i9-14900F vs i5-3230M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3230M
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.61
Core i9-14900F
2024
24 cores / 32 threads, 65 Watt
29.46
+1730%

Core i9-14900F outperforms Core i5-3230M by a whopping 1730% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3230M and Core i9-14900F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2103145
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data50.61
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency4.3542.87
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date1 January 2013 (11 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225$524

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-3230M 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 cores2 (Dual-core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads432
Base clock speed2.6 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz5.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size118 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3230M 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
SocketFCPGA988FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3230M and Core i9-14900F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-3230M and Core i9-14900F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3230M and Core i9-14900F are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3230M and Core i9-14900F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000N/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3230M and Core i9-14900F integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3230M and Core i9-14900F.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i5-3230M 1.61
i9-14900F 29.46
+1730%

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.

i5-3230M 2562
i9-14900F 46790
+1726%

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.

i5-3230M 506
i9-14900F 2871
+467%

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.

i5-3230M 1020
i9-14900F 18365
+1700%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.61 29.46
Recency 1 January 2013 8 January 2024
Physical cores 2 24
Threads 4 32
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 65 Watt

i5-3230M has 85.7% lower power consumption.

i9-14900F, on the other hand, has a 1729.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, and 1100% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

The Core i9-14900F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3230M in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-3230M is a notebook processor while Core i9-14900F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3230M and Core i9-14900F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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