i3-14100 vs i7-11700B

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-11700B
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.05
+48.4%
Core i3-14100
2024
4 cores / 8 threads, 60 Watt
9.47

Core i7-11700B outperforms Core i3-14100 by a considerable 48% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-11700B and Core i3-14100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking524807
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data45.28
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency20.4614.94
Architecture codenameno dataRaptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date1 April 2021 (3 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$134

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-11700B and Core i3-14100 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Performance-coresno data4
Threads168
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cacheno data80 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFinIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data163 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-11700B and Core i3-14100 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
SocketFCBGA1787FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt60 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-11700B and Core i3-14100. 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 States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-11700B and Core i3-14100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-11700B and Core i3-14100 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-11700B and Core i3-14100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesUp to 3200 MT/sDDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/s76.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics 730
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHz1.5 GHz
Execution Units3224

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-11700B and Core i3-14100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-11700B and Core i3-14100 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-11700B and Core i3-14100 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.64.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-11700B and Core i3-14100.

PCIe versionno data5.0 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.

i7-11700B 14.05
+48.4%
i3-14100 9.47

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.

i7-11700B 22315
+48.4%
i3-14100 15035

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.05 9.47
Integrated graphics card 5.58 4.16
Recency 1 April 2021 8 January 2024
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 16 8
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 60 Watt

i7-11700B has a 48.4% higher aggregate performance score, 34.1% faster integrated GPU, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i3-14100, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 8.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-11700B is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-14100 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-11700B is a notebook processor while Core i3-14100 is a desktop one.


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