Intel Core i3-14100F vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison. The Intel Core i3-14100F has a complete set of benchmark scores, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark entries in the database. This means there are no head-to-head benchmark results available for direct comparison. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counts for both processors are zero.

What the database does show is a significant gap in measured performance data. The 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. The PassMark suite shows a multi-thread score of 15420 and a single-thread score of 3778. These figures place the i3-14100F at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 18519.

The i9-14901TE, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of zero and sits at the 50th percentile. That percentile ranking appears to reflect its position based on specifications rather than measured performance, since no benchmark scores exist for it. The database treats the i9-14901TE as a processor with no recorded test results, which makes any numerical comparison between the two impossible.

The i3-14100F's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i5-13420H with an average score of 18511 and a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE at 18505 with a 0.1 percent delta, the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380 with a 0.8 percent delta, and the Intel Core 7 360 at 18374 with a 0.8 percent delta. These close margins show the i3-14100F performing essentially at parity with a mobile i5 and a Ryzen 3 PRO part, while edging out its predecessor and a Core 7 360 by less than one percent.

For the i9-14901TE, the absence of rivals in the database and the zero average score mean the data cannot confirm any performance advantage. The specifications suggest a higher-tier part, but the benchmark database contains no measurements to validate that expectation. The i3-14100F's scores stand as the only quantitative evidence available in this comparison.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that the Intel Core i3-14100F is the only one of the two with measurable benchmark results. Anyone relying on recorded performance figures would have to choose the i3-14100F, as it has an average benchmark score of 18519 and a 72nd percentile ranking. The i9-14901TE, with no scores and a 50th percentile ranking, offers nothing in the way of comparative performance data.

However, the specifications tell a different story. The i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, double the 4 cores and 8 threads of the i3-14100F. Its boost clock of 5.50 GHz exceeds the i3-14100F's 4.70 GHz. It also carries 36 MB of shared L3 cache versus 12 MB on the i3-14100F. These factors suggest the i9-14901TE could outperform the i3-14100F in multi-threaded workloads, but the database contains no measurements to confirm this.

The i9-14901TE also includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 770, while the i3-14100F has no integrated graphics at all. This makes the i9-14901TE a more complete package for systems without a discrete GPU, though the i3-14100F's lower launch MSRP of $109 may appeal to buyers focused purely on CPU cost. The i9-14901TE has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

The production status for both is Active, and both use the Intel Socket 1700. The i3-14100F was released on 2024-01-07, while the i9-14901TE followed on 2024-06-30. Neither has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not part of the equation for either part.

From the available data, the i3-14100F is the verified performer, while the i9-14901TE remains an unmeasured quantity with higher-tier specifications. The choice depends on whether the user trusts recorded benchmarks or extrapolates from specifications.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100F has an average benchmark score of 18519, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has an average benchmark score of 0.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100F has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100F has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus, and both have ECC memory support.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE includes UHD Graphics 770. The Intel Core i3-14100F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100F has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The core count differs substantially: the i3-14100F has 4 cores, while the i9-14901TE has 8 cores. Thread counts follow the same pattern, with 8 threads on the i3-14100F and 16 threads on the i9-14901TE.

Base clock speeds differ, with the i3-14100F running at 3.50 GHz and the i9-14901TE at 2.30 GHz. Boost clocks reverse this relationship, as the i3-14100F reaches 4.70 GHz while the i9-14901TE reaches 5.50 GHz. The thermal design power also differs, with the i3-14100F rated at 58 watts and the i9-14901TE at 45 watts.

The die size shows a notable gap: the i3-14100F measures 163 mm², while the i9-14901TE measures 257 mm². L2 cache per core differs as well, with the i3-14100F offering 1.25 MB per core and the i9-14901TE offering 2 MB per core. The shared L3 cache is 12 MB on the i3-14100F and 36 MB on the i9-14901TE.

Integrated graphics differ, as the i3-14100F has none while the i9-14901TE includes UHD Graphics 770. The release dates are different, with the i3-14100F launching on 2024-01-07 and the i9-14901TE on 2024-06-30. The launch MSRP is recorded only for the i3-14100F at $109, while the i9-14901TE has no recorded launch MSRP. Part numbers also differ, with the i3-14100F using SRMX2 and the i9-14901TE using Q49CSRNJJ.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same fundamental architecture: Raptor Lake, with the codename Raptor Lake-R and a generation label of Raptor Lake Refresh. Both are built on a 10 nm process node by Intel, and both use the Intel Socket 1700. The market segment for both is Desktop, and both have a production status of Active.

The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core for both processors. The PCIe configuration is also the same, with Gen 5 support and 16 lanes from the CPU. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and ECC memory capability.

The key architectural differences lie in the core configuration and cache hierarchy. The i9-14901TE doubles the core count and thread count relative to the i3-14100F. The L2 cache per core is larger on the i9-14901TE at 2 MB versus 1.25 MB, and the shared L3 cache is three times larger at 36 MB versus 12 MB.

The die size difference reflects the additional cores and cache, with the i9-14901TE measuring 257 mm² compared to 163 mm² for the i3-14100F. Both processors use the same foundry, Intel, and neither has a recorded transistor count. The i9-14901TE adds integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 770, which the i3-14100F lacks entirely.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so both operate at fixed clock ratios. The base clock is lower on the i9-14901TE at 2.30 GHz, but the boost clock is higher at 5.50 GHz, suggesting a wider operating range and potentially better single-thread performance when boosting.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core i3-14100F wins in every benchmark category because it is the only processor with any benchmark scores. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1318 and single-core score of 186, its R20 scores of 5495 and 775, its R23 scores of 13084 and 1847, and its Geekbench scores of 7598 and 2105 all stand as verified measurements. The PassMark suite shows strong results in data compression at 176106, data encryption at 8922, extended instructions at 11984, and floating point math at 35370. Integer math scores 45357, find prime numbers scores 61, and random string sorting scores 17596. The multithread score is 15420, physics scores 1077, and single-thread scores 3778.

The i3-14100F's percentile ranking of 72 places it above the majority of CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 18519 puts it in the same tier as the Intel Core i5-13420H, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300GE, the Intel Core i3-13100, and the Intel Core 7 360, all within a 0.8 percent delta.

For the i9-14901TE, the database provides no benchmark wins because no tests were recorded. The specifications suggest where it could win, but the data does not confirm any performance advantage. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration and 36 MB of L3 cache point toward multi-threaded workloads like rendering, compilation, or heavy multitasking. The 5.50 GHz boost clock and larger die suggest potential strength in single-threaded tasks as well. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 gives it a clear advantage in systems without a discrete GPU, as the i3-14100F cannot output video without a separate graphics card.

The i3-14100F, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, appears suited to lighter workloads where its 58-watt TDP and verified performance provide a known quantity. The i9-14901TE, with a lower 45-watt TDP but higher specifications, remains an unknown in terms of measured performance. The database records no wins for either processor in head-to-head testing, as the head-to-head benchmark array is empty. The choice between them, from the data alone, favors the i3-14100F for verified performance and the i9-14901TE for specification-driven potential that has yet to be measured.