 cores and 8 threads of the i3-14100F, assuming similar per-core efficiency. The 24 MB of L3 cache versus 12 MB gives it a larger working set for cache-sensitive applications. The higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 4.70 GHz gives it an advantage in bursty single-threaded tasks that can reach maximum boost.

The i5-14501E also wins in scenarios requiring integrated graphics. The i3-14100F has no integrated graphics, so systems built around it need a discrete GPU. The i5-14501E with UHD Graphics 770 can handle basic display output and light graphics workloads without a separate graphics card.

The i3-14100F wins in any application where the absence of integrated graphics is acceptable and power efficiency is prioritized. The 7 watt TDP difference favors the i3-14100F in compact builds with limited cooling.

The i5-14501E wins in memory-intensive workloads due to its larger L3 cache. The 24 MB shared L3 versus 12 MB shared L3 represents a doubling of cache capacity. Applications that repeatedly access large datasets within that cache range will see fewer memory stalls.

The i5-14501E wins in multi-threaded productivity scenarios based on core count alone. With 50 percent more cores and threads, parallel workloads should scale accordingly, though the database lacks direct measurements to confirm this.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specification fields:

Cores: 4 on the i3-14100F, 6 on the i5-14501E.

Threads: 8 on the i3-14100F, 12 on the i5-14501E.

Base clock: 3.50 GHz on the i3-14100F, 3.30 GHz on the i5-14501E.

Boost clock: 4.70 GHz on the i3-14100F, 5.20 GHz on the i5-14501E.

TDP: 58 watts on the i3-14100F, 65 watts on the i5-14501E.

Die size: 163 mm² on the i3-14100F, 215 mm² on the i5-14501E.

L3 cache: 12 MB shared on the i3-14100F, 24 MB shared on the i5-14501E.

Integrated graphics: N/A on the i3-14100F, UHD Graphics 770 on the i5-14501E.

Release date: 2024-01-07 for the i3-14100F, 2024-06-30 for the i5-14501E.

Launch MSRP: $109 for the i3-14100F, none recorded for the i5-14501E.

Part number: SRMX2 for the i3-14100F, Q49HSRNJM for the i5-14501E.

Average benchmark score: 18519 for the i3-14100F, 0 for the i5-14501E.

Percentile versus all CPUs: 72 for the i3-14100F, 50 for the i5-14501E.

The two processors share identical L1 and L2 cache configurations, memory support, memory bus width, PCIe configuration, socket, architecture, process node, foundry, ECC support, market segment, production status, and multiplier lock status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100F has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Core i3-14100F have integrated graphics?

A: No. The i3-14100F lists integrated graphics as N/A. The Intel Core i5-14501E includes UHD Graphics 770.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speed?

A: The i5-14501E boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the i3-14100F boosts to 4.70 GHz. The i5-14501E has a 0.50 GHz higher boost clock.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The i5-14501E has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, double the 12 MB shared L3 cache on the i3-14100F.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The i3-14100F has a TDP of 58 watts, and the i5-14501E has a TDP of 65 watts. The i5-14501E carries a 7 watt higher TDP.

Q: Why does the database show no benchmark scores for the i5-14501E?

A: The recorded data for the i5-14501E contains an empty benchmarks array, resulting in an average benchmark score of 0 and a 50th percentile ranking. The i3-14100F has 19 recorded benchmark scores with an average of 18519 and a 72nd percentile ranking.