i9-14900F vs i3-1210U

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-1210U
2022
6 cores / 8 threads, 9 Watt
6.62
Core i9-14900F
2024
24 cores / 32 threads, 65 Watt
29.76
+350%

Core i9-14900F outperforms Core i3-1210U by a whopping 350% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-1210U and Core i9-14900F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1033142
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data48.64
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-Mno data
Power efficiency69.6143.33
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-U (2022)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date23 February 2022 (2 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$524

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-1210U and Core i9-14900F basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads832
Base clock speed1 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache10 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-1210U and Core i9-14900F compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1781FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)9 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-1210U and Core i9-14900F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i3-1210U and Core i9-14900F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-1210U and Core i9-14900F are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-1210U and Core i9-14900F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel® ProcessorsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency850 MHzno data
Execution Units64no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-1210U and Core i9-14900F integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-1210U and Core i9-14900F integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-1210U and Core i9-14900F integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-1210U and Core i9-14900F.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1416

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-1210U 6.62
i9-14900F 29.76
+350%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-1210U 10513
i9-14900F 47274
+350%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.62 29.76
Recency 23 February 2022 8 January 2024
Physical cores 6 24
Threads 8 32
Power consumption (TDP) 9 Watt 65 Watt

i3-1210U has 622.2% lower power consumption.

i9-14900F, on the other hand, has a 349.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

The Core i9-14900F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1210U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-1210U is a notebook processor while Core i9-14900F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-1210U and Core i9-14900F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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