i5-1230U vs i3-14100

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-14100
2024
4 cores / 8 threads, 60 Watt
9.47
+40.9%
Core i5-1230U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 9 Watt
6.72

Core i3-14100 outperforms Core i5-1230U by a considerable 41% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-14100 and Core i5-1230U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking8071036
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation45.28no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency14.9470.66
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-R (2023−2024)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$134no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-14100 and Core i5-1230U 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Performance-cores42
Efficient-coresno data8
Threads812
Base clock speed3.5 GHz1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size163 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-14100 and Core i5-1230U 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCBGA1781
Power consumption (TDP)60 Watt9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-14100 and Core i5-1230U. 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 Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data-
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i3-14100 and Core i5-1230U 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 i3-14100 and Core i5-1230U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-14100 and Core i5-1230U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size192 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth76.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 730Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.5 GHz850 MHz
Execution Units2480

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-14100 and Core i5-1230U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-14100 and Core i5-1230U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-14100 and Core i5-1230U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-14100 and Core i5-1230U.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.04.0
PCI Express lanes1614

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.

i3-14100 9.47
+40.9%
i5-1230U 6.72

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.

i3-14100 15035
+40.8%
i5-1230U 10680

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-14100 2447
+53.4%
i5-1230U 1595

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-14100 7668
+39.2%
i5-1230U 5508

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.47 6.72
Recency 8 January 2024 23 February 2022
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 8 12
Power consumption (TDP) 60 Watt 9 Watt

i3-14100 has a 40.9% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 1 year.

i5-1230U, on the other hand, has 150% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and 566.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-14100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-1230U in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-14100 is a desktop processor while Core i5-1230U is a notebook one.


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