i3-14100F vs i5-11600KF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-11600KF
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 125 Watt
12.35
+27.7%
Core i3-14100F
2024
4 cores / 8 threads, 58 Watt
9.67

Core i5-11600KF outperforms Core i3-14100F by a significant 28% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-11600KF and Core i3-14100F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking629796
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data57.02
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency9.3415.77
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$109

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-11600KF and Core i3-14100F 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed3.9 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data163 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-11600KF and Core i3-14100F 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
SocketFCLGA1200FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt58 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-11600KF and Core i3-14100F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i5-11600KF and Core i3-14100F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-11600KF and Core i3-14100F are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-11600KF and Core i3-14100F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/s76.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-11600KF and Core i3-14100F.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2016

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.

i5-11600KF 12.35
+27.7%
i3-14100F 9.67

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.

i5-11600KF 19622
+27.7%
i3-14100F 15362

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.

i5-11600KF 2230
i3-14100F 2431
+9%

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.

i5-11600KF 8708
+5.9%
i3-14100F 8222

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.35 9.67
Recency 16 March 2021 8 January 2024
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 8
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 58 Watt

i5-11600KF has a 27.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

i3-14100F, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 115.5% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-11600KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-14100F in performance tests.


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