Core i3-12100F against Core i3-14100F
Core i3-14100F leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The Core i3-14100F leads in games by 6%.
- The Core i3-14100F has 10% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core i3-14100F is 9% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- The Core i3-12100F typically costs $10 less.
Head to head
| Measure | Core i3-12100F | Core i3-14100F | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 45 | 49 | 4 ptsright |
| Gaming | 47 | 50 | 3 ptsright |
| Multi-core | 21 | 23 | 2 ptsright |
| Single-core | 67 | 73 | 6 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 57 | 55.1 | 3%left |
| Typical price | $79 | $89 | $10left |
| Cores | 4 | 4 | level |
| Threads | 8 | 8 | level |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.7 GHz | 9%right |
| Turbo power | 89 W | 110 W | 24%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core i3-14100F | 51 vs 56 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core i3-14100F | 44 vs 48 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core i3-14100F | 50 vs 54 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core i3-14100F | 48 vs 52 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core i3-14100F | 47 vs 51 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core i3-14100F | 38 vs 41 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core i3-14100F | 33 vs 36 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core i3-14100F | 42 vs 45 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core i3-14100F | 37 vs 41 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Core i3-12100F | Core i3-14100F |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Raptor Lake |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Cores / threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 58 / 89 W | 58 / 89 W |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5 | DDR4 or DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | No | No |
| Cooler in the box | Yes | Yes |
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $79 | $89 |