i3-14100F vs i9-11980HK

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-11980HK
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.23
+46.7%
Core i3-14100F
2024
4 cores / 8 threads, 58 Watt
9.70

Core i9-11980HK outperforms Core i3-14100F by a considerable 47% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-11980HK and Core i3-14100F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking509793
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data57.29
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesTiger Lakeno data
Power efficiency20.7215.83
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-HK (2021)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date11 May 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 i9-11980HK 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Performance-coresno data4
Threads168
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache96K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFinIntel 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 i9-11980HK 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
SocketFCBGA1787FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt58 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-11980HK 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++
FMA+-
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 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i9-11980HK and Core i3-14100F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Key++
SGX-no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-11980HK 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 i9-11980HK and Core i3-14100F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-4800, 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 cardIntel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel ProcessorsN/A
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-11980HK and Core i3-14100F integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-11980HK and Core i3-14100F integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-11980HK and Core i3-14100F integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-11980HK 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.

i9-11980HK 14.23
+46.7%
i3-14100F 9.70

  • Passmark

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.

i9-11980HK 22601
+46.7%
i3-14100F 15404

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.23 9.70
Recency 11 May 2021 8 January 2024
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 16 8
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 58 Watt

i9-11980HK has a 46.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i3-14100F, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and 12.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-11980HK is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-14100F in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i9-11980HK is a notebook processor while Core i3-14100F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-11980HK and Core i3-14100F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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